Auckland Great Day Out

Auckland, New Zealand

Ideal for a first-time Auckland visitor, this comprehensive scenic tour of Auckland will introduce you to all its must-see sights and attractions. Escorted by a local guide, this Auckland day tour takes you from the waterfront in Mission Bay to the dizzying heights of the Sky Tower, showcasing the best of Auckland along the way.

Your first stop on the Auckland Great Day Out is the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park, situated between Mission Bay and Okahu Point. The park has panoramic harbor-side views over Whenua Rangatira, the city of Auckland and Waitemata Harbour.

Visit the shopping area of Parnell Village and browse its historic buildings that have been transformed into boutiques, antique stores, craft stores and specialty shops. Then continue on to the Auckland Zoo and enjoy the Native New Zealand Encounter show, featuring New Zealand's national symbol, the flightless kiwi!

Next up is the famous Waitemata Harbour, where you'll enjoy a 90-minute cruise aboard the Pride of Auckland sailing yacht. Sit back and relax, or try your hand at sailing. Complimentary tea or coffee and homemade muffins are included.

Finish your Auckland experience at the top of the Sky Tower. At 1076 feet (328 meters), it's the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. On a clear day, it offers breathtaking views for more than 50 miles (80 kilometers) in every direction.

USD $183.20

Traveler Reviews

Review by: Sheila D	March 2012
If you have only one or two days in Auckland, you will see a lot on this tour. Be rested before you go! The pace is quick, but the experience was great. We particularly enjoyed the sailing experience. The guided tour of the zoo was lovely as well.

Review by: Debbie P	January 2012
Best Day out possible Thank you

Review by: colinriley	January 2012
A good trip that you see alot the only thing was that dinner should be included when it is a full day like all the other full day trips. No that you are rushed to buy something at the zoo

Review by: Sapetti	January 2012
Not well organized, between the activities in the morning with the activities in the afternoon. A lot of people doing the same excursion but with many different options and finally nobody knows what was the next step in the tour.

Review by: Joel F	November 2011
Very Nice tour guides, helpful and knowledgable_br/_ Would book again

Review by: Allan C	October 2011
Great value for money, the guide/coach driver was very good and very helpful, each activity was excellent and very enjoyable

Review by: Kris K	May 2011
What an AMAZING day we had. It was fantastic, unbelievable value. We did so much in a day. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour. It was way beyond our expectations.

Review by: John M	May 2011
We were a bit disappointed with this tour given the reports we read prior to booking. On the plus side a lot was sqeezed into the day. On the minus side the tour is actually two half day tours bolted together, the lunch break had to be spent in the cafe of the bus station. On the afternoon part of the trip there were only four of us on a large tour bus, which didnt add to our enjoyment.

Review by: Elizabeth W	March 2011
The trip was very good, however it didn't give you enough time at any of the venues, and to try and fit in lunch and a drink was virtually impossible. Perhaps the aquarium could be left off the itinerary as it is in need of repair and then people would have time to enjoy the rest of the tour.

Review by: Peggy B. S	March 2011
Good tour with great variety. I did not, however, think that the boat captain should have allowed guests to steer the yacht when the winds picked up. It did not seem safe for all involved.The trip to the zoo lacked depth but we did appreciate the reserved seats for the presentation.

Review by: Anne T	March 2011
The day trip was great. We visited 5 different places with enough time at each. The highlight for me was the harbour cruise. Everyone through out was knowledgeable and courteous. The driver gave a great running commentary as we traveled from place to place. My friend and I were very pleased we had chosen to do this tour.

Review by: Bonnie C	January 2011
All the highlights of Auckland were covered but not sure the cost was worth it.

Review by: barbara k j	December 2010
A really great tour with lots of variety. Only thing I would change is the lunch location. 'they could have left us somewhere near the bus terminal with some choices and higher quality food.

Review by: Robert S	December 2010
A good balance of interesting experiences. Our driver/guide was excellent

Review by: Anthea M	December 2010
We joined the group at Kelly Tarlton's and missed all the morning sight seeing however we really enjoyed the day. the zoo was a bit disappointing as they were under renovations and we didn't get to see all the animals, was also very rushed there. We absolutely loved ending the day sailing on the harbour. really was a great day out!!!

Review by: norma e	December 2010
great tour! loved the zoo encounter and the sailing excursion was fantastic!

Review by: Al O	November 2010
Well designed! Enjoyed every part of the day and had a great guide.

Review by: Barbara M	September 2010
Got to see so much and the best part was sailing in the bay on the 50 ft sail boat!

Review by: Alison J, United Kingdom	May 2010
Excellent overview of everything Aucklnad has to offer if you are only there for a limited time.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	March 2010
It was a long day but thoroughly enjoyed!

Review by: Sharon V, United Kingdom	October 2009
Good trip for when we had just arrived in Auckland. Driver was good with helpful information.

Review by: Brad M, United States of America	October 2009
This is a good value when compared to buying all the tickets separately, although the day was rushed, not really giving you much time to really experience everything in depth. On the other hand, if you only have one day in Auckland, this is a good option.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	August 2009
A comprehensive tour of the city.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	August 2009
A great way to see what's in Auckland, the sailing at end of tour was fantastic!

Review by: David A, United Kingdom	June 2009
It would have been a great help and saved me a lot of time if when I phoned to confirm 24 hours prior to the excursion I had been given the correct pick up location. Instead I was told to go to the head office and told there was no parking. On arrival at the office there was a not pinned to the door saying it had been closed and pick up was about at a different location about a mile away. Luckily we had time. Also just opposite was a huge half empty parking lot!! But, the guide on the bus was fantastic especially as we were the only 2 people on the tour.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	April 2009
To be able to do all of this stuff in just a day was great for my short stay in Auckland. I would've liked more time at the zoo, but we did get a personal tour by the volunteers there.

Review by: John A, United Kingdom	March 2009
A great way to see so much in one day. Just enjoy, no need to think when jet-lagged!

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	November 2008
Somewhat expensive for what we did but enjoyed the tour.

Review by: Andrew J, United Kingdom	August 2008
A great way to see Auckland in a day. The driver was super, very friendly and helpful. The afternoon tea on a yacht was a real surprise and was superb! Overall verdict, a must do, highly recommended!!!

Review by: Nithin A, Singapore	July 2008
Awesome Auckland day out. Driver had a great sense of humour and kept us entertained throughout the day. A good package of all, must watch places in Auckland. The best part was the ride on the Pride of Auckland Sail. A must do in Auckland.

Review by: Pam H, United Kingdom	February 2008
What a great way to get a feel of Auckland. Our driver kept us entertained and had a great knowledge of the city. The trip around the Auckland harbour was great.

Review by: Jane J, United Kingdom	January 2008
Excellent. We were able to see many things in just one day.

Review by: Donald W	November 2007
Excellent guide and itinerary.

Review by: Grayson B	October 2007
This was indeed a "great" day. We enjoyed everything on the list. we had a very comfortable bus, and the attractions were worth the price of the ticket.

Review by: Anonymous	June 2007
A good trip if you're spending just a day or two in Auckland and would like to cover a lot of things in a short time.

Review by: Florence M	April 2007
Very rushed, the guide was fantastic with a great sense of humour.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	March 2007
Great way to see different parts of Auckland.

Review by: Michael M	March 2007
Very comprehensive and entertaining.

Review by: LEIGH B	March 2007
It is a little too full, you don't get to do anything very well. The sailing part was the best part of the day. The trip was running late all day and we didn't get everything done. Too rushed

Review by: Rod M, Australia	January 2007
Without a doubt the best part of our 18 days in NZ. Our bus driver was excellent, and the sail boat ride completed a great day out.