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Top 3 nature & wildlife things to do in Waiheke Island

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Waiheke Island that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Guided Segway Tour to the summit of Mt Victoria in Devonport Auckland, Waiheke Island1

    1. Guided Segway Tour to the summit of Mt Victoria in Devonport Auckland

    4.9· 51 reviews· 2 hours

    Experience the sheer joy of riding a Segway as you 'glide' effortlessly to the summit of Mt.Victoria the highest volcanic cone on Auckland's North Shore. Your tour guide will tell you the secrets of the mountain and the iconic mushrooms as you enjoy the spectacular close up 360 degree views of Auckland City and the Hauraki Gulf. You'll have ridden through the back street of the village to admire the beautifully restored Victorian Villas, past beaches and through parks on your way to the mountain. With a maximum of 6 people per tour your guide will spend one to one time with you teaching you to ride a Segway and you'll have plenty of time to practice before you leave on the tour. Every day of the week you have 3 scheduled times to choose from in the Summer and 2 scheduled times in the Winter months. Being a small historic seaside village with stunning views, a quiet charming atmosphere and lots of open spaces it's one of the best locations anywhere in the world for a Segway Tour.

  2. Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk, Waiheke Island2

    2. Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk

    4.9· 533 reviews· 3 hours

    A day of excitement and nature awaits on Waiheke Island, with three zipline flights above the forest, an interpretive walk through native bushland, and a mini-tour of the island. Just a short ferry ride from Auckland, Waiheke Island is an idyllic location for a zipline adventure, with stunning views over the Hauraki Gulf. Please ensure you copy and paste the URL shown here to read the Risks Associated with Ziplining prior to completing your booking. https://www.ecozipadventures.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Risks-Associated-with-Ziplining-2023-Final.pdf

  3. Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus, Waiheke Island3

    3. Waiheke Island Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus

    4.0· 339 reviews· 6 hours

    This popular tour stops at 15 destinations so you can explore the island at your own pace, and includes return ferry tickets to and from the island. Upon arrival, exit Waiheke Island’s Mātiatia Ferry Terminal and catch the Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus. The bus stops at a selection of top vineyards, restaurants, shops, art galleries, beaches and nature walks. Download the MyTours app and get more information about the destinations and activities to explore. We recommend allowing at least half a day for the tour including the return ferry trip.

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