Auckland Discovery City Tour

Description

Take in all the highlights of Auckland on a half-day city tour. See the yachts bobbing in the harbor, heritage listed buildings and parkland that offer stunning panoramic views over the city. Enjoy morning tea at the quaint village of Parnell, travel through Auckland Domain and cross the Harbor Bridge to the north shore. The city tour starts in the morning, leaving the afternoon free to relax or to combine with a visit to Kelly Tartan’s, Underwater World or a cruise on the harbor

The tour begins with a short trip over the Harbour Bridge to the North Shore before returning to the central city to visit Queen St and the Auckland Viaduct.

Next we travel through the city’s oldest park, the Auckland Domain, which is situated on a year old volcano. Stop in the quaint village of Parnell for morning tea stop and wander around the historic buildings many of which have been transformed into fashionable boutiques, antique, craft and specialty shops.

End your tour by taking the scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive to the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park, in Mission Bay. Here you will see a memorial to the first Labour Prime Minister of New Zealand and the founder of the welfare state. The park has panoramic views over Whenua Rangatira, Auckland city and Waitemata Harbour and is great for photo opportunities.

This mornings tour is also available with the following options:

• Entry to the Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World
  Experience King and Gentoo Penguins then travel through the Underwater World and come face-to-face with giant stingrays and ferocious sharks!

• Entry to the Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World and Devonport
  Step under the city and into the sea with a visit to Kelly Tarlton's, then venture across Auckland's beautiful harbour and immerse yourself in Devonport's unique heritage, wide range of restaurants, cafes, beaches, art galleries and shopping.

• Entry to the Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World and Fullers Harbour Cruise
  Escape the city and cruise the sparkling waters of Auckland's beautiful harbour. Harbour highlights include historic Devonport, the harbour bridge and the NZ Naval base.

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Schedule details

Departure point

Tour departs from selected centrally located Auckland city hotels

OR

SkyCity Travel Center

Departure time

• 8:45am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Return details

Concludes at Auckland, between 12:45pm and 3:00pm, depending on which tour option is selected