Top Auckland Bus Tours - page 3

Auckland City Top Spots Half Day Private Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Auckland City Highlights, Afternoon Piha Beach & Rainforest Tour

8 hours 30 minutesFree 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

TRIPLE DEAL Wai-O-Tapu, Redwood Forest & Blue Springs Ex Auckland

Price varies by group size

This convenient day trip visits two of the North Island’s most popular attractions from Auckland in a single day, which would be difficult if traveling independently. The small-group, fully guided mini-bus tour takes you to several natural wonders, such as rivers, natural geothermal pools, and glow-worm caves. Your guide will tell you all about the natural and cultural history, to help you better understand what you’re seeing.

Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour (One Way)

Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour (One Way)

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience two of the North Island’s highlights on a small-group day tour from Auckland with hotel pickup. Visit the Hobbiton™ Movie Set for a guided tour of filming locations; note that maintenance and restoration work from June to September 2025 will cause construction noise and alternate routes. Then head to the Waitomo Caves to observe resident glowworms underground. Enjoy a relaxed pace without the stress of self-driving from Auckland.

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Make the most of the journey from Auckland to Rotorua by visiting one of New Zealand’s most popular attractions along the way—the Hobbiton™ Movie Set. Relive memorable moments from “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” films on a guided tour of Hobbiton, enjoy free time for lunch (own expense), then continue to Rotorua. Take an introductory tour of Rotorua before being dropped at your hotel or central location.

Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Small Group Tour (One Way)

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Journey from Auckland to the enchanting Hobbiton™ Movie Set on a full-day tour. Enjoy a scenic drive with photo stops before immersing yourself in the world of Middle-earth. Explore the famous hobbit holes on a guided tour, then unwind with a drink at the Green Dragon Inn. With hotel pickup, Hobbiton guide, and all entry fees included, this tour offers a seamless experience for film lovers and adventurers alike.

Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Day Tour From Auckland

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Auckland’s North Shore suburbs of Devonport and Takapuna offer volcanic landscapes and secret coastal spots with Māori heritage, but it can be a hassle to get there on public transportation. On this afternoon minivan tour from Auckland, admire Pupuke explosion crater lake, explore North Head Volcano tunnels, and enjoy Auckland city skyline views. Hotel or port transfers are included for convenience.

Volcanoes, Coasts, and Secret Spots Afternoon Tour in Auckland

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Don’t risk a mediocre meal in Auckland with a local guide taking you to some of the multicultural city’s best eating spots. Sample the region’s freshest seafood, baked goods, and other tasty treats. Enjoy morning tea, a light lunch, and wine tasting; visit the Auckland Fish Market or a farmers’ market; and travel by minivan to key landmarks. Hotel transfers are included for added convenience.

The Tastebud Tour, award winning food tour of Auckland

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Auckland City Small-Group Morning Discovery Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s is one of Auckland’s must-visit family attractions, home to over 1,500 marine creatures and a range of exciting interactive experiences. Explore themed zones featuring sharks, rays, penguins, turtles, jellyfish, seahorses, starfish and hundreds of colourful fish, while learning about New Zealand’s unique marine environment. Families and children will love walking through the famous Shark Tunnel, meeting penguins at Antarctic Ice Adventure, getting hands-on at the Sea Cave Adventure and touch experiences, creating virtual sea creatures in the interactive Art Aquarium, and discovering fascinating marine life in the World of Jellyfish and Seahorse Kingdom. Younger visitors can also enjoy the indoor Shipwreck Shores playground and splash table.

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's General Admission

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Rotorua Highlights Tour: Waiotapu, Hot Tubs & Lunch from Auckland

Special Offer

Auckland: Rotorua Te Puia with Haka & Polynesian Spa Small Group

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Visit two of the North Island’s most popular attractions on this full-day tour. First, head to Middle-earth and take a guided tour around the otherworldly Hobbiton™ Movie Set. Then, make your way to Rotorua to the incredible Geothermal Valley. See the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, bubbling mud pools, native kiwi birds, and learn about the Māori people. Hotel transfers from central Auckland are included for added convenience.

Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua's Geothermal Valley

13 hoursFree Cancellation

Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Rotorua Small-Group Day Tour from Auckland

13 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore J.R.R Tolkien’s vivid imagination in real life on this afternoon trip to the Hobbiton™ Movie Set from Auckland. Unlike most tours, this one starts late-morning, meaning you can sleep in. Get an up-close view of Hobbit holes and filming locations at Hobbiton™ and feel the magic of New Zealand’s very own Middle-earth on a guided walking tour, followed by a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

Hobbiton Afternoon Tour in Luxury Minibus from Auckland

8 hoursFree Cancellation

After a long flight, waiting in line for a taxi or squeezing into shared shuttles that drop everyone off before you are not ideal. Start your Auckland visit with a private transfer from the international airport to the central city. Your driver tracks your flight and meets you inside the terminal, escorting you to a comfortable vehicle. Enjoy door-to-door service and relax during the journey as someone else drives.

Premium Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Auckland City

30 to 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Skip the taxi line or car rentals on arrival at Auckland Airport with a handy shared arrival transfer to your Auckland hotel by comfortable minivan. Simply book your transport, look out for the meeting spot outside the arrivals hall, and begin your hassle-free vacation with a professional and courteous driver. Airport transfers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so are ready whenever you land.

Arrival Transfer: Auckland Airport to Auckland Central City Centre

1 hourFree Cancellation

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What are people saying about Auckland

Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

Yarni_M, Sept 2026

A fabulous day!

We had a lovely day on the Hobbiton tour with Bush and Beach. We had a lovely, knowledgeable driver/guide who made our day very enjoyable. The van was comfortable and it was nice that every seat wasn’t taken. The seats are quite slim, which is something to note. My only feedback would be that I thought that our stops on the way down and back were very random, I was anticipating a lovely little bakery or cafe/shop in a little town on the way down, however we stopped at the freeway/roadside stop. This was time efficient, I can understand, but I just would’ve really liked to have gone to a lovely little bakery, as Its own experience. On the stop back we stopped at a raceway to access the Cafe. Most of the other people in my tour enjoyed this, which I was happy for. However, it just felt a bit random to me. Overall, the day was very well managed, comfortable and enjoyable and I would definitely do a tour with this company again. Their customer service and communication is on point.

2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour

Tricia_S, Sept 2026

Aukland-Icing on the Cake Tour

After traveling from Australia through New Zealand, we thought we'd seen it all upon arriving to Aukland. Sean took us on this very interesting tour of the outer parts of Aukland and we really enjoyed it! He was so informative, thorough and a great personal photographer😊

Private Auckland West Coast Tour Piha Beach and Karekare Falls

Greg_B, Sept 2026

Piha Beach & Falls area

Jonglok Na was a fantastic tour guide pointing out all the great scenic areas of Piha Beach, waterfalls and the surrounding areas. He told us where to take the best pictures and actually took the pictures with us! So much better than selfies. We highly recommend his tour to everyone. Thanks again for a fun and fabulous day!

Auckland: Rotorua Tour with Waiotapu, Te Puia and Maori Haka

Anonymous, Aug 2026

Nice trip

A fantastic day trip to Rotorua with our guide Jason! Jason is extremely knowledgeable and shared many wonderful stories about the landscapes, Māori language and culture along the way. Jeremy chatted nonstop with him throughout the drive, and Jason was always patient answering all our questions. We loved visiting the geothermal park with colourful thermal pools, mud pools and the Māori village. We were amazed by the traditional carving crafts and the powerful haka performance. The itinerary was well planned and packed with amazing experiences. This tour exceeded our expectations and created unforgettable memories for our whole family. Highly recommend Jason as your guide!

Auckland to Waitomo Glowworms, Kiwi House & Blue Springs Day Tour

Leland_V, Aug 2026

Caves, Kiwi and Blue Springs are a Spiritual Experience

The Glowworms Cave experience is one of beauty and reverence. Our guide was informative, respectful and spiritual. This is an experience not to be missed. The Kiwi Hose was quant, and enjoyable. Our Driver came along with us and gave some interesting facts bout the birds we saw. Finally the Blue Springs was a lovely experience of pure nature which capped the day nicely. Now, a word of caution - be sure to check with your tour company about pick up times. Know that you will have only 20 minutes for a breakfast take away after 2 hours of driving. The same can be said for the Lunch time - which came at 3:30pm on our excursion. The entire day was 11+ hours as advertised.

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Adrian_K, Jun 2026

A Magical Journey Through Middle-earth 🌿🏡✨

Here’s a positive review you could use: Our experience at Hobbiton was absolutely magical! From the moment we arrived, it felt like stepping straight into Middle-earth. The gardens were immaculate, the hobbit holes were incredibly detailed, and every corner was picture-perfect. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour both fun and informative with stories and behind-the-scenes insights. Finishing the tour with a drink at the Green Dragon Inn was the perfect way to end the experience. Even if you’re not a huge Lord of the Rings or Hobbit fan, this is a truly unique experience that showcases the beauty of New Zealand and the amazing craftsmanship behind the movie set. Highly recommend adding Hobbiton to your bucket list – it was worth every minute! 🌿🏡🍺✨

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Nikini_K, Jun 2026

Bus tour guide, caves...

Bus tour guide, caves tour guide and Hobbiton tour guide were all great! Trip went smoothly and left and returned on time/early. Great itinerary glad we got to see both Waitomo and Hobbiton in one day as we were only here for a weekend. Included lunch was good too included a side and dessert. Bus was comfy and had wifi.

Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Small-Group Tour with Lunch

Donna_H, Apr 2026

Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach

Absolutely beautiful, be sure to bring good shoes for hiking a little. You may want to bring water shoes for the hot water beach. A change of clothes and a microfiber towel. All in all great experience, and scenery I loved my guides with Cheeky Kiwi Trent and Dave very informative, polite, entertaining

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

J_R, Apr 2026

An Auckland must do

With a couple of extra days in Auckland I had asked on FB for recommendations on what to do. A couple of contributors replied that this was an absolute "must do". We duly booked it for the afternoon of our arrival. With glorious sunny weather it seemed we were all set for a memorable afternoon. Unfortunately when we turned up we were advised that due to winds it would not go ahead. Clearly safety was of utmost importance so gold star for that. We were offered the opportunity to receive a refund or to rearrange. Staff at the desk went out of their way to assist us. We were lucky enough to be able to rearrange and for the sail to go ahead. And it was certainly a memorable one for our last day in Auckland I think the yacht can take 30 passengers but i don't think there was a full contingent. The crew were friendly whilst at the same time being professional. Safety procedure were clearly explained to us. The crew explained the history of the yacht to us and engaged with us continually. There is an opportunity to actually help with crewing the yacht and it was certainly tempting to .join in. However we just took the opportunity to sit back and enjoy an exhilarating experience. It might not be the cheapest of experiences but we loved every minute and were so glad we did it.

Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS

Patricia_F, Mar 2026

Auckland in a day!

Great tour of Auckland! Danny, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the city and shared stories and history of the area and people. We had wonderful views of the entire city and waterways from the tops of two volcanoes and drove through beautiful neighborhoods. We learned about the origins of the city and people. A tour well worth taking if coming to Auckland!

Hobbiton, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group Tour from Auckland

april_p, Nov 2025

Hobbiton was awesome

Our tour guide Ale was wonderful and made sure everyone had a good time. The van was comfortable for the journey. We started at hobbiton which is where the hobbit and lord of the rings was filmed. The hobbit holes were great fun to see and we got to go into one of them and see it. The local guide Rob was very informative pointing out various areas where parts of the movie took place. I would watch the movie before visiting. After hobbiton we went to see the geothermal pools and the cultural center where you see talented carvers working on making wooden statues. The surrounding area we toured which is lovely. I would recommend.