You’ve come all this way, so you might as well splash a little cash, and forking out on food is always money well spent. To enjoy an insider’s guide as to what’s tasty in town, The Big Foody tours operate a range of explorations including the popular Auckland in the Afternoon ($145pp), or The Downtown Beer Tour ($125pp), all with strolling, nibbling and sipping on the menu. A guided tour with Aucky Walky ($79pp-$170pp) is another fine way to investigate the city’s attractions with food, history and sights all covered.
The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour ($195pp) with Ananda Tours is a great way to visit three of the island’s top vineyards. With an experienced wine loving guide at the wheel, they’ll share tales of history, geography, culture and of course food and wine (ferry tickets not included in tour cost).
Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari take guests out on the water in their comfortable 20metre vessel and, over the course of four and a half hours, you should see dolphins and whales but, if you don’t see any, you can come back the next day for free (adults from $129pp, children from $89pp).
Take advantage of this exhilarating opportunity to participate as crew aboard an America’s Cup yacht. This two-hour adventure is an exciting way to get hands-on sailing experience under the guidance of your capable crew (adults $190pp, children $135pp).
Set your heart racing at the Sky Tower by taking the SkyWalk challenge, a tethered walk around an open ledge on the outside of this iconic edifice 192 metres above the earth (adults $150pp, children $120pp).
Adventure Capital offer fabulous cycle tours of Auckland, whether you opt for the Waterfront Tour ($148pp) or the Auckland City Discovery ($199pp) few things beat a pretty city by bike and, if you pay a little extra, you can upgrade to an e-bike – yee ha!
Auckland Harbour Bridge Climb is a rewarding experience for anyone over the age of seven. Fully guided, the views combined with your proximity to this marvel of engineering will ensure this experience lingers in your memory forever (adults $130pp, children $90pp).
Flying above the forest canopy on three 200metre ziplines at Ecozip on Waiheke Island, the blue sea before you and the greenery below, this is a stimulating experience (adults $129pp, children $79pp, transport to and from the ferry terminal included.)
Bush and Beach provide a range of intriguing tours including their half-day Wilderness Experience Nature Tours ($165pp). Discover wild west coast beaches, enjoy the informative commentary and comfortable van, there’s even afternoon tea.
Or how about a Magic Broomstick Segway Tour ($60pp-$130pp) around Devonport’s points of interest? A truly unique way to travel.
So, what are you waiting for?