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Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Lunch | 7 hours

224 Reviews | Auckland
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Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Lunch
2 Adults x $175.89
$351.78
Approx Total
$351.78
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.

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

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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

September 10100% refund
September 11No 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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224 reviews

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Tour of Rain Forest and Piha Beach

Published on Feb, 2025

An excellent tour of a New Zealand rain forest as well as Piha Beach. We came away with a deep appreciation of the beauty of New Zealand. Our guide, Milton, was outstanding -- very knowledgeable about the area's flora, fauna and geology. He was also very caring in regard to the visitors on the excursion, ensuring that they had a terrific experience.

Great day trip!

Published on Feb, 2025

Our guide with Bush and Beach, Milton, was fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable of the flora and fauna and history as well. You get to pick your lunch items from a deli shop with delicious sandwiches, pies, and desserts.

A great trip

Published on Feb, 2025

This was a fun trip, led by a knowledgeable and friendly guide. We saw way more than we would have on our own, and understood more about the background of what we saw, and NZ in general too, so thanks to Erin for being such a chatty and helpful source.

Great tour!

Published on Feb, 2025

Fantastic tour!! Our guides provided great commentary, made the experience so enjoyable!! Took quite a few hikes. Weather was fantastic!!! Highly recommend this tour.

A local expert guide.

Published on Feb, 2025

Meredith was excellent. Interesting and experienced. The benefits of touring with a local. Secret spots only locals know about!!

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