Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Lunch
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.
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Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Pickup included
What's included in Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Lunch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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
Mercer Bay Loop
After lunch, hike the clifftop tracks with stunning views along the coast and out across the Tasman Sea.
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.
Inclusions
- Light refreshments
- Local guide
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Picnic lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
- 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
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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
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
Meeting / End 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
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Ticket Redemption
• Moderate level of walking ability required. tour includes up to 3 hikes of 1 hour each, including stairs Hotel pickups commence prior to 10am, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
