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Auckland Shore Excursion: Half-Day Guided City Tour

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Auckland, New Zealand
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On average, this is booked 46 (34) days in advance.

3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

See the sights of Auckland when your ship is in port and learn more about this beautiful ‘City of Sails’ on this 3 hour city tour.
You’ll tour the city center and surrounding suburbs on this Auckland shore excursion. Travel through the inner city parks and enjoy full commentary from experienced driver guides. Cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge, take a stroll on a white sand North Shore beach before heading in up Mt Victoria to see the city spread out before you with 365 degree views.

Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 17 people.

What's Included

  • Pick up an easy walk from the Cruise port at the bus stop at 188 Quay Street (HSBC Tower)
  • Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting and Pickup

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If you are arriving off a ship please meet the tour at the bus stop outside the HSBC building (Stop #1346), 188 Quay Street, Auckland - This bus stop of located across and down the road from Ferry Building, Downtown Auckland (Next to MSocial Auckland). Pick up will be at 8.50am. Please reconfirm this with Bush and Beach prior to the cruise departure. If you are staying at an inner city Auckland hotel, please let us know and we can give you a pick up time from there. If you are starting at an innercity Auckland hotel please reconfirm your inner city Auckland hotel with us and we can collect your from there. Freephone 0800 423 224

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NZ-AKL-QUAY/188 Quay Street
Parnell, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Queen Street (pass by)

After pick up from your central Auckland hotel, travel up Queen St - the main street of the city centre and home to iconic buildings and mixture of shops and CBD offices
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Ponsonby (pass by)

Continue on through the picturesque suburb of Ponsonby, known for its historic buildings, before heading over the Harbour Bridge to the North Shore.
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Auckland Harbour Bridge (pass by)

Travel over the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge, connecting Auckland City with the North Shore suburbs
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Narrow Neck Beach

Here you can stroll on a beautiful white sand beach with views out across the Waitemata Harbour to Rangitoto Island and where there is time for a coffee (at own cost).
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rangitoto Island (pass by)

Rangitoto Island is a volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf near Auckland, New Zealand. You will see Rangitoto from many vantage points while on this tour. (Actual island not visited)
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Mount Victoria Reserve

After a short drive through historic Devonport, continue up to the summit of Mount Victoria for stunning panoramic views of Auckland City and Devonport. Mount Victoria is Devonport's very own dormant volcano.Takarunga / Mount Victoria is the highest volcano on Auckland's North Shore, rising to 87 m. Takarunga means 'The hill that stands above' and its lava flows now line much of Devonport's waterfront
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Westhaven Marina

Then, travel back over the Harbour Bridge to view Westhaven Marina, one of the largest marinas in the Southern Hemisphere. Westhaven Marina in Auckland, New Zealand, is the largest yacht marina in the Southern Hemisphere.The marina has nearly two thousand berths and swing moorings, and tends to be continually booked. Auckland, known as 'City of Sails', is generally known for its maritime passions
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Waitemata Harbour (pass by)

Waitemata Harbour is the real name for what is often just called Auckland Harbour. It means “sparkling waters” in Maori, which is a very fitting name.
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Auckland Domain

Travel through Auckland Domain, Auckland's oldest park, and at 75 hectares one of the largest in the city. Located in the central suburb of Grafton, the park contains all of the explosion crater and most of the surrounding tuff ring of the Pukekawa volcano. This park is home to the Auckland Museum and the stunning Wintergardens.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Parnell (pass by)

Travel through Parnell Village, a quaint little suburb on the city fringe.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Small-group tour maximum 17 participants
  • All luggage must be kept aboard your ship or at a luggage storage facility at the port (own expense)

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Auckland Shore Excursion: Half-Day Guided City Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.77 out of 5 stars based on 149 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Pick up an easy walk from the Cruise port at the bus stop at 188 Quay Street (HSBC Tower)
  • Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
  • Small group tour - max 17 people
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Small-group tour maximum 17 participants
  • All luggage must be kept aboard your ship or at a luggage storage facility at the port (own expense)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers

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