AUCKLAND · NEW ZEALAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 15 experiences that shape a trip to Auckland, from the harbour and the gulf islands to the day trips well beyond the city.
Waiheke Island day trip from Auckland with return ferry plus a hop-on hop-off bus pass to 16 vineyards, beaches, and villages.
Most Popular“Excellent wineries & beaches In general buses kept to a good schedule.”
Guided Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves day trip from Auckland with hotel pickup, lunch, and a Green Dragon drink.
“Hobbiton was awesome and a very fun tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable and knew lots of fun facts about how the movies were made. Waitomo caves were beautiful - so glad I got to see them. However, I would NOT recommend the tour company. When back in the city our driver Matt dropped us…”
A full-day Auckland trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with guided tours, lunch, and a Green Dragon drink included.
“It's worth the visit! Everything was very well organized and our guide Danny was excellent, very knowledgeable and told us many interesting facts about the route to Hobbiton and Waitomo.”
4.5-hour eco safari from Viaduct Harbour on a 65-foot catamaran. Spot whales, dolphins, seals, penguins and seabirds.
“Wonderful start to finish with excellent staff, more dolphins than I ever expected and endless beautiful views all around the gulf. Can’t recommend this highly enough!”
Tandem jump with up to 75 seconds of freefall from 18,000 ft in Parakai, with epic Auckland coast views and full gear.
“The instructors and staff at Skydive Auckland were awesome and gave me the thrill of a lifetime! If you visit, say hi to Owen!”
Auckland bus to Hobbiton for an official guided walk, Hobbit-hole stops, festive buffet lunch, and a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
“Great trip! It’s a long ride there and back again, but the Shire is totally worth it.”
Small-group Hobbiton tour from Auckland with Waikato views, a guided 2.5-hour set visit, Green Dragon Inn drink, snacks, and return.
“Great tour by our tour guide Ark! Very knowledgeable about the local area and got is to hobbiton quickly!”
Auckland Explorer hop-on hop-off bus links Sky Tower, museums, Parnell and more with English audio, WiFi, and flexible 1- or 2-day passes.
“Bus stops at the major landmarks enters some destinations, including the harbor and waterfront areas”
Small-group Auckland day tour to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with lunch, pickup, and guided stops. Early start, big payoff.
“We had an absolutely fantastic day visiting Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves. While the scenery was breathtaking, what truly made the trip stand out was our guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable, specifically regarding the indigenous Maori history and their connection to the land. We walked away not just with great photos, but with a deep…”
Half-day Auckland small-group tour with Harbour Bridge, Mt Eden summit views, North Shore photo stops, Ponsonby, and Mission Bay beaches.
“Josh was a terrific guide who provided great detailed information with a sense of humour in between. Best tour guide we have ever had in our visits to Auckland.. Highly recommend.”
Luxury catamaran eco cruise from Auckland to Hauraki Gulf Marine Park for dolphins, orcas and whales, with conservation science.
“So lovely and you can tell the crew are giving their best with everything, very educational and we saw several animals.”
Auckland Explorer Bus hop-on hop-off day ticket to Sky Tower, art, Weta and rugby icons, SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s, plus Wi‑Fi and commentary.
“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.”
Small-group Waiheke wine day trip from Auckland with ferry views, tastings at 4 wineries, and a relaxed lunch break. Max 10 people.
“I had a fantastic day. We hit 4 really great wineries and got to try several wines that were all super. We learned a lot about all of the wines. All the people on our tour were so fun and it was great to meet so many people from all over. It was also a…”
Wētā Workshop Unleashed in Auckland turns film magic into hands-on practical effects, guided by creators in about 90 minutes.
“This is a must tour to do, amazing tour guides & to have a Weta shop to be able to add to your collection was just the icing on the cake.”
Afternoon Piha Beach and rainforest tour from Auckland: hotel pickup, black-sand walks, tree-fern trail, and manuka tea.
“Great half day outdoor experience including a stop at a nature visitor center, walk on Piha black sand beach and rain forest walk. Our guide Leon was great. He is a local with good knowledge of the area and its environment. We totally enjoyed the 5 hour experience.”
Two harbours, a gulf full of islands, and every day trip beyond the city.
