Auckland · TOURS
Everything with a guide, a boat or a coach attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth giving a whole day to, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.
Review of the 9-hour Hobbiton tour from Auckland, with guided set access, Waikato scenery, Green Dragon drink, transport, and practical tips.
“We enjoyed a great day touring Hobbiton and learning more about New Zealand and enjoying the beautiful countryside.”
Review of Waiheke’s small-group wine tour, with three premium tastings, island commentary, lunch advice, ferry tips, and honest value notes.
“Excellent guide, lots of great information and lovely stories. Its so nice to see a place with a local. The wineries were fantastic- great day!”
Explore Auckland by flexible hop-on hop-off bus, with Sky Tower, Mount Eden, museums, waterfront views, English commentary, and one or two days to ride.
“Excellent service, great commentary and learnt new facts even though 3 of us were former New Zealanders.”
Review of the 12-hour Hobbiton and Waitomo tour from Auckland, with lunch, small-group transport, glowworms, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Tour guide Timmy and assistant Dean were great - personable, funny, and full of information. Small group tour van was late-model, clean, and comfortable. Hobbiton was impressive - lovely and very well maintained. Waitomo caves were spectacular - especially the last one.”
See Auckland’s harbour, Mt Eden, Mission Bay, Ponsonby, and more on a relaxed four-hour small-group city tour.
“Interesting. Tour covered mostly southern side of Auckland . Unfortunately it rained all day. Worthy”
Review of Enjoi NZ’s Waiheke wine tour from Auckland, with four tastings, ferry views, local guides, lunch time, and practical booking advice.
“Fun exploring the island and getting to meet other travelers. Guide was interesting and interested in those on the tour.”
Wētā Workshop Unleashed in Auckland brings movie magic to life with creatures, props, jump scares, and hands-on special effects.
“you ask for feeback but there is there no opportunity to comment I thought the guide spoke far too quickly and loudly. As a consequence it was very hard to understand her”
Explore Piha Beach and the Waitakere Ranges from Auckland with a guide, rainforest walk, Māori culture, black sand, coastal views, and afternoon tea.
“Very nice time with two excellent guides. Very informative and interesting. Great orientation to the history of the land and the culture”
Review of the 12-hour Auckland tour to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with coach transport, lunch, guides, tips, and honest value advice.
“Great experience! Bus driver was amazing and went above and beyond. No WiFi on the bus. Lunch included as well as a snack and water in the morning.”
See Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland on a full-day coach tour with lunch, local commentary, and guided visits.
“The Waitomo glow worm caves were fascinating and the talk about them was interesting. Hobbiton was amazing and very detailed. It was like stepping into a fairytale that I didn't want to leave. our Hobbiton tour guide Sam was great.”
Review of the 13-hour Waitomo Caves and Te Puia tour from Auckland, with glowworms, geysers, Māori culture, transport, tips, and value advice.
“It is a great experience overall the tour guide was absolutely amazing and made the trip even better.”
See Hobbiton’s movie set, sip at the Green Dragon Inn, and float beneath Waitomo’s glowworms on a 13-hour Auckland day tour.
“Sam at Cheeky Kiwi was the perfect guide; keeping us entertained and laughing all the way to Hobbiton, which was exactly what we hoped it would be. The waitomo caves were an absolutely top notch Valentine’s Day experience, and I cannot recommend it enough. Early risings, but completely worth it for movie fans and those wishing to experience a bit of behind-the-scenes and natural magic!”
Review of the Auckland to Hobbiton small-group tour, with farm scenery, a guided movie-set walk, Green Dragon drink, and practical booking tips.
“Fantastic day, our driver Hanaz from Cheeky Kiwi was amazing, very informative. Last stop to Auckland was the amazing NZ icream. only suggestion would be that the tour guide showing us around the Hobbiton Movie Set wear a microphone so we could hear what she was saying. Overall would recommend this tour.”
Visit Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland in one long day, with transport, guides, entry tickets, snacks, and Wi-Fi included.
“Andy was phenomenal with his knowledge and commentary about New Zealand/Aotearoa. His commentary was one of my favorite parts of the tour and kept it very interesting. Additionally, my husband and I were running late before the tour started and him and his team was kind enough to give us a call and wait a few extra minutes to ensure we weren’t left. The tour itself was great and the activities were beautiful.”
See Auckland’s harbour, suburbs, Mount Eden, and Hauraki Gulf on a lively four-hour tour with local guides for $44.
“Josh was amazing. Everything was on point and the timing was perfect. Really appreciate some insights into the Auckland real estate market too!”
Pick a harbour, a crater, a cave or a cellar door.
