Manukau Trip Overview
Enjoy a convenient half-day (3.5 hours) private tour for your group of up to 9 people. This tour is designed for travellers with just a short time in the City. “See twice as much in half the time” as your local kiwi guide shows you what makes the ‘City of Sails’ so special. Enjoy panoramic views, see volcanoes and learn about Maori culture. Gain local knowledge on the best shopping, cuisine and hangouts while covering the best sights with plenty of stops for photos.
We can tailor the 3.5 hours to suit your personal preferences, likes and dislikes. We can also pick up and drop you off when it suits you, and where it suits you.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Manukau, New Zealand
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Manukau, North Island, New Zealand
Enjoy a convenient half-day (3.5 hours) private tour for your group of up to 9 people. This tour is designed for travellers with just a short time in the City. “See twice as much in half the time” as your local kiwi guide shows you what makes the ‘City of Sails’ so special. Enjoy panoramic views, see volcanoes and learn about Maori culture. Gain local knowledge on the best shopping, cuisine and hangouts while covering the best sights with plenty of stops for photos.
We can tailor the 3.5 hours to suit your personal preferences, likes and dislikes. We can also pick up and drop you off when it suits you, and where it suits you.
Stop At: Viaduct Harbour Ave, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand
Encounter Auckland’s maritime history at the Viaduct Harbour and visit Kura Gallery which showcases artworks unique to Aotearoa while representing both established and emerging Maori and New Zealand artists.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Westhaven Promenade, Westhaven Drive Curran St intersection, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Onto Wynyard Quarter, then Westhaven Marina – the biggest marina in the southern hemisphere and the spectacular views from the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ponsonby, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Continue on through the very groovy suburb of Ponsonby and along the infamous K Road (Karangahape Road) and up to the dormant Mount Eden Volcano summit for dramatic 360 degree panoramic views of the city skyline and coastline.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Winter Garden Auckland Domain, 20 Park Road, Auckland Central, Auckland 1023 New Zealand
Visit the Auckland Domain and the impressive Auckland War Museum and experience the exquisite Wintergardens. Stop off at the Wintergarden cafe to sample some of Auckland’s world-class coffee
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mission Bay Beach, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Drive through the historic colonial Parnell Village another upmarket suburb famous for its boutique shops and cafes.
Experience the stunningly scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive through to the popular seaside suburb of Mission Bay, an area dominated by large native Pohutukawa trees.
After stopping at Mission Bay, feel free to take a short walk along the beach, taking in the views of the sea, looking back at the beautiful Auckland skyline and Rangitoto Island.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: MJ Savage Memorial Park, Bastion Point, Auckland Central, Auckland 1071 New Zealand
Then onto Bastion Point, (at the west end of Mission Bay), which symbolizes Maori Land Issues and offers a fantastic view over the entrance to the Waitemata Harbour.
Here also lays a clifftop mausoleum with a memorial garden and reflecting pool. Michael Savage’s body is interred in a vertical shaft below the sarcophagus. Michael Savage was considered one of New Zealand’s greatest Prime Ministers, often called “Everybody’s Uncle”.
Duration: 10 minutes
