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1 Day
Private Auckland City tour including Mt Eden /Mt Victoria
Private Auckland City tour including Mt Eden /Mt Victoria

Private Auckland City tour including Mt Eden /Mt Victoria

Perfect for Couples

Auckland, New Zealand

1 Day
Auckland Airport Transfer Inbound - SUV
Auckland Airport Transfer Inbound - SUV

Auckland Airport Transfer Inbound - SUV

Perfect for Couples

Auckland, New Zealand

1 Day
2-Hour Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour to Lucas Creek Waterfall (Friends)
2-Hour Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour to Lucas Creek Waterfall (Friends)

2-Hour Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour to Lucas Creek Waterfall (Friends)

Perfect for Friends

Auckland, New Zealand

1 Day
2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour (Couples - Afternoon)
2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour (Couples - Afternoon)

2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour (Couples - Afternoon)

Perfect for Couples

Auckland, New Zealand

3 Days
Comfortable Auckland: 3-Day Gentle Tour for Seniors
Comfortable Auckland: 3-Day Gentle Tour for Seniors

Comfortable Auckland: 3-Day Gentle Tour for Seniors

Perfect for Seniors

Auckland, New Zealand

3 Days
Auckland in 3 Days — Friends' Fun & Vibrant Weekend
Auckland in 3 Days — Friends' Fun & Vibrant Weekend

Auckland in 3 Days — Friends' Fun & Vibrant Weekend

Perfect for Friends

Auckland, New Zealand

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Discover and book popular tours and activities in Auckland to make the most of your trip.

2Private Auckland Airport Transfer to/from Auckland Hotels - Van

Private Auckland Airport Transfer to/from Auckland Hotels - Van

We pride ourselves on offering a personal service with experienced drivers and well-presented clean vehicles. We offer a very discreet transfer service We have a very high rate of return clients.

1 hour and 30 minutes
easy
From$205
2Private Airport Van Transfer To or From Wellington Hotels

Private Airport Van Transfer To or From Wellington Hotels

We pride ourselves on offering a personal service with experienced drivers and well-presented clean vehicles. We offer a very discreet transfer service and can add complimentary cold water, snacks, and Wifi as part of the service.We have a very high rate of return clients.

2 hours
easy
From$103
6Hobbiton Movie Set Private Transfer - SUV

Hobbiton Movie Set Private Transfer - SUV

Discover the magic of Middle-earth in comfort and style. Kiwi Driver Tours & Transfers will collect you from your hotel in our comfortable vehicle for a private three-hour scenic drive through the stunning Waikato region, with photo stops along the way.At Hobbiton, enjoy time at the Shire’s Rest Café or gift shop before joining a two-hour guided tour of The Hobbit Holes, The Mill, The Double-Arched Bridge, and more — finishing with a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.We’ll then chauffeur you back to Auckland, ensuring a relaxed drop-off at your chosen location.Why choose us?Private, flexible itinerariesDoor-to-door serviceFriendly, knowledgeable local driversStress-free, personalised travelBook your Hobbiton adventure today — comfort, style, and unforgettable memories await.

9 hours
moderate
From$507
7Private Rotorua Tour - Auckland Tour House

Private Rotorua Tour - Auckland Tour House

The culture and tourism capital of New Zealand, otherwise known as a geothermal wonderland.Dive deep into New Zealand's Maori heritage, swing into various adventure activities or simply step into relax mode - whatever you prefer, Rotorua has it all. Its unique landscape of bubbling mud pools makes it a must-visit. The Rocky Rotorua Tour can be altered in any way to fit your needs! Please be aware that this is a booking request. We will be in touch as soon as possible following your booking time to confirm your tour. This is to allow for customisations and ensuring you get the best out of your desired tour. After we have confirmed your booking, we also confirm a final tour price. This can be paid in-person or simply by bank transfer. We will take away the $5.00 booking fee which you have paid to make this booking.

11 hours
easy
From$922
6Private Hobbiton and Rotorua Auckland Tour House

Private Hobbiton and Rotorua Auckland Tour House

A traveler experiences a private tour. We are very flexible in terms of your starting and finishing times. Travelers will feel more like family or friends on a daily trip. You are traveling in a luxury, eco-friendly minivan. You are traveling with a friendly and professional driver. The traveler will see unexpected, exciting, and memorable things while on the tour. Travelers might visit winter or rose gardens while on the way to the itinerary, depending on the allocated time.

12 hours
easy
From$906
6Private Lake Taupo Tour - Auckland Tour House

Private Lake Taupo Tour - Auckland Tour House

Visit and experience the heart of New Zealand's North Island... Lake Taupo is not only home to one of New Zealand's greatest waterfalls but also the biggest lake! Whether it's the stunning landscape or the various activities - Lake Taupo is one New Zealand's must do's!!The Great Lake Tour can be altered in any way to fit your needs! Please be aware that this is a booking request. We will be in touch as soon as possible following your booking time to confirm your tour. This is to allow for customisations and ensuring you get the best out of your desired tour. After we have confirmed your booking, we also confirm a final tour price. This can be paid in-person or simply by bank transfer. We will take away the $5.00 booking fee which you have paid to make this booking.

11 hours
easy
From$959
8Departure Transfer: Auckland to Airport AKL by Luxury Van

Departure Transfer: Auckland to Airport AKL by Luxury Van

Reliable Ground Transportation to the AirportFor the modern traveler, reaching the airport smoothly is essential. Frequent travelers know that each journey presents unique challenges and potential delays. With our reliable airport transfers, you can enjoy consistent, high-quality service wherever you go—a familiar and reassuring experience in an often unfamiliar environment.Your professionally trained driver will meet you at your hotel reception or specified address. The reliability of a local driver ensures you travel in comfort and have the best chance of arriving at your flight on time.In addition, our services include a carbon offset program, allowing you to travel responsibly and minimize your environmental impact while enjoying a safe and comfortable transfer.

30 minutes
easy
From$261
8Arrival Private Transfer from Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland in Business Car

Arrival Private Transfer from Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland in Business Car

Your safety is our crew’s biggest priority. Before your journey even begins, your driver completely disinfects the vehicle and places free hand sanitizer in the back seat. One of our professionally-trained drivers will greet you with a name sign in the arrivals terminal of the airport, will offer to assist with luggage and guide you to your vehicle. Your driver will open and close the door for you, and for your safety, guests are only permitted to ride in the back seat.We’re here to ensure you arrive at your destination feeling healthy, happy, and ready to take on the day. Seamless airport travelRelax with 1 hour of complimentary wait time and flight tracking.All-inclusive pricingCount on all-inclusive rates, confirmed before booking.Professional driversHave peace of mind knowing that all Airport Transfer Service drivers are licensed, insured and regulated.

30 minutes
easy
From$192
71Auckland Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

Auckland Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes and solve a mysterious case during the Sherlock Holmes City Game – a self-guided adventure full of puzzles, plot twists, and hidden clues. This City Game is all about story-driven gameplay and immersive mystery solving, it pulls you into a captivating story that you solve together, making it a unique way to connect, play, and create memories with your group.Perfect for friends, families, colleagues or solo players who enjoy a challenge and love detective games. Whether you play solo or in teams, it’s a flexible and fun experience that turns the city into your crime-solving playground. After booking, check your email for clear instructions, download the Loquiz app, and dive straight into your detective mission.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:Game type: Mystery-solving gameDifficulty: Easy – great for families with kids tooTickets: You only need to buy 1 ticket per group (1-4 people)Duration: Approx. 2 hoursGroup size: 1 ticket per group (1–4 people); larger groups can buy multiple ticketsStart time: Pick any time on your selected date – play at your own paceHOW TO PLAY:Work solo or with friends, family, or colleagues in teams of up to four per device. After booking, you’ll receive an instructions email with everything you need.Book the City GameCheck the instructions emailDownload the Loquiz AppBegin your gaming experience whenever you like.We recommend playing with 1 to 4 people on one device. You just buy 1 credit per device. If you are with more than 4 people, you can buy 2 or more credits.WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THE GAME:Step into the shoes of a true detective with the Sherlock Holmes City Game – a self-guided mystery adventure played on your phone. Follow clues, crack challenging puzzles, and unravel the thrilling murder of Balthasar. This story-driven game is packed with suspense, fun tasks, and unexpected twists using the scenery of the city as a playground.Along the way, you’ll meet digital characters, crack codes, complete fun photo tasks, and follow a suspenseful storyline packed with twists. Every puzzle brings you closer to the truth.Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city with your family and friends or as a couple.Our City Game offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want. The Sherlock Holmes City Game is a murder mystery game that you play in the center of the city. Solve the murder with your colleagues, friends or family! The fun and interactive game is full of brain teasers, puzzles and lots of British humor.City Game Sherlock Holmes takes about 1.5 - 2 hours, but there is no time limit, so you can finish it at your own pace. After you have booked the game, you will receive login credentials and a simple manual by email. You don't need a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point and you are ready to start the adventure.Looking for a way to make your city trip more exciting? The Sherlock Holmes City Game is exactly what you are looking for!Note: this City Game uses the city as an interactive playing field, but does not provide any information about the city.

2 hours
easy
From$23
11Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Auckland

Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Auckland

Professional photo shoot in unique Auckland locations. The Photo Experience will create amazing photo memories from your visit. You will be able to see undiscovered locations and get the best photo story from your Auckland visit. We can tailor each photo shoot to meet your requirements; we can travel to your location or we can suggest a location for the photo shoot.Our Photoshoots are ideal for any Tourists- Solo Traveler- Couples- Groups- Hen/Bachelorette & Stag/Bachelor Parties- Families- Secret proposal/Engagement- Honeymoon- Experienced Influencers and Models- New Influencers and ModelsWhat's Included:A Private online viewing gallery- 1 hour = 20 Final photos*- 2 hours = 30 Final photos*- 3 hours = 40 Final photos*- 4 hours = 50 Final photos** same set of images- A unique location professional shoot experience- DELIVERY - Up to 14 days after photoshoot.What's Excluded:- Transportation- Entry fees

4 hours
easy
From$405
551Auckland City Highlights Full Day Tour

Auckland City Highlights Full Day Tour

Want to see the best highlight of Auckland in one day with great stories of Auckland?Epic tour provide the ideal personalized escorted tours of the“MUST SEE” attractions, landscapes and sights of Auckland and great stories.All of our tours operate 6 days a week and have free pick upand drop off at all CBD hotels.All tours accommodate a maximum of 9 peopleand we take you to the places you won’t find in the guide books!

6 hours and 30 minutes
moderate
From$171
4.86Auckland Volcanic Field Tour

Auckland Volcanic Field Tour

Journey Through Fire & StoneBeneath the bustling streets and sparkling harbours of Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) lies a powerful story—written not in words, but in fire, stone, and time. Join us on a half-day journey through the Auckland Volcanic Field, where every hill, crater, and ridge tells the tale of earth-shaping eruptions, ancient Māori strongholds, and landscapes frozen in time.Meola Reef (Te Tokaroa)Your adventure begins at the edge of the sea, where molten lava once met the cool waters of the Waitematā Harbour. Walk along the rugged basalt of Meola Reef—formed by a 28,000-year-old eruption—and learn how Auckland’s volcanoes built both the land... and its legends.Mt Eden (Maungawhau)Next, ascend to the summit of Auckland’s highest volcanic cone. Peer into the deep green crater of Maungawhau, a sacred site once home to a thriving Māori pā. From the top, you’ll take in sweeping 360° views of the city and trace the outlines of other volcanic peaks dotting the skyline.One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie)Then, travel back in time at Maungakiekie—once the largest and most significant pā site in the region. Wander through rolling parklands and up the slopes of the twin-crater cone, crowned by an iconic obelisk. Hear the stories of warriors, settlers, and the lone tree that gave the hill its name.Mt Wellington (Maungarei)Your final cone is one of Auckland’s youngest—and most dramatic. With steep flanks and a clearly defined crater, Mt Wellington offers striking views and a perfect final stop to reflect on the city’s restless volcanic heart. Feel the energy of a landscape that still sleeps beneath the surface... but not forever.As we make our way back to the Sky Tower, take one last look at the ridgelines, craters, and cones that rise quietly from Auckland’s landscape. They may seem like gentle hills today—but each one was born in fire, reshaped by time, and woven into the stories of this land and its people.You’ve stood on the rim of ancient volcanoes, walked across frozen lava flows, and gazed into craters that once roared with molten fury. More than just a scenic journey, this tour has taken you through the living history of Tāmaki Makaurau—where every peak has a pulse and every stone holds memory.

5 hours
easy
From$74
57Auckland Airport Transfer Outbound - Sedan

Auckland Airport Transfer Outbound - Sedan

One of our experienced drivers will meet at your hotel lobby and your luggage will be loaded into the vehicle.You will be dropped at your destination and your luggage will be removed from the vehicle.We offer a fleet of drivers and vehicles but rest assured we pride ourselves on the presentation and safety of the drivers and vehicles we use..

1 hour
easy
From$34
4.96Hobbiton Village & Hamilton Garden Private Tour

Hobbiton Village & Hamilton Garden Private Tour

Experience a private tour to Hobbiton Movie Set and Hamilton Garden with a luxury sedan and professional driver. Enjoy a relaxed, unhurried visit with a private guide at Hobbiton and ample time for photos. Post-Hobbiton, visit Hamilton Garden, immersing in diverse gardens and New Zealand’s nature. 

10 hours
easy
From$1083
4.95 Hobbiton Village and Bridal Veil Falls Private Tour

Hobbiton Village and Bridal Veil Falls Private Tour

Experience the enchantment of Middle-earth and the splendor of the Waikato region on this one-of-a-kind tour from Auckland. You will journey to two of the most amazing destinations in the North Island: the Hobbiton Movie Set and the Bridal Veil Falls.The Hobbiton Movie Set is a must-see for fans of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films, as well as anyone who appreciates the beauty of rural New Zealand. You will step into the world of the hobbits, where you can admire their cozy homes, stroll along the paths, cross the bridge, and visit the Mill and the Party Tree. The Bridal Veil Falls, also known as Waireinga Falls, is a breathtaking sight that will leave you in awe. The waterfall is 55 meters high and has a circular shape that resembles a bridal veil. You can enjoy different perspectives of the falls from four lookout platforms, or challenge yourself to descend to the bottom via a steep set of steps.

12 hours
moderate
From$346
2Private Transfer from Auckland Airport /City to Rotorua

Private Transfer from Auckland Airport /City to Rotorua

This service is the ground transport service from Auckland Airport or City to Rotorua City.  This is the private door to door transfer service to Rotorua. The departure time is available in any time between 7am and 3 pm.  The Departure point is from Auckland Airport or from anywhere you stay in City.

1 day
easy
From$228
4.85 Auckland Highlights 4 Hrs city Tour

Auckland Highlights 4 Hrs city Tour

This is the halfday Auckland City Tour for those who does not have enough time for tour. This tour will cover the highlight of Auckland City,.

4 hours
easy
From$143
55Rotorua Private tour with Hotspring

Rotorua Private tour with Hotspring

This tour is a one day Tour to Rotorua from Auckland. This tour is a small private tour. This tour is focusing on healing and relaxing through our tour. You will need to bring your own swimsuit and towels for the hot spring as they are not renting the swimsuit. Also, you need to using comfortable shoes as you will going to do some trekking around the lake.

10 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$627
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