Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
AUCKLAND FOR CHILDREN
All of the east coast beaches (St Heliers, Kohimarama, Mission Bay, Okahu Bay,
Cheltenham, Narrow Neck, Takapuna, Milford, Long Bay) are safe for supervised
kids, while sights such as Rainbow's End, Kelly Tarlton's, Auckland Museum and
Auckland Zoo are all firm favourites. Parnell Baths has a children's pool, but on
wintry days, head to the thermal pools at Parakai or Waiwera.
Toru Tours
SIGHTSEEING
( 027 457 0011;
www.torutours.com
;
$69)
The three-hour Express Tour will depart with
just one booking - ideal for solo travellers.
Cruises
Riverhead Ferry
CRUISE
( 09-376 0819;
www.riverheadferry.co.nz
;
Pier 3, Ferry Building; tour $35)
Harbour and gulf
cruises including a 90-minute jaunt up the inner harbour to Riverhead, returning after
two hours' pub time.
Fullers
CRUISE
( 09-367 9111;
www.fullers.co.nz
; Ferry Building, 99 Quay St; adult/child $40/20; 10.30am &
1.30pm)
Daily 1½-hour harbour cruises including Rangitoto and a free return ticket to
Devonport.
Other Tours
Auckland Seaplanes
SCENIC FLIGHTS
( 09-390 1121;
www.aucklandseaplanes.com
;
from $150 per person)
Flights in a cool 1960s
floatplane that explore Auckland's harbour and islands.
Red Carpet Tours
FILM LOCATIONS
( 09-410 6561;
www.redcarpet-tours.com
)
Day trips to Hobbiton/Matamata ($255), or all
around Middle Earth across 14 days ($6650).
