City Tours in North Island

Learn all about Auckland during a comprehensive 5-hour tour by bus and boat. Start your day with a 2.5-hour bus tour of the City of Sails, then continue with a 1.5-hour boat cruise on Waitemata Harbour and a visit to the Sky Tower. Take in highlights such as historical buildings in downtown Auckland, the waterfront beaches along Tamaki Drive, and views of the Hauraki Gulf.

Step off the tourist trail and discover hidden corners of New Zealand's largest city on this 3-hour Auckland express bus tour. Travel with your guide to One Tree Hill, Mt Eden Volcano, the Wintergardens, Parnell Village and the historic Holt Trinity Church. Visit Bastion Point for panoramic views over Waitemata Harbour, and admire beautiful houses along Paratai Drive. Delve into Auckland's rich maritime history, see a working farm in action and gain insight into the native Maori heritage for which New Zealand is famous.

Short on time? Experience Auckland's best bits in just one day with this action-packed tour of New Zealand's biggest city. Start by taking in the views from the summit of Mt Eden, then experience nature in the heart of the city with visits to the Auckland Domain, the Wintergarden and Cornwall Park. After driving across the Harbour Bridge, follow the famous Tamaki Drive along the coast to explore lively Devonport Village and snap photos of Mt Victoria and Waitamata Harbour. This small-group tour includes hotel pick-up and lunch.

Discover the capital city of New Zealand on a 2.5-hour coach tour of Wellington. Your driver-guide points out the highlights, including historic landmarks and iconic buildings such as the Beehive and Old St Paul's Cathedral. You'll stroll through the Wellington Botanic Garden, drive through the suburbs of Seatoun and Oriental Bay, appreciate the vista over Wellington Harbour and the South Coast from Mt Victoria, and have the option to take a ride on the Wellington Cable Car.

Let a local driver guide you by minibus around Whanganui on a 2.5-hour sightseeing tour of one of New Zealand's oldest cities. Admire the views from Durie Hill and go off the beaten track to attractions including Bason Botanic Gardens. Explore historical landmarks in the town center and wind through the picturesque countryside. Numbers are limited to ensure a small-group experience.

Tick off the top attractions of the Windy City on this private full-day tour of Wellington. Experience the myriad delights of New Zealand's capital as you take in the views from Mt Victoria, spot seals at Red Rocks, then go behind-the-scenes with a 45-minute tour of the Weta Cave, where the special effects for Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were created. After a scrumptious lunch at the Chocolate Fish Caf e (included), ride the cable car over Wellington and visit landmarks like the Botanical Gardens, the Parliament Buildings and the Beehive.

Western Bay Scenic 2 Day Mountain Biking TourRide the Great Lake Trail on this 2-day Grade 3 mountain biking tour, a perfect way to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Great Lake Taupo region. You will be biking the 19.5 km Kawakawa section (Orakau & K2K) on Day 1 and the 21km W2K section on Day 2. The Great Lake Trail is one of the most popular trails of the New Zealand Cycle Trail network. You will be riding along undulating pumice trails through native forest and wetlands, where the landscape unfolds to reveal stunning views across the water to the majestic volcanic mountains of the Tongariro National Park. Dramatic scenery combines with serene lake views, powerful waterfalls, native bird song and incredible trail quality to deliver an unforgettable experience.