Explore EAST AUCKLAND & Scenic View Ferry Return - Half Day Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Pickup from Auckland CBD, drive through the world famous Tamaki Drive to Auckland East.

   45 min

2. A drive along Tāmaki Drive is one of Auckland’s most scenic coastal routes. Stretching from the city centre to St Heliers Bay, it offers stunning views of the Waitematā Harbour, Rangitoto Island, and golden beaches like Mission Bay and Kohimarama. Stop along the way at Bastion Point - Michael Joseph Savage memorial for photos — it’s a must-do Auckland experience.

   30 min

3. Step back into the 1840–1880s at the award-winning Howick Historical Village. Explore heritage houses, schools, and shops filled with authentic furniture and textiles. With its gardens and 7-acre grounds, the Village paints a vivid picture of colonial life in early Auckland.

   1 hAdmission included

4. Enjoy panoramic views over the Hauraki Gulf at Stockade Hill Lookout, a historic site once home to a military stockade during British colonisation. The earthwork remains tell stories of a time when settlers defended their fledgling community.

   15 min

5. Drive through the lush golf course to the clifftop headland at Musick Point Peninsula. The lookout offers stunning coastal vistas where the Motukorea Channel meets the Tāmaki Strait. The area is steeped in wartime communication history, once serving as a strategic radio station.

   15 min

6. Soak in the relaxed seaside vibe of Bucklands Beach and Eastern Beach. Gentle golden sands and sweeping views make for the perfect photo stop and a taste of Kiwi beach culture. Do a little board walk to the Halfmoon bay.

   30 min

7. Arrive at Half Moon Bay Marina for a short break. Stroll around the waterfront, enjoy a coffee or ice cream, and prepare for the scenic ferry ride. End your East Auckland adventure with a relaxing ferry ride across the Waitematā Harbour. Glide past yachts and city skylines for the perfect finish to your half-day experience.

   45 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Auckland

• Its from-price is 50% below the median of the 356 day trips we list in Auckland.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, spreads across an isthmus between two harbours, dotted with volcanic cones, beaches and island-studded bays.

The Sky Tower rises above the central city and the waterfront, where the Viaduct Harbour and Wynyard Quarter are lined with restaurants and yachts, fitting Auckland's nickname, the City of Sails. Mount Eden and One Tree Hill, two of the many volcanic cones scattered across the city, give panoramic views.

Top-ranked sights in Auckland: Auckland Harbour Bridge, Waiheke Island, North Head Historic Reserve (Maungauika).

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