Experience Auckland Beyond the Game
Published on August 18, 2026
Ampol State of Origin Auckland 2027 Travel Packages | Auckland Tourism Experiences
Make the most of your Official NRL State of Origin Auckland 2027 package with these optional add-on Auckland tourism experiences. Many of our Official Travel Packages feature a free day on Monday or Tuesday before the historic State of Origin match, giving you the perfect opportunity to explore the best of Auckland and beyond. Simply add-on the experience that best suits your travel style at the time of check-out, and enjoy another unforgettable highlight of your Origin getaway.
Image Source: Bungy NZ Ventures
Auckland SkyJump
Take New Zealand's highest leap with SkyJump, from the Auckland Sky Tower. Base-jump by wire from 192 metres up, reaching speeds of up to 85kph as you plunge past the tower's iconic silver spire before sticking the landing in Sky City Plaza. Experience 11 seconds of pure adrenaline in one of Auckland's most exhilarating activities. Experience includes:
- 192-metre jump from the Auckland Sky Tower
- Speeds of up to 85km/h during the descent
- A unique adrenaline experience in the heart of Auckland
Important Information: The minimum age requirement is 10 years old and participants must weigh between 35kg and 122kg. Please allow approximately 2 hours for the activity. Guests must wear flat, secure and enclosed footwear. More information regarding safety and medical considerations can be found on the following link: Safety Procedures.
Image Source: Bungy NZ Ventures
Auckland SkyWalk
Take a walk on the wild side at the top of New Zealand's highest building. With no handrails separating you from the 192-metre drop, take on a series of adrenaline-fuelled challenges designed to get your heart racing, all while soaking in sweeping 360-degree views across the City of Sails. Experience includes:
- Guided SkyWalk around the outside of the Auckland Sky Tower
- Spectacular 360-degree views of Auckland
- A unique perspective of the City of Sails
Important Information: The minimum age requirement is 10 years old and participants must weigh between 30kg and 127kg. Children under 15 must have adult consent. Please allow approximately 2 hours for the activity. Guests must wear flat, secure and enclosed footwear. More information regarding safety and medical considerations can be found on the following link: Safety Procedures.
Auckland Harbour & Dinner Cruise
Set sail on a three-course dining experience unlike any other, watching Auckland's skyline transform against the sheltered waters of the Waitematā Harbour. Enjoy canapes and a welcome drink as you depart the dock, with a knowledgeable crew bringing Auckland's history to life as you glide past iconic landmarks. Dinner is served on deck or below in the cabin, paired with locally produced wine or beer from the fully licensed bar, as the city's lights come into view on the sail back to Viaduct Basin.Experience includes:
- 2.5 hour sailing experience on Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Three-course meal prepared by a local restaurant
- Informative commentary from the knowledgeable crew
- Fully licensed bar available for additional purchases
Important Information: Guests must dress to the weather conditions and wear flat soled shoes. Guests must be able to independently use stairs to board and disembark. This experience is not suited to guests with limited mobility.
Image Source: Tourism New Zealand
Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Tour
Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set, one of New Zealand's most visited destinations. Enjoy a scenic two-hour drive south into Waikato, with a photo stop along the way. On arrival, browse the official Hobbiton Gift Shop and grab a bite at the Shire's Rest Cafe before boarding the Hobbiton Bus into The Hobbit Village. Enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour guided tour through the Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and the Double Arched Bridge, finishing with a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn. The tour concludes with a scenic drive back through Waikato to Auckland CBD. Experience includes:
- Admission and guided tour at the Hobbiton movie set
- Complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn
- Return coach transfers from the Auckland CBD
- Early morning departure (approx. 6.30am) to beat the crowds
Important Information: Guests should allow approximately 8 hours for the total tour duration. Hobbiton is located approx. 2-2.5 hours drive from Auckland. Lunch is not included in this tour. There is time included at the café to purchase food. Wheelchair accessibility: Folded wheelchairs can be accommodated, must advise in advance. Vehicles are not equipped with ramps.
Image Source: Tourism New Zealand
Waiheke Island Wine Tour
Just 45 minutes from Auckland City, Waiheke Island is one of the world's most celebrated wine destinations, where stunning beaches and scenery meet distinctive, intensely flavoured varietals grown in its unique climate and soil. Your tour begins at Waiheke Ferry Terminal, where your guide will meet you for a scenic drive around the island, sharing its history, culture, and produce along the way. Visit three top wineries to taste distinctive red and white varieties, with time between stops to soak in the island's pure, unspoilt scenery. Experience includes:
- Wine tasting at three top wineries
- Lunch at one of the wineries
- Waiheke Island sightseeing
- Pick up and drop off at Waiheke Ferry Terminal
- Return Auckland to Waiheke ferry transfers
Important Information: Guests will need to make their own way over on the ferry. Your ferry passes are included in the package. Wheelchair accessibility: Folded wheelchairs can be accommodated, guests must advise in advance. Vehicles are not equipped with ramps.
Image Source: Tourism New Zealand
Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tour
Take a Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat tour discovering Arachnocampa Luminosa, New Zealand's unique glowworm species, whose thousands of tiny lights illuminate the Waitomo Grotto. Your day begins with pickup from Auckland CBD for a scenic 2.5 hour drive south into the Waikato region. On arrival, enjoy time to browse the gift shop and grab a bite before joining your guide for a 1 hour tour inside the Waitomo Glowworm Cave, learning about its history, formations, and resident glowworms as you glide silently through the cave on a flat-bottomed boat. Experience includes:
- Admission and Guided Tour of Waitomo Caves including boat ride
- Complimentary snacks and water
- Return coach transfers from the Auckland CBD
Important Information: Guests should allow approximately 7 hours for the total tour duration. The caves are located approx. 2.5 hours drive from Auckland. Lunch is not included in this tour. Please note this tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven surfaces and stairs inside the caves.
Image Source: Tourism New Zealand
West Coast Discovery Tour
Discover the wild beauty of Auckland's west coast, from ancient rainforest and cascading waterfalls to the iconic black-sand shores of Piha. After pickup from Auckland City, wind through the Waitākere Ranges, stopping at the Arataki Visitor Centre for sweeping views over native forest to the Tasman Sea, before a short bush walk to a scenic waterfall along the way. The journey concludes at Piha Beach, New Zealand's most famous surf beach, known for its dramatic black-sand shoreline and the iconic Lion Rock standing at its centre. Take time to stroll the sand and soak in the coastal scenery before a relaxing scenic drive back to Auckland City. Experience includes:
- Visit Arataki Maori Visitor Centre
- Return coach transfers from the Auckland CBD
- Short rainforest walk and waterfall stop
- Visit to Piha Beach
Important Information: Guests should allow approximately 6 hours for the total tour duration. Lunch is not included in this tour. Please note this tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven surfaces.