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EXPLORER BUS
The Auckland Explorer Bus is a HOP ON HOP OFF sightseeing tour visiting Auckland's big 14
attractions, with full commentary.
Departure from the Ferry Building in Downtown.
Summer Timetable every 30 mins from 9am - 4pm
Winter Timetableevery hour from 10AM (May to Sept only)
$30 one day pass $15 child; $24 group (10 or more) $70 family
Call free on 0800 439 756 or 0800 4 EXPLORER |
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AUCKLAND ADVENTURES
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AUCKLAND
ADVENTURES
1 Coromandal Tour
NZ$170
(2days, 1 night)
Customised trips from Auckland to the Coromandel peninsula return.
Every trip is different but we can tailor something to each groups needs and make suggestions.
We can organise a range of activities including Cathedral Cove, Horse riding, Kayaking, Gem
shopping, Scenic Boat trips, Scenic Flights & hot pools.
Includes transport, hostel accommodation, gold mines tour, Hahei beach, Cathedral Cove, Hot
water beach, entry to Miranda hot springs.
2
Rotorua-Taupo-Waitomo
NZ$240
(3days, 2 nights)
Customised
trips from Auckland to Waitomo and Rotorua return.
We can organise a range of activities including luge riding, black water rafting, visits to hot
mud pools, geysers, zorbing, 4x4 farm bikes, glow-worm caves and farm shows.
Includes transport, accommodation, hot pools and geothermal park.
3 Bay of Islands
NZ$240
(3days, 2
nights)
Customised trips from Auckland to the Bay of
Islands & Northland return.
We can organise a range of activities including ‘hole in the rock’, ‘swim with the dolphins’,
sand-duning, Tane-mahuta, 90 mile beach, Cape Reinga, Excitor and Goat Island marine reserve.
Includes transport, accommodation, snorkelling
(goat island) and sand duning (Hokianga).
4 Mt Ruapehu Skiing
NZ$240
(3days, 2 nights)
Operates from mid June to mid October
(depending on snow conditions).
Go skiing at Mt Ruapehu,
the highest mountain of North Island
We can go to either Turoa or Whakapapa ski fields, depending on the weather.
Includes return transport to Auckland and transfers up the mountain each day. 2 night
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BUSH & BEACH LTD
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BUSH &
BEACH LTD
1
Wilderness Adventure
NZ$85
(daily from 12.30pm to 5.30pm)
Only 30 km from downtown Auckland is the city's largest regional park the Waitakere Ranges. Visit the Arataki Centre where you have spectacular views of both coasts and
magnificent Maori carvings. We continue to KareKare beach, where our guide will explain all about the fascinating local history, flora
and fauna of the region and you walk on an unspoiled black sand beach.
Our journey then takes us into dense rainforest, giant Tree Ferns and New Zealand’s famous Kauri
trees. Along the walk see native birds and magnificent
waterfalls and have a classic kiwi experience. (Includes inner city
pickup and refreshments)
2 Best of Both Worlds
NZ$130
(daily from 9.15 am to 5.30 pm)
See the best of New Zealand's biggest city on Auckland City Highlights tour which includes:
Queen Street, the Harbour bridge with views of our harbour and yacht marina, Mt. Eden with its
360 degree views, the domain and Parnell village, Paratai drive - the most exclusive homes in
Auckland and the waterfront. Continue on our Wilderness Experience in the afternoon. (Lunch
can be purchased on the tour or we can arrange a boxed lunch on request. NZ$10.00)
3 Wilderness Retreat 2 day
single NZ$295 twin share NZ$185
Over night in luxury lodges.
Firstly join us on our Wilderness Experience after which we will drop you at Waitakere Park
Lodge where you can relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings or you can take a swim in the
pool. You will be amazed by the lodges setting in 80 acres of native forest with surrounding
city and bush views and relaxing atmosphere. The lodge also has squash courts, Sauna, Large
lounge bar with a log fire and bushwalks. Meals are cooked by one of Auckland's top chefs and
served in the lodges licensed restaurant. (Meals not included.) |
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MIKE'S GARDEN TOURS
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MIKE'S
GARDEN TOURS
1 Auckland Highlights & City Gardens
NZ$55
Visit the Parnell Rose Gardens, the Savage Memorial, many gardens not open to the public,
Ellerslie Racecourse gardens. Cornwall Park, the summit of One Tree Hill and the Auckland Domain Wintergardens.
(Tour time: 3.5 hours)
2 Native Bush & Gardens
NZ$65
Enjoy the Scenic Drive in Auckland's bush clad Waitakere Ranges. At the Aratiki Visitors Centre
receive an introduction to NZ native trees. View an award winning Waitakere garden. Panoramic
views of the city from the summit on the Waitakere ranges. Visit 1000 year old Kauri tree and
enjoy a short bush walk.
(Tour time: 3.5 hours)
3 Auckland Botanical Treasure NZ$99
This tour combines Tour 1 and Tour 2 for an extensive look at the best of Auckland's parks and
gardens. A stop is made for lunch at the end of the morning tour.
Lunch cost not included.
4 Regional Botanical Gardens
NZ$59
Enjoy a guided tour around these extensive gardens. View herbal gardens, protea's, roses &
cottage gardens.
(Tour time: 3.5 hours)
5 Private City Gardens
NZ$75
Visit three outstanding different types of local gardens which include; terraced or Bonsai or
Spanish Pacific or Native parterre or Kiwi quarter acre or visit the splendid Eden Gardens.
(Tour time: 3.5 hours)
6 Country Gardens
NZ$75
Enjoy a guided tour of NZ's finest country estate in
the city outskirts. Or visit two medium sized country estate gardens.
(Tour time: 3.5 hours) |
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WINE TRAIL TOURS
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WINE TRAIL
TOURS
1 North West Auckland
Full Day 10am-5pm
NZ$135
includes café style a la carte restaurant lunch
Half Day
morning or afternoon
NZ$90
A personalised wine tasting tour of the North
West Auckland wine region you can relax and get out of the city away from the crowds to enjoy
the wines and the views on a personally customised, small group (max7), wine tasting tour of
some of the best vineyards in the Auckland region.
Included in this tour is a sightseeing visit to the wild west Tasman coast overlooking
magnificent Muriwai beach
2 Matakana
Full Day 9.30-5.00pm
NZ$155
includes a la carte vineyard restaurant lunch
Part Day approx' 4 hours
NZ$130
includes a la carte vineyard restaurant lunch
Travel North about 50 minutes
from Auckland's Harbour Bridge, along the East Coast through small seaside towns and
farming communities. You get some great views of the Hauraki Gulf and Pacific Ocean along the
way. Vineyards in the Matakana region are producing superb distinctively styled wines.
Chardonnay and Pinot Gris are two local specialities There are some
wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon/ Merlots to try as well as Syrah (Shiraz), Semillon and delicate
Pinot Noir.Chat to the winemakers and find out some of their secrets.
3 Scenic
South Pacific NZ$185
8.30-6.15pm
includes a la
carte lunch at Mills Reef winery restaurant
Visit a selection of vineyards set in the countryside south of Auckland and the Waikato, Bay of
Plenty areas against a variety of scenic backdrops.
Wineries we select from include De Redcliffe, Morton Estate, Mills Reef, Rongopai, Ohinemuri,
Woodfield and Quarry Road.
4 Waterfalls & Wines
Full Day
9.30-5pm
NZ$145
(includes café
style a la carte restaurant lunch)
This is the perfect tour if you don't have time in your schedule for separate activities. We
combine a morning experiencing sub tropical rainforest, waterfalls, black ironsand beach and
Tasman Sea sightseeing with an afternoon of North West Auckland wine tasting.
5 Best of Both Worlds
NZ$155
Full Day 9.30-5.00pm
(includes a la carte vineyard restaurant
lunch )
If you are having trouble deciding between our North West Auckland and Matakana tours we have
a great solution, combine them and do the "Best Of Both Worlds" tour! Spend the morning visiting
a personalised selection (based on your tastes and interests) of three vineyard wineries in the
North West Auckland region followed by a delicious lunch (included) in Matakana at Heron’s
Flight vineyard restaurant. After lunch your guide will select two more of Matakana’s boutique
wineries for you to enjoy. |
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GREAT SIGHTS
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SIGHTS
1 Discover Auckland
NZ$71
(Half Day Tour, Departs daily at 8.45am
from The Sightseeing Centre, 180 Quay Street, Downtown, Auckland. Returns at 12.30pm )
Travel past Victoria Park Market and Westhaven Marina then on to the volcanic crater of Mt Eden
where you can enjoy spectacular views of the city and harbour. Pass by the War Memorial Museum
then pass through Parnell and onto Bastion Point amongst Auckland's most expensive residences.
The view of the Waitemata Harbour and beaches is unmatched. Continue along Tamaki Drive stopping
at the world famous Kelly Tarlton's Antartic Encounter and Underwater World (Entry fee
included). 2
DISCOVER AUCKLAND
NZ$125
(Full Day Tour, Departs daily at 8.45am
from The Sightseeing Centre, 180 Quay Street, Downtown, Auckland. Returns at 3.00pm )
This is a great tour for lovers of the sea and sailing. After your "Discover Auckland"
morning tour, visit Kelly Tarlton's Antartic Encounter and Underwater World to see real sharks,
marine life and penguins.Following this you will sail off on a Pride of Auckland yacht for a
luncheon cruise on Waitemata harbour. Included in this tour is complimentary entry to Maritime
Museum, which explores the 1,000-year-old seafaring history of New Zealand with dozens of
sailing craft and exhibits on display.
3 MUST DO FOUR
NZ$159
(Half Day Tour, Departs 12.00am from The Sightseeing Centre, 180 Quay Street, Downtown,
Auckland. . Finishes 6pm (Sky Tower).
This is a fantastic afternoon trip of top attractions that are unique to Auckland and great if
you are short for time. Highlights include: Kelly Tarlton's Antartic Encounter and Underwater
World; an exclusive Native
New Zealand Encounter Show at Auckland Zoo, featuring a kiwi bird; a cruise abaord a Pride of
Auckland yacht; and Sky Tower, - the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere
4 AUCKLAND'S GREAT DAY OUT
NZ$179
(Full Day Tour, Departs daily
12.00pm from The Sightseeing Centre, 180 Quay Street, Downtown, Auckland,Finishes (Sky Tower)
6pm.)
For a great day out in Auckland, combine a 'Discover Auckland morning tour with an "Auckland's
Must Do Four" afternoon tour. |
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