Combine the very best of Dolphin Adventures Eco Marine Safari in the morning, followed by a 2 hour stopover at Urupukapuka Island - this gives visitors plenty of time to have lunch (own expense), try out the kayaks or go snorkelling. The afternoon is spent cruising out to Cape Brett and navigating the ‘Hole in the Rock’. Operates: Daily 1 Sept– 30 April, departs Paihia daily 8 am, returns 4.15 pm. Note: Russell departures 10 mins later

 

Be spellbound by lush rainforest and wild black sand beaches on Auckland’s west coast. Full and half day guided eco-tours run daily from the heart of the city to wilderness New Zealand where you walk amongst the famous kauri trees and giant tree ferns and stroll on some of the most awe-inspiring beaches the world has to offer. Or take a
short scenic flight to paradise as it used to be on a tour of Great Barrier Island with its amazing wetlands, natural hot springs and stunning scenery.

 

Afternoon - Wilderness Experience-Departs 12.30pm returns 5.30pm Price from $112 Adult $56 Child

 

Full Day - Coast and Rainforest Walk - Departs 10am, returns 5 pm. (min 2 people, includes picnic lunch) Price from $166Adult $83Child

 

Full Day - Best of Both Worlds - Departs 9 am, returns 5.30 pm. Lunch own expense. Price from $157 Adult $79 Child

 

Full Day - Great Barrier Island Tour – Departs Auckland airport 7.15am, returns 5.30pm (min 2 people) includes return flights, breakfast & lunch. Moderate fitness required Price from $487 p.p

Afternoon Tour - An excellent afternoon tour, perfect for the whole family. Highlights include a visit to Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World, plus an exclusive native New Zealand encounter show at Auckland Zoo. This is conducted by a zookeeper and features the morepork, weta and tuatara. Enjoy a cruise aboard a Pride of Auckland yacht and a visit to the Sky Tower, the tallest building in the southern hemisphere. Departs: 12 noon, finishes at Sky Tower at 6pm. Complimentary hotel pick-ups commence from 11.20am, must be prebooked. Price from $166 Adult $83 Child

 

Full Day - Departs 8.45 am, finishes 6 pm. All the highlights described above plus a 3 hour morning tour of historic and city sights. A 45 minute lunch break is allowed for (meal own expense). Complimentary hotel pick ups commence from 8.05am, must be prebooked. Price from $181 Adult $91 Child

Specialising in small groups (max 9 people), travel in roomy air conditioned comfort with Phil Parker, Auckland food and wine writer. Tours skillfully combining superb scenery with fine NZ wines. All options include door to door transfers from inner city accommodation, lunch wine tastings and tasting notes.

 

Prepare to be amazed! At 328 metres high Sky Tower is the tallest
tower in the Southern Hemisphere, offering unrivalled views of Auckland
city and the surrounding harbour. Sky Tower has glass fronted lifts with glass floor panels and three observation levels. There are three dining options up Sky Tower - the relaxed Sky Lounge café, the revolving a la carte Orbit Restaurant, and the seafood buffet The Observatory
restaurant. Sky Tower also has a great gift shop where you can find the perfect New Zealand gift. Sky Tower is also home to the fantastic adventure activity, Sky Jump.

 

Sky Tower is just one of the entertainment options you’ll find at SKYCITY Auckland. From the thrill of the casino to the luxury of the 5 star and 4+ star hotels to a meal or drink from one from our 17 restaurants and bars, SKYCITY has something for everyone! Open daily.

The Antarctic Encounter, an experience full of exciting and unique opportunities to explore the wilds of Antarctica - past, present and beyond including the life-sized replica hut of intrepid South Pole explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott. Living in this frozen habitat are colonies of King and Gentoo penguins. Watch them play in real ice and snow, swim and plunge beneath the ice cap - there is no closer encounter to one of these beautiful creatures. In the Underwater World travel deep beneath the ocean on a moving walkway, experiencing a scuba diver’s view as a myriad of marine life surrounds you. See moray eels, magical seahorses, huge crayfish and some of the world’s most poisonous fish and if that’s not enough, come face to face with the awesome predators of the deep- SHARKS. Visit the recently redeveloped ‘Stingray Bay’ which features a giant 350,000 litre open topped tank constructed of crystal clear acrylic for optimum viewing of these remarkable winged marine creatures. Open 7 days from 9am.

 

North Island Special
Genuine savings when prepurchasing Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World and Waitomo Glowworm Caves $55 Adult $24 Child