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15 Best Auckland Tours In New Zealand

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New Zealand's 15 most popular auckland tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Auckland Tours In New Zealand

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch - Kiwi lunch plus the Green Dragon drink stop

1.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

Most Popular★ 5.0

Hobbiton and Waitomo glowworms in one full day from Auckland, with hotel pickup, guided tours, and lunch included.

“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…”

2,677 reviewsFrom $229.61by Auckland Scenic Tours

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch - Hobbiton Movie Set: The Shire With Crowd Control

2.From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

★ 4.9

One Auckland day trip that pairs Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with guided tours, lunch, and scenic Waikato countryside views.

“Hobbiton is a must-do if you’re visiting New Zealand even if you aren’t a LOTR fan. It’s an incredible and once in a lifetime experience to tour the set. I didn’t know what to expect from the Waitomo Caves but I’m glad we got to check it out. Overall, this tour was extremely worth it…”

2,505 reviews11 hoursFrom $221by Auckland Scenic Tours

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Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise - Your route through Auckland’s island world (and what each stop adds)

3.Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

★ 4.5

4.5-hour eco safari by catamaran from Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour to spot whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, seabirds, and more.

“It’s a must do. Fantastic day out with amazing crew. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Got to see sharks, whales, dolphins and blue penguins. Viator contributes to conservation and research. Will definitely recommend it and Viator to anyone visiting in Auckland.”

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

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Skydive Auckland

Skydive Auckland - Before you fly: what to expect from the briefing and gear

4.Skydive Auckland

★ 5.0

Skydive Auckland tandem jump near Auckland from up to 20,000 ft, 75 seconds freefall, and coast views. About 3 hours, mobile ticket.

“This was an incredible experience!!! Everything was top notch and the staff is excellent!! My teen daughter and I had the time of our lives!!”

1,516 reviewsFrom $214.10by Skydive Auckland Ltd

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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch - Driver commentary on the ride: turning 2.25 hours into part of the adventure

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

★ 4.8

Auckland to Hobbiton day trip with a guided Shire walk, Hobbit Hole visit, Party Marquee buffet lunch, and a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

“Great day out overall. Hobbiton is well worth a visit and the guides were brilliant. I did this trip the same day as I flew back to London from Auckland. It’s very doable, even if your flight leaves late afternoon the same day.”

1,431 reviews8 hoursFrom $182by GreatSights New Zealand

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Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland - The Waikato farming country to Matamata: photo stops that don’t waste time

Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Price and value: what you’re really paying for at $43.44

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

★ 4.0

Auckland’s hop-on hop-off bus gives you a flexible loop, English audio, and easy stops at the Sky Tower, museums, and penguins.

“You have to go to the Sky City Tower to exchange your voucher. I wish that had been listed in the booking. We had to ask several people before we got the correct directions. The summer tour is 2 hours and you see a lot of the city. Buses Read more”

1,180 reviewsFrom $43.44by Auckland Explorer Bus

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

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland - Hobbiton Movie Set: guided bus + a very real-feeling village

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

★ 5.0

Small-group Auckland day trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with lunch, scenic breaks, and guided tours in about 12 hours.

“Simon was very friendly initially but focused on honing his boy racer driving skills over safety. From the outset he seemed to delight in driving just as fast and as violently as he could picking up people from hotels in Auckland like he was in a huRead more”

1,117 reviewsFrom $235.20by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour - Ferry Building Start: A Clean Launch Into Auckland’s Waterfront World

Auckland: Whale and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Eco Cruise

Auckland: Whale and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Eco Cruise - Boarding at Eastern Viaduct: Fast Check-In, Real-City Views

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

★ 4.5

Luxury catamaran eco-cruise from Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf to spot orcas, dolphins, whales, and sea birds with expert research talk.

“It was very good overall. We were lucky to see lots of dolphins and whales. Guides were very good, they knew exactly very well where can we find the marine animals.”

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

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Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket - The Red Inner Tour: Sky Tower, Art Gallery, Newmarket, and SEA LIFE

From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wineries’ Tour

From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wineries' Tour - Getting to Waiheke: the 35-minute ferry and your meeting moment

12.From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wineries’ Tour

★ 4.7

Waiheke Island wineries in a small group. Ferry views from Auckland, guided tastings at 4 wineries, and a relaxed lunch break.

“A very pleasant experience. Wineries were really good. 1st one was stunning scenery & wine was good. Luca our driver was excellent albeit maybe bus needs an upgrade. Olive oil producer last stop wouldn’t have been our choice as being honest they all tasted the same. Did buy a relish which was lovely to take…”

934 reviews6 hoursFrom $110by Enjoi NZ Ltd

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Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour – Auckland

Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour - Auckland - How the Unleashed format works in 90 minutes

13.Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour – Auckland

★ 4.5

Auckland’s Wētā Workshop Unleashed turns movie effects into a hands-on 90-minute show with practical sets, props, and guides.

“you ask for feeback but there is there no opportunity to comment I thought the guide spoke far too quickly and loudly. As a consequence it was very hard to understand her”

903 reviewsFrom $40.34by Weta Workshop

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Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland - Price and Value at $124.11 for a 5-Hour Outdoor Mix

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket - Observation decks: what to look for at 80 km range

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