Auckland City Highlights Tour & Waiheke Island Wine Tour

A splendid 3-hour overview of New Zealand's largest and most vibrant city, Auckland, known as the 'City of Sails'. You will travel in style on board a luxury coach and experience full commentary by a knowledgeable driver. Enjoy an afternoon cruise to Waiheke Island. With world-class wines and the beautiful surroundings of the island, this is the perfect way to end your day. Here you will visit three world-class vineyards; Mud Brick, The Goldie Room, and Te Whau Vineyard. An all-day bus pass on Waiheke Island is included and return ferry transport to Auckland. Departing from Downtown Auckland, your 3-hour tour takes you along Queen Street, the "Golden Mile" of Aucklands business and shopping district. Many of the early buildings dating back to the 1880s still remain, threaded amongst the modern high-rise buildings of today. Drive past New Zealands largest University before traveling across Aucklands Harbour Bridge for expansive views of Waitemata Harbour, boat marinas, and the city skyline. The city has 48 extinct volcanic sites, many of which can be seen as we make our way through the domain, parks and garden areas. Visit Auckland Domain, one of Auckland's oldest parks. See the Auckland Museum, established in 1852. The Museum tells a story of New Zealand, its people, and its place in the Pacific. It is also a War Memorial for Auckland and houses one of New Zealand's three heritage libraries. This 75-hectare park also features the Winter Gardens, established after World War I and consisting of two glasshouses containing temperate and tropical plants. The tour is then combined with an afternoon cruise through the Hauraki Gulf to the beautiful Waiheke Island. Here you will enjoy wine tasting at the following vineyards: * Mudbrick Vineyard- Overlook the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf whilst enjoying premium wine tasting * The Goldie Room- One of Waiheke's newest and highest vineyards with unparalleled views to the Coromandel * Te Whau Vineyard- Capture the essence of five-star quality wines Your tour of Waiheke Island includes exclusive coach transfers to the vineyards and you will receive an all-day bus pass on Waiheke Island and an open-ended return ticket from Waiheke to Auckland. This allows you to take your time and explore the beautiful sights of Waiheke Island. The perfect way to spend your afternoon!