Explore East Auckland’s history and landscapes with a scenic tour and ferry ride. Discover heritage sites, coastal views, and city skyline vistas.
Explore East Auckland’s history and landscapes with a scenic tour and ferry ride. Discover heritage sites, coastal views, and city skyline vistas.
- Auckland - Begin your journey in Auckland CBD and take a drive along the renowned Tamaki Drive to reach Auckland East.
- Tamaki Drive - Experience one of Auckland’s most picturesque coastal routes along Tāmaki Drive. Extending from the city center to St Heliers Bay, it provides breathtaking views of the Waitematā Harbour, Rangitoto Island, and…
- Auckland - Begin your journey in Auckland CBD and take a drive along the renowned Tamaki Drive to reach Auckland East.
- Tamaki Drive - Experience one of Auckland’s most picturesque coastal routes along Tāmaki Drive. Extending from the city center to St Heliers Bay, it provides breathtaking views of the Waitematā Harbour, Rangitoto Island, and beautiful beaches like Mission Bay and Kohimarama. Make sure to stop at Bastion Point - Michael Joseph Savage Memorial for photos — it’s an essential Auckland experience.
- Howick Historical Village - Travel back to the 1840–1880s at the acclaimed Howick Historical Village. Discover heritage homes, schools, and shops adorned with genuine furniture and textiles. With its gardens and expansive 7-acre grounds, the Village vividly depicts colonial life in early Auckland.
- Stockade Hill - Relish the sweeping views over the Hauraki Gulf at Stockade Hill Lookout, a historic site that once housed a military stockade during British colonization. The remaining earthworks narrate tales of a time when settlers protected their budding community.
- Musick Point - Drive through the verdant golf course to the clifftop headland at Musick Point Peninsula. The lookout provides stunning coastal views where the Motukorea Channel meets the Tāmaki Strait. The area is rich in wartime communication history, having once served as a strategic radio station.
- Bucklands Beach - Enjoy the laid-back seaside atmosphere of Bucklands Beach and Eastern Beach. The gentle golden sands and expansive views offer the perfect photo opportunity and a glimpse of Kiwi beach culture. Take a short boardwalk to Halfmoon Bay.
- Half Moon Bay - Arrive at Half Moon Bay Marina for a brief pause. Walk along the waterfront, savor a coffee or ice cream, and get ready for the scenic ferry ride. Conclude your East Auckland adventure with a relaxing ferry journey across the Waitematā Harbour. Sail past yachts and city skylines for a perfect end to your half-day experience.

- Admission fees
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Admission fees
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
Embark on a half-day tour to uncover the vibrant history and stunning landscapes of East Auckland. Travel along the picturesque Tāmaki Drive, enjoying breathtaking coastal views and a photo opportunity at Bastion Point.
Explore the Howick Historical Village, where the charm of colonial life is brought to life through its historic buildings and gardens….
Embark on a half-day tour to uncover the vibrant history and stunning landscapes of East Auckland. Travel along the picturesque Tāmaki Drive, enjoying breathtaking coastal views and a photo opportunity at Bastion Point.
Explore the Howick Historical Village, where the charm of colonial life is brought to life through its historic buildings and gardens.
Take in the awe-inspiring views from Stockade Hill Lookout, rich in military history, before proceeding to Musick Point Peninsula for more spectacular coastal scenery.
Unwind at Bucklands Beach and enjoy a leisurely pause at Half Moon Bay Marina, concluding your journey with a scenic ferry ride across the Waitematā Harbour, showcasing views of yachts and the city skyline.
- Tour the acclaimed Howick Historical Village and discover its historical attractions
- Witness sweeping views at Stockade Hill Lookout, a place of historical importance
- Revel in the coastal beauty at Musick Point Peninsula
- Finish with a tranquil ferry journey across the Waitematā Harbour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.