Things to do in Auckland, compared

We rank 920 experiences in Auckland, New Zealand, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour with Lunch from Auckland at 94 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $28 per person, and 7 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Which one should you book?

Best overall

Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.

Outty Ranking 94 · from $175

Best value

London Routemaster Double Decker Auckland Discovery

The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.

Outty Ranking 75 · from $28

Best with kids

Auckland: 13,000, 16,000 or 18,000ft Tandem Skydive

Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.

Outty Ranking 87 · from $375

Most proven

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

The deepest traveler review history of anything we rank here.

Outty Ranking 94 · from $165

Best short trip

Auckland: Wētā Workshop Unleashed Interactive Movie Experience

The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.

Outty Ranking 86 · from $36

Full comparison

Top 20 things to do in Auckland compared by Outty Ranking, price, duration, traveler rating, and cancellation terms
Experience	Outty Ranking	Verdict	From	Duration	Traveler rating	Cancellation
Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour with Lunch from Auckland	94	90+ Club	$175	12h	4.9/5 (1,288)	Free to 24h before
Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi Travel	94	90+ Club	$150	9h	4.9/5 (1,656)	Free to 24h before
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch	94	90+ Club	$165	11h	4.9/5 (3,181)	Free to 24h before
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour	93	90+ Club	$45	4h	4.9/5 (1,266)	Free to 24h before
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland	92	90+ Club	$50	12h	4.9/5 (688)	Free to 24h before
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland	92	90+ Club	$105	5h	4.9/5 (933)	Free to 24h before
Hobbiton, Rotorua and Waiotapu Small Group Tour from Auckland	91	90+ Club	$150	13h	4.9/5 (524)	Free to 24h before
The Classic: our most popular electric bike tour of Auckland's Highlights	90	Exceptional	$180	3.5h	5.0/5 (540)	Free to 24h before
Waitomo Caves, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group Tour from Auckland	90	Exceptional	$175	13h	4.8/5 (766)	Free to 24h before
Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS	89	Exceptional	$170	8h	4.9/5 (404)	Free to 24h before
2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour	89	Exceptional	$160	3h	4.9/5 (661)	Free to 24h before
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland	89	Exceptional	$263	12h	5.0/5 (280)	Free to 24h before
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch	89	Exceptional	$246	9h	4.9/5 (515)	Free to 24h before
Insider Auckland Walking Tour: Hidden Lanes, History & Culture	88	Exceptional	$57	3h	5.0/5 (198)	Free to 24h before
Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Day Tour From Auckland	88	Exceptional	$191	8h	4.9/5 (394)	Free to 24h before
Auckland: 13,000, 16,000 or 18,000ft Tandem Skydive	87	Exceptional	$375	3h	5.0/5 (1,662)	Free to 24h before
6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland	87	Exceptional	$168	6h	5.0/5 (223)	Free to 24h before
Rotorua Highlights: Wai-O-Tapu, Lunch & 5 Experience Choices	87	Exceptional	$175	12h	4.8/5 (447)	Free to 24h before
From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour	86	Exceptional	$250	8h	4.9/5 (242)	Free to 24h before
Hobbiton, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group Tour from Auckland	86	Exceptional	$175	13h	4.9/5 (225)	Free to 24h before

Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.