New Zealand · AUCKLAND TOURS
Most trips start here and too many leave the next morning. The 15 below make the case for a couple of days: the gulf islands by ferry, the vineyards on Waiheke, the west-coast black sand, and the two big set pieces within a three-hour drive.
Ride the ferry from Auckland to Waiheke, then explore 16 wineries, beaches, villages, and galleries by hop-on hop-off bus.
“Loved the vibe of the tour guides! Most of the shared such interesting information about the island!”
Visit Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland with transport, lunch, local guides, a Green Dragon drink, and a full day of scenery.
“One of the best. Mike our driver was outstanding. Very professional and informed about sights along the way. We enjoyed each stop especially the glow worms and boat ride in the cave! Highly recommend!! Ina and Don”
Combine Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves on an 11-hour Auckland day trip with lunch, transport, local commentary, and a Green Dragon drink.
“This tour was amazing and would definitely recommend. Danny was a fantastic guide telling us facts on the drive to make it insightful and enjoyable. The Hobbiton tour was so much fun and the caves were a great addition. The stops on the journey were really appreciated and the lunch had a wide variety. Danny went above and beyond to get to know us and make sure we enjoyed our trip. The tour itself was totally worth it and we had a great time!”
Review of Auckland’s 4.5-hour whale and dolphin safari, with marine scientists, Hauraki Gulf scenery, conservation support, and practical tips.
“I highly recommend this crew. They were incredibly kind and knowledgeable. We had two whale sightings and saw multiple dolphin pods during our January 6th afternoon safari. This trip was truly memorable and well worth it.”
Visit Hobbiton from Auckland by comfortable coach, tour the movie set, step inside a Hobbit hole, enjoy a Green Dragon drink, and feast at lunch.
“Hobbiton was absolutely magical. The bus ride was long, over 2 hours, but very comfortable. our driver, Marty, was very informative and funny. Our guide in Hobbiton, Stevie, was great! It was hard to stop smiling. Beer at the Green Dragon was a real treat, and Lunch at the pavilion was very good. A trip well worth doing if you are a fan of the movies or not.”
Review of the 9-hour Hobbiton tour from Auckland, with small-group transport, Waikato scenery, Green Dragon drink, tips, and honest value advice.
“Our driver is very knowledgeable and talked about NZ related subjects half the time so time passed quickly.”
See Auckland’s key sights by flexible hop-on hop-off bus, with English commentary, open-air seating, and one or two-day passes.
“You have to go to the Sky City Tower to exchange your voucher. I wish that had been listed in the booking. We had to ask several people before we got the correct directions. The summer tour is 2 hours and you see a lot of the city. Buses Read more”
Explore Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland with lunch, small-group transport, local guides, scenic stops, and practical tips.
“Had a wonderful day with Simon with Cheeky Tours! Top notch service with a smile!!!! Very comfortable accommodation and very knowledgeable about the area!!!”
See Auckland’s harbour, Mt. Eden, beaches, suburbs, and city sights on a relaxed four-hour small-group tour.
“Pick-up location easy to find. Tour is informative and interesting. It’s a good way to orientate yourself and discover things to do so as to get the most from a stay in Auckland. Tour is good value too”
Auckland’s 4.5-hour Hauraki Gulf eco-cruise brings dolphins, whales, seabirds, research, and Rangitoto views close to the city.
“The upfront weather communications and crew were amazing on a very challenging weather day!”
Review of Auckland’s Explorer Bus, with route details, stop-by-stop advice, seasonal Blue route tips, value, access, and booking guidance.
“A good choice to get an overall view of the city. Many good stops that you can spend some more time before hopping on the bus again.”
Explore four Waiheke wineries on a six-hour small-group tour from Auckland, with ferry views, tastings, island stories, and free time for lunch.
“Onny was a great tour guide. He was local, had great information, recommendations and was super warm and chatty. We visited 3 wineries and a brew/ distillery, which were all fantastic. Lunch was at Batch winery, it had amazing views, great service and amazing food. Thanks again enjoi tours!”
See how Wētā Workshop creates movie magic in Auckland with hands-on effects, creatures, a giant, and a galactic robot.
“Learn a lot about how movies are being made. Lots of cool things to see and participate in. Our guide was fun and knowledgeable.”
Explore Auckland’s wild west coast on a half-day tour to Arataki, Piha Beach, and the Waitakere rainforest, with tea and hotel pickup.
“Warren was our guide and he was fantastic! Great afternoon getting to explore the area outside of Auckland!”
See Auckland from the Sky Tower’s observation decks, with 80-kilometer views, quick elevators, free WiFi, and flexible admission.
“Although the view is great, too many tourist trap activities (buy your photo! Ride the Sky Slide!) Just leave me in peace to enjoy tge sights.”
Pick an island, a lake or a cave.
