This orientation walking tour will introduce you to the must-see sights of Auckland City and the intriguing history behind them. Learn how this young city emerged from a narrow volcanic isthmus to become a bustling, cosmopolitan city on the edge of the world.
The Auckland City Highlights Walking Tour begins in impressive Aotea Square, site of many important cultural attractions such as the Auckland Town Hall and the magnificent Waharoa Arch. After a short introduction here, we begin making our way down bustling Queen Street to two well-known attractions, The Civic Theater and Kate Sheppard Memorial.
We then head to the Auckland Art Gallery Toi O Tamaki, recently extended in a contemporary style, gaining fantastic views of the Sky Tower along the way, which we discuss in detail.
After a visit to picturesque Albert Park a site with many intriguing secrets, we head along quaint Vulcan lane and High Street exploring some of Auckland’s earliest history and fashionable shops.
Following this, we make our way down lower Queen Street, stopping to see two important Maori sculptures on the waterfront. The tour then follows Queens Wharf, location of the beautiful Cloud, historic Shed 10 and elegant Ferry Building.
After a stroll along one of Auckland’s waterfront piers the walking tour concludes at Auckland's Waterfront. Here you can enjoy stunning views looking out toward the Harbor Bridge, Rangitoto, Devonport and the magnificent Waitemata Harbor.
This 90 minute Auckland City Walking Tour is an essential orientation experience. We promise that by the end of this tour you will leave invigorated, informed and in love with Auckland City.
Tour Highlights:
- Aotea Square
- Town Hall
- Stunning views of Auckland’s Sky Tower
- Auckland Art Gallery
- Trendy Vulcan Lane
- High Street
- Chancery
- The Secrets of Albert Park
- The Cloud
- & Much More!
