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4-Hour Auckland City Highlights Tour with Māori Heritage and Volcanoes

4 Hours Round trip from Auckland Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit historic Bastion Point and enjoy fantastic views of Auckland's largest volcano
02 Explore Maungakiekie, the second-largest volcano in Auckland
03 Get a taste of Māori history and culture with a knowledgeable local guide
04 Take in incredible views over the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland City, and Rangitoto Island

Discover Auckland's fascinating volcanic landscape on this 4-hour tour through New Zealand's "City of Sails." Get a taste of the city's Māori history and culture as you explore key sights including historic Bastion Point, Rangitoto, Motukorea, the Hauraki Gulf, and Maungakiekie. Along the way, find out why Auckland is known for both its sailing heritage and its remarkable volcanic setting.

Witness incredible views of the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland City, and Rangitoto Island from Maungakiekie.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Auckland Volcanic Landscapes and Māori Heritage

Explore the popular attractions of Auckland and learn about Māori history and culture.
Visit historic Bastion Point and continue to a little seaside village to enjoy fantastic views of Auckland's largest volcano.
Continue to Rangitoto and Browns Island.
Head to Maungakiekie, the second-largest volcano in Auckland.
Witness incredible views of the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland City, and Rangitoto Island from Maungakiekie.

End of the tour.

Where this trip takes you

Bastion Point, Rangitoto, Maungakiekie

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Auckland 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Private car and driver
English-speaking Auckland guide
Bottled water
Tax

What's Not Included

Personal expenses

Know before you go

On this day tour, you will experience Auckland's fascinating volcanic landscape, get a taste of Māori history, and discover Auckland firsthand with your knowledgeable and experienced guide. Tāmaki Makaurau (the Māori name for Auckland) means "desired by many," and we will show you why.

Let us show you why Auckland is the City of Sails. Visit historic Bastion Point and get a taste of Māori history at the historic Ōrākei Marae, home of the Ngāti Whātua tribe. Next, stop at a seaside village, where you will enjoy a fantastic view of Auckland's largest volcano, Rangitoto, and Browns Island. Visit Maungakiekie, the second-largest volcano in Auckland and a place of remembrance for both the Māori and European people of New Zealand. Enjoy the incredible view over the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland City, and Rangitoto from the peak of One Tree Hill. This is Auckland's best-loved park, especially in spring when lambs are newly born.

We have also done this tour with wheelchair users, but we would need information in advance and should discuss how our team can best accommodate your needs to make it happen.

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