This is a two-hour excursion, departing from the Explore NZ kiosk at Viaduct Harbour in the heart of Auckland (a short walk from the bottom of Queen Street). Your trip will start this morning/afternoon and you will be advised locally of the time. Make sure you get to the harbor in plenty of time. If you have any medical condition it is best to inform the skipper before the boat sets out and you must remember that all departures are subject to wind and weather conditions.
Dress comfortably, bringing flat shoes like trainers or deck shoes. Wet weather jackets are provided for you. If the weather is sunny then it is advisable to take a hat.
Start planning your tailor-made trip by contacting one of our New Zealand specialists
These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.
Auckland highlights tour
Known as the 'City of Sails', this tour is the perfect introduction to the city as you visit several points of cultural and scenic interest; including Mount Eden with its amazing 360 degree views of the city and the city's oldest park, Auckland Domain.
Auckland tastes walking tour
Indulge in a culinary exploration as you visit two of the city's most vibrant foodie locations: Britomart and the viaduct Harbour.
Tiritiri Matangi Wildlife Bird Sanctuary
Tiritiri Matangi is a world-renowned bird sanctuary off the coast of Auckland. You will hike through the native bush on well-formed tracks and boardwalks as your guide identifies fauna, bird species and birdsong, as well as many other points of interest along the way.
Waiheke Island Wine Tour
Enjoy Waiheke's award-winning wines and locally produced gourmet delights, along with gardens and galleries, music and poetry, native birds and bush walks.
You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.
