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Auckland day tour information


Auckland based tours


 
Great Auckland
Take a walk with your own expert guide for the chance to discover some of the hidden treasures of Auckland City. From the must-see highlights and picturesque views, to the trendy backstreets and cultural offerings, there really is a range of experiences on offer. While you walk let your guide tell you stories about how this young city emerged from a narrow volcanic isthmus to become a bustling, cosmopolitan city on the edge of the world.
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The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour
Stunning scenery is around every corner, and you will be entertained by your guide’s commentary on the history, geography, culture, people and produce of Waiheke. The tour includes a two-hour lunch stop at a village or beachside café, or, for a memorable gourmet experience, at one of our top vineyard restaurants.
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The Afternoon Artisan Tour
If you're after a relaxed pace day, with a small group of people this afternoon tour is a great option for you. The tour offers some of Waiheke’s scenic highlights, a visit and tastings at three boutique vineyards, a micro-brewery and an excellent platter lunch. Enjoy an entertaining and informative commentary along the way.
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Wilderness Experience Tour
Auckland’s best day tour company takes you on a half day guided tour to Auckland’s wild, black sand beaches and lush rainforest. Auckland’s coastal rainforest and the Waitakere Ranges are only 30 kilometres from downtown Auckland. In just 30 minutes you leave behind the bustle of the city and step into the tranquillity of the rainforest. Our experienced guides unfold the story of the forest that covers this land with its unique flora and fauna.
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Best of Both Worlds Tour
Multi-award winning Bush and Beach takes you to experience the best of Auckland sightseeing with an Auckland city tour in the morning combined with the afternoon eco tour - the Wilderness Experience ? a day of contrasts.
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Further afield..


Hobbiton Express Day Tour
This tour is an easy day trip from Auckland. Let Bush and Beach take you on a magical journey through Middle-earth to the Hobbiton Movie Set from "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" films for a fascinating guided tour.
Travel south from Auckland over the Bombay Hills to the rich farmland of the Waikato region. You travel through the heritage town of Cambridge where tree-lined streets add to the English-style atmosphere.
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Rotorua & Waitomo Deluxe Day Tour
This one day tour visits New Zealand''s famous Waitomo glow worm caves and the boiling mud pools and geysers of Rotorua. Travel south from Auckland through the lush Waikato farmlands to the world-famous Waitomo glow worm caves. These limestone formations and cave systems house the shimmering lights of thousands of tiny glow-worms giving you a magical subterranean experience.
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​Coromandel Day Tour

Experience the Coromandel Peninsula, a favourite holiday destination for many New Zealanders. This Coromandel day tour from Auckland includes the famous Hot Water Beach and showcases amazing landscape consisting of a mountainous, forest-covered backbone, with the Pacific Ocean on the east, and the sheltered bays of the Hauraki
Gulf on the west. Spend the day in this unique area steeped in history associated with kauri logging and gold mining and stunning coastlines.
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