Major Attractions

This 3-hour tour of Auckland is a great way to familiarize yourself with the City of Sails.   Your tour will include a visit to the vantage point of Mt Eden – where you will be able to see Auckland spread out in front of you, travel via the Auckland Domain (situated on a 62,000 year old volcano) before returning to Auckland city via the Boutique area of Parnell. 

Departs: 8.45am & 2.00pm    Returns: 12.00pm & 5.00pm

* Child 0- 4 years (inclusive) is Free of Charge when not occupying a seat.

BAY OF ISLANDS DAY EXCURSION
Code: AKLSGS9

Discover the magnificent size of New Zealand’s protected native Kauri Trees at the Parry Kauri Park before continuing onto Paihia in the Bay of Islands.   On arrival you will enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds before you connect with the Cape Brett Hole in the Rock Cruise.  A packed lunch is provided today. On arrival back at Paihia wharf please make your way to your waiting coach, departure from Paihia will be 4.30pm.

Departs: 7.30am      Returns: approx. 8.15pm
 

* Child 0- 4 years (inclusive) is Free of Charge when not occupying a seat.

ROTORUA and WAITOMO DAY EXCURSION TOUR
Code: AKLS Tour7R

Enjoy a guided tour through the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, with a light lunch on board before you reach Rotorua. Once in Rotorua you visit Rainbow Springs & Farm, Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. You will depart Rotorua at approximately 5.15pm for your return journey to Auckland. 

Departs: 7.45am.      Returns: approx. 8.15pm

* Child 0- 4 years (inclusive) is Free of Charge when not occupying a seat.
 

WAITOMO CAVES DAY EXCURSION
Code AKLSGS10L

A day journey through lush farm country to visit the world famous Waitomo Caves.
A guided tour of the limestone cave and a boat ride through the darkness of the Glow-worm Grotto where numerous insects glow reflecting off the water deep under the ground is a trip not to be missed. Discover the ancient underground labyrinth of limestone caves and grottos that are the Waitomo Glow-worm Caves. Natural 'decorations', stalactites, stalagmites and sculptures have formed as a result of water dripping from the roof of the cave or flowing over the exposed limestone walls.
After your guided walk through these beautiful caves you will enjoy lunch before beginning your return journey to Auckland.

Departs: 08:00am       Returns: 5:00pm

* Child 0- 4 years (inclusive) is Free of Charge when not occupying a seat.

WAIHEKE ISLAND VINEYARD TOUR
Code AKLS001

Includes ferry, vineyard tour with tasting & nibbles & stop at Oneroa Village for lunch (not included). Enjoy a 35minute Ferry journey across our beautiful harbour to the vibrant island of Waiheke.  Waiheke is rapidly becoming a world-class producer of Bordeaux-style wines. On this tour you will visit three, highly acclaimed boutique vineyards.  Commentary will be given on board your bus tour.

Departs: 12.00pm                   Returns:  approx. 5.30pm
NOTE:  During April to October this tour departs 12 noon Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays;
November to March departs 12 noon Wednesday through  Sunday and  December to February, departs 12 Noon daily.

BUSH and BEACH
Code AKLS002

Only 30 kilometres from downtown Auckland is the city’s largest regional park - the Waitakere Ranges. Visit the Arataki Centre where you have spectacular views of both coasts and magnificent Maori carvings. We continue to a black sand beach where the guide will explain all about the fascinating local history, flora and fauna of the region. Take the opportunity to stroll on an unspoiled black sand beach.
Our journey then takes us into dense rainforest, giant Tree Ferns and New Zealand’s famous Kauri trees. Along the walk native birds and magnificent Waterfalls give our visitors a true insight and feel for our unspoiled native bush - a classic kiwi experience. You will be returned to your hotel by 5.30pm.

Departs: 12.30pm                   Returns: 5.30pm

* Child 0- 5 years (inclusive) is Free of Charge when not occupying a seat.

NZL 40 - The “Real” America’s Cup Experience
Code AKLSNZL40

NZL40 & NZL41 offers a unique opportunity to experience sailing an America’s Cup grand prix racer. Passengers become the crew and are encouraged to take the helm, exert energy on the grinders – or simply sit back and enjoy the action as we sail the Auckland Harbour.
NZL 40 was originally built for the 1995 America’s Cup in San Diego but was not completed in time to race. She was brought to New Zealand as a trial boat in the 99/2000 campaign in Auckland.
NZL 41 was built by the Japanese and raced in the semi finals of the Louise Vuitton in 1995.

A 2-hour experience, departure times vary depending on tides.

* As an adventure trip, this is not recommended for children under 10 years, pregnant women or people with certain medical conditions.

DOLPHIN EXPLORER – Swim With the Dolphins in Auckland.
Code AKLS003

Dolphin Explorer is a state of the art high-speed catamaran custom designed for passenger safety and comfort. At 20 meters with 2 saloons and a bridge, she comfortably caters for 85 passengers.
Tours revolve around the university research projects that are conducted onboard the Dolphin Explorer vessel. These projects include work on common dolphin, whales, sea birds and evaluating our educational and conservation programs. The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park is considered to be one of the most biologically and geographically diverse maritime parks in the world. Expert guides will share their knowledge and insights with you. In addition to common and bottle nose dolphins, Orca and other species of whales, a huge variety of birds, including Little Blue Penguins, Gannets, Shearwaters, Terns, Petrels and other marine life are also encountered. Rare sea birds, Cooks & Pycrofts Petrels are also seen frequently.
They specialise in swimming with dolphins in their natural habitat and have years of proven experience, however for the safety of both passengers and dolphins, under some conditions viewing only may be permitted.

Departing from Downtown Auckland, tours typically take around 5 hours. Departure times vary according to the season.

Departs daily:  10.30am          Returns: 3.30pm

* Child under 5 years is Free of Charge.

AUCKLAND BRIDGE CLIMB
Code AKLS004

Auckland Bridge Climb is an exciting new attraction recently opened.
Walkers will be guided underneath and over the top of the Auckland Harbour Bridge to a height of 200 feet above the water. The 2½ hour adventure will include a full briefing by a professional guide before you are issued with over-garments, radio headsets and safety harnesses for the journey.
Interactive videos, engineering features such as the vertical movement of the four clip-on road lanes, viewing platforms, a web cam photo opportunity will all add to the experience. Reaching the top of the Bridge, you will be awe struck by the views out over the Hauraki Gulf and Auckland City.
Guides are expertly trained in all aspects of safety and walkers will be attached to a safety line for the entire route.

Note:  Climbers must be 7 years or older and over 1.15m (3’7”) in height.

4 TRACK ADVENTURES - 2 hour quad safari
Code AKLS004

If you want to have some 'real' adventure, come riding with us. We are located just 35 mins north west of Auckland central. Our quad bikes are easy to ride. No previous experience is required, just a will to take on something different, challenging, and above all great fun.
Full instruction and tuition given. It's very easy, 15 minutes training is all you need. Then it's GO-GO-GO.
Just think of the excitement. Roaming through towering forests and long vast wild surf beaches on your own 300cc quad.
Just so you don't get lost in Woodhill Forest's 36,000 acres, all Bike Safaris are guided. Helmets, goggles, gloves and wet weather gear is supplied.

Two Hour Quad Safari - This tour covers between 25 and 35kms of forest tracks, which gets onto Muriwai Beach for a short blast before heading back into the forest tracks. Tailored to suit the individuals riding capabilities.

Safaris depart daily at 1.00pm (inner city pick-ups depart approx.1 hour prior) Return to city at approx. 4.30pm

Note: minimum age 14 years for riders.
*Children 5 – 13 years can double with adult for free.
*Children over 13 years are half price if doubling with adult.

Other options include Three Hour Quad Safaris, Helicopter & Two hour Quad Safari and Two Hour Quad Safari and Wine Tour.

GOLF AT GULF HARBOUR COUNTRY CLUB
Code AKLS005

This morning guests will be collected from their accommodation to enjoy a round of Golf at one of Auckland’s premier international golf courses, Gulf Harbour Country Club.
Spectacular views, a gently rolling landscape and classic traditional values, all combine to make this one of the most exciting developments in New Zealand. This course tantalises players of all level of skill, with a variety of exciting holes, several of which feature risk and reward opportunities. For example, the 15th, 16th and 17th flirt with the ocean and rock cliffs, requiring nerve and skill.

Included today will be the following:-

• Return hotel transfers

• A round of 18 holes (Green Fees)

• Golf club hire and shoe hire

• Electric cart hire  (2 persons per cart)

AUCKLAND MUSEUM
Code AKLS007

The Museum houses one of the most extensive Maori and Pacific collections in the world. The collection is dominated by Hotunui a restored meeting house built in 1878 and re-erected in 1929 and an intricately carved full size war canoe Waka.

Manaia Maori Cultural Performance (includes Museum admission)
Includes welcome. poi dance, weaponry and spirited war dance or Haka. Daily shows at the museum: 11.00 am, 12.00 pm and 1:30 pm. There is an extra performance at 2.30 pm in the summer, January to March.