15 activitati in Auckland, NEW ZEALAND

Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in the unique surrounds of Aukland Zoo. Explore 17 hectares of naturally inspiring and award-winning habitats, the largest home of wildlife from New Zealand and around the world - just minutes from central Auckland. Also visit Te Wao Nui - The Living Realm at Auckland Zoo is our native New Zealand precinct, divided into six stunning habitats showcasing the native flora and fauna of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Discover the iconic kiwi, cheeky kea, and more than 50 of Aotearoa's amazing taonga/natural treasures in Te Wao Nui. Home to over 75 animals and over 100 plant species, Te Wao Nui will take manuhiri/visitors on an immsersive journey through our natural world. Te Wao Nui was blessed by local iwi, Ngati Whatua o Orakei in 2012 and has become a must see destination for all visitors to Tamaki Makaurau/Auckland. Others Excludes paid exhibitions. Meeting Point 99 Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland.

At an astounding 328 meters high, the Auckland Sky Tower is not only New Zealand's highest building but also the tallest man-made structure in the Southern Hemisphere. The tower offers unbeatable views of Auckland's skyline, with its distinctive spire visible from all corners of the city. Standard Sky Tower admission includes access to the Sky Lounge on level 50 and the viewing platforms, Main observation of level 51 and Sky Deck 220M high on level 60.

The morning tour is a journey of discovery designed to explore the history and sights as well as see how Aucklanders live and play. Travel up Queen Street, through Auckland's central business district, past the Auckland University and through the inner city park, known as the Domain. Continue on through the picturesque suburb of Ponsonby, with its historic buildings before heading over the Harbour Bridge to Auckland's North Shore. Stroll on one of our beautiful white sand beaches where there is time for a coffee before continuing up to the summit of Mt Victoria with its stunning panoramic views of Auckland City and historic Devonport. Then travel back over the Harbour Bridge to view Westhaven Marina, one of the largest marinas in the Southern Hemisphere.

Embark on a city express tour for a personalised 3-hour experience. See twice as much in half the time as your local kiwi guides will show you what makes the city of Auckland so special. Enjoy an intimate Kiwi experience as you discover Auckland's eateries, volcanoes, visit a working farm, and explore beautiful gardens. Learn about Maori culture and settler history from your experienced guide. Gain local knowledge on the best of Auckland's shopping, cuisine, and sights. Languages English

Auckland enjoys a privileged position on 52 dormant volcanic cones and between two bodies of water, sparkling Waitemata Harbour and brooding Manukau Bay. Known as the City of Sails, it is New Zealand's largest and busiest city. This morning tour is a journey of discovery where you will experience the history and sights of this great metropolis as you learn how Aucklanders live and play. Your experienced driver-guide will provide you with a fascinating running commentary with plenty of fascinating insider information about all the different sights and attractions. After being picked up from your hotel, we'll drive down famed Queen Street with its quaint heritage architecture and on through Auckland's central business district, past Auckland University and through the city's oldest park, Auckland Domain, located on the site of a dormant volcano. We'll continue through the picturesque suburb of Ponsonby, with its historic buildings before heading over the iconic Harbour Bridge to Auckland's North Shore. There'll be plenty of time for a stroll on Narrow Neck Beach and a coffee at historic Devonport's many sophisticated pavement cafés before we make the climb to the summit of Mt. Victoria for some stunning views over Auckland City. Then we'll travel back over the Harbour Bridge to Westhaven Marina, one of the largest marinas in the Southern Hemisphere, visiting the bustling Auckland Fish Market, before continuing on to the Viaduct Harbour. A perfect introduction to New Zealand's largest metropolitan area, especially for those visitors with little time on their hands. Languages English.

Discover for yourself why Auckland is known as the City of Sails in this three hour guided tour around New Zealand’s largest and busiest city. Take a trip over the famous Harbour Bridge, climb to the top of Mount Eden and visit some of the city’s most interesting neighbourhoods. And as you go, learn all about the main sights and attractions with a fascinating running commentary by an experienced tour guide. The trip will start with a drive across the iconic Harbour Bridge as we head for the famous Auckland landmark of Mount Eden, a dormant volcano whose summit offers excellent panoramic views of the city and harbours. From this fantastic vantage point you will see evidence of Auckland's volcanic history; the city is set on 52 dormant volcanic cones, the most significant being the youngest volcano of Rangitoto Island at the entrance to the Waitemata harbour. From here we’ll head down to the Auckland Domain, the city's oldest park, which is situated on a 62,000-year-old volcano. The sightseeing tour also includes the trendy shopping area of Parnell Village with its many historical buildings now transformed into boutiques, antique, craft and specialist shops. The tour will then return to Downtown Auckland along the scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive. A perfect introduction to New Zealand's largest metropolitan area, especially for those visitors with little time on their hands.

Discover the best Auckland has to offer in this sightseeing tour of New Zealand’s largest city, known in the Maori language as Tamaki Makaurau or ‘the isthmus of 1,000 lovers’. Then visit Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World and learn all about the spectacular natural history of the Pacific Ocean. The half-day tour starts with a trip over iconic Harbour Bridge. Next you’ll make the climb to Mount Eden. Enjoy the incredible views over the city and sparkling Waitemata and brooding Manukau harbours from the summit of this dormant volcano. Learn all about Auckland’s volcanic history; the city is set on 52 dormant volcanic cones, the most significant being the Rangitoto Island at the entrance to the Waitemata harbour. From here we’ll head down to the Auckland Domain, the city's oldest park, which is situated on a 62,000-year-old volcano. The sightseeing tour also includes the trendy shopping area of Parnell Village with its many historical buildings now transformed into boutiques, antique, craft and specialist shops. The tour will then take you along the scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive before visiting Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World. Learn about the city's fascinating history and discover spectacular scenery before plunging under Auckland's waterfront for a scuba diver's view of the incredible ocean that surrounds us. Come face to face with sharks, massive stingrays and other incredible deep sea creatures and watch live King and Gentoo Penguins play in a simulated Antarctic environment. Languages English.

A 30 minute drive from downtown Auckland brings you to the Arataki Centre. Here the sweeping decks give breathtaking panoramic views from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Absorb the local history and admire the magnificent traditional Maori carvings that stand guard there. With your knowledgeable and experienced guide, your eco-tour continues with an easy walk in the lush rainforest where you hear native birdsong as you walk the easy bush tracks amongst New Zealand's famous kauri trees and giant tree ferns. Head further west and experience the power of the wild and rugged west coast. Feel the soft, black sand beneath your feet as you stroll along some of the most awe-inspiring beaches the world has to offer.

Escape from the city for an afternoon and discover the unique rainforest and stunning black sand beaches just 30 minutes from Downtown Auckland on this half day eco-tour. Enjoy breath-taking panoramic views and admire magnificent traditional Maori carvings at the Arataki Visitor Centre. Experience black sand surf beaches; learn about the flora and fauna of the rainforest and the fascinating natural history of this area with a knowledgeable guide in a small group environment. After being picked from your hotel and meting your guide, we'll head straight for the Arataki Visitor Information Centre, within Auckland's largest regional nature reserve, Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. Admire the breath-taking panoramic views down over the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean. As you learn about the area’s fascinating history. Don’t miss the magnificent Maori carvings that stand guard there. From here we’ll continue westwards, heading for New Zealand's wild and rugged West Coast. In the company of your experienced local guide you’ll go for a walk through a well-preserved area of Auckland's coastal rainforest as you learn all about the local flora and fauna. Stop to admire the giant tree ferns growing alongside picturesque streams in this regenerating rainforest. You’ll also get to visit a magnificently secluded West Coast beach where you walk along the black sand and enjoy the bracing ocean breeze.

The morning tour is a journey of discovery designed to explore the history and sights as well as see how Aucklanders live and play. Travel up Queen Street, through Auckland's central business district, past the Auckland University and through the inner city park, known as the Domain. Continue on through the picturesque suburb of Ponsonby, with its historic buildings before heading over the Harbour Bridge to Auckland's North Shore. Stroll on one of our beautiful white sand beaches where there is time for a coffee before continuing up to the summit of Mt Victoria with its stunning panoramic views of Auckland City and historic Devonport. Then travel back over the Harbour Bridge to view Westhaven Marina, one of the largest marinas in the Southern Hemisphere. A 30 minute drive from downtown Auckland brings you to the Arataki Centre. Here the sweeping decks give breathtaking panoramic views from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Absorb the local history and admire the magnificent traditional Maori carvings that stand guard there. With your knowledgeable and experienced guide, your eco-tour continues with an easy walk in the lush rainforest where you hear native birdsong as you walk the easy bush tracks amongst New Zealand’s famous kauri trees and giant tree ferns. Head further west and experience the power of the wild and rugged west coast. Feel the soft, black sand beneath your feet as you stroll along some of the most awe-inspiring beaches the world has to offer.

Let Bush and Beach take you on a magical journey through Middle-earth to the Hobbiton Movie Set from the Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit film trilogies for a fascinating guided tour. Travel south from Auckland over the Bombay Hills to the rich farmland of the Waikato region. Your journey takes you through undulating green hills reminding you that you are approaching The Shire. Your Bush and Beach guide will give you commentary on the way to Hobbiton with insights into the areas you are travelling through, along with some background to the movies. On arrival at Shire's Rest you embark on your Hobbiton movie set tour. This location is the largest “green set” in the world and the only part of the set remaining in New Zealand. You see 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge and the party tree. At this stunning location you can take a photo at the gate to Bilbo's house, “Bag End”, looking out over the whole set to the hills in the distance. The tour ends with a visit to the Green Dragon Inn for a drink. After the tour your sumptuous feast is included at the Party marquee before heading back to Auckland before the traffic builds up.

Discover some of the stunning natural scenery around Auckland in this full day tour to the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. Enjoy breath-taking views over the Pacific Ocean then explore the isolated Western Coastal Region and go on a trek through the coastal rain forest. An experienced local guide will provide you with plenty of fascinating information about the local natural history and culture m Discover some of the stunning natural scenery around Auckland in this full day tour to the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. Enjoy breath-taking views over the Pacific Ocean then explore the isolated Western Coastal Region and go on a trek through the coastal rain forest. An experienced local guide will provide you with plenty of fascinating information about the local natural history and culture making for a truly unforgettable day. After being picked up from your hotel and meting your guide, we'll head straight for the Arataki Visitor Information Centre, within Auckland's largest regional park, Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. Admire the breath-taking panoramic views down over the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean. As you learn about the area’s fascinating history. Don’t miss the magnificent Maori carvings that stand guard there. From here we’ll continue westwards, heading for New Zealand's wild and rugged West Coast. In the company of your experienced local guide you’ll go for a walk through a well-preserved area of Auckland's coastal rainforest as you learn all about the local flora and fauna. Stop to admire the giant tree ferns growing alongside picturesque streams in this regenerating rainforest. You’ll also get to visit a magnificently secluded West Coast beach where you can walk along the black sand and enjoy the bracing ocean breeze. Then after a picnic lunch you’ll venture into an area of old growth rainforest with mature 1000 year old Kauri trees. Your guides will explain how New Zealand’s isolation means that 70% of the native plants are found nowhere else in the world. Learn all about the native species as you walk amongst the famous Kauri trees and native birds. Meeting/ Pick up point: Hotel pick up in selected Auckland central city hotels. Pick-up time: 9:45am. Duration: 7 hours. Start or opening time: 10am.

Come and experience one of New Zealand’s natural wonders in this full day trip to the magical caves of Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour through the long galleries and lofty chambers illuminated by thousands of tiny lights from the glow worms suspended from the cave ceiling. The tour starts when you are picked up from your hotel early in the morning. Sit back and enjoy the rolling farmland of the Waikato region as we drive southwards from Auckland, heading for the Waitomo cave system. The name Waitomo comes from the Maori “wai” water and “tomo”, hole or shaft and the caves were first systematically explored in the late 19th Century. You’ll find an impressive variety of wierd and wonderful rock formations that took millions of years to form. The guided tour will take you through three different levels, linked by the tomo, a 16m deep limestone shaft. After passing through the network of tunnels known as the Catacombs we’ll descend to the Banquet Chamber where you can still early visitors’ cooking fires in the smoke on the ceiling of the chamber. Admire the amazing acoustics at the massive cavern known as the Cathedral before boarding a boat for an unforgettable ride on the underground Waitomo River through the Glow Worm Grotto. The only illumination here comes from millions of tiny glow worms creating a sky of living lights, making for a truly unforgettable spectacle. Following the tour there will be some time for an optional lunch or for exploring the fascinating Visitor Centre before boarding the bus for the trip back to Auckland.

A great way to explore Auckland and the surrounding areas. Get what you want out of the city! This 4 hour tour includes hotel pick up and drop off, a private vehicle and gives you the opportunity to pick your own itinerary. Use the opportunity to visit the must-see sights or discover the hidden corners of Auckland. Unsure where to start, your driver will be able to suggest a great itinerary. Lunch on the tour is not included, however, your guide will be able to recommend the best eateries in the city to include as part of the day. A fantastic way to get the most out if the city! Languages English

Experience Coromandel Peninsula, a favourite holiday destination for many New Zealanders. Its amazing landscape consists of a mountainous, forest-covered backbone, with the Pacific Ocean on the east, and the sheltered bays and coves of the Hauraki Gulf on the west. Spend the day in this unique area steeped in history associated with kauri logging, gold mining and stunning coastlines. A 90-minute drive south-east of Auckland is Coromandel’s main town, Thames, where we take a short break. Then the spectacular western coast road leads us to Coromandel Township where renowned New Zealand potter, Barry Brickell had his studio. Ride his personally designed and built mountain railway system on a memorable journey through the rugged landscape. Your next stop is for a quiet stroll in pristine rainforest to view some of the magnificent kauri trees that once covered the Coromandel Peninsula. The journey continues across the mountain divide and descends towards the east coast beaches where we stop for lunch. Visit Hot Water Beach where hot water bubbles up in the sand and dig your own hot tub right next to the lapping waves. A short drive away is Cathedral Cove, where the Pacific Ocean washes through a natural arch onto a white sandy beach backed by white cliffs. There is a half hour downhill walk to the beach from here which means of course the walk back is uphill! Your journey home to Auckland heads back over the hills by a different route.