Top Auckland Whale Watching

Auckland: Tikapa Moana Dolphin, Whale and Island Cruise

7 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.1

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from $102

Explore the Waitakere Ranges and Auckland’s rugged west coast, including Piha Beach, during an afternoon tour with a guide knowledgeable about New Zealand flora and fauna. From the Arataki Centre, admire sweeping views of the ocean and distant city. Learn about Māori history, stroll on the black-sand beach, and take a nature walk through a lush rainforest while you experience one of Auckland's largest regional parks.

Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Visit two of New Zealand's must-see attractions on this combo tour from Auckland to the Hobbiton™ Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Peek into Hobbit holes, frolic in the Shire, and get a drink at the Green Dragon Inn on a guided tour of Middle-earth, followed by a café lunch. In the afternoon, explore Māori myths and history on an underground boat ride at Waitomo, surrounded by thousands of glowworms.

(910)

from $121

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(3,057)

from $216

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

4 hours to 4 hours 10 minutesFree Cancellation

Auckland’s 1076-foot (328-meter) Sky Tower is one of the city’s most popular attractions, especially for first-time visitors. Save money and time by pre-booking your general Sky Tower admission ticket, which allows you to visit the observation decks. Get quickly orientated and spot key landmarks such as the Harbour Bridge, Mount Eden, and Waiheke Island. Souvenir photos are available to purchase.

(1,225)

from $48

Brave the glass floors at the Main observatory

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

(881)

from $32

America's Cup Sailing Experience on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour

Enjoy an America’s Cup sailing experience aboard an authentic racing yacht on Auckland's scenic Waitemata Harbour. Feel the exhilaration of yachting as you take the helm and participate with the professional crew, or just sit back and soak up the harbor views. No sailing experience is necessary and this is a fun activity for keen sailors and complete beginners alike. Wet-weather jackets and sunscreen keep you comfortable.

America's Cup Sailing Experience on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

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from $127

Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

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from $112

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

(517)

from $102

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Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set on a full-day tour from Auckland that explores New Zealand's "Middle-earth," where "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" films came to life. Travel through a landscape of lush farms, then take a guided tour of the 12-acre (4.8-ha) Hobbiton Movie Set, from hobbit holes to gardens and the Green Dragon Inn. With free time to shop and explore, this tour includes transportation from selected locations in Auckland for your convenience.

Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Visit two of the North Island’s most popular attractions in one day on this small-group tour from Auckland. First, hear behind-the-scenes stories from the making of "The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” films on a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set. In the afternoon, continue to Rotorua to explore the city and visit the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland where highlights include geysers, volcanic mud pools, and geothermal craters.

Hobbiton & Rotorua including Waiotapu Day Tour from Auckland

13 hoursFree Cancellation

The fictional, yet globally famous, village of Hobbiton™ and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves rank among New Zealand’s top attractions. Visit both sites in one day on a small-group tour that includes hotel pickup, a delicious lunch, and personal attention from your guide. Avoid the hassle of self-driving from Auckland and admire scenic views en route. A must-do tour for nature and movie lovers short on time in the North Island.

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from $259

Hobbiton & Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Hobbiton & Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour with Lunch from Auckland

12 hoursFree Cancellation

See Auckland’s major sights and attractions with a hop-on hop-off city bus tour featuring informative audio commentary. Perfect for first-time visitors, it’s a great way to explore the city. The bus tour takes about an hour to complete. Enjoy the flexibility of a 1-day or 2-day pass, hop off at key points including Parnell Village, the Auckland Museum, or the Sky Tower, and stay connected with Wi-Fi on board.

(1,237)

from $229

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Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour

1 dayFree Cancellation

See the untamed beauty of New Zealand’s west coast on this North Island day trip from Auckland, which saves you from having to navigate rugged roads on your own. Travel with a guide to the Waitakere Ranges, with a stop at the Arataki Visitor Centre overlook for views of the Tasman Sea out to the Pacific Ocean. Admire Maori carvings before a guided rainforest walk, then visit giant kauri trees and one of the area’s magnificent black sand beaches. A moderate fitness level is required for this active tour.

Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Picnic Lunch

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Enjoy views of Auckland you can’t get from land while sailing on a yacht in the Waitemata Harbour. Your Auckland cruise sets sail from the Viaduct Harbour, passing Auckland Harbour Bridge, Westhaven Marina, and Devonport while you listen to informative commentary on the sights. Relax as you take in the views or help the crew sail the vessel—it’s up to you. Provided snacks and hot drinks keep you energized.

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from $187

Auckland Harbour Sailing Experience

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

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from $66

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Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

Soraya_M, Jul 2026

For anyone new, or simply...

For anyone new, or simply other travellers like us, to Auckland should definitely give this wee tour a go. Fantastic, warm and friendly crew with quirky little facts about the city and surrounds, and really open to questions. Loved the opportunity to help steer the boat and wander around deck. The view as the sun set and light changed was incredible. Perfect way to see Auckland without treading the boards, with a gentle rock. The food was ace, far exceeded expectations. Highly recommended.

Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

Sofia_B, Jun 2026

New Zealand vacation

This was a really awesome experience. We saw multiple dolphin pods including baby dolphins swimming with their mother. There were also lots of cormorants feeding on the fish that the dolphins had boxed in. The vessel was very nice and comfortable. Warning: you may get sea sick however the crew are very good at handling this situation. They gave us ginger candy and that actually worked well. They also have bags in case you get sick. Lucky the ginger candy worked but it was a close call for me. Note to self: don’t eat a big breakfast prior to getting on the safari cruise.

Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

Wesley_T, Jun 2026

Don’t miss this one!

Incredible experience, beautiful views that the entire family enjoyed. We have kids aged from 10-15 and all had a great time. The guide, Adil, was very informative throughout the drive and provided the history of New Zealand and made the trip especially memorable.

Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland

Lorri_M, Jun 2026

Great tour with John

Great tour with John. We were fortunate to have a private tour with John today. He was fantastic. He gave us so much good information about the area and tailored the wine tour to our taste. We visited Soljans and Hunting Lodge cellar doors as well as the gannet colony at Muriwai Beach. It was a perfect day.

Auckland Harbour Sailing Experience

Robert_G, May 2026

Perfect Day for Sailing

We were searching for a sunset dinner cruise, but most reviews suggested opting for a sailing cruise and dining at a restaurant. Since the food on dinner cruises is not particularly impressive, we decided to take this sailing tour. It turned out to be a delightful and memorable experience during our vacation. We thoroughly enjoyed watching all the sailboats in the bay. The crew was fantastic, providing us with refreshing drinks and delicious cookies. Afterward, we headed to a fantastic restaurant located right at the harbor for a satisfying meal.

America's Cup Sailing Experience on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour

Dean_W, Apr 2026

Stars and Stripes forever

For a child of the 80’s this was a bucket list item. Sailing on an America’s Cup yacht, JPN 41, raced in San Diego as part of the challenger series. The crew led by Julia was professional and engaging. They let everyone take at turn at the helm and gave us a great experience. You can’t beat sailing on a racing yacht in Auckland harbor!

Hobbiton & Rotorua including Waiotapu Day Tour from Auckland

Vicki_W, Apr 2026

This was a long drive but...

This was a long drive but all worth it. Grant our driver was very informative. We had some few stops to stretch and got a bite to eat. The Hobbiton was really good. My husband enjoyed it a lot. Got there early so kind of good missed all the crowds. Got pretty busy after we left. That was a plus. Wai-o tapu was really Nice which we were on our own and had to meet up later. Nice views kind of reminded us when we went to Yellowstone national park. We took this tour to venture out which we enjoyed a lot. Glad we did. Thank you Grant for an enjoyable time.