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Auckland Central Tours
Half-Day Volcano Tour from Auckland
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Half-Day Volcano Tour from Auckland

By Auckland Volcano Tours
Recommended by 94% of travellers
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New Zealand is renowned for its volcanic landscapes and there are over 50 volcanoes around Auckland alone. On this tour, visit four of the city’s most famous peaks—Mt. Eden, Mangere Mountain, Mt. Wellington, and One Tree Hill—for spectacular views, a look at local wildlife, and insight into the local geology. (Volcanoes visited are inactive)
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Ages 0-99, max of 5 per group
Duration: 5h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Summit four of Auckland’s dormant volcanoes in one day
  • Spectacular views over Auckland from the mountaintops
  • Hike around the crater of Mt. Wellington
  • Learn about Auckland’s volcanic activity from your guide

  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Guide
  • Hiking tour
  • Transport
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Achilles Point
  • Entry/Admission - Mt. Wellington
  • Entry/Admission - Mangere Mountain
  • Entry/Admission - One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie)
What's not included
  • Food and drinks


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • 148 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Meet at the steps at 148 Quay St, opposite Queens Wharf.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Auckland Intl Airport, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
    Port pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
    • Princess Wharf Auckland, Cruise Terminal, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    • Queens wharf, 83 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 28941P1

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • Note that you will be walking on moderate uphill sections, so a reasonable level of fitness is required.
      • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
      • Please bring sunscreen, walking shoes, and wet weather gear in case the weather turns bad.
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 28941P1

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      • Auckland Volcano Tours
        99
        New Zealand
        Joined in February 2015
      • Simon B
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful views, great information
        This tour was exactly what I wanted and what it said on the tin. Pick up was well co-ordinated and on time. Mike is a great guide with a fountain of knowledge which he is happy to taylor to your interests/requirements. It was great to be able to walk around various volcanos etc with Mike giving detailed information on each. Wonderful photos of all sites visited. I approve this tour
        Written 5 December 2024
      • LKBS
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Perfect!
        Harriet was such a knowledgeable and lovely guide! She took us to sights we would have never known of on own. She navigated windng roads with expertise and ease. She educated us the history , horticulture and geology of New Zealand! A perfect day!
        Written 5 December 2024
      • djwyman
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Volcano Tour!
        Mike was an awesome guide. We visited and learnt so much about the volcanoes around Auckland and NZ as a country. The tour was at an excellent pace and we enjoyed walking around the volcanos and the great views! Mike was very personable and was great guide.
        Written 17 November 2024
      • Gregory W
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Harriett, our tour guide did an awesome job! My wife and I enjoyed the tour very much!! She was very thorough!!
        Harriett, our tour guide did an excellent job! She was very thorough!! My wife and I enjoyed the tour very much!!! Would recommend to all!
        Written 9 November 2024
      • perrybT2225UD
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great starting point to a NZ holiday
        Mike is a lovely guy and really knows his stuff. Not only is the trip scientifically interesting, you also get a really good introduction to New Zealand / Maori history and culture and a really good look around the outskirts of Auckland as well as some great photograph opportunities of the city.
        Written 6 November 2024
      • omlet61
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fab day with Harriet covering the Auckland area!
        Took this tour on a cruise stop. We had a great day with Harriet on this tour. She's engaging and knowledgeable and her information was very informative. There were only 4 of us in her SUV and it was wonderful to not be on another bus. Great views from extinct volcano outside the city and quite a winding ride over to the west coast lookouts and Beach. We hit low tide which was perfect. it allowed us to walk to a secluded area of the rocky cliff beach and even peak into a penguin hole! The Kauri tree was impressive and we really enjoyed the walk through the forest. Missed the waterfall as the primary road was closed but everything else was on point!
        Written 4 November 2024
      • 32teelet
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Beautiful Sunday!
        Harriet was amazing! Great tour, it is not too long and you can still see many places! Would recommend for sure :) + you can have a lot of great tips where else to go or what to do in Auckland. Thank you, was a great Sunday!
        Written 3 November 2024
      • X1947AQsheilam
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great tour!
        Had a very nice private tour. Very convenient, met me off the boat just 2 blocks away from disembarking. Beautiful sights. Thank you again.
        Written 31 October 2024
      • Elainefacs
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Auckland Volcanos, a great day
        This full day tour is good for those who like volcanos, but also those who like scenery. You can include varying amounts of walking. I had injured my knee a few days before this tour and Mike was able to make several accomdations for me. You will see many Volcanos and Mike will explain the volcanos and their significance to the area. The scenery from the volcano's rims was magnificent. Mike is very personable, knowledgeable, and well traveled himself. Truly an enjoyable day.
        Written 21 October 2024
      • T1433WEkatherineg
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing Tour Worth Doing
        This is an amazing tour that takes you up multiple volcanoes and shows you amazing scenery and views. Mike is friendly and very knowledgable about the landscape and history of the area. The smaller group number compared to other tours allowed for a really personalised experience. Definitely a tour worth doing!
        Written 17 June 2024
      • Nayeli S
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Would recommend. Great if you have a layover or don’t have a form of transportation.
        Very nice! Very well organised. Mike picked us up from our hotel, was flexible with options and explained cool facts and information about Auckland. Great way of meeting new people too.
        Written 4 May 2024
      • ajonestravel
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A great way to understand AUCKLAND VOLCANIC FIELD
        A great way to understand AUCKLAND VOLCANIC FIELD which covers much of the metropolitan area of NZ's largest city. Impressive with good views. Our guide is knowledgeable, polite, and friendly. We enjoyed the tour.
        Written 31 March 2024
      • Passport734997
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fabulous Harriet was an awesome guide and knowledgeable about all the sights
        Loved the experience especially the Piha beach .. magical and perfect day with nature.. lovely lunch and wine tasting to finish the tour on a perfect note!
        Written 17 March 2024
      • cxiang
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A relaxing day with a good friend
        Harriet truly enjoyed what she did. It felt like going out on a relaxing day with a good friend. I learned about kauri trees, New Zealand history, fan tail birds, blue bottle jelly fish, and much more.
        Written 13 March 2024
      • LoveTravel654294
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        The tour guide was pleasant, helpful, and knowledgeable, and the sites were absolutely stunning! Price was very high for a 6 hou
        Sights were stunning, and the tour guide was pleasant, knowledgeable, and helpful. It was a pleasant experience for sure, but i will never again pay this amount of money for a 6 hour tour. It was great but doesn't justify the high price.
        Written 1 March 2024
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      Carlissa Broome
      Alice Springs, Australia1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      My partner and I throughly enjoyed this tour around Auckland, visiting the various Volcanoes in the area. The tour was very informative and our guide was very knowledgeable and interactive. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the city.

      Ps. enjoy your trip around Aus Mike 🙂
      Written 20 January 2020
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      smhag
      Richmond, VA18 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mike communicated via text, was clear on where to meet, and was on time picking us up - all great starts for a tour. His commentary on the 4 craters, Māori history, as well as Auckland’s history was appreciated and interesting. Finally, we commend him on his flexibility. He very kindly dropped us off at the Auckland War Memorial Museum rather than taking us back to our pickup spot. And I’d suggest anyone who joins this tour do the same as the tour and the museum complemented each other nicely. Thx Mike!!
      Written 11 April 2024
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      Trek05861676430
      3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2023 • Couples
      This half day tour was a brilliant way to explore the city's volcanoes. Our tour guide, Mike, was extremely informative with regards to the geography and history of these sites, and their significance to Maori culture.

      The views from outside the craters were incredible, particularly at Mount Eden (the last stop). Mostly around South Auckland, it felt like we saw a lot within 5 hours. Highly recommend this tour!
      Written 30 October 2023
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      afcwest63
      South San Francisco, CA6 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2020
      This tour is really well run but the star attraction is the guide Louise. She is informative and makes everything more exciting and interesting. This is a long tour and it probably does not need as much time at the Maori And geyser area. Might be nice if they cut that shorter and spent and hour in Rotorua downtown. Still, well worth the time!
      Written 1 February 2020
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      soccernmath
      Fremont, CA79 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2020 • Solo
      Unfortunately the guide was not very friendly & he was rushing me from stop to stop, even though I was the only client.
      No flexibility. He could have mentioned when I called him from the airport that I was the only one. I could have taken the Sky Train. But I took an expensive taxi - $75 from airport so that I would not be late and hold any body up.
      Written 6 February 2020
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      Hi, is this Nabeel? I’m so sorry if you thought you were rushed - I thought we had a great time together. I enjoyed talking to you and about your yoga business. I think I just wanted to make sure that you could get to the pickup point on time, as I can’t do airport pickups sorry. I didn’t intend to rush you. I don’t think I rushed you on the tour itself? Anyway, I hope your business is going well. Cheers!
      Written 7 February 2020
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      Leona S
      1 contribution
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2024 • Solo
      The tour guide, Mike was really well informed. Provide some very interesting details and facts about the volcanoes, the history and the surrounding areas.
      Lots of walking but the views were worth the effort especially the final climb, breathtaking!
      Written 16 February 2024
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      Svatava K
      Prague, Czech Republic85 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2024 • Solo
      This was an interesting and revealing experience. I have learned a lot about volcanos and Maori history. I highly appreciate our guide and travel agency owner Mike for his deep knowledge and pleasant behaviour. Our problem was quite a bad weather.
      Written 19 March 2024
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      Laurie N
      Peterborough, Canada4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2020 • Couples
      Mike was amazing..my 28 year old daughter and I took the tour.

      I knew it would be difficult and it was...7.5 miles walking...step inclines..narrow pathways..I couldn't do most of it but Mike was very gracious and understanding.

      My daughter loved it !!
      Written 5 February 2020
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      Roving06995495495
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2023 • Family
      Mike was a personable and knowledgeable guide with a long history of the area.
      We thoroughly enjoyed the day and the sights.
      It was interesting to compare the geology and flora of our different, yet similar island homes.
      Written 19 December 2023
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      Glenn F
      Eden Prairie, Minnesota2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2023 • Family
      A terrific tour. You will come away with a deeper understanding of New Zealand's history and Auckland's volcanoes, and some spectacular views and photos. There are several moderate hikes which will allow you to get in some exercise as well. Michael is a very friendly and knowledgeable guide.
      Written 22 December 2023
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