New Zealand · CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOURS
15 city highlights tours laid out with the price, the running time and the kind of traveller each one actually suits. Top of the list first.
See Auckland’s harbour, Mt Eden, beaches, suburbs, and city sights on a relaxed four-hour small-group tour with live commentary.
“A knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. A good length, not too quick, not too long. Covers the main areas. Plenty of chances for pics.”
See Auckland by bridge, waterfront, suburbs, volcano, and coast on a lively four-hour city tour with local commentary and photo stops.
“Excellent guide: knowledgeable and a lovely dry sense of humour!”
Review of Auckland’s award-winning half-day city tour, with Mount Eden, North Head, small groups, guide insights, price, and practical tips.
“The Tour Operator was excellent. He was very informative and provided us with so much wonderful history.”
Review of the Rotorua Highlights Tour from Auckland, with Te Puia, Wai-O-Tapu, spas, Redwoods, transport tips, and honest value advice.
“Hanoz was an outstanding tourist guide. He was polite, funny and made sure everyone had a great time. He explained us a lot about different sides along the road. He is a plus for your company.”
Review of the 6-hour Queenstown tour to Arrowtown and Wanaka, with Crown Range views, Cardrona Hotel, free time, price, and practical tips.
“Exploring the stunning towns of Arrowtown and Wanaka with Viator was truly an unforgettable experience.”
Explore Wellington’s best views, Weta Cave, rugged coast, lunch, cable car, and Old St. Paul’s on a flexible five-hour tour.
“driver was pleasant. flexible. very nice. was on a shore excursion from a cruise. she was very mindful of ship time.”
Explore Tauranga on a small-group shore tour with McLaren Falls, kiwi and honey tastings, panoramic views, local history, and ice cream.
“Probably the most boring shore excursion for five hours that we ever experienced. We sat on the bus for 15 minutes in the heat, waiting for the driver Duncan to arrive with the remaining guests, instead of putting on the air conditioner for us. Then we drove through what the brochure said was the cultural part which included McDonald’s, a type of Home Depot and other businesses like those to arrive at a park, that was a very small grassy area and then we got back on the bus. The bus stopped alongside a kiwi field, where you can see kiwis growing on top of the fence along the road.…”
See Auckland’s city highlights, Mount Victoria, Piha Beach, and Waitakere rainforest in one guided day with hotel pickup and afternoon tea.
“This was a great day tour! We got to see the city of Auckland and then spend the afternoon out at some beaches, lookouts and a rainforest. Our guides Milton and Michelle were absolutely wonderful with their experience, stories and obvious kind and caring nature towards us as guests. All parts of this tour were highlights!”
Review of Dunedin’s 4-hour small-group shore tour, with Baldwin Street, Signal Hill, railway station, local guides, value, and practical tips.
“Kim our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The organisation of getting the right people to the right bus at the beginning of the tour was a bit chaotic - but we got there in the end and enjoyed the trip.”
Review of Wellington’s 3-hour shore excursion, with Mount Victoria views, Parliament, Old St Paul’s, rose gardens, cable car tips, and port transfers.
“We really enjoyed this tour, very informative and helpful driver. Gave us ample time to explore and get to the places we needed to be at.”
Review of Dunedin’s city and Otago Peninsula tour, with botanic gardens, scenic stops, wildlife conservation, and guided penguin viewing.
“Teresa was a fantastic driver and guide-she thought of everything to make us comfortable-from microfiber cloth to clean the windows to gingers for motion sickness to wet wipes, tissues and extra bags for shopping. She also wove us souvenirs! The sights were amazing, with plenty of time for photos. Her knowledge of and passion for the area was contagious. We really enjoyed the penguins. And the history of the area was fascinating.”
Review of Dunedin’s 5-hour small-group tour to Baldwin Street, Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula, and the city’s top landmarks.
“Was a wonderful day! So many stops and interesting facts were shared by the guide. Loved being in a small group rather than a big bus from the ship. Very dependable.”
Review of Wellington’s half-day city tour, with Mount Victoria views, Weta Cave, cable car, gardens, Parliament, and practical booking tips.
“We had a fantastic half-day city tour with Steve and highly recommend it. He was knowledgeable, courteous, and truly brought Wellington to life. His insights into the city’s history and culture were engaging and informative, and he answered all our questions with enthusiasm. A great way to see and understand Wellington — highly recommend”
Review of Dunedin’s 6-hour city and Larnach Castle shore tour, with Signal Hill views, Baldwin Street, free time, value, and practical tips.
“Tour guide was a very friendly & knowledgeable local. We saw lots of the sights but the tour didn’t seem rushed. Highly recommend”
Review of Auckland’s Rotorua Highlights Tour with Te Puia, geothermal sights, Māori cultural show, hangi lunch, and small-group transport.
“Simone was excellent! The show was amazing and the buffet lunch was delicious! The views were breathtaking.”
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