Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Lunch

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Adult (12-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 9

Child (5-11) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 9

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Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Lunch

2 Adults x $175.10

$350.20

Approx Total

$350.20

Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Light refreshments
Local guide
Picnic lunch
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Hotel pickup and drop off

Gratuities

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.

Pickup points

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Abstract Hotel 8 Upper Queen Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart 2 Tapora Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Adina Citylife Auckland 171 Queen Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Airedale Boutique Suites 380 Queen Street, , Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Ascotia Off Queen 3-5 Scotia Place, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Auckland City Hotel - Hobson St 157 Hobson Street, , Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Auckland Harbour Suites 16 Gore Street, Auckland, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Avani Auckland Metropolis Residences 40 Kitchener Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Copthorne Hotel Auckland City 150 Anzac Avenue, , Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group 83 Symonds Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Crowne Plaza Auckland, An Ihg Hotel 128 Albert Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Fable Auckland, MGallery 58 Queen Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1011
Four Points by Sheraton Auckland 396 Queen Street, Main Reception Entrance 110 Mayoral Dr, Main Reception Entrance 110 Mayoral Dr, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Grand Millennium Auckland 71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Heritage Auckland 35 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Hilton Auckland 147 Quay Street, Princes Wharf, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, an IHG hotel 9 Wyndham Street, Auckland, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Horizon By SkyCity 85 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Hotel DeBrett 2 High Street, Cbd, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Hotel Fitzroy By Luminous 43 Richmond Road, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1021
Jw Marriott Auckland 22-26 Albert Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Kiwi International Hotel 411 Queen Street, , Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
M Social Auckland 196 - 200 Quay Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Mercure Auckland Queen Street 500 Queen Street, Auckland, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Movenpick Hotel Auckland 8 Customs Street East, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments 40 Beach Road, , Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 0620
Ohtel Auckland 32 Market Place, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Park Hyatt Auckland 99 Halsey St, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Parkside Hotel & Apartments 100 Greys Avenue, , Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments Cnr Waterloo Quadrant & Princes Street, , Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
QT Auckland 4 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Quest Parnell 8 Heather Street, Parnell, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1052
Ramada Suites By Wyndham Victoria Street West 147 Victoria Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Rydges Auckland 59 Federal Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
SkyCity Hotel Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, , Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
So/ Auckland 67 Customs Street East Auckland CBD, Corner Of Customs St E&, Gore Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour 21 Viaduct Harbour Ave, , Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Sudima Auckland City 63-67 Nelson Street, Auckland, New Zealand, NZ, 2014
Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park, Auckland 206 Victoria Street West, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
The Chancellor on Hobson 1 Hobson Street, , Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
The Grand by SkyCity 90 Federal St, Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
The Hotel Britomart 29 Galway Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1000
The Quadrant Hotel and Suites 10 Waterloo Quadrant, , Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
The Sebel Auckland Viaduct Harbour 85 Customs Street West, Viaduct Harbor, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
The Sebel Quay West Auckland 8 Albert Street, , Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Travelodge Hotel Auckland Wynyard Quarter 110 Pakenham St West, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
VR Auckland City 188 Hobson Street, , Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
VR Queen Street 401 Queen Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
Voco Auckland City Centre, An Ihg Hotel 13 Wyndham Street, Corner Albert Street, Auckland, New Zealand, NZ, 1010
ibis Budget Auckland Central 20 Wyndham Street, , Auckland Central, New Zealand, NZ, 1010

Pickup details

Departure Point: Tour departs from selected Auckland hotels, if your hotel is not in the list above please advise of Hotel name upon booking. Pick up time must be reconfirmed with Bush and Beach if you have not already contacted us. Pick ups are before the tour start time. Return point: ... Returns to original departure point Read more ▼

Meeting points

If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is SkyCity Hotel entrance. If you are meeting here this will need to be confirmed with us. Please call to confirm at least 24 hours prior - 0800 423 224

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges

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

45 minutes
Mercer Bay Loop

After lunch, hike the clifftop tracks with stunning views along the coast and out across the Tasman Sea.

1 hour
Piha Beach

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.

1 hour
N/A

Enjoy a rainforest walk in the Waitakere Ranges

1 hour

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers 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 travelers who find stairs challenging
Not recommended for travelers with any kind of mobility issues
Not recommended for young children

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund

February 07No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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