Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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
Stop At: Auckland Central, Auckland Central, North Island
Stop for lunch in Auckland City, at a location of your choosing.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lake Pupuke, Syvan Park Road Milford, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Learn about this huge volcanic explosion crater, now a beautiful fresh-water lake.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Takapuna Beach, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Explore the old lava flows near Takapuna Beach. See an amazing variety of volcanic features, including tree moulds, lava tubes, and more along this beautiful stretch of coastline. Optional walk along Takapuna Beach, or await pickup from the cafe.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: North Head Historic Reserve, Takarunga Rd. Devonport, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Explore the tunnels and see the guns at North Head - a British military fortress built into a volcano. This is an easy walk around the periphery of the volcano. Enjoy sights of the harbour and the city.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Devonport, Devonport, North Shore, North Island
See the main town of Devonport, which is famous for its historic houses. Optional walk up to the top of Mt Victoria volcano, with amazing views of the city.
Pass By: Auckland Harbour Bridge, Curran St, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Be driven back over the Auckland Harbour Bridge to your hotel, or there is the option of staying in Devonport and taking the ferry back to the city.