1/2 Day Discover Auckland & Museum Maori Cultural Performance

Tour Itinerary

Visit the Auckland War Memorial Museum and enjoy a cultural performance from Auckland tribe, Ngati Whatua O Orakei. Find out about the special place Maori have at the Museum and gain a deeper understanding of Maori culture and the taonga (treasures) within the Museum.

Also tour Auckland with its beautiful harbour, volcanoes and unique visitor attractions. This is a morning tour with a cultural twist. See first hand why Auckland is known as the 'City of Sails' as you enjoy a trip over the Harbour Bridge.  Visit the famous Auckland landmark of Mount Eden, a dormant volcano whose summit offers excellent panoramic views of the city and harbours. 

From this fantastic vantage point you will see evidence of Auckland’s volcanic history, the most significant being the youngest volcano of Rangitoto Island at the entrance to the Waitemata harbour.

The sightseeing tour also takes in the Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park which is situated on a 62,000 year old volcano. In addition to these natural features the city sights tour also takes in the trendy shopping area of Parnell Village with its historical buildings that have been transformed into boutiques, antique, craft and specialty shops. 

Tour Highlights:

• Auckland War Memorial Museum
• Cultural performance from Auckland tribe, Ngati Whatua O Orakei
• Harbour Bridge
• The American Express Viaduct – location of the last America’s Cup
• Queen Street – Auckland’s main shopping and business district
• Mount Eden – a dormant volcano whose summit offers panoramic views
• Auckland Domain – the City’s oldest park
• Parnell Village – one of Auckland’s trendy café and shopping areas
• Tamaki Drive – scenic waterfront route.
• Michael Savage Memorial – beautiful views of the Waitemata Harbour

Schedule & Duration:

• Frequency: Daily. All year round
• Departure Point: SkyCity Travel Centre at 102 Hobson Street (near the Sky Tower), Auckland or from selected centrally located accommodations
• Departure Time: 8:45am
• Duration: Half day
• Return Details: Tour concludes at leisure (includes shuttle return to city centre)
• Closed: Christmas Day

Tour Inclusions:

• Hotel pick up & shuttle bus return to city centre
• Entrance to attractions as listed above
• Luxury Coach Transport

Important Information:

• This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel
• Confirmation for this product will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
• Complete operator information, including opening times and local contact telephone numbers are included on your e-voucher

General Information:

• Child ages are 3-12 years inclusive (under 3 years are free if sitting on a lap, but if a seat is required a child fare must be paid)
• On sunny days bring sunscreen, hat & sun glasses, as Auckland can get surprisingly hot
• Experienced driver-guides providing full commentary.
• Daily departing city sightseeing tours.
• A modern fleet of luxury coaches specifically designed for sightseeing and touring around New Zealand.
• Glass roofed coaches on a number of tours.
• Multi-lingual commentary
• Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off service from inner city hotels. Pick-up and drop-off details must be advised at the time of booking.

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