A trip to Rangitoto Island will require hopping on a Fullers360 ferry from the Downtown Ferry Terminal for a 25-minute ride. When pre-booked, round-trip ferry tickets cost NZ$53 (about $33 ...

DAY 2: RANGITOTO ISLAND VOLCANO AND THE AUCKLAND MUSEUM ... Māori treasures and New Zealand’s involvement in several conflicts. Today, you drive to Waitomo and visit its extensive glow-worm ...

Found within the Hauraki Gulf, which also harbors Rangitoto Island and Tiritiri ... tours with local operators Waiheke Island Wine Tours (starting at NZ$149, or about $92) and Ananda Tours ...