Volcanoes, Coasts, And Secret Spots Afternoon Tour In Auckland

The tour was informational, fun, and tailored to our group. Mike was an excellent guide. Would recommend.

Our tour guide Harriet was very knowledgeable and friendly! We had such a great experience that I booked another tour of Auckland the following day!

You see a lot in the amount of time during the tour. Highly recommended if you have limited time in Auckland.

Jerome is an expert travel guide with vast knowledge of Auckland and its surrounding suburbs. He was very attentive and caring and insightful with everything related to Auckland.

A highlight tour of the volcanic history of Auckland. Interesting locations largely off the beaten track with a local, very knowledgeable guide.

The trip provides a good insight into the volcanic history of Aukland and the surrounding area. Jerome is a fountain of knowledge and an obvious enthusiast. Recommended.

Jerome did a good job at showing us the hidden spots in north cote areas and some insights of the lives of a kiwis.

Finding ourselves with a few more days in Auckland due to changes to our travel plans in March we were keen to fit in as much as possible and this tour seemed to fit the bill. Firstly, one of the stops was at Devonport - chance to visit war tunnels and see big gun; secondly learn about Auckland and volcanoes; thirdly cost; and fourthly collection from our hotel. And so it was that we spent a very pleasant afternoon in the company of our guide, Jerome. (Absolutely excellent; friendly, knowledgeable; informative). With only five of us on the tour it was virtually a private one. This did mean that we probably had a much more personal experience rather than if there had been a bigger group. One of the highlights for me was the walk along the shore (after learning so much about volcanoes etc) to the meeting spot at the cafe which serves the best ever ice cream. Torn between manuka honey and liquorice I opted for the unusual liquorice which was very subtle and not overwhelming. The tunnels themselves were fascinating, especially the big gun. Quite some sight. The tour finished off at a spot taking in the views of Auckland amongst some very expensive properties. All in all it was a really delightful way to spend a Monday afternoon, delivering all that it set out to do.

Truly a wonderful experience

This tour I booked at the last minute and was the only one but Jerome- our guide took complete details of every location and explained with utmost sincerity He is very knowledgable and sincere with his efforts. Makes the story come alive ( especially the fort across in Devonport ) which has so much history attached to it. The tour is very well organised and I highly recommend it if you have time in the afternoon You will like rhe formations of volcanic rocks — and some secrets which Jerome will share when you book !

Fun way to see things outside the city center. Our guide, Jerome Corbett, was personable and informative. We made several stops to see lake, volcanic and sand beaches, hilltops of military remnants and great harbor views, beautiful coastal houses and city of Devonport. Our favorite stop was ice cream shop near park and beach! Best ice cream.

Mike offers a great tour. It was an engaging and informative afternoon. He took us to several sites and a few were “local spots” where most tourists are not visiting. Mike shared all kinds of history and information about the sites we visited. It was wonderful to be with only 5 people on the tour. Toward the end of the trip we stopped by an ice cream shop that has won awards for its products and enjoyed a Bay area where locals were jet skiing and enjoying a day at the beach. If you have any interest in volcanoes and natural history you will enjoy this tour. Mike is a genuinely nice guy and will tailor the trip to your interests.

Excellent 4 hour afternoon tour!!! Mike is a very good guide and took us to places we wouldn’t have found on our own. He answered our questions with knowledgeable answers. A very enjoyable time! Would highly recommend.

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.

Enjoyed the volcano beach area the best. It was interesting seeing the black rocks. The WW I tunnel was unique with the huge cannon.

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!!!

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!

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.

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!

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.

Great tour and very informative about the volcanoes in the area! Amazing and knowledgeable tour guide.

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.

Mike was friendly, engaging and extremely knowledgeable. I had a great afternoon and learnt a lot about Auckland's history.

A trip with very good information about the city and its history. Mike was a great professional, patient and kind, and answered our questions excellently. The tour was magnificent, and the guide was a 5-point master. I highly recommend it.

Our tour was very enjoyable. Our tour guide, Mike, picked us up at our hotel on time in a very comfortable van. We visited several different sites around Auckland which show the geology and history of the volcanoes which formed the landscape of the current city. There was a fair amount of walking on this tour, but nothing too difficult. Anyone without mobility issues should be absolutely fine, and there was always the option to opt out of specific walks. Wearing suitable footwear is a must (no sandals - flip/flops). Every stop on the tour had bathrooms available and I think the longest time we spent in the van between stops was about 15-20 minutes. At the end of the tour we were given the option to be driven back to our hotel or take the ferry from Devenport back to downtown Auckland (~10 minute ferry ride). Since the weather was nice, we chose to take the ferry, and Mike showed us how/where to get tickets, and where exactly to board the ferry (he even offered to pay). We would recommend this tour to anyone who has any interest in geology and the formation of Auckland's landscape, or even someone who just would enjoy nice walks and beautiful scenery around the city.

Guide was informative. Didn’t care for fact that he maneuvered everyone to take the ferry back after the tour at OUR expense so he didn’t have to take us back himself. Guilted us into taking ferry by saying we’d get back faster

Mike was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a wonderful time on the tour! He answered all of our questions and shared interesting information about the volcanos and Auckland in general. It was a great way to spend the afternoon.

We really enjoyed seeing all the volcanic rock and beautiful scenery around Devonport. Mike was great and had lots of interesting information and insights to share. 👍🏼👍🏼

It was a nice tour. A lot of it we had heard on other tours but overall good. The tour guide really didn’t talk much in the van but knew a lot when walking us around.

Excellent tour and the guide was fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Plenty of time for restrooms and we weren’t rushed.

This tour offered a view of Devenport and the surrounding volcanoes that was quite unique. We got to visualize the history and see first hand the remains if the eruptions. Mike did a very good job of sharing a wealth of information and did it in a very personable way. I would highly recommend this tour as a different way of looking at the Auckland harbor area.

Interesting tour about volcanoes story of Auckland. It is good to walk a lot. We visited four volcanoes and a fortress.

Mike was very knowledgeable. He cared about the safety of his group. Encouraged us all to get the most from the experience by making sure we knew where the best spots were. Very friendly and informative adding to our understanding of the volcanoes that formed Auckland, and the potential for eruption even today. Also appreciated his knowledge of the local environment.

This is was absolutely amazing. Mike is very knowledgeable and gives an excellent tour! The one-on-one time really enhances the tour. He is very engaging. Heads up, wear hiking type shoes lol. Also, spend time on Devonport and take the ferry back to downtown if that is where you are staying.

This was an outstanding tour that exceeded my expectations. Starting with pick-up at the cruise terminal, everything went smoothly. Harriet and Michael make a great team, friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. The views were spectacular, and Michael shared so much information about the volcanos, the formation of the area and the history of the area. We especially enjoyed the visit to the tunnels, and, of course, the stop for ice cream! We’ve done so many group tours thru the cruise lines, and found this small group option to be superior in terms of cost and quality. Book with Voltours and Michael! You won’t be disappointed.

Get off the beaten path with this tour! Very informative, relaxing in some great outdoor spaces while getting your steps in for the day.

This was great, informative tour. The sights were beautiful, and Mike was super knowledgeable. I wouldn’t recommend this tour for anyone who has mobility issues since you’re definitely walking across uneven lava surfaces, but we would absolutely do this tour again.

We went to many scenic areas. Our guide was very knowledgeable about volcanoes in New Zealand and told us many facts. We had a group of 3, so everyone got a lot of attention.

The walk along the volcanic coast and the trip to the disappearing cannon. The guide is a great storyteller. Would have liked to have him on other trips around New Zealand too. We were in a comfortable car with two other visitors. It was drizzling off and on, but it did not get in our way.

Visiting the beaches in Auckland and seeing and listening to a Tui bird whistling in the trees near the ocean. Going through the dark tunnels was an awesome experience reminded me of a few horror movies I've seen lol.. and Mike our tour guide he was so hospitable and had so much knowledge of Auckland and it's sights. Would highly recommend this tour with Mike. *****

Mike was amazing at telling us about the different volcanoes around Auckland and north shore. Very knowledgeable. I fell twice such a clumsy person. He was amazing and the group we had was nice too. Great afternoon thanks Mike

We took the tour not really knowing what to expect. We never realized that Auckland had so much volcanic activity. Mike was able to share Auckland's history and understanding of its volcanoes through his commentary and stops throughout the north shore of Auckland. He was extremely knowledgeable and kind. He was more than willing to offer help if needed which came in handy as we attempted to walk around the lava beaches. Our tour also included driving through Devonport and enjoying the heritage of this village and its architecture. Mike uses his personal SUV for the tour which made the accommodations while riding around very comfortable.

Our tour guide Michael was just out of this world. Excellent service and information from start to finish

One of the best run tours of my trip. An engaging guide Mike made it well worth while and saw lots of historic areas not visited on other tours. Wonderful time, thanks!

Great tour, Mike was very knowledgeable. Learned a lot about the volcanic history of Auckland and saw so many beautiful sights.

I felt like I really got an understanding of how the land has been shaped by volcanic activity. We drove from beaches to volcanoes in Mike's very comfortable car. It was one of the best tours I've had.

Mike was so helpful and gave a lot of useful information. He was helpful and concerned for the whole group. Would really recommend this tour

This is an excellent way to see Auckland from “the outside”! We really enjoyed the tour. A small group and good locations. Mike offers great commentary in an informal way. That’s what appealed to us: a small, informal tour with some great scenery. It was our first time in Auckland and we combined this tour with a couple of “inside the city tours”. A great way to get oriented. Wonderful day!

The views were spectacular. Our guide was prompt, professional and full of information. It was a perfect way to be introduced to Auckland after arriving in the morning. A half day tour was perfect!