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15 Things To Do In Auckland

Auckland’s best days out.

The 15 most popular things to do in and around Auckland. Harbour and island cruises, Waiheke wine, the Sky Tower, and the famous day trips to Hobbiton, Waitomo and Rotorua, all in one place.

15 Things To Do In Auckland

Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets - The 16-stop island loop: how to choose your day
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Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

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

Hop on the Waiheke ferry from Auckland, then explore 16 stops by hop-on hop-off bus with wine, beaches, villages, and easy timing.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“We absolutely loved our relaxing ferry ride to Waiheke Island but thoroughly enjoyed our guided hop on hop off bus tour with Minnie and Morgan! Minnie was a native of the island so her insights and commentaries were delightful! Morgan took great care of us while navigating the narrow streets! The beaches were heavenly, the…”

3,311 reviews1 dayFrom $59by Fullers Group

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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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2.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.

★ 5.0

“Hobbiton was great. Tour met all our expectations. Stephen was a fun host and shared a lot of details about New Zealand culture and life style. I would recommend this tour.”

2,677 reviewsFrom $229.61by Auckland Scenic Tours

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch - Downtown Auckland pickup and the drive through Waikato country
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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

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Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise - The Boat Experience: A 20-Meter Catamaran That’s Built for Watching
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Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

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4.Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

4.5-hour eco-safari from Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour to spot whales, dolphins, seals and seabirds with marine scientist commentary.

★ 4.5

“Very well organized. Left on time, and arrived back on time. We happened to go on a morning trip with very calm water so it made an excellent boating experience through the gulf. The staff was very knowledgeable and it was exciting to leaRead more”

1,790 reviewsFrom $135.91by Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari

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Skydive Auckland - The Big Payoff: Coastal Views From Both Sides of NZ
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Skydive Auckland

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5.Skydive Auckland

Skydive Auckland in Parakai offers a tandem sky jump up to 18,000 ft with 75 seconds of freefall and big coastal views.

★ 5.0

“So I've always wanted to do a skydive and I finally decided to do it, jumping from 20, 000 feet which is the highest dive in New Zealand. I wasn't disappointed and the experience was absolutely amazing! The view was phenomenal, taking placRead more”

1,516 reviewsFrom $214.10by Skydive Auckland Ltd

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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch - The Long Ride Out: Wi‑Fi, Air-Conditioning, and Fun Facts
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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

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6.Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

Take a roundtrip bus to Hobbiton from Auckland for an official guided walk, a Green Dragon drink, and a Hobbit buffet lunch.

★ 4.8

“This tour was an absolute highlight of our trip, from the transportation to the Hobbiton set everything was very organized. The bus driver was very knowledgeable about Auckland & New Zealand information and kept everyone on time whenever we had to transport. The Hobbiton movie set is immaculate, and the guides are great. There is…”

1,431 reviews8 hoursFrom $182by GreatSights New Zealand

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Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland - Waikato countryside stops: why the return ride feels different
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Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

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Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour - How the Hop-On Hop-Off Routes Work (and Why the Color Lines Matter)
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Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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8.Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Hop on Auckland’s Explorer Bus for a flexible, audio-guided city tour to Sky Tower, museums, penguins, and viewpoints, with 1- or 2-day tickets.

★ 4.0

“Super easy to get on and off wherever you want, clean buses, and lots to see on the routes. We sat up top in the open-air section for most of the ride and it was very pleasant.”

1,180 reviewsFrom $43.44by Auckland Explorer Bus

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland - Hobbiton Movie Set: bus ride, guided walk, and the stairs reality check
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

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

Auckland small-group day trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with lunch, guided tours, scenic stops, and no-stress transport.

★ 5.0

“Simon was very friendly initially but focused on honing his boy racer driving skills over safety. From the outset he seemed to delight in driving just as fast and as violently as he could picking up people from hotels in Auckland like he was in a huRead more”

1,117 reviewsFrom $235.20by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour - Starting at 99 Quay Street: getting on board without stress
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Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

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10.Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

See Auckland’s top viewpoints in 4 hours, with a small-group ride, live guide, harbour bridge drive, and Mt Eden photos.

★ 5.0

“We did an Auckland city tour recently, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. Our guide, Josh, was excellent—very knowledgeable, clear in his explanations, and genuinely passionate about the city. Over the course of the tour, we covered so many great spots around Auckland, including viaduct harbor, Queen Street, Mount Eden,…”

1,080 reviewsFrom $46.54by Auckland City Tours

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Auckland: Whale and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Eco Cruise - First looks: North Head, Devonport, and Rangitoto from the water
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Auckland: Whale and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Eco Cruise

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Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket - The Red Inner Tour: Your Year-Round Lineup (9 Stops)
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Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

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12.Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

Auckland hop-on hop-off bus for 1 day with English commentary, app audio in 4 languages, and free onboard Wi-Fi. Stops: Sky Tower to Kelly Tarlton’s.

★ 4.4

“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”

1,064 reviews1 dayFrom $38by Auckland Hop On Hop Off Explorer

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From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wineries' Tour - Meeting at Waiheke Ferry Terminal and finding your guide
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From Auckland: Waiheke Island Wineries’ Tour

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Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour - Auckland - Inside the experience: three worlds built from practical effects
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Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour – Auckland

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14.Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour – Auckland

Wētā Workshop Unleashed Auckland is a 90-minute hands-on practical effects tour at Weta Cave, SkyCity, with animatronics and guided stories.

★ 4.5

“Such an amazing experience at Weta Workshop! My husband and I enjoyed it so much and learned a lot about the magic behind movie making. Seeing how props, sets, and effects are created was incredible — it really felt like stepping into a world where imagination becomes reality. Highly recommend for movie lovers!”

903 reviewsFrom $40.34by Weta Workshop

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Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland - Getting from central Auckland to the Waitākere Ranges
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Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

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15.Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

Afternoon Piha Beach and Waitakere rainforest from Auckland with hotel pickup, black-sand walks, fern trails, and manuka-honey tea.

★ 5.0

“Great half day outdoor experience including a stop at a nature visitor center, walk on Piha black sand beach and rain forest walk. Our guide Leon was great. He is a local with good knowledge of the area and its environment. We totally enjoyed the 5 hour experience.”

807 reviewsFrom $124.11by Bush and Beach

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