Ideal for the first time visitor, this comprehensive scenic tour of Auckland will introduce you to all the must-see sights and attractions. Escorted by a local guide; from land and at sea and from such great heights,  you'll come to appreciate why Auckland is known as the City of Sails.

Ideal for the first time visitor, this comprehensive scenic tour of Auckland will introduce you to all the must-see sights and attractions. Escorted by a local guide; from land and at sea and from such great heights,  you'll come to appreciate why Auckland is known as the City of Sails.

View the famous Auckland landmark Mt Eden. From this fantastic vantage point you will see evidence of Auckland's volcanic history. See Auckland Domain - the city's oldest park, situated on a 62,000 year old volcano with fabulous views of the harbor and across to Rangitoto Island. Visit the shopping area of Parnell Village with its historic buildings that have been transformed into boutique, antique, craft and specialty shops.

Continue onto Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World and see King and Gentoo penguins on your snow cat ride through the Antarctic Encounter. In the Underwater World come face-to-face with giant stingrays, moray eels, schools of fish and sharks. All these creatures are only centimeters away, on the other side of the unique acrylic underwater tunnel.

The Native New Zealand Encounter Show at Auckland Zoo will showcase New Zealand's unique wildlife.

Next stop is the famous Waitemata Harbor. Enjoy a cruise aboard a Pride of Auckland sailing yacht. Sit back, 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 328 meters (more than 1000 feet), it's the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. On a clear day it offers breathtaking views for more than 80 kms in every direction.

Tour Highlights include:

• The American Express Viaduct
• Mount Eden
• Parnell Village
• Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter&Underwater World
• Auckland Zoo
• Sailing - Pride of Auckland sailing yacht
• Sky Tower

• Hotel for pick up
• Weights for helicopter tours
• Choice of times for tours
• Special dietary requirements, meal choices etc.

• Hotel pickup
• Local guide
• Afternoon tea
• Entrance fees
• Live commentary on board
• GST (Goods and Services Tax)

• Hotel drop off

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• All tours are operated by luxury 5 star coaches, equipped with air conditioning, rest-room facilities, video monitors and reclining seats. For the comfort of all passengers, all tours have been designated as Non Smoking, with regular stops made for those who wish to smoke.
• Infants aged 4 years and under are free of charge on coach sectors provided they are not occupying a seat

Daily

• 8:45am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Tour departs from centrally located Auckland city hotels

OR

SkyCity Travel Center

Tour concludes at Sky Tower at approximately 6:00pm