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Auckland City Highlights Tours -
Duration:
3 Hours
See
the best of Auckland on a morning or afternoon half-day sightseeing
coach tour that showcases the city’s highlights, from heritage -listed
buildings to the stunning Viaduct Harbour to great views if you are
short on time. Your coach tour with a short trip over the Harbour Bridge
to the North Shore, where you will have great panoramic views of
Auckland’s city skyline. Then, return to the city center to the
picturesque Viaduct Harbour. Travel through Auckland Domain, the city’s
oldest park, which sits upon an ancient volcano. Stop in the quaint
village of Parnell to take a stroll around the historic buildings, many
of which have been transformed into fashionable boutiques, antique
stores and specialty shops. Your tour concludes with a drive along the
scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive to the Michael Joseph Savage
Memorial Park, in Mission Bay. The park offers panoramic views over
Whenua Rangatira, Auckland and Waitemata Harbour – it’s a fabulous stop
to take photos. |
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The Ultimate America's
Cup Experience -
Duration:
2-3 Hours
A unique opportunity to
experience sailing an America's Cup grand prix racer. Become part of the
crew and be encouraged to take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or
simply sit back and enjoy the action as you sail down the Auckland
Harbour.
Even if you have never sailed before by the time you hop off NZL 40 or
NZL 41 you will be an expert guaranteed! |
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The Lord of the Rings Hobbiton Tour -
Duration:
8 Hours |
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Enter the magical world
of ‘the Shire’ on this small-group movie set tour to Hobbiton from
Auckland. See where the The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed and
pose for pictures in front of hobbit holes.
See the party tree, Green
Dragon Inn and Bilbo Baggins’ house, and learn from your guide about the
making of the films. Afterward, enjoy lunch at The Shire’s Rest Café.
This is a must-do tour for any The Lord of the Rings movie lovers! |
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Waitomo Caves and Hobbiton Movie
Set Tour - Duration:
13 Hours
See two magical places
come to life on this day tour from Auckland. First explore the Waitomo
Glowworm Caves and be entranced by the thousands of twinkling lights in
the glowworm grotto. Then visit the Hobbiton Movie Set, the filming
location of the village of Bilbo Bagins and his fellow hobbits in ‘The
Lord of the Rings’ movie trilogy. As you explore Hobbiton, you can pose
for pictures in front of the hobbit holes, the pond and the Green Dragon
Inn. See the party tree, Green
Dragon Inn and Bilbo Baggins’ house and learn from your guide about the
making of the films. |
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Great Barrier Island Tour -
Duration:
5 Hours
If you are looking for
somewhere unique to explore, have you considered Great Barrier Island?
Book this full day eco-tour and fly from Auckland Airport to a remote
and untamed island. Seek out an endangered species, the Brown Teal.
Take a magnificent climb to the top of Windy Canyon and admire the
surrounding native flora and fauna. Breakfast and lunch included. |
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Hop On/Hop Off Auckland Explorer Bus -
Duration:
1 or 2 Days
A great way to discover
the vibrant city of Auckland. With this explorer bus you're on the way
to discovering Auckland's top visitor attractions with ease. There is no
better way to see the city other than on a hop-on hop-off double decker
bus.
Stops along the tour route to explore Kelly Tarlton's, Auckland Museum,
Mount Eden, Sky Tower and much more… |
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Waitomo Caves
Day Excursion
- Duration:
9 Hours
A day of stalactites and
stalagmites, glowworms and grottos! Head south from Auckland and pass
through the rich farming region of the Waikato, before arriving at the
famous Waitomo Caves. Enjoy lunch before heading underground to marvel
at these amazing caves.
Take an underground boat trip and wonder at the thousands of tiny glow
worms.
A great day to one of New Zealand's best attractions… |
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Waitomo
Caves/Rotorua Day Excursion -
Duration:
13 Hours
See all the highlights of
Waitomo Caves and Rotorua in just one day! Travel through the Waikato
Valley to see the intriguing spectacle of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
Traveling by boat through the Glowworm Grotto, you'll be entranced by
the luminous glow of these tiny creatures.
Then it's on to Rotorua to visit spectacular thermal geysers, a nature
sanctuary and a Maori cultural center. |
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Bay of Island
Day Excursion -
Duration:
13 Hours
Head north from Auckland
and spend a day exploring the beginnings of European settlement in New
Zealand in the picturesque Bay of Islands.
Visit the historic Waitangi
Treaty House, then catch the ferry from Paihia to explore what was New
Zealand's first capital city, Russell.
Enjoy free time in both Russell and Paihia during the afternoon, before
returning to Auckland late that evening. |
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Cape Brett 'Hole in the Rock' Cruise ( Bay of Islands) -
Duration:
Full Day
Sandy beaches and
secluded bays - that is what this day tour is all about! Travel north to
the scenic Bay of Islands for a cruise amongst the 144 islands that dot
this Maritime Park.
Jump aboard a catamaran to Cape Brett Lighthouse and the Hole in the
Rock on Motukokako Island. It's the Bay of Islands' most popular cruise!
Spot marine wildlife as your luxury catamaran meanders past islands and
bays.
The highlight is passing through the famous 'Hole in the Rock'. A
great day out for everybody… |
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Auckland Whales
& Dolphin Safari Cruise -
Duration:
5 Hours
The ultimate Auckland cruise where you can
experience scenic highlights of Auckland and it's surrounding islands
plus it's marine mammals including dolphins and whales in the beautiful
Hauraki Gulf.
Considered one of the most biologically and geographically diverse
marine parks in the world, 22 species of marine mammal have been
identified in the Hauraki Gulf, almost 1/3 of the entire world's
population of species. |
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Wilderness
Experience Tour -
Duration:
5 Hours
New Zealand's dramatic
scenery has starred in many famous movies and television shows and this
trip will show you why. You'll see the remote coastal beach that
featured in the movie 'The Piano' and the otherworldly New Zealand
forests and Kauri trees from the 'Hercules' and 'Xena' television
series.
You'll also visit a Maori cultural centre. A great day out exploring
Auckland's west coast! |
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