Auckland Museum Scenic Tour – Heritage to Heritage on a 1960s Double Decker

Auckland Museum is one of the most photographed buildings in New Zealand — a grand neoclassical landmark overlooking the Auckland Domain.
Vintage Views offers one of the most elegant and nostalgic ways to experience it: from the upper deck of a beautiful 1960s Routemaster.

While the tour does not stop inside the museum, passengers enjoy incredible elevated views of:

• Auckland Museum

• Auckland Domain’s lawns and forests

• Historic winter gardens

• Grand colonial-era architecture

The combination of a vintage bus and a heritage museum creates a timeless pairing, capturing Auckland’s identity through two cultural icons.

Why This Route Is So Popular

Auckland Museum is one of New Zealand’s architectural treasures

Its columns, wide steps and elevated setting give it a dramatic presence — perfect for top-deck photography.

The Routemaster “frames” the museum beautifully

Seeing a 1960s London icon pass through one of Auckland’s most historic spaces feels cinematic.

Perfect for history lovers

Your commentary covers:

• Early Auckland history

• Museum significance

• Domain wartime stories

• Cultural evolution

A Scenic Section of the Double Decker Discovery Tour

The museum portion is part of our beautiful inner-city loop — connecting Auckland’s built history with its natural landscapes.

👉 Discover Auckland’s heritage from a heritage bus — book now at vintageviews.co.nz