Auckland’s Top Sights and Coastal Highlights in One Day
Auckland’s best city sights and west coast scenery come together on this fully guided small group tour. Highlights include volcanic cones, iconic landmarks, black sand beaches, and sweeping coastal views. Travel in a modern minibus with commentary from a knowledgeable local guide, adding depth and insight at every stop.
The day includes a set-menu lunch at Hallertau Brewery, with the option to sample local craft beer. Seasonal wildlife sightings, secret photo stops, and panoramic lookout points are all part of the journey. Return to central Auckland via guided drive or optional scenic ferry from Devonport.
Highlights
Auckland’s top landmarks & volcanoes
Cultural and historic sites
Stunning scenic viewpoints
Mt Eden – highest natural point in Auckland
Muriwai Beach – wild black sand coast
Gannet colony (seasonal)
Hallertau Brewery lunch
Devonport & North Head
Optional extras including craft beer tasting and Sky Tower entry
Inclusions
Fully guided small group tour
Modern minibus with onboard extras
Hallertau Brewery lunch (set menu)
Complimentary refreshments
Secret stops & scenic surprises
Age Information
Adult: 15 years +
Children: 4-14 years
Infants: Under 4 years
Cancellations & Refunds
Outside 24 hours before travel: Full refund**
Within 24 hours before travel: No refund
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Itinerary
Hotel Pickups & Auckland Waterfront Start your day with pickups from central locations, then visit the site of Auckland’s founding at Te Toka o Apihai Te Kawau, right on the harbour’s edge.
Bastion Point & Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Follow the scenic Tamaki Drive to this striking clifftop park, rich in political history and offering panoramic coastal views.
Mission Bay & Tamaki Drive Pass through this vibrant seaside suburb, with commentary on its local heritage and volcanic origins as you cruise the waterfront.
Achilles Point Lookout Pause at this elevated viewpoint for sweeping vistas over the Hauraki Gulf and iconic Rangitoto Island.
Auckland Domain & War Memorial Museum Wander through Auckland’s oldest park, passing the museum, tropical glasshouses, and peaceful gardens. A drive through historic Parnell follows.
Mt Eden / Maungawhau Head to the city’s highest natural point for a short summit walk. Enjoy panoramic views and a close-up look into the crater of this dormant volcano.
Queen Street & Sky Tower Drive through central Auckland via Karangahape Road and Queen Street, finishing with views of the Sky Tower.
Hallertau Brewery Lunch Cross the Harbour Bridge into the countryside and relax over a set-menu lunch at Hallertau Brewery, with optional local beer tastings.
Muriwai Beach – West Coast Walk along the dramatic black sand beach of Muriwai, a rugged stretch known for its striking geology and coastal charm.
Muriwai Gannet Colony Take a short trail to view the seasonal gannet colony perched above the cliffs, along with sweeping ocean views.
Devonport & North Head Return across the harbour to explore the heritage suburb of Devonport. Drive to North Head for views over the gulf and explore military tunnels beneath this extinct volcano.
Return to Auckland Wrap up your day with a drive back to central Auckland or choose an optional scenic ferry ride from Devonport to the city.
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