Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Overview
*please note areas visited will differ depending on weather & fitness levels of the clients on the day. MODERATE LEVEL OF FITNESS REQUIRED. This tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues. The walks involve stairs and gradient changes.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Local guide
- Light refreshments
- Picnic lunch
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges, 300 Scenic Drive, Nihotupu, Piha, Auckland 0604 New Zealand
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 walk 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 stroll through the forest.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mercer Bay Loop, Log Race Road, Piha, Auckland 0772 New Zealand
After lunch walk the clifftop tracks with stunning views along the coast and out across the Tasman Sea.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piha Beach, Piha, Auckland New Zealand
During the day we go to an awe-inspiring west coast beach where you can stroll 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Waitakere Ranges, Piha 0772, New Zealand
Enjoy a rainforest walk in the Waitakere Ranges
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Moderate level of walking ability required.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please note: tour includes a minimum of 3x 1 hour walks, including stairs
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for travelers who find stairs challenging
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Dawn was excellent. The beautiful views. Nice walks. Waterfalls and lava rocks. Great day for anyone who loves nature
Dawn was excellent. The beautiful views. Nice walks. Waterfalls and lava rocks. Great day for anyone who loves natureWe had a great day on this tour - learning about the birds and plant life in the rainforest outside of Auckland. Our guide Damion was very knowledgeable, showed us some amazing beaches and jungle walks and managed a lively conversation about Kiwi life.
We had a great day on this tour - learning about the birds and plant life in the rainforest outside of Auckland. Our guide Damion was very knowledgeable, showed us some amazing beaches and jungle walks and managed a lively conversation about Kiwi life.A terrific tour! Amazing scenery, super knowledgeable, patient guide, yummy lunch and a good amount of free time to enjoy Piha beach. Rainforest walk was great - not too difficult and well worth the effort. I really recommend this!
A terrific tour! Amazing scenery, super knowledgeable, patient guide, yummy lunch and a good amount of free time to enjoy Piha beach. Rainforest walk was great - not too difficult and well worth the effort. I really recommend this!Small bus tour with guide Tony, and my 4 fellow travellers was a wonderful day. Tony made the tour personable, easy, fact filled, and the weather helped with a beautiful day. Seeing the rainforest, the waterfall, the birds, the black sand, and the awesome views was truly a memorable day! And the ...
Small bus tour with guide Tony, and my 4 fellow travellers was a wonderful day. Tony made the tour personable, easy, fact filled, and the weather helped with a beautiful day. Seeing the rainforest, the waterfall, the birds, the black sand, and the awesome views was truly a memorable day! And the kiwi pie lunch was great!Might be the only chance to Kauris and some of the native birds in their natural habitat. Also get an understanding of the beaches. A long day because it takes time to get there.
Might be the only chance to Kauris and some of the native birds in their natural habitat. Also get an understanding of the beaches. A long day because it takes time to get there.The places you see were so lovely! Even though it was raining the beaches were gorgeous! The lunch in Piha was top notch and the walk to see the Kauri trees was just lovely! It was topped off by a very lovely tour guide and a good small group in the van as well! I'd recommend this trip to anyone!
The places you see were so lovely! Even though it was raining the beaches were gorgeous! The lunch in Piha was top notch and the walk to see the Kauri trees was just lovely! It was topped off by a very lovely tour guide and a good small group in the van as well! I'd recommend this trip to anyone!