Shore Excursion: Half-Day Auckland Volcanoes Tour
Overview
Auckland is known as the City of Sails, but some think it should be called the City of Volcanoes! Gain insight into Auckland's unique volcanic geology and explore its rich Maori history on this half-day tour from Auckland. Beginning with a scenic drive along the waterfront, get exclusive vehicle access to the summits and craters of Auckland's youngest volcanoes (including Mt Eden and One Tree Hill) with a guide. Along the way, keep watch for native New Zealand wildlife and admire panoramic views over the city. At the end of the tour, we can drop you off anywhere in the city. Please note, volcanoes visited are inactive.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel or port pickup & drop-off
- Transport to volcano summits (for guests with disabilities only)
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
We will message you the day before the tour to tell you which vehicle to look out for and the exact pickup time
148 Quay Street
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Achilles Point
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Mt. Wellington
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Mangere Mountain
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Mount Eden
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Please bring sunscreen, and wet weather gear in case the weather turns bad.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-28941P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Bottled water.
- Hotel or port pickup & drop-off.
- Transport to volcano summits (for guests with disabilities only).
- Local guide.
- Food and drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Shore Excursion: Half-Day Auckland Volcanoes Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Shore Excursion: Half-Day Auckland Volcanoes Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel or port pickup & drop-off
- Transport to volcano summits (for guests with disabilities only)
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Please bring sunscreen, and wet weather gear in case the weather turns bad.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
