Auckland City & Native Forest Experience - Fully Guided Day Tour
Join us for a unique, fun, and informative small group city tour of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city! With an exceptional value, our comprehensive tour covers all the best sights with plenty of stops for photos. Discover our sparkling harbour, view the iconic Harbour Bridge, cruise through to Tamaki Drive, stunning beaches, historic buildings and admire panoramic views from the summit of our highest volcano, Mt Eden. Walk through the sacred native rainforest, the rugged coastline and windswept, black-sand beaches. Home to unique wildlife and towering ancient trees, and some of the most breath-taking views you’ll ever see! The ‘wild west’ feels like another world away. Experience the untamed beauty and indulge in breath-taking panoramic viewpoints over the Tasman Sea, which separates New Zealand from Australia.
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Auckland City & Native Forest
Pickup included
What's included in Auckland City & Native Forest Experience - Fully Guided Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Auckland Central
We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.
Auckland Harbour Bridge
We stop to view the Auckland Harbour Bridge & the Watchman Island from Curran Street along the waterfront where there is plenty of photo opportunities.
Westhaven Marina
Westhaven Marina in Auckland, is the largest yacht marina in the Southern Hemisphere. The marina has nearly two thousand berths and swing moorings, and tends to be continually booked. Auckland, known as 'City of Sails', is generally known for its maritime passions.
Inclusions
- Complimentary refreshments and water on board
- Fully guided return transfers from Auckland
- Complimentary High Speed Internet on-board the minibus
- Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
- Visit to Auckland city highlight spots; Auckland Harbour Bridge, Parnell Village & Waterfront views
- Admire panoramic views from Mt Eden Summit.
- Admission to Arataki Visitor Centre & rainforest walk
- Walk on the soft, black sand on an awe-inspiring beach.
- Take in great views of the Hauraki Gulf, the Harbour Bridge, spectacular ocean vistas.
- Soak up spectacular ocean vistas along Auckland’s wild West Coast.
- Wander in a native rainforest and see the amazing Kauri Trees.
- Visit to lookouts over Lion Rock at Piha beach
- Discover Auckland's highlights including the wild west coast native forest and black sand beach.
- Cruise through the city to Tamaki Drive, Auckland Domain, the suburb of Parnell.
- Visit to Auckland city highlight spots; West Haven Marina, Bastion Point, Mt. Eden Summit
- Drive past Westhaven Marina, one of the largest marinas in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Visit and admire magnificent views from The Arataki Visitor Centre.
- Escape the city and relax in the peace of the rainforest, mountain, and Piha Beach.
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
- Enjoy the picturesque and historic suburb of Parnell and the beautiful oasis of Parnell Rose Garden.
- Visit to black sand beach at Piha
- Take in stunning views at Auckland's iconic vistas at Bastion Point.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up passengers from selected hotels in Auckland CBD. If your hotel is not in this list, please choose the closest alternative pickup location. If you require assistance in choosing the closest alternative pickup location, please contact the operator in advance so that we can assist you. Please see below timings of your pickup based on your selected pickup location. Please make sure you are present at the pickup location 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time. We cannot hold the bus if you are late, and no refunds will be provided to late or no-show passengers. Scheduled Pick-Up Timings [07:30 AM - Cordis Auckland, Mercure Auckland, Kiwi International, VR Queen Street Hotel & Suites, Pullman Auckland]; [07:35 AM - Four Points By Sheraton Auckland, Grand Millennium Auckland, VR Auckland City Hobson Street, Crowne Plaza Auckland]; [07:40 AM - SkyCity Hotel, The Grand By SkyCity, Heritage Auckland, Rydges Auckland]; [07:45 AM - JW Marriot, voco Auckland City Centre, Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, ibis Budget Auckland City Centre]; [07:50 AM - Mövenpick Hotel, Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments, Adina Apartment Hotel]; [07:55 AM - M Social, Hilton Auckland]; [08:00 AM - Sofitel Auckland, Park Hyatt, Swiss Bel-Suites Victoria Park];
Meeting / End Points
- Our central meeting point in Auckland City is in front of Movenpick Hotel (8 Customs Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010). This meeting point is well connected with Auckland's public transport network. Kindly advise us if you will be meeting us at this location.
