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Auckland City Small-Group Morning Discovery Tour

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Overview

Discover the best sights of Auckland City from Queen Street through to the central business district. Visit Auckland's largest inner city park, Auckland Domanin, home to the Auckand Museum and Wintergardens.

Enjoy the picturesque and historic suburb of Ponsonby before heading over the Harbour Bridge to Auckland's North Shore.

Stroll on a beautiful white sand beaches and feel the sand between your toes. (there is time here for morning tea (own cost).

Visit the summit of Mt Victoria for stunning panoramic views of Auckland City and historic Devonport before returning to the central city and Westhaven Marina - the largest yacht marina in the Southern Hemisphere.

What's Included

  • Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
  • Inner city Auckland hotel pick up and drop off
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pick up is available from most inner city Auckland accommodation. Pick up is between 8.30-9am - You will need to confirm this with Bush and Beach (more departure locations are available within the inner city Auckland area and can be organised upon booking). Please add your Hotel details in when booking.Tour returns to the original departure point at 12:15pm approx.

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Corner Victoria and
Federal Street, Auckland CBD, 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.

What To Expect

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 Central (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.
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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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Auckland City Small-Group Morning Discovery 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 (NZST). 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 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 54 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Auckland City Small-Group Morning Discovery Tour?
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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 (NZST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach.
  • Inner city Auckland hotel pick up and drop off.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
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Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Auckland City Small-Group Morning Discovery Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Auckland City Small-Group Morning Discovery Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
  • Inner city Auckland hotel pick up and drop off
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks

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  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers

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  • 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 (NZST).

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