Shore Excursion: Half-Day Auckland Volcanoes Tour

Join this fantastic 5-hour guided Shore Excursion to Auckland's highest volcanoes, with spectacular views from the craters and summits of Mt Wellington, Mangere Mountain, One Tree Hill, and Mt Eden.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Achilles Point, Cliff Road St Heliers Bay, Auckland Central, Auckland 2004 New Zealand

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mt. Wellington, Maungarei Memorial Drive, Mount Wellington, Auckland New Zealand

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.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Mangere Mountain, 17 Domain Road, Mangere Bridge, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand

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.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie), 670 Manukau Road Epsom, Auckland Central, Auckland 1023 New Zealand

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Access off Hillside Crescent Mount Eden Road, Auckland Central, Auckland 1024 New Zealand

Walk around the crater of Mt Eden. Enjoy the magnificent views of the city and the surrounding volcanoes from the summit.

Duration: 45 minutes