Tour Reviews


AUCKLAND

15 Things To Do In Auckland

Auckland’s best days out.

The 15 most popular things to do in Auckland. Harbour cruises, Waiheke wine, the Hobbiton and Waitomo day trips and the geysers of Rotorua, all in one place.

15 Things To Do In Auckland

Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets - Meeting Point in Auckland: where the day really starts
Auckland, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Waiheke Island Wine Tours

Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

/

1.Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

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★ 4.6

“Fun and easy way to see Waiheke without the expense of a private tour. Stop off as much as you like, do a few wine tastings (we just walked in-no reservations) and see the sights. Note we did make a reservation for lunch at The Heke which we also highly recommend!”

3,311 reviews1 dayFrom $59by Fullers Group

Check Availability →Read the review →

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch - Matamata Lunch: A Kiwi-Style Reset Between Worlds
1-Day Tours, Auckland, Guided, Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trips, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Waitomo Caves Day Trips

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

/
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch - Green Dragon Inn: the included drink that slows you down
1-Day Tours, Auckland, Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trips, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Waitomo Caves Day Trips

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

/
Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise - What you’re really looking for: whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, and seabirds
Auckland, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Safari, Tour Reviews, Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruises, Whale Watching

Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

/

4.Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

4.5-hour eco safari from Viaduct Harbour on a 65-foot catamaran. Spot whales, dolphins, seals, penguins and seabirds.

★ 4.5

“It is a research cruise as well, and their sense of purpose coupled with their passion for the marine life was wonderful. We managed to get a lifetime experience and see many dolphins up close. It is a wonderful experience, much recommended.”

1,790 reviewsFrom $135.91by Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari

Check Availability →Read the review →

Skydive Auckland - Ground Time in Parakai: Briefing, Equipment, and Instructor Fit
Auckland, Skydiving, Tour Reviews

Skydive Auckland

/

5.Skydive Auckland

Tandem jump with up to 75 seconds of freefall from 18,000 ft in Parakai, with epic Auckland coast views and full gear.

★ 5.0

“So I've always wanted to do a skydive and I finally decided to do it, jumping from 20, 000 feet which is the highest dive in New Zealand. I wasn't disappointed and the experience was absolutely amazing! The view was phenomenal, taking placRead more”

1,516 reviewsFrom $214.10by Skydive Auckland Ltd

Check Availability →Read the review →

Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch - The official Hobbiton guided tour: how you actually see the Shire
1-Day Tours, Auckland, Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trips, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews

Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

/

6.Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

Auckland bus to Hobbiton for an official guided walk, Hobbit-hole stops, festive buffet lunch, and a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

★ 4.8

“Excellent trip. Well organised. The bus driver Marty was informative and helpful. The guide at Hobbiton was really good too. Local man who had lots of knowledge about the site and lots of anecdotes.”

1,431 reviews8 hoursFrom $182by GreatSights New Zealand

Check Availability →Read the review →

Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland - Hobbiton Movie Set: your 2.5-hour guided visit on Hobbiton buses
Auckland, Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

/

7.Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

Small-group Hobbiton tour from Auckland with Waikato views, a guided 2.5-hour set visit, Green Dragon Inn drink, snacks, and return.

★ 5.0

“Hobbiton is a pure gem not to be missed ! This tour ensures that we also learned a lot along the way, pointing out landscape and giving interesting facts, To break up the trip stopped at wonderful NZ coffee shop and for ice cream on way back ! Such a delightful day ! So glad…”

1,380 reviewsFrom $183.07by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Check Availability →Read the review →

Waiheke island Wine Tours - PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients ! - Getting to Waiheke: timing the ferry without stressing
Food & Drink, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waiheke Island, Waiheke Island Wine Tours, Wine Tours

Waiheke island Wine Tours – PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients !

/

8.Waiheke island Wine Tours – PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients !

Small-group premium Waiheke wine tasting with vineyard food pairing, scenic island tour, and transfers. Max 11 people, about 6 hours.

★ 5.0

“Oliver our tour guide provided a wonderful day for us, from pick up to drop off and all the amazing places he took us to. I loved his fabulous stories on the island and the vineyards visited were gorgeous 😍. Oliver offered to take photos at variRead more”

1,378 reviewsFrom $155.14by Waiheke Island Wine Tours

Check Availability →Read the review →

Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Comfort and On-Board Extras: WiFi, Air-Conditioning, and Open-Air Seats
Auckland, Auckland City Sightseeing Tours, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour

/

9.Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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.

★ 4.0

“Super easy to get on and off wherever you want, clean buses, and lots to see on the routes. We sat up top in the open-air section for most of the ride and it was very pleasant.”

1,180 reviewsFrom $43.44by Auckland Explorer Bus

Check Availability →Read the review →

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland - Otorohanga lunch break: real food time, not a rushed refuel
Auckland, Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trips, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waitomo Caves Day Trips

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

/
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour - Ferry Building to Viaduct Harbour: Downtown Waterfront in Fast Motion
Auckland, Auckland City Sightseeing Tours, City Tours, Half-Day, Tour Reviews, Tours

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

/

11.Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Half-day Auckland small-group tour with Harbour Bridge, Mt Eden summit views, North Shore photo stops, Ponsonby, and Mission Bay beaches.

★ 5.0

“Guide is happy to pick you up from your hotel and return afterwards instead of the main pick up point. John the guide was very knowledgeable in a friendly way and it gave a really good appreciation of the City and suburbs.”

1,080 reviewsFrom $46.54by Auckland City Tours

Check Availability →Read the review →

Auckland: Whale and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Eco Cruise - Rangitoto Island and North Head: the quick sightseeing warm-up
Auckland, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Half-Day, Tour Reviews, Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruises, Whale Watching

Auckland: Whale and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Eco Cruise

/

12.Auckland: Whale and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Eco Cruise

Luxury catamaran eco cruise from Auckland to Hauraki Gulf Marine Park for dolphins, orcas and whales, with conservation science.

★ 4.5

“The perfect trip, we really enjoyed our trip. Managed to see a pod of dolphins and two Bryde’s whales. The staff were very friendly and knowledgable about local wildlife and the area. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for an activity to do in Auckland. Especially towards a good cause! You can see all…”

1,072 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $130by Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari

Check Availability →Read the review →

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket - Getting on: the two main departure points in Auckland CBD
Auckland, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

/

13.Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

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.

★ 4.4

“It was fun and easy to hop on and off. The guide was quite informative too, got some interesting titbits of information. The staff was very helpful in ensuring we did not miss the last bus. It was raining but there was covered shelter on the upper deck and the bus wasn’t full so we…”

1,064 reviews1 dayFrom $38by Auckland Hop On Hop Off Explorer

Check Availability →Read the review →

From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wineries' Tour - A small group and a guide who actually runs the day
Auckland, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waiheke Island Wine Tours

From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wineries’ Tour

/
Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour - Auckland - Inside the tour: how the 90 minutes are paced
Auckland, Auckland Attraction Tickets, Tour Reviews, Tours, Workshops

Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour – Auckland

/

More Things To Do In Auckland

Scroll to Top

Explore Auckland

Two harbours, a gulf full of islands, and every day trip beyond the city.

Day Trips

Hauraki Gulf

On the Water

Wine & Food

City & Culture