Auckland City & Native Forest Experience - Fully Guided Day Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Auckland, New Zealand
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
There’s a lot to see and do in Auckland but the city is large and spread out, so it’s hard to see much in a day independently. This small-group guided tour makes it easy to experience some of Auckland’s many beaches, its native rainforest, and its cultural history. Enjoy panoramic views from the summit of volcanic Mt. Eden and the Harbour Bridge, and head out west to black-sand Piha Beach.
- Central Auckland transfers simply the start and end of the tour
- Enjoy a diversity of landscapes, from the city to forests and beaches
- Visit the Arataki Visitor Centre for a forest walk
- Receive personalized attention on an intimate small-group tour
What's Included
- Fully guided return transfers from Auckland
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
- Complimentary refreshments and water on board
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
- Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
- Complimentary High Speed Internet on-board the minibus
- Visit to Auckland city highlight spots; Auckland Harbour Bridge, Parnell Village & Waterfront views
- Visit to Auckland city highlight spots; West Haven Marina, Bastion Point, Mt. Eden Summit
- Admission to Arataki Visitor Centre & rainforest walk
- Visit to lookouts over Lion Rock at Piha beach
- Visit to black sand beach at Piha
- Discover Auckland's highlights including the wild west coast native forest and black sand beach.
- Take in great views of the Hauraki Gulf, the Harbour Bridge, spectacular ocean vistas.
- Drive past Westhaven Marina, one of the largest marinas in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Cruise through the city to Tamaki Drive, Auckland Domain, the suburb of Parnell.
- Take in stunning views at Auckland's iconic vistas at Bastion Point.
- Enjoy the picturesque and historic suburb of Parnell and the beautiful oasis of Parnell Rose Garden.
- Admire panoramic views from Mt Eden Summit.
- Escape the city and relax in the peace of the rainforest, mountain, and Piha Beach.
- Visit and admire magnificent views from The Arataki Visitor Centre.
- Soak up spectacular ocean vistas along Auckland’s wild West Coast.
- Wander in a native rainforest and see the amazing Kauri Trees.
- Walk on the soft, black sand on an awe-inspiring beach.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
1
Auckland Central
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Auckland Harbour Bridge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Westhaven Marina
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tamaki Drive (Pass By)
4
Bastion Point
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Parnell Rose Gardens
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Auckland Museum (Pass By)
6
Maungawhau / Mount Eden
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
8
Piha Beach
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Auckland Central
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, , Sun protection, jacket/warm layer & essential personal items.
- Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as this is the perfect place to get some great experiences photos.
- Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat.
- Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety.
- You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
- Good and moderate fitness level required and must have the ability to walk for at least 1 hour.
- Not suitable for travellers with any kind of mobility issues.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 11 reviews
Timothy_C, Mar 2023
If you truly want to see Auckland this is the tour. Hop on hop off don’t take you to areas that offer spectacular views. Mt Eden and one tree hill aren’t on other tours. The operator Karth is also the owner. Small luxurious van. He is extremely knowledgeable and accommodating to the visitors.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Kia Ora Timothy and Cynthia,
We thank you for leaving us an amazing 5 star review and we are so glad that you had a wonderful day exploring Auckland and the many iconic spots and hidden gems and hope you took away lots of great memories! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Do checkout our Bay of Islands Heritage Experience and the Rotorua Twin Village tours, we think you will love those too!
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