Half-Day Tour - EAST AUCKLAND Explorer & Scenic Ferry Return
Kohimarama, Auckland
Discover the charm of East Auckland on a half-day tour. Drive through Tamaki Drive. Explore the Howick Historical Village, enjoy coastal views, and relax on a scenic ferry ride back to Auckland CBD.
This half-day East Auckland tour combines coastal drives, colonial history, and a scenic ferry ride, suitable for history and nature enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Cruise along scenic Tāmaki Drive with coastal views.
- Explore colonial heritage at Howick Historical Village.
- Enjoy panoramic Hauraki Gulf views from Stockade Hill Lookout.
- Discover clifftop views and wartime history at Musick Point Peninsula.
- Conclude with a relaxing ferry ride across the Waitematā Harbour.
Description
Experience East Auckland's heritage and scenery on this immersive four-hour tour. Travel the coastal route of Tāmaki Drive, featuring views of Waitematā Harbour, Rangitoto Island, and beaches like Mission Bay and Kohimarama. Pause at Bastion Point to view the Michael Joseph Savage memorial and capture photos.
Step back to the mid-1800s at Howick Historical Village, where heritage buildings and gardens illustrate colonial life with authentic furnishings and artifacts.
Visit Stockade Hill Lookout to enjoy wide views over the Hauraki Gulf. This historic site preserves earthwork remains from the early settler military stockade.
Drive through the local golf course to Musick Point Peninsula, a clifftop headland offering views where Motukorea Channel meets the Tāmaki Strait. The area holds significant wartime communications history as a former strategic radio station.
Take a walk along Bucklands Beach Walkway, a tranquil coastal path between Bucklands Beach and Eastern Beach, ideal for a stroll, jog, or picnic with sea views.
Arrive at Half Moon Bay Marina for a short break to explore the waterfront, enjoy refreshments, and prepare for the scenic ferry journey back across Waitematā Harbour, passing yachts and Auckland’s skyline.
Includes
- Professional local driver-guide
- Comfortable air-conditioned transport
- Entry to Howick Historical Village
- Scenic return ferry ticket (weather permitting)
Excludes
- Food and drinks
Important Information
- Operates Tuesday to Sunday; not available Mondays
- Return ferry depends on weather; if cancelled, road transfer to Auckland CBD provided
- Duration approximately 4 hours
- Departure at 9:30 AM from Auckland CBD
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
For best experience, bring weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. Booking in advance is recommended due to limited daily departures.
