Things to Do in Auckland This Summer
Summer (December to February) is Auckland’s high season, and there are plenty of ways to make the most of the sunshine. Whether you want to party at a summer festival, hit the beach, or escape to the surrounding islands, here are our top picks for what to do in Auckland this summer.
- Discover Auckland’s most popular attractions aboard anopen-air hop-on hop-off bus, with a free ferry pass included.
- Spot landmarks such as Sky Tower and Waiheke Island on ahelicopter flight over Auckland. *Take a surf classat one of New Zealand’s top surf beaches, Piha Beach, known for its striking black sands and dramatic coastal cliffs.
- Admire the Auckland skyline from the water on asightseeing cruise around Auckland Harbour.
- Get your adrenaline pumping with a bungee jump from the Auckland Harbour Bridgeor aSkywalk or Skyjump experiencefrom Sky Tower.
- Hop between city beaches on awaterfront bike tour.
- Sample New Zealand street food and experience the city by night on atour of Auckland’s night markets.
- Avoid the high-season crowds with a specialearly access tour of the Hobbiton™ Movie Setfrom Auckland.
- Escape toWaiheke Islandto enjoy outdoor activities such as ziplining, hiking, and wine tasting.
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Half-Day Wild West Coast Tour including Lunch from Auckland
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See epic views of the North Island’s coastline on this half-day tour to the Waitakere Ranges, led by a professional photographer with a passion for the outdoors and knowledge of local history. Stop by the Arataki Visitor Centre to view the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea, stroll the black-sand Piha Beach, see 1,000-year-old kauri trees in a pristine rainforest and swim at Karekare waterfall. Lunch and round-trip transport included.
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$125.85
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$125.85
Auckland Waterfront Guided Bike Tour
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Pedal along Auckland's scenic waterfront during this bike tour, with your choice of morning or afternoon departure. Leave Auckland's bustling city center and head for the quaint seaside village of Mission Bay, riding on cycle paths past golden sandy beaches en route. Relax on the beach while taking in the salty air and sunshine before following your cycling guide back the way you came. Use of bicycle and helmet is included on this small-group tour of 10 guests.
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$109.17
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$109.17
Price varies by group size
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Half-Day: Small Group Auckland Scenic Tour - 4 HOURS
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Get a personalized introduction to Auckland’s most important sights on a half-day tour for your group of up to 11 people. Make the most of your time in Auckland with a convenient trip that includes round-trip hotel transfer from centrally-located Auckland hotels.
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$46.75
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$46.75
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
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Local Night Markets and Auckland's Amazing Night Lights
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Benefit from a small-group experience of Auckland at night on a half-day tour that visits night markets, viewpoints, and other scenic destinations. Have time to enjoy the night market, watch the sunset from Mount Eden, and snap photos of the twinkling Harbour Bridge, and also check out the Auckland Domain, Mission Bay, and Wynyard Quarter. Your guide shares commentary along the way, and hotel transfers are provided.
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$99.58
Price varies by group size
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$99.58
Price varies by group size
Exclusive Access Lord of the Rings Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
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Beat the crowds with early access to the Hobbiton Movie Set, where The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies were filmed. Your guide gives you a behind-the-scenes peek at places normally only visited by the film crews. This small group includes round-trip coach transport from your Auckland hotel and breakfast at the Green Dragon Inn.
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$327.22
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$327.22
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Private Surf Lesson at Piha Beach, Auckland
Surf lessons at Piha Surf Academy are of the highest quality. We pride ourselves in providing safe and fun learning environments for all of our surfers. Our coaches and lessons are supported and implemented with expertise in education and psychology ensuring all surfers enjoy high-quality lessons.
Our surf school Piha based operates on the west coast of Auckland, New Zealand. A mind-blowing surf destination with perfect conditions for beginners to advanced surfers
This is a self drive experience, you will meet our surf team at Piha Beach to have a once in a lifetime experience!
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$78.06
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$78.06