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14 Best 1-Day Tours In Auckland

Auckland’s best days out.

The 14 most popular 1-day tours around Auckland, compared side by side. What each day actually involves, what you pay, and who you book it through.

14 Best 1-Day Tours In Auckland

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch - Getting to Matamata: the scenic drive you actually get
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

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

Auckland day trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with hotel pickup, lunch, guided Middle-earth sets, and a silent boat ride.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Such a good time and we got super lucky with the weather! Martin was the best, he kept everyone informed and entertained the entire time. While I would love to do Hobbiton again, I would probably opt out of the glow worm tour. Nonetheless, still an amazing day filled with fun and hokey pokey ice…”

2,677 reviewsFrom $229.61by Auckland Scenic Tours

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Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups - Comfort and timing: surviving the 13-hour loop from Auckland
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Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups

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4.Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups

Small-group Auckland day trip to Rotorua and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with Te Puia geysers, Maori culture, and hotel pickup.

★ 4.5

“Our guide Edson was fabulous. He was very knowledgeable in all the areas we drove through and just a great guy. The tour was so enjoyable particularly because we had a great guide. Weather was a bit dreary in the beginning but cleared up by the afternoon. Te Puia and the Waitomo were great. Would…”

79 reviewsFrom $316.49by FlexiToursNZ

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Private Tour - Rotorua Adventures Day Trip From Auckland - The 12-hour reality: how to make the long drive work for you
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Private Tour – Rotorua Adventures Day Trip From Auckland

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6.Private Tour – Rotorua Adventures Day Trip From Auckland

Private Rotorua day trip from Auckland: Agrodome kiwi farm, Skyline gondola, geothermal and Māori culture, lunch included.

★ 5.0

“Our tour was spectacular. Our tour guide Adil was extremely knowledgeable about New Zealand. He was very friendly and professional and provided just the right amount of commentary. His passion for New Zealand was abundant. The gloRead more”

19 reviewsFrom $619.33by Auckland & Beyond Tours

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Private Hobbiton & Blue Springs Day Trip from Auckland - Hobbiton Movie Set: the guided 3 hours that make the set click
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Private Hobbiton & Blue Springs Day Trip from Auckland

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7.Private Hobbiton & Blue Springs Day Trip from Auckland

Private Hobbiton and Blue Springs day trip from Auckland with hotel pickup, your own guide, included Hobbiton tour, and Te Waihou Walkway.

★ 5.0

“10/10 recommend! Owen was a great tour guide, nice, very informative, provided us with a car seat, gave us ton of recommendations for our trip; and we had the best time at Putaruru and Hobbiton.”

13 reviewsFrom $527.49by Oh!HAPPYTour

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Auckland City Tour — One Day The Ultimate Auckland Experience - Small Group Comfort (Max 9) and Real Guide Interaction
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Auckland City Tour — One Day The Ultimate Auckland Experience

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8.Auckland City Tour — One Day The Ultimate Auckland Experience

One day tour of Auckland’s top sights in a small group, with easy pickup and a guide who shares stories along the way.

★ 5.0

“We both were pleasantly surprised how much we saw today ! Really got a feel for how beautiful the city is with all the stops. Plenty of walking too so just didnt sit all day. Auckland really is a beautiful city with so many things to see and do. Fun way to see a portion.…”

12 reviewsFrom $167.55by H SHARMA

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Private Tour: Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland - The Road to Waitomo: Farmland, the Waikato River, and When You Might Go Quiet
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Private Tour: Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland

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9.Private Tour: Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland

Private Waitomo Caves day trip from Auckland with hotel pickup, a guided cave visit, and a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto.

★ 3.5

“The caves are incredible and worth the 2.5 hour drive from Auckland. As for Private tour, our driver was a very safe and provided bathroom stops but was not really a guide. He didn’t talk the entire time unless we asked a question. We wanteRead more”

11 reviewsFrom $561.62by Legend Tours and Travels Ltd

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Cathedral Cove Day Trip from Auckland - Meeting at 148 Quay Street and the Day’s Timing
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Cathedral Cove Day Trip from Auckland

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10.Cathedral Cove Day Trip from Auckland

Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach in one full-day Coromandel trip from Auckland, with pickup, guided hikes, and natural hot springs.

★ 5.0

“This was an incredibly special day for my partner and I. Harriet picked us up and we instantly hit it off with her. She is a fantastic person to chat with, hike next to and an awesome driver (lots of windy roads)”

11 reviewsFrom $242.02by Voltours Limited

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Private Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland - Starting in Auckland: pickup is the hidden value
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Private Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland

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11.Private Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland

Private Hobbiton and Rotorua day trip from Auckland with Lady Knox Geyser, Wai-O-Tapu, and optional Māori culture and tickets.

★ 5.0

“No doubts left after visiting this place - it truly lives up to its high value and popularity among tourists! Our family visited Hobbiton last year while traveling in New Zealand, and we had heard great feedback that encouraged us to come here. Read more”

10 reviewsFrom $263.74by Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel

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Private Tour: Bay of Islands Day Trip from Auckland - Waitangi Treaty Grounds: the meaning stop you’ll be glad you included
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Private Tour: Bay of Islands Day Trip from Auckland

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Volcanic Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland - Price and what you’re really getting for $366.14
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Volcanic Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland

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13.Volcanic Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland

Small-group Rotorua volcanic day trip from Auckland with guided Waimangu valley walk, Wai-O-Tapu sights, and Lake Rotorua views.

★ 5.0

“What an absolutely amazing chance to get up close and personal with New Zealand's geothermal 'hotspots'! It was actually a one person tour for me and Mike, the guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and really broadened my knowledgRead more”

4 reviewsFrom $366.14by Voltours Limited

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