5 Day Auckland Adventure Escape

Arrive at Auckland International or Domestic Airport and transfer to your centrally located Auckland hotel for a six-night stay. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the Viaduct Harbour, Wynyard Quarter and Auckland’s vibrant waterfront dining precinct.

Included Transfer: Exclusive Auckland Airport to Auckland Hotel

Enjoy a convenient transfer from Auckland International or Domestic Airport directly to your Auckland accommodation. Your pre-arranged transfer provides an easy and comfortable beginning to your Auckland Adventure Escape.

Optional Experience: Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise (2.5 hours)

Sail from the Viaduct Harbour and watch Auckland’s skyline illuminate as evening settles over the city. Enjoy a three-course dinner aboard a sailing yacht, with opportunities to help the crew or simply relax and admire the waterfront landmarks. Minimum age 5 years

Experience Auckland from the water and above the harbour on two distinctive included adventures. Sail aboard an authentic racing yacht before following specially engineered walkways to the summit of Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Included Experience: America’s Cup Sailing Experience (2 hours)

Join the professional crew aboard an authentic America’s Cup racing yacht for an exciting sail across Waitematā Harbour. Help work the grinders, take the helm or relax and enjoy the speed, scenery and atmosphere of sailing through the City of Sails. Minimum age 10 years

Included Experience: Auckland Bridge Climb (2 hours)

Follow specially engineered walkways beneath and above Auckland Harbour Bridge on a fully guided climbing experience. Reaching the summit rewards you with sweeping 360-degree views across the harbour, city skyline and surrounding volcanic landscape. Minimum age 7 years

Optional Experience: Auckland Bridge Bungy (2 hours)

Make the leap from the bungy pod suspended beneath Auckland Harbour Bridge and plunge towards Waitematā Harbour. Adventurous jumpers may even have the opportunity to touch the water during this distinctive Auckland bungy experience.  Minimum age 10 years

Optional Experience: Auckland SkyJump (45 minutes)

Step from the Sky Tower and experience a controlled 192-metre descent towards SkyCity Plaza. Reaching speeds of up to 85 kilometres per hour, Auckland SkyJump delivers an unforgettable urban thrill in the centre of the city. Minimum age 10 years

Optional Experience: Auckland SkyWalk (75 minutes)

Walk around the outside edge of the Sky Tower on a narrow platform 192 metres above the streets. With no handrails separating you from the view, the guided challenges and expansive city panoramas provide a memorable test of nerves. Minimum age 10 years

Optional Experience: Auckland SkyRide (45 minutes)

Rise 192 metres up the outside of the Sky Tower before accelerating back towards the city on an exhilarating open-air descent. Available as a solo or tandem ride, Auckland SkyRide combines panoramic views with an accessible high-altitude adventure. Minimum age 10 years

Optional Experience: Tandem Skydive Auckland (5.5 hours)

Take the ultimate leap on a tandem skydive over Auckland, with several jump heights available to suit different levels of adventure. On a clear day, views can extend across the east and west coasts, Waiheke Island, the Hauraki Gulf and the volcanic landscapes surrounding the city. Weight: Minimum 30kg, Maximum 100kg

Experience two very different sides of Auckland, from the volcanic landscapes of Rangitoto Island to the rainforest and black-sand beaches of the west coast. Complete the included sunset kayak adventure or select a guided nature tour for a more relaxed day on land.

Included Experience: Rangitoto Sunset Kayak & Hike with BBQ Dinner (7 hours)

Sea kayak from St Heliers to Rangitoto Island before hiking through lava fields and native pōhutukawa forest to the summit. Enjoy a freshly prepared barbecue dinner before paddling back towards Auckland beneath the stars and illuminated city skyline. Minimum age 14 years

Optional Alternative: Rangitoto Day Kayak & Hike (7 hours)

Paddle to Rangitoto during daylight and complete a guided summit hike through the island’s rugged volcanic landscape. The experience includes kayaking equipment, expert interpretation and a freshly prepared barbecue lunch. Minimum age 14 years

Optional Alternative: Wilderness & Nature Tour from Auckland (5 hours)

Journey into the Waitākere Ranges to experience native rainforest, panoramic viewpoints and the dramatic landscapes of Auckland’s west coast. Explore easy forest tracks, visit Piha’s famous black-sand beach and enjoy a traditional New Zealand afternoon tea with your guide.

Leave Auckland for a guided cycling journey beside the Waikato River on Te Awa, the Great New Zealand River Ride. Alternatively, remain closer to the city and explore Auckland’s waterways, coastal scenery and hidden natural spaces by e-bike.

Included Experience: Te Awa Waikato Cycle Explorer (9-10 hours)

Follow sections of Te Awa, the Great New Zealand River Ride, through farmland, leafy riverbanks and peaceful countryside beside the Waikato River. The predominantly paved Grade 1–2 trail includes wide cycleways and boardwalks, with the riding distance adjusted to suit the group.

Optional Alternative: Auckland Half Day e-Bike Tour (3.5 hours)

Discover Auckland’s waterways, coastal scenery and hidden natural spaces on a relaxed guided e-bike tour. The easy Grade 1 route covers approximately 25 to 30 kilometres, with electric assistance, scenic rest stops and guide support throughout the ride.

Enjoy a final breakfast or waterfront walk before checking out of your accommodation. Transfer from your Auckland hotel to Auckland International or Domestic Airport for your departing flight.

Included Transfer: Auckland Hotel to Auckland Airport

Travel from your Auckland accommodation to Auckland International or Domestic Airport with a pre-arranged transfer. Arrive at the appropriate terminal ready for your onward journey, bringing your five-day Auckland Adventure Escape to an end.