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Stunning Black Sand Beach
Experienced guides will show you native plants and trees
Guided Bush Walk
Beautiful rainforest walk
Kereru - wood pidgeon

Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Lunch

By Bush and Beach
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €167 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This full day tour is for lovers of nature and hiking, your experienced local nature guide will take you to a range of rainforest, beach and clifftop hikes. The black sand beaches and rainforest of West Auckland  are unique in New Zealand and this tour is a great way to experience the best it has to offer. (3 x 1hr short hikes)

*GOOD LEVEL OF FITNESS REQUIRED. This tour is not suitable for people with any kind of mobility issues. The hikes involve stairs and gradient changes. please note areas visited will differ depending on weather & fitness levels of the clients on the day.

*We are unable to visit a waterfall at present due to track & road closures from cyclone in 2023.

Activity location

  • Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
    • 300 Scenic Drive, Nihotupu
    • 0604, Piha, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • SkyCity Auckland
    • Federal Street
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Lunch
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h7h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€166.88 x 1 Adult€166.88
Total
Price is €166.88
Until Sun, 1 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLight refreshments
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedPicnic lunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedGST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Good level of fitness required.
  • Please note: tour includes a minimum of 3x 1 hour short hikes, including stairs
  • Not recommended for travellers who find stairs challenging
  • Not recommended for travellers with any kind of mobility issues
  • Not recommended for young children
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
  • 45m
After pick up from your Auckland city centre hotel we have a short (30min) drive to the Arataki Visitor Centre – gateway to the coastal rainforest. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over the rainforest back to the city and across to Auckland’s southern harbour. The visitors centre is also home to some traditional Maori carvings and your guide will talk about them and explain their significance for the area. Your eco-tour includes a guided hike in an area of original rainforest where ancient kauri trees tower over the unique trees and plants that have developed separately from the rest of the world for millions of years. Your experienced guide will explain about the local plants and animals as you walk through the forest. *This hike includes stairs
Mercer Bay Loop
  • 1h
After lunch, hike the clifftop tracks with stunning views along the coast and out across the Tasman Sea.
Piha Beach
  • 1h
During the day we go to an awe-inspiring west coast beach where you can walk along the soft black sand beach, watch the surf waves crashing in and feel the clear ocean breeze. This unique small group tour operator is a Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity and provides expert guided eco-tours in the greater Auckland region - a company delivering a quality product focusing on the natural and cultural heritage of the area. As well as keeping you entertained and informed, our guides will make sure you have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and make sure there are lots of photo opportunities. We have been running tours in this area for over 34 years so you will be being looked after by the local experts.
Waitakere Ranges
  • 1h
Enjoy a rainforest walk in the Waitakere Ranges

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESArataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
    • 300 Scenic Drive, Nihotupu
    • 0604, Piha, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESkyCity Auckland
    • Federal Street
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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