Itinerary

1. Beautiful East Auckland

   • Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel at 9 am to start our sightseeing journey.
   • Visit Bucklands Beach. This is not only a popular local beach, but it is also an upmarket suburban because of Maclean College, which produces many brilliant students and fantastic views. From the beach, we can view Rangitoto Island, a dormant volcano that erupted 700 years ago. Rangitoto is a Maori word; it means sky blood, possibly because of the eye witness of the eruption at that time. 
   • Travel from Bucklands Beach to Howick Musick Point, the headland of the peninsular, named in 1942 after American pilot Ed Musick visited New Zealand in 1937. A very scenic place and is a favourite spot for walking, taking wedding photos, and sightseeing over the harbour. A Musick Memorial Radio Station was constructed in 1940 to facilitate the need for international air communication in New Zealand because of the increase in aircraft in the 1930s. American naval forces used it during World War II. See Howick Golf Club, also known as a golf course with a million-dollar view because of the spectacular view over the water and harbour from the golf course.
   • Stop at the Howick Historical Village, situated in Lloyd Elsmore Park, one of Auckland's largest sports parks, including cricket, rugby, badminton, netball, swimming pool etc. Howick Historical Village is a living history museum with 7 acres of grounds and gardens with a collection including art, furniture, and textiles to show early Auckland life between 1840 - 1880 by "Fencible". The Fencibles were retired soldiers or Marines who had fought in wars for Britain in the 1830s and 1840s and had retired on a small pension. They were offered a new life for themselves and their families in Auckland. The wooden buildings in the village are original. You can open the door to real homes and experience living history for yourself.
   • Head to Half Moon Bay, well known for Half Moon Bay Marina, home to over 500 boats with picturesque and spectacular views over the bay. There is a walking path around the bay and a ferry to connect to Auckland downtown and Waiheke Island. We will have lunch in a local cafe and take a short walk after lunch to enjoy the scenery, breeze and fresh air. 
   • Depart at around 1.30 pm from Half Moon Bay to the hotel and conclude the tour.