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The 15 Best Tours in Auckland

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Auckland spreads across two harbours, a gulf full of islands and fifty-odd volcanic cones, and the good days out are scattered over all of it. These 15 beat everything else on offer here right now: what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits, with the full catalogue underneath if none of them fits your week.

Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket

Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket - What the 150-minute tour actually feels like

1.Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8,167 reviews · 2h 30m · from $71Our pick

Guided Hobbiton Movie Set tour from Matamata. Walk the 12-acre Shire, explore Hobbit holes, and enjoy a Green Dragon Inn drink. 150 mins.

“James was our guide and we genuinely struck gold with him - he was funny, extremely knowledgeable and a great paparazzi! This experience was completely worth the money and as a lifetime fan has been one of the best sights we’ve visited in NZ! Thank you James (007) From the Sisters of the Shire”

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Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets - From Mātiatia to the bus: how you actually use the pass

2.Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,311 reviews · 1 day · from $59

Auckland Harbour ferry to Waiheke plus a hop-on hop-off explorer bus with 16 stops for wineries, beaches, villages, and great flexibility.

“Convenience and good guides. There is confusion around whether you need paper tickets (some reviewers said so). Also good to note that after 7 pm plenty of other options as it is misleading to imply last ferry is 7 pm (even if that is for your bus.)”

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch - Lunch That Bridges Movie Magic and Underground Adventure

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,677 reviews · from $229Top rated

Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo in one guided day with hotel pickup, lunch, and a boat ride under thousands of glowworms.

“Hobbiton was overcrowded and you were pushed along to handle the massive crowd. Our group was so large we could barely hear the tour guide. If the groups where smaller I think it would be a better experience That said it was still interesting. And the sets where over the top beautiful”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch - Downtown Auckland Pickup and the Drive Past Waikato Highlights

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,505 reviews · 11 hours · from $221

Hobbiton and Waitomo in one Auckland day trip, with a small group, skip-the-crowds Hobbit tour, glowworm boat ride, lunch, and a Green Dragon drink.

“Nelson was a great host and professional who looked after us exceptionally well . His knowledge and engagement was very good . Hobiton and caves did not disappoint in fact undersold from advert . Lunch and stop offs all very good . A great day out”

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Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise - Wildlife odds: dolphins are the reliable star, whales take patience

Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch - The Hobbiton Walking Tour: Skip the Chaos and See It the Set Way

6.Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,431 reviews · 8 hours · from $182

Auckland to Hobbiton by coach for a guided walking tour, skip-the-line entry, Green Dragon drink, and Hobbit-style buffet lunch.

“Amazing day. Amazing people. Scale of the place is unreal and attention to detail is just mind blowing. Loved it and can’t wait to watch the films again!”

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Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland - Hobbiton Movie Set tour: what the timing and structure really mean

7.Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,380 reviews · from $183

Small group Hobbiton Movie Set day tour from Auckland with pickup, guided 12-acre set visit, Green Dragon Inn drink, and Waikato drive.

“Just the best day, made so much easier by Cheeky Kiwi and Cam. As soon as I knew I was coming to New Zealand, Hobbiton was top of my list - I was so excited to get to see and experience it all - and to see all the beautiful rolling hills Read more”

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Waiheke island Wine Tours – PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients !

Waiheke island Wine Tours - PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients ! - Three vineyards, premium tastings, and what the schedule really means

8.Waiheke island Wine Tours – PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,378 reviews · from $155

Small-group premium Waiheke wine tasting with island commentary, 3 vineyards, food pairing, and lunch transfers from Auckland. $155pp.

“We went as a group of 4. Had a great time! There are only 11 people total on your tour. The driver was very knowledgable about the island and wineries. The wineries may change depending on the day of the week you book but you will see 3 very different types of wineries & wine.”

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Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Price and time math for a 1-day versus 2-day plan

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

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland - 6am Auckland Pickup and the Waikato Drive That Sets the Tone

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour - Waterfront Views: Viaduct Harbour, Wynyard Quarter, and Westhaven Marina

11.Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,080 reviews · from $46

Auckland in half a day: Mt Eden views, Harbour Bridge drive, North Shore lookouts, beaches, and downtown highlights with a small group.

“Josh was our tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about Auckland particularly the historical architecture of the houses. The tour covered seeing the harbour, Mt Eden, a drive past the gardens and the many beaches around. It was a good selection for those that are short on time and don't want to walk around. The short stop halfway provided a good opportunity to purchase some delicious treats.”

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Auckland: Whale and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Eco Cruise

Auckland: Whale and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Eco Cruise - Boarding at Eastern Viaduct Marina, Then Rangitoto and Devonport Views First

12.Whale and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Eco Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,072 reviews · 4h 30m · from $130

Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf whale and dolphin eco cruise aboard the Dolphin Explorer, with expert science and a free return if no mammals.

“Great cruise. The crew were very knowledgeable and allowed us plenty of time to see the dolphins up close. We also saw a few whales in the distance. Thank you!”

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Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket - Meeting Points in Auckland CBD: Where to Board Without a Wander Session

13.Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,064 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Hop-on hop-off style Auckland sightseeing with English commentary, free WiFi, and easy stops like Sky Tower, Art Gallery, and Kelly Tarlton’s.

“Very good service, the employees were all nice and helpful! I think the secondary pick up spot on Hobson is seedy and dirty. It gives a bad first impression”

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From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wineries’ Tour

From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wineries' Tour - Winery stops that actually teach you something: tastings at each venue

Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour – Auckland

Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour - Auckland - The Unleashed walkthrough: creatures, a giant prop, and a galactic robot