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Volcanic Wonders: Devonport's Hidden Gems
4.8
48 Ratings
Auckland
Embark on a journey through Devonport’s volcanic landscapes, stopping at notable attractions such as the Lake Pupuke explosion crater, the time-worn lava flows at Takapuna and the well-known North Head volcano and tunnels. Discover Auckland’s hidden paths and lookout points, gaining insights into the rich Maori and colonial past of New Zealand.
Embark on a journey through Devonport’s volcanic landscapes, stopping at notable attractions such as the Lake Pupuke explosion crater, the time-worn lava flows at Takapuna and the well-known North Head volcano and tunnels. Discover Auckland’s hidden paths and lookout points, gaining insights into the rich Maori and colonial past of New Zealand.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lake Pupuke - Lake Pupuke is a fresh water lake which occupies an ancient volcanic explosion crater. Enjoy views of the lake. You can even buy an ice-cream.
- Takapuna - Walk along the famous Takapuna to Milford coastal walk. See the waves crash over black rocks made from ancient lava flows. See the tree moulds made when the lava flowed through…
- Lake Pupuke - Lake Pupuke is a fresh water lake which occupies an ancient volcanic explosion crater. Enjoy views of the lake. You can even buy an ice-cream.
- Takapuna - Walk along the famous Takapuna to Milford coastal walk. See the waves crash over black rocks made from ancient lava flows. See the tree moulds made when the lava flowed through an ancient forest.
- North Head Historic Reserve - Tour this picturesque volcano - now an historic fortress - complete with underground tunnels carved out of the volcanic ash.
- Devonport - See some of the cute shops and amazingly cute craftsman-style houses at Devonport village.
- Cyril Bassett Lookout CV - This is a lookout point just across the harbour from Auckland City, which makes it a great photo op! Your guide can take a memorable photo of you with the towers of Auckland City behind, including the iconic Sky Tower!
- Auckland Harbour Bridge - Admire views of the city from the perspective of the harbour bridge before being dropped off at your hotel.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
148 Quay Street
Quay Street
If a hotel pickup is not selected, please wait at the steps at 148 Quay St in front of Daikoku Restaurant and opposite the entrance to Queens Wharf, and your guide will meet with you there
We will message you the day before the tour to tell you which vehicle to look out for and the exact pickup time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(48 Ratings)
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Carol_a
Mar 17, 2026
Interesting and very enjoyable your. - Great to be picked up and dropped off at our hotel. Great tour with very knowledgable guide who didn’t rush anywhere on the numerous stops us as we are elderly.
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Kate_m
Feb 12, 2026
A Genuinely Unique Tour Experience - It’s is a genuinely unique tour of Auckland!
Jerome was very knowledgeable about the city and its history, and brought us to places we wouldn’t have seen on our own or on a cruise tour. We were a large group of 8 with different physical abilities and Jerome ensured we were aware of the conditions of each place and accommodated those needs, and never rushed us. .
We all enjoyed the tour and agreed we would highly recommend it!!!
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265aislingk
Feb 6, 2026
Jerome is an excellent guide. - My friend and I had a lovely afternoon on this scenic and informative small-group tour with our wonderful guide, Jerome. He was warm, enthusiastic and knowledgable, and did a great job of personalising the tour and answering our many questions thoughtfully. The tour had a relaxed pace and was a great way to see some parts of Auckland that we otherwise wouldn’t have made it to, and to learn about them from a local’s perspective. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a tour with Jerome! Thank you!
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Coastal744911
Dec 8, 2025
Amazing Afternoon Volcano Tour - This tour was a great way to spend the afternoon learning about Auckland’s volcanic history. We got to see volcanic rock and ash up close, explore a fortress built into a volcano, take in some beautiful views, and even enjoy some delicious ice cream. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip!
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Benchawanw2025
Dec 1, 2025
Perfect chill tour around Devonport - We took the tour on Cyber Monday afternoon, and since it ended up being just the two of us, it turned into a private tour-lucky us! All four stops offered beautiful scenery, and we had plenty of time to take photos and really take in the views.
Rome was an excellent guide, knowledgeable, patient, and able to keep the tour engaging the entire time, even after a small mishap at the second stop.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxed, scenic afternoon exploring the stunning sights around Devonport.
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Cindy_m
Nov 18, 2025
Amazing tour! - Great tour and very informative about the volcanoes in the area! Amazing and knowledgeable tour guide.
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D8296flrolandw
Oct 29, 2025
Looking for a good tour guide - find Mike at Voltours NZ - Mike was brilliant, he knew his stuff, he made it all very interesting and very enjoyable. My wife and I would highly recommend the tour and particularly the tour guide.
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Angela_b
Oct 10, 2025
Fantastic experience - Mike was friendly, engaging and extremely knowledgeable. I had a great afternoon and learnt a lot about Auckland's history.
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Diane_b
Feb 18, 2026
Enjoyed the volcano beach... - Enjoyed the volcano beach area the best. It was interesting seeing the black rocks. The WW I tunnel was unique with the huge cannon.
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Mercedes_s
Feb 3, 2026
It was a nice way to get... - It was a nice way to get around and see different parts of Auckland. However, the guide didn’t use a microphone and kept his window open most of the time so whatever he was saying couldn’t be heard.
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