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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

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

Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets - Mātiatia terminal to 16 stops: how the hop-on hop-off loop really works

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

Most Popular★ 4.6

Fullers360 ferry from Auckland plus a Waiheke hop-on hop-off bus with 16 stops for wineries, beaches and villages. $59.

“I loved the flexibility this offered. I did not feel pressured to be at ferry for 9 am. BTW I did not have to show my voucher ( as website said) to Fuller’s to exchange for ticket. I just showed the QR code on my phone and boarded.Best winery in my opinion was Batch on…”

3,311 reviews1 dayFrom $59by Fullers Group

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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

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

★ 5.0

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

“Hobbiton was overcrowded and you were pushed along to handle the massive crowd. Our group was so large we could barely hear the tour guide. If the groups where smaller I think it would be a better experience That said it was still interesting. And the sets where over the top beautiful”

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

3.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.

“Unexpectedly fantastic trip. I’m not the biggest fan of LOTR, and was mostly using the tour as a means of escaping the city for the day. Ended up meeting some fantastic people and having a fantastic time. Hobbiton is stunning and the boat ride through Waitomo caves was breathtaking. The guide was great. Good speaker,…”

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)

Skydive Auckland

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

5.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.

“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

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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

6.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.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our day. Our driver Rachel drove the coach safely and her commentary was excellent- informative and enjoyable. She gave clear instructions which made the whole day go very smoothly . The enthusiastic guide and the delicious lunch made for a very memorable trip. Our only comment was we could have had an…”

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

7.Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

★ 5.0

Small-group day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set in Waikato, with guided tour, Green Dragon Inn drink, and scenic stops.

“It's a good tour but the title "Small Group Tour" is a bit misleading. Sure, you will be driven to Hobbitton in a small group, but there you will join a big group tour... Hobbitton itself is great!”

1,380 reviewsFrom $183.07by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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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

8.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.

“Driver kept pulling over. Cut off part of the tour so he could make it back by 5-5:10 pm. Weren’t able to get off the bus as he repeated said bus behind us was last bus and 15 minutes away. This left us seeing ONLY the shopping areas. Waste of time and money. Would like…”

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

9.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.

“Our guide,Timmy, was great. He was personable and knowledgeable. He made plenty of stops in addition to the 2 main attractions. Hobbitown had some steps and uphill walking so be prepared. The cave was beautiful. It also has stairs and Read 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

10.Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

★ 5.0

Half-day Auckland city tour with Mt Eden summit views, Harbour Bridge drive, and photo stops around marinas, bays, and neighborhoods.

“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

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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

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

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

★ 4.4

Auckland hop-on hop-off bus with English commentary, WiFi, and easy stops at Sky Tower, Art Gallery, Kelly Tarlton’s, plus seasonal Blue route.

“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

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From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wineries’ Tour

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

13.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.

“Had a blast with Justin our guide and the group - highly recommend, can't wait to come back again for round 2 and another visit to the beautiful island of Waiheke!”

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

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

15.Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

★ 5.0

Afternoon trip from Auckland to Piha black-sand beach and Waitakere rainforest with Māori carvings, guided walks, and tea included.

“We had two main stops on this excursion, both which were very worthwhile. Both Chris and Mark did an excellent job telling us about the rainforest, Mairi culture, and the black sand beach at Piha. They also provided refreshments half way though the tour.”

807 reviewsFrom $124.11by Bush and Beach

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