Auckland Volcanoes & Viewpoints Full Day Tour

4.9(50)10 hoursEnglishBook 14 hours aheadAuckland, New Zealand

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$204

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 it's rich Maori history on this full-day tour from Auckland. In the morning, explore the summits and craters of 4 of Auckland's youngest volcanoes. Take a break in the city for lunch (own cost). In the afternoon, see the largest volcanic explosion crater in Auckland, walk along an old lava-strewn coastline, enjoy an ice cream or coffee at Takapuna Beach, and explore an old military fort in an extinct volcano at Devonport. Admire panoramic views of Auckland from many angles, and learn about native plant and wildlife. Option to take the ferry back to the central city at the end of the tour to get out on Auckland's famous harbour (included), or be dropped off by your guide. Please note, volcanoes visited are inactive.

Included

Hotel or port pickup & drop-off
Local guide
Bottled water
Stop for lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Food and drinks

What you'll do

Views of the volcanic islands of the Hauraki Gulf, including Rangitoto and Motukorea
Learn about the arrival of the early Maori settlers to New Zealand. Views of the city.
15 minAdmission included
Walk to the crater near the peak of Mt Wellington, a 10,000 year old volcano
Learn about the Maori settlements on the volcanoes, and an introduction to the Auckland Volcanic Field. Option to enter the steep-sided crater.
45 minAdmission included
Walk around the craters of Mangere Mountain
Learn more about the large Maori settlement on the volcano. See views of the Manukau Harbour, and a few more volcanic features.
45 minAdmission included
Enjoy views of One Tree Hill as you are given a summary of New Zealand history
focusing on the early interaction between the British and Maori. Then drive around Cornwall Park, seeing some more volcanic craters and some sheep.
30 minAdmission included
Walk around the crater of Mt Eden
Enjoy the magnificent views of the city and the surrounding volcanoes from the summit.
45 minAdmission included
Stop for lunch in Auckland City, at a location of your choosing
1 hour
Learn about this huge volcanic explosion crater, now a beautiful fresh-water lake
15 minAdmission included
Explore the old lava flows near Takapuna Beach
See an amazing variety of volcanic features, including tree moulds, lava tubes, and more along this beautiful stretch of coastline. Optional walk along Takapuna Beach, or await pickup from the cafe.
45 minAdmission included
Explore the tunnels and see the guns at North Head - a British military fortress built into a volcano
This is an easy walk around the periphery of the volcano. Enjoy sights of the harbour and the city.
45 minAdmission included
See the main town of Devonport, which is famous for its historic houses
Optional walk up to the top of Mt Victoria volcano, with amazing views of the city.
Be driven back over the Auckland Harbour Bridge to your hotel, or there is the o
ption of staying in Devonport and taking the ferry back to the city.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

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Avani Auckland Metropolis Residences
40 Kitchener Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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M Social Hotel Auckland
196 - 200 Quay Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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The Chancellor on Hobson
1 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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SkyCity Hotel Auckland
72 Victoria Street West, Corner Victoria & Federal Streets, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Crowne Plaza Auckland By IHG
128 Albert Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Ramada Suites By Wyndham Victoria Street West
147 Victoria Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Travelodge Hotel Auckland Wynyard Quarter
110 Pakenham St West, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Grand Millennium Auckland
71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Adina Auckland Britomart
2 Tapora St, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Legacy Airedale Hotel Auckland
380 Queen Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
396 Queen Street, Main Reception Entrance 110 Mayoral Dr, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Radisson RED Auckland
33 Lorne Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Auckland City Hotel - Hobson St
157 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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VR Queen Street
401 Queen Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Quest Parnell
8 Heather Street, Parnell, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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The Sebel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
85 Customs Street West, Viaduct Harbor, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Movenpick Hotel Auckland
8 Customs Street East, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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voco Auckland City Centre by IHG
13 Wyndham Street, Corner Albert Street, Auckland, New Zealand
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Auckland Rose Park Hotel
92-102 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Copthorne Hotel Auckland City
150 Anzac Avenue, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Adina Citylife Auckland
171 Queen Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Hilton Auckland
147 Quay Street, Princes Wharf, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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The Grand by SkyCity
90 Federal Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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VR Auckland City
188 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
9 Wyndham Street, Auckland, New Zealand
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Ohtel Auckland
32 Market Place, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
80 Wellesley Street West, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Mercure Auckland Queen Street
500 Queen Street, Auckland, New Zealand
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La Quinta by Wyndham Parnell Auckland
Augustus Terrace, 2b, Parnell, New Zealand
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InterContinental Auckland By IHG
1 Queen Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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DoubleTree by Hilton Auckland Albert Street
92 Albert Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Hotel Indigo Auckland By IHG
53 St. Patrick's Square, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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TRIBE Auckland Fort Street
40 Fort Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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QT Auckland
4 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Sudima Auckland City
63-67 Nelson Street, Auckland, New Zealand
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Imagine Beach Road
31 Beach Road, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Park Hyatt Auckland
99 Halsey St, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Auckland Harbour Suites
16 Gore Street, Auckland, New Zealand
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Horizon By SkyCity
85 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Parkside Hotel & Apartments
100 Greys Avenue, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Econo Lodge City Central
37 Wellesley Street, Corner Wellesley & Albert Streets, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Auckland
35 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments
Cnr Waterloo Quadrant & Princes Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Abstract Hotel
8 Upper Queen Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Elliott St Apartments Hotel
15-31 Wellesley Street West, Cnr. Elliott Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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So/ Auckland
67 Customs Street East, Auckland Cbd, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Ascotia Off Queen
3-5 Scotia Place, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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