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View from Mt Eden Crater
Mt Eden Crater
View of Auckland City from Mt Eden
View from One Tree Hill
The path up to One Tree Hill

Half-Day Volcano Tour from Auckland

By Voltours Limited
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$190 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Auckland is known as the City of Sails, but some think it should be called the City of Volcanoes! Gain insight into Auckland's unique volcanic geology and explore its rich Maori history on this half-day tour from Auckland. Explore the summits and craters of Auckland's youngest volcanoes, Mt. Wellington, Mangere Mountain, One Tree Hill, and Mt Eden, with a guide. Along the way, keep watch for native New Zealand wildlife and admire panoramic views over the city. This tour includes pickup and drop-off at the cruise port near Queens Wharf, Auckland. Please note, volcanoes visited are inactive.

Activity location

  • Achilles Point
    • Cliff Road, St Heliers Bay
    • 2004, Auckland Central, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 148 Quay Street
    • 148 Quay Street
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Morning Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
NZ$190.00 x 1 AdultNZ$190.00
Total
Price is NZ$190.00
Until Sat, 23 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport
  • What's includedWhat's includedHiking tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedPort pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Note that you will be walking on moderate uphill sections, so a reasonable level of fitness is required.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please bring sun cream, walking shoes, and wet weather gear in case the weather turns bad.

Activity itinerary

Achilles Point
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Views of the volcanic islands of the Hauraki Gulf, including Rangitoto and Motukorea. Learn about the arrival of the early Maori settlers to New Zealand. Views of the city.
Mt. Wellington
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Walk to the crater near the peak of Mt Wellington, a 10,000 year old volcano. Learn about the Maori settlements on the volcanoes, and an introduction to the Auckland Volcanic Field. Option to enter the steep-sided crater.
Mangere Mountain
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Walk around the craters of Mangere Mountain. Learn more about the large Maori settlement on the volcano. See views of the Manukau Harbour, and a few more volcanic features.
One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie)
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy views of One Tree Hill as you are given a summary of New Zealand history, focusing on the early interaction between the British and Maori. Then drive around Cornwall Park, seeing some more volcanic craters and some sheep.
Mount Eden
  • 45m
Walk around the crater of Mt Eden. Enjoy the magnificent views of the city and the surrounding volcanoes from the summit.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAchilles Point
    • Cliff Road, St Heliers Bay
    • 2004, Auckland Central, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE148 Quay Street
    • 148 Quay Street
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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