Auckland Volcanoes & Wine Full Day Scenic Tour
Auckland's highest volcanoes and Kumeu wine region tour without missing ship schedule
This eight-hour shore excursion from Auckland's cruise ship terminal covers the city's top attractions by air-conditioned minibus with a knowledgeable guide, including two volcano summits (North Head and Mt. Eden), the historic village of Devonport, wine tasting in Kumeu Wine Country, and a historic lunch stop in Riverhead. Pickup happens dockside at Queens Wharf or Princes Wharf, and the guide coordinates timing around your ship's departure and return. Luggage storage is available throughout the tour if you're disembarking.
Step-by-step itinerary
Full day Auckland scenic tour
- Drive over Auckland Harbour Bridge
- Visit Devonport village
- Explore North Head Historic Reserve
- Enjoy views at Achilles Point
- Wine tasting in Kumeu Wine Country
- Lunch stop at Riverhead
- View coastal scenery at Mission Bay
- Visit Auckland Domain and Museum
- Walk around Mt. Eden volcano
- Drive along Tamaki Drive
- See Parnell suburb and Rose Garden
- Visit Auckland crater lake
- Drive through West Auckland countryside
- View Coatesville Mansion
- Auckland Harbour Bridge
- Devonport 20m
- North Head Historic Reserve 30m
- Kumeu Wine Country Entry included 30m
- Parnell
What’s included
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus.
- English-speaking guide with local knowledge.
- dockside pickup and drop-off at your cruise ship terminal.
- wine tasting in Kumeu Wine Country.
- luggage storage throughout the tour if you're disembarking the ship.
Times
- Every day except Wednesday 08:30
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The experience
The tour starts at the Auckland Harbour Bridge, built in 1959, then moves into Devonport: the oldest suburb on the North Shore, lined with over 5,000 wooden villas that date back to the 1800s. From there you head to North Head Historic Reserve, a volcano steeped in history with an underground tunnel system. You walk the flat route around the crater for 360-degree views of the city and inner harbour. The second volcano, Mt. Eden, sits at 196 metres, Auckland's highest point, and is one of 56 extinct volcanoes in the city, with one of the largest volcanic craters visible from the summit.
The Kumeu Wine Trail brings you into West Auckland's wine-growing district for wine tasting, followed by a historic lunch stop in Riverhead, a settlement dating to 1857 that overlooks the Waitemata Harbour's uppermost finger. Along the way you pass through Parnell, the oldest suburb (founded 1841) and home to the Auckland Rose Garden and the Golden Mile with its restaurants and shops. The route also takes in Mission Bay, Achilles Point for coastal views, the Auckland Domain with its Wintergardens and Fernery, and the wealthy countryside areas of West Auckland, where you'll see the Coatesville Mansion and farmland.
Transport is by air-conditioned minibus with a guide renowned for local knowledge. Pickup happens right dockside (30 metres from where you exit the Customs Hall), and luggage can be stored in the vehicle throughout the day if you're leaving the ship. At the end, you're dropped at your Auckland hotel or a taxi stand for airport connections if you're flying out later. The guide coordinates the entire schedule around your ship's docking and re-boarding times, so the day stays locked to your departure window.
Is this one for you?If your ship docks in Auckland and you want to see the city's volcanoes and wine region without arranging transport or timing yourself, this tour handles the schedule around your departure. The guide knows exactly when you need to be back at the ship, and the minibus picks you up steps from where you exit customs.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 15 years); Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4).
How does the tour work if I'm getting off the cruise ship?
The minibus picks you up dockside at Queens Wharf or Princes Wharf, 30 metres from the Customs Hall exit. Your luggage can be stored in the vehicle throughout the eight hours, and at the end you're dropped at your Auckland hotel or a taxi stand for airport travel if you're flying out the same day. The guide coordinates all timing around your ship's docking and re-boarding times.
What are the two volcanoes on this tour?
North Head Historic Reserve, a volcano with underground tunnels you can walk through, offers 360-degree views of the city and inner harbour. Mt. Eden is Auckland's highest volcano at 196 metres, with one of the largest volcanic craters in the city visible from the summit. Both involve walking, though North Head is described as a flat walk.
Is lunch included in the tour price?
The tour stops at Riverhead, a historic settlement from 1857 overlooking the Waitemata Harbour, but lunch is not included in the tour price. You can purchase food there or bring your own.
What happens during the wine tasting in Kumeu?
The tour travels into the Kumeu Wine Country district in West Auckland and stops for wine tasting as part of the itinerary. New Zealand is known for wine production, and this stop lets you sample from the region's wineries.
What's the physical fitness level needed for this tour?
Moderate fitness is recommended. There are two activities requiring good walking ability, the volcano summits, and comfortable shoes are essential. The walk around North Head is flat, but Mt. Eden involves reaching the 196-metre summit. The tour is not recommended for those with agility or mobility issues.
Auckland Volcanoes & Wine Full Day Scenic Tour
8h · EN
from NZ$ 225 per person
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