15 Best Auckland Tours & Day Trips

1-Day Tours, Auckland, Guided, Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trips, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Day Trips

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

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1.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

A guided Auckland day trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo. Hotel pickup, lunch, Green Dragon drink, glowworm cave boat ride.

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

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2.From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

11-hour Auckland day trip: Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with lunch and a silent boat ride under glowworms.

★ 4.9

“Highly recommend! Danny our driver was fantastic. The stops along the way were well-timed and lovely places. The Hobbiton tour was superb even for someone not familiar with the Lord of the Rings. Waitomo Caves was magical though I wish it had been longer.”

2,505 reviews11 hoursFrom $221by Auckland Scenic Tours

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Auckland, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Safari, Tour Reviews, Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruises, Whale Watching

Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

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3.Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

4.5-hour eco safari from Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour on a catamaran with marine scientists, plus dolphins, whales, seals, birds.

★ 4.5

“My family really enjoyed this experiance even though we didn't see the whales. But we could see many beautiful dolphins with their babies which was really amazing! The views were also stunning and during the cruise we could relax and enjoy our holidays. Make sure to put a lot of sunscreen on you!”

1,790 reviewsFrom $135.91by Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari

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Auckland, Skydiving, Tour Reviews

Skydive Auckland

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4.Skydive Auckland

Tandem skydiving in Parakai near Auckland: up to 20,000 ft, 75 seconds of freefall at 18,000 ft, and sweeping coast-to-volcano views.

★ 5.0

“So I've always wanted to do a skydive and I finally decided to do it, jumping from 20, 000 feet which is the highest dive in New Zealand. I wasn't disappointed and the experience was absolutely amazing! The view was phenomenal, taking placRead more”

1,516 reviewsFrom $214.10by Skydive Auckland Ltd

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1-Day Tours, Auckland, Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trips, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews

Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

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5.Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

Auckland Hobbiton day trip with official tour, Hobbit-hole visit, Green Dragon drink, and festive buffet lunch. Roundtrip coach.

★ 4.8

“A great day, the cost was high, we got bus there, the tour, a meal and drink. Next time I might get us there ourselves. Should work out cheaper”

1,431 reviews8 hoursFrom $182by GreatSights New Zealand

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Auckland, Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

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6.Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

Hobbiton day tour from Auckland with small-group pickup, a guided 12-acre movie set visit, and a Green Dragon Inn drink.

★ 5.0

“A great experience, and well worth the money even if you aren't into the lore. I found it fascinating. It rained the day we went and we were sopping wet but had an amazing time all the same.”

1,380 reviewsFrom $183.07by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Auckland, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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7.Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Auckland Explorer hop-on hop-off bus covers Sky Tower, museums, Parnell and Kelly Tarltons, with English audio and easy hopping.

★ 4.0

“Bus stops at the major landmarks enters some destinations, including the harbor and waterfront areas”

1,180 reviewsFrom $43.44by Auckland Explorer Bus

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Auckland, Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trips, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Day Trips

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

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8.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

Small-group Auckland tour linking Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with guided stops, included lunch, and pickup.

★ 5.0

“Hobbiton was amazing, magical and real at the same time! Waitomo caves were interesting too. Our guide Ari was very good and provided a wealth of very interesting information about the places we visited and drove through.”

1,117 reviewsFrom $235.20by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Auckland, Auckland City Sightseeing Tours, City Tours, Half-Day, Tour Reviews, Tours

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

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9.Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Half-day Auckland city tour with Harbour Bridge drive, Mt Eden summit views, North Shore lookouts, and downtown heritage streets for $46.54.

★ 5.0

“We did an Auckland city tour recently, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. Our guide, Josh, was excellent—very knowledgeable, clear in his explanations, and genuinely passionate about the city. Over the course of the tour, we covered so many great spots around Auckland, including viaduct harbor, Queen Street, Mount Eden,…”

1,080 reviewsFrom $46.54by Auckland City Tours

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Auckland, Cruises & Boat Tours, Dolphin Watching, Half-Day, Tour Reviews, Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruises, Whale Watching

Auckland: Whale and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Eco Cruise

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10.Auckland: Whale and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Eco Cruise

Sail the Hauraki Gulf on a luxury eco-catamaran from Auckland, chasing orcas, dolphins, and whales with onboard science and stunning views.

★ 4.5

1,072 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $130by Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari

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Auckland, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

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11.Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

Hop on Auckland’s original Explorer Bus for a 1-day loop with English audio, free WiFi, and easy stops at Sky Tower and SEA LIFE.

★ 4.4

“The ease of getting on and off and the spots it covered. Very convenient.”

1,064 reviews1 dayFrom $38by Auckland Hop On Hop Off Explorer

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Auckland, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waiheke Island Wine Tours

From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wineries’ Tour

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12.From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wineries’ Tour

Small-group Waiheke wine tour from Auckland with ferry views, four winery tastings, and relaxed island driving plus a long lunch break.

★ 4.7

“A wonderful way to explore the island of waiheke. The group was small and each stop was special.”

934 reviews6 hoursFrom $110by Enjoi NZ Ltd

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Auckland, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wētā Workshop Tickets, Workshops

Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour – Auckland

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13.Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour – Auckland

Hands-on Wētā Workshop Unleashed in Auckland’s SkyCity: 90 minutes of practical film effects, animatronics, props, and guided fun.

★ 4.5

“I had such an amazing time at Weta Workshop today! I was looking for something to do on my last day in Auckland and this tour didn't disappoint. Our guide Kris was funny, approachable, helpful and guided us through a seamless tour. The exhibits were very interactive, detailed, creative and filled with vibrant artwork! Highly…”

903 reviewsFrom $40.34by Weta Workshop

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