Auckland Activities

adventurous, city tours, harbour cruises and more

Auckland activities include exteme adventures, city tour, day tours, harbour cruises and more. 

Close to the calm east coast and the vivid west coast the best of both can be explored by land or by water. Rich on a varied natural environment there are many outdoor activities on land and water and adventurous activities to explore, or to dive into Auckland's city life. 

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Bay of Islands (Paihia) to Auckland One-Way Tour

This tour is a great transport option to get back to Auckland if you have spent a few days in the Bay of Islands. The late afternoon departure time at 4:30pm allows you to spend a full day in the Bay before leaving for Auckland.


Rotorua to Auckland via Waitomo Glowworm Caves One-Way Tour

Depart Rotorua in the morning and travel over the scenic Mamaku Ranges as the tour heads west to Waitomo. As you leave Rotorua, the coach will travel through the Fitzgerald Glade, a section of the highway where the native bush grows right up to the roadside and the trees form a canopy overhead like a tunnel.


Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World Entry Ticket

Plunge under Auckland's waterfront and you'll discover spectacular secrets of the Southern Ocean and see the magic of an Antarctic fantasyland, complete with Penguins strutting in fresh snow and ice!


Black Water Rafting Waitomo Caves Tour


If you seek an adventure tour that plays with your senses and provides an unforgettable thrill then this tour is for you. Choose between the Black Abyss or the Labyrinth and let the fun begin!


3-Day Bay of Islands Trip from Auckland

This comprehensive 3-day tour of the Bay of Islands is ideal for the first time visitor to New Zealand. With natural beauty, rocky islets and pristine beaches, the Bay of Islands is the water playground of the North Island. Learn about Maori culture, travel to the northernmost point of New Zealand and take a cruise through the famous "Hole in the Rock".


3-Day Waitomo Caves, Rotorua and Taupo Trip from Auckland

Discover the best attractions of the North Island on this 3-day trip from Auckland. See thousands of tiny glowworms on an underground boat ride at Waitomo Caves, explore the picturesque lakeside setting of Taupo and the amazing Huka Falls, and experience the geothermal wonders of Rotorua.


Auckland City Harley Davidson Tour

Explore Auckland by Harley Davidson. Cruise over Auckland's Harbor Bridge with views across the Waitemata Harbour. Experience the unique sights and sounds of Auckland with the wind in your hair, on roads ideally suited to motorcycle touring. This specialized chauffeured tour is a cruise, not a race and operates within the highest of safety standards.


Auckland Maori Tour and Cultural Performance

Experience Auckland from a Maori perspective! The Auckland Maori Tour takes you through the Tamaki Makaurau area (Auckland) with a highly knowledgeable Maori guide. You?ll be immersed in New Zealand?s indigenous tikanga (culture), and learn about a rich cultural heritage dating back hundreds of years, as well as Maori leaders who helped shape New Zealand into a modern nation.


Jet Boat Ride on Waitemata Harbour

Feel the wind in your hair as you power down Waitemata Harbour in a supercharged jet boat. See Auckland's iconic landmarks from a different perspective, and experience the thrill of on-water maneuvers like 360-degree spins, fishtails and power brakes.

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