Excursion Auckland city sights tour at Auckland

This tour is for guests who are in-transit and continuing on the next voyage only.

This outing will provide an educational introduction to New Zealand's largest city, often referred to as the 'City of Sails'. With its magnificent harbour, reminiscent of Sydney, San Francisco, Hong Kong, and Cape Town, Auckland is regarded as one of the world's most exciting cities.

Board your coach with your driver-guide and get acquainted with this sprawling metropolis and its attractions.

Auckland Sky Tower

Your first stop is at the Auckland Sky Tower. This iconic landmark commands 360 degree panoramic views of Auckland's Waitemata Harbour and Rangitoto Island. After free time for photos, re-board your coach.

Auckland Museum

Your next stop will visit this outstanding museum, offering an extensive collection of Maori artefacts and culture on display. Prize exhibits include a magnificent 82-foot (25-metre) -long war canoe and a carved meeting house. The museum also contains a fine collection of objects from the South Pacific and the 'Scars of the Heart' exhibition commemorating New Zealand's involvement in all the major wars of the 20th century.

Panoramic Sightseeing

Re-join your coach for a scenic drive through Parnell, one of Auckland's oldest districts. Remarkable restoration has created an upscale shopping area that retains the charm of a small village. Continue along Tamaki Drive to Okahu Bay, where you can see some of Auckland's finest residential homes.

Returning to the city, travel past the former America's Cup Yachting Village and then across the Auckland Harbour Bridge, built in 1959 to link the North Shore suburbs to Auckland. Your coach then returns you to your ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Michael Savage Memorial, Auckland Museum, Panoramic Sightseeing, Okahu Bay, America's Cup Yachting Village, Auckland Harbour Bridge

Note

Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of walking; most areas visited are wheelchair accessible. It is suitable for guests who utilise a wheelchair; however, guests must be able to embark and disembark the coach via the bus steps. Order of sights may vary; tour itinerary can be reversed.