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A half day bus tour discovering New Zealand's largest city with the Discover Auckland coach tour. Auckland sits upon 48 dormant volcanoes situated on a narrow isthmus between two harbours, the sparkling Waitemata to the east and the brooding Manukau to the west. Known as the City of Sails, it is New Zealand's largest city. Your morning tour takes in Queen Street, Auckland's 'Golden Mile', stunning views of the harbour and yacht marina from the Auckland Harbor Bridge and to the summit of Mount Eden, the city's most prominent volcanic cone with its 360 views of the city.
Next stop is Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World. Plunge under Auckland's waterfront and you'll discover spectacular secrets of the Southern Ocean and see the magic of an Antarctic fantasyland, complete with Penguins strutting in fresh snow and ice!Head for the Antarctic Encounter, where you'll be taken back in time to the life-sized replica hut of intrepid South Pole explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott.
Come out of the hut and into an Antarctic snowcat, where you're transported to a magical world of snow and ice. Frolicking in the white wilderness is a colony of sub-Antarctic Penguins. From your snowcat, you'll get a fantastic fish eye view of the birds as they swim underwater.After your Antarctic encounter; head to the Amazon tank to view the deadly Piranha. Now step onto the moving walkway in the Underwater World, you'll come face-to-face with a Broadnosed Sevengill Shark, proudly displaying some of the most powerful jaws on the planet.
Following your city highlights tour, experience Devonport on Auckland's North Shore. Devonport is rich in military history, serving today as the base for New Zealand's Navy. Enjoy the wide range of beaches, restaurants and art galleries in this fascinating village.
Tour Highlights include:
- Auckland Harbour Bridge
- Viaduct Harbour
- Mt Eden (city views)
- Parnell Village
- Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World
- Winter Gardens in Auckland Domain
- Return ferry tickets to Devonport (Devonport section is unguided)
| DEPARTS: | 8.45am, The Discover New Zealand Travel Cente, 180 Quay Street, Auckland |
| RETURNS: | 1.00pm, finish at leisure. |
When Booking: Select Kelly Tarltons Underwaterworld and Return Ferry ride to Devonport add-ons.
Terms and Conditions - Please ensure you have read these before booking your tour.
Great Sights is a division of the InterCity Group (NZ) Ltd. For information on InterCity Buses visit bus.nz.com.
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