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We compared all 219 experiences in Auckland so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 219 experiences from NZ$ 27 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland with Lunch
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Most booked
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland with LunchStep inside a Hobbit Hole at Hobbiton, glide through Waitomo Glowworm Caves, and enjoy a Kiwi-style lunch. Includes hotel pickup and all entry fees.
3,224 reviews
4.94★
Duration
11h
Every day
06:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 374per person
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland: Small Group & Lunch
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★Top rated
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland: Small Group & LunchSmall group tour to Hobbiton Movie Set from Auckland with hotel pickup, 2.5-hour guided tour, Green Dragon Inn drink & scenic Waikato drive. Max 16 travelers.
1,683 reviews
4.90★
Duration
9h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 319per person
Auckland Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise: 4.5-hour eco-safari
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Best value
Auckland Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise: 4.5-hour eco-safariA 4.5-hour whale and dolphin watching cruise from Auckland's Viaduct Harbour into the Hauraki Gulf with a marine research guide.
1,928 reviews
4.59★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 225per person

Recommended (7)

Skydive Auckland: 75-second freefall from 18,000ft
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Likely to sell out
Skydive Auckland: 75-second freefall from 18,000ft
1,667 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h
fromNZ$ 375per person
Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour from Auckland
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Travelers' pick
Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour from Auckland
1,304 reviews
4.91★
Duration
12h
fromNZ$ 429per person
Half-day Auckland City Tour: Harbour Bridge, volcanoes & beaches
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Likely to sell out
Half-day Auckland City Tour: Harbour Bridge, volcanoes & beaches
1,285 reviews
4.92★
Duration
4h–4h 10m
fromNZ$ 71per person
Wētā Workshop Unleashed Auckland: Behind-the-Scenes Movie Effects
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Travelers' pick
Wētā Workshop Unleashed Auckland: Behind-the-Scenes Movie Effects
1,031 reviews
4.74★
Duration
1h 30m
fromNZ$ 67per person
Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland: Black Sand Walk
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Travelers' pick
Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland: Black Sand Walk
940 reviews
4.89★
Duration
5h
fromNZ$ 210per person
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland with Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland with Lunch
852 reviews
4.60★
Duration
12h
fromNZ$ 469per person
Waitomo Caves & Rotorua: Glowworms, Geysers & Māori Culture
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Travelers' pick
Waitomo Caves & Rotorua: Glowworms, Geysers & Māori Culture
777 reviews
4.76★
Duration
13h
fromNZ$ 409per person

Top rated (10)

Auckland Walking Tour with Tastings: Queen Street to Hidden Lanes
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Auckland Walking Tour with Tastings: Queen Street to Hidden LanesSmall-group walking tour of Auckland's downtown with a local guide, tastings and refreshments included. Start on Queen Street.
202 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
Mon–Sat
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 99per person
Electric Bike Tour Auckland: Harbour Bridge, Mt Eden & Waterfront
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Electric Bike Tour Auckland: Harbour Bridge, Mt Eden & WaterfrontSmall group electric bike tour of Auckland hitting Mt Eden, Viaduct Harbour, Silo Park and the Harbour Bridge with local guide.
548 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h 30m
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 180per person
Auckland Airport to City: Private Transfer with Flight Tracking
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Travelers' pick
Auckland Airport to City: Private Transfer with Flight TrackingYour driver meets you at the terminal with a name board. Door-to-door service, luggage help, and 90-minute wait time included. 30–45 minutes to the city.
134 reviews
4.98★
Duration
30m–45m
Every dayLive guide EN · HIHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 130per group
Auckland Electric Bike Tour: Cool Neighborhoods Off Path
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Likely to sell out
Auckland Electric Bike Tour: Cool Neighborhoods Off PathRide electric bikes through Auckland's best neighborhoods with a local guide on a 2.5-hour small-group tour: helmet, bike and rain jacket included, max 6 riders.
159 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
14:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 160per person
Hobbiton & Waitomo Day Tour: Small Group Lunch Included
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Travelers' pick
Hobbiton & Waitomo Day Tour: Small Group Lunch IncludedSmall-group day tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with guided tours, buffet lunch, and hotel pickup included.
285 reviews
4.96★
Duration
12h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 525per person
Auckland: Mt Eden, Piha Beach & Karekare Falls 6-Hour Tour
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Travelers' pick
Auckland: Mt Eden, Piha Beach & Karekare Falls 6-Hour TourHalf-day Auckland tour with Mt Eden volcano, black sand Piha Beach, rainforest hike to Karekare Falls, and winery tasting. Includes pickup, water, local guide. 6 hours.
229 reviews
4.96★
Duration
6h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 290per person
Auckland West Coast: Piha Beach & Karekare Falls Private Tour
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Travelers' pick
Auckland West Coast: Piha Beach & Karekare Falls Private TourPrivate Auckland West Coast tour visiting Piha Beach, Karekare Falls, and Mercer Bay Loop. Includes hotel pickup, water, snacks, and tailored itinerary. Minimum 2 people.
135 reviews
4.96★
Duration
4h–5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · KOHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 250per person
Auckland to Hobbiton & Rotorua: Movie Set Tour & Geothermal Valley
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Travelers' pick
Auckland to Hobbiton & Rotorua: Movie Set Tour & Geothermal ValleyStep inside Hobbiton’s movie set, sip cider at the Green Dragon, and feel Rotorua’s steaming valleys: includes Auckland pickup, entry tickets, and local guide.
138 reviews
4.95★
Duration
13h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 450per person
Muriwai Wine Tour: Kumeu Valley Tastings & Gannets
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Muriwai Wine Tour: Kumeu Valley Tastings & GannetsWine tour from Auckland through Kumeu, Waimauku and Huapai with tastings at two family wineries, transport and a guide.
137 reviews
4.95★
Duration
4h
Every day
12:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 185per person
Auckland winery tour: Kumeu tastings and Muriwai Beach
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Auckland winery tour: Kumeu tastings and Muriwai BeachWinery tour from Auckland with tastings at Kumeu River Wines and Soljans, lunch at the vineyard restaurant, black sand beach views.
103 reviews
4.95★
Duration
6h 15m
Mon–Sat
10:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 295per person

Lowest price (10)

Auckland Walking Tour: Māori History & Waterfront Landmarks
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Auckland Walking Tour: Māori History & Waterfront LandmarksSelf-guided 90-minute walk through Auckland's CBD with Māori legends, women's suffrage history, and Viaduct Harbour. Offline app, lifetime access, start anytime.
15 reviews
4.53★
Duration
1h 30m–2h
Every dayFree cancellationfromNZ$ 27per person
Auckland Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket: NZ History Tour
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Auckland Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket: NZ History TourSkip the queue at Auckland Museum and explore three floors of New Zealand history, from Polynesian voyages to modern Auckland, with an audio guide.
189 reviews
4.42★
Duration
3h–4h
Every dayFree cancellationfromNZ$ 32per person
Auckland Harbour Cruise: Rangitoto & Sky Tower from Water
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Auckland Harbour Cruise: Rangitoto & Sky Tower from Water90-minute scenic cruise under Auckland Harbour Bridge with views of Rangitoto volcano, Sky Tower and Devonport. Wooden vessel, live commentary, bar onboard.
26 reviews
4.77★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 39per person
Auckland Sunset Harbour Cruise: Harbour Bridge & Sky Tower
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Travelers' pick
Auckland Sunset Harbour Cruise: Harbour Bridge & Sky TowerTwo-hour sunset cruise from Westhaven Marina past Auckland Harbour Bridge and Sky Tower. Live commentary, onboard bar, indoor and outdoor decks.
55 reviews
4.33★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 59NZ$ 42per person
Auckland City Centre to Airport: Shared Departure Transfer
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Travelers' pick
Auckland City Centre to Airport: Shared Departure TransferShared departure transfer from Auckland city centre hotels to Auckland Airport. Professional drivers, 24/7 service, luggage assistance. Fixed price.
202 reviews
4.05★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 42per person
Auckland Airport to City Centre: Shared Arrival Transfer
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Travelers' pick
Auckland Airport to City Centre: Shared Arrival TransferShared arrival transfer from Auckland Airport to city centre hotels with professional drivers. Includes two checked bags and hand luggage.
512 reviews
4.05★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 42per person
New Zealand Glass Bottom Boat Tour: 45-min Marine Cruise
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Likely to sell out
New Zealand Glass Bottom Boat Tour: 45-min Marine CruiseA glass bottom boat tour of New Zealand's first marine reserve with an eco-guide: watch fish, rays and caves from the catamaran without getting wet.
45 reviews
4.44★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 51per person
Rangitoto Island ferry from Auckland: Summit walk & lava caves
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Rangitoto Island ferry from Auckland: Summit walk & lava cavesFerry from Auckland to Rangitoto Island in 25 minutes, then walk the 2.3km summit track through lava fields and native forest.
113 reviews
4.18★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
4
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 63per person
Māori Cultural Performance & Auckland Museum Entry
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Māori Cultural Performance & Auckland Museum EntryWatch a live Māori cultural performance at Auckland Museum led by indigenous artists, then explore natural history and heritage exhibits showcasing New Zealand's past.
126 reviews
4.46★
Duration
45m–3h
start times · Every day
2
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 67per person
Auckland Harbour Cruise: Wine and Cheese Tasting
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Auckland Harbour Cruise: Wine and Cheese TastingNinety minutes on the water sipping New Zealand wine and tasting artisanal cheese while the boat glides under the Harbour Bridge and past Rangitoto Island.
15 reviews
4.33★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 69per person
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Auckland at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland with Lunch, NZ$ 374 (11h, 4.94★ · 3,224).
  • Top rated: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland: Small Group & Lunch, NZ$ 319 (9h, 4.90★ · 1,683).
  • Best value: Auckland Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise: 4.5-hour eco-safari, NZ$ 225 (4h 30m, 4.59★ · 1,928).

Of the 219 experiences: 212 with free cancellation, 187 with instant confirmation, 162 with hotel pickup and 142 bookable last-minute.

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