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This morning, after breakfast, the group will be picked up from the hotel for a full-day Auckland tour.
Auckland City sightseeing highlights:
English-speaking Guide
Today, Pacific Destinations will accompany you on your Full Day (up to 8 hours) Sightseeing Tour.
Best of Both Worlds
Experience the best sights of Auckland City in the morning, combined with an afternoon Wilderness Experience – a day of contrasts. Auckland is set on 53 dormant volcanic cones, and it is New Zealand’s largest and busiest city.
The morning city tour is designed to explore the history and sights of the city as well as see how Aucklanders live and play. This small group tour includes stops at iconic landmarks, such as the Auckland Domain, Mount Victoria in Devonport, and Westhaven Marina, and gives an insight into the Māori history of the area and the legends and stories behind some of the place names. There will be a quick stop to purchase lunch at a local bakery (at own expense) before the afternoon portion of the tour commences.
A 30-minute drive from downtown Auckland brings you to the Arataki Centre, perched high in the Waitakere Ranges, a ridge of hills separating Auckland from its surf-fringed west coast. Here, the sweeping decks give breathtaking panoramic views from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Your knowledgeable and experienced guides will talk about local history and explain the significance of the magnificent traditional Māori carvings that stand guard there. Head further west and experience the power of the wild and rugged West Coast at Piha Beach. Feel the soft, black sand beneath your feet as you stroll along one of the most awe-inspiring beaches the world has to offer.
Please note:
Lunch is not included, but there is the opportunity to purchase it en route.
Start Time
Oct 14 9:00AM NZDT
Auckland, New Zealand
GOWAY Travel