Nature & Wildlife Tours in Auckland Central

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Nature & Wildlife Tours in Auckland Central

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  • Global68191850819
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did the Hobbiton/Waitomo Caves combo tour and it was so good! Matt was our driver and he was wonderful. Super easy to chat to, great commentary and he got to know everyone on the tour and was so attentive to their needs. For us, we are going on to tour the South Island on our own and he gave us so many recommendations, Thank you Matt! Hobbiton was great, such a cool place to visit and the drink at the end was so tasty. The caves are beautiful, but our tour guide there was not great (nothing to do with Auckland Scenic). Lunch is a cool spot with nice food and a kiwi vine round the back. On the way back to Auckland we stopped at a little shop with honey tasting which was so nice. Highly recommend this tour company to anyone and I wish we had more time to do another one!
    Written 22 March 2025
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  • Lauren C
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent experience. We had fantastic weather and spotted a hammerhead shark, penguins, one whale, and countless dolphins! The guides were knowledgeable and entertaining. A must do.
    Written 22 March 2025
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  • Maureen F
    Solihull, UK1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fabulous trip. Our lovely driver and guide couldn’t have been more helpful and informative. Arrived at the beach during a pretty wet time but waterproofs were supplied enabling us all to experience a pretty wonderful location.
    Can’t recommend it highly enough
    Written 20 March 2025
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  • David P
    Warwick, UK31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A very long day, but well worth the experience. 13 hours from pick-up to drop-off (bad traffic on the return journey didn’t help) with some great experiences on the journey.

    The Waitomo caves are a unique place, even though we've done cave trips before. Our local guide was very passionate about the place & gave us plenty of information about the history & environment. A very memorable visit, though you aren’t allowed to take any pictures in the caves.

    On to Rotarua, with a brief stop at Arapuni Dam & Suspension Bridge (not for the faint-hearted!).

    Quick lunch at Te Puia cafe before a 90 minute guided tour of the geysers, kiwi conservation centre (only real chance to see kiwis) & Maori culture centre. Our guide obviously enjoyed his role & was very knowledgeable about the place.

    Quick tour of Rotorua before heading back to the city.

    Our guide & driver, Matt was brilliant, giving us plenty of local info along the way, as well as letting us snooze a bit too! Van was a very comfy Mercedes.

    A fabulous day overall.
    Written 20 March 2025
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  • H Jacobs
    Sacramento, CA5 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A bit of driving but I quest that was necessary. Bus operator was extremely knowledgeable. Lunch. Sandwich was good. Glow worm experience was a little disappointing. Photos on Viator are green screen
    Written 7 March 2025
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  • Jenny
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our guide Alessandro was wonderful. The tour was fantastic and very interesting. The two caves were magical and were well worth visiting. I thoroughly recommend this tour.
    Written 19 March 2025
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  • sbnurse
    Santa Barbara, CA7 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We enjoyed being in the cool darkness. The exhibits were great, very clean, and interesting. Not too big, so we could walk through in an hour or two and not be overwhelmed. The informative talk about penguins was good but there were a lot of very noisy schoolchildren who were yelling and screaming which spoiled that a bit. I think the children should have been asked to be quiet or moved somewhere else where there was not a presentation happening. But it was a good visit. A bit difficult to get to!!
    Written 1 March 2025
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  • GO2HI
    Naalehu, HI8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fabulous, full day (9:30am to 5:30pm out on the water. Couple of hours at Man ‘o War island (where lunch is surprisingly good at the winery!) Had a full day at our disposal before flying out late at night, so a highly recommended way to pass the time!
    Written 2 March 2025
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  • Michelle H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had an amazing day with Brendan. He was very informative and did well to make sure everyone had fun. Would definitely recommend.
    Written 19 March 2025
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  • Tamie C
    18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic tour. Kevin and Meiri were excellent guides. Kevin was a wealth of information sprinkled with lots of good humor. They set a great tone for the tour which encouraged a lot of friendly bantering amongst the participants. The places we visited were beautiful. We learned so much. Lunch was simple and delicious. We highly recommend this tour. It's the perfect way to visit the west coast of Auckland.
    Written 14 March 2025
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  • John G
    Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent day with brilliant driver and guide Damian. Throughly recommend the tour - local knowledgeable guide added bonus. Small group 13 in a very comfortable bus. Damian went beyond to ensure each guest needs were met.
    Written 19 March 2025
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  • Davigeta
    Saint Louis, MO1,141 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our tour guide took us from our hotel in Auckland to Hobbiton and back. He was friendly, informative, and helpful. He took us there and back on 2 different routes, which was very nice. Bathroom breaks were well-scheduled. We were on a bit of a time schedule, and he got us back to our hotel right on time. A fun trip!
    Written 21 March 2025
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  • Solomon J
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our guide Jason was well versed and kept us informed all the way. He was helpful, cheerful and obliging. Jason deserves 10/10.
    Written 19 March 2025
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  • Vanessa Yan
    32 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Would definitely recommend this tour when you first arrive in Auckland to get your bearings around this wonderful city. Whether it’s the city, rainforest or beach, this tour gives you a taste of NZ. Wayne was our first driver and he had a wealth of knowledge on the history and culture of NZ. His dad jokes were hilarious. For the second half of the day, which covers the rainforest & Piha Beach, we had Annie and Dustin as our guide and driver. They were just as sweet, warm and knowledgeable. They were passionate about the flora and fauna. It was a great introductory tour.
    Written 24 December 2024
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  • Connector18027034792
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Such an amazing experience! Beautiful landscape, views, culture and relaxation at the Polynesian spa. So many wonderful memories made.
    Written 22 March 2025
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