Half-Day Tour - EAST AUCKLAND Explorer & Scenic Ferry Return

Discover the charm of East Auckland on this immersive half-day tour. From colonial history and cultural landmarks to sweeping coastal views and a relaxing ferry journey, this experience blends heritage, scenery, and stories of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

A drive along Tāmaki Drive is one of Auckland’s most scenic coastal routes. Stretching from the city centre to St Heliers Bay, it offers stunning views of the Waitematā Harbour, Rangitoto Island, and golden beaches like Mission Bay and Kohimarama. Stop along the way at Bastion Point - Michael Joseph Savage memorial for photos — it’s a must-do Auckland experience.

Step back into the 1840–1880s at the award-winning Howick Historical Village. Explore heritage houses, schools, and shops filled with authentic furniture and textiles. With its gardens and 7-acre grounds, the Village paints a vivid picture of colonial life in early Auckland.

Enjoy panoramic views over the Hauraki Gulf at Stockade Hill Lookout, a historic site once home to a military stockade during British colonisation. The earthwork remains tell stories of a time when settlers defended their fledgling community.

Drive through the lush golf course to the clifftop headland at Musick Point Peninsula. The lookout offers stunning coastal vistas where the Motukorea Channel meets the Tāmaki Strait. The area is steeped in wartime communication history, once serving as a strategic radio station.

The Bucklands Beach Walkway offers a peaceful coastal stroll with stunning views of Rangitoto Island and the Hauraki Gulf. Stretching between Bucklands Beach and Eastern Beach, it’s perfect for a relaxed walk, jog, or picnic by the water — a true slice of East Auckland’s seaside charm.

Arrive at Half Moon Bay Marina for a short break. Stroll around the waterfront, enjoy a coffee or ice cream, and prepare for the scenic ferry ride. End your East Auckland adventure with a relaxing ferry ride across the Waitematā Harbour. Glide past yachts and city skylines for the perfect finish to your half-day experience.