Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
Overview
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5 hours
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Explore and admire Auckland's largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges, on this 5 hour afternoon eco-tour. The perfect way to get out of the city and enjoy the nature on Auckland's door step.
You'll be picked up from your centrally located Auckland hotel before traveling 30-minutes west to the Waitakere Ranges.
From here travel further west to enjoy a walk in the rainforest before visiting the beautiful Piha Beach for a walk on the soft black sand.
Afternoon refreshments are provided along with full commentary from our driver guides.
Additional Info
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 poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately with comfortable walking shoes
The tour is suitable for all ages and abilities
Although lunch is not included, the tour does stop at a local bakery if you wished to purchase some.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Visit a black sand beach
Enjoy stunning coastal views
Inner city Auckland hotel pick up and drop off
Enjoy afternoon tea refreshments - tea, coffee, juice and cookies
Guided rainforest walk
Gratuities
Food
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
Enjoy amazing views and hear about the history of the Waitakere Ranges at the first stop on this tour. The visitors centre is also home to some traditional Māori carvings and your guide will talk about them and explain their significance for the area.
Enjoy a easy walk through the rainforest of the Waitakere Ranges (The walk is currently located at the Arataki Visitor Centre).
Options
Waitakere Ranges Wilderness Experience Eco-Tour from Auckland
Pickup included
Reviews
717 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great half day tour
Simone H,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Was a great tour. Erin knew her stuff and it was quite educational as well as seeing some amazing sites. The rainforest, Phia Beach and the other stops along the way are worth it. Not only was Erin great but the other guides Andy and Ian also were. Made for a great afternoon.
So much information to take in.
Jay B,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Annie and Kerry delivered an awesome afternoon tour. Full of insight and education. I learnt a great deal about the native rainforest life the plants and species. The beach was amazing, low tide meant we could walk right out and explore some Instagram worthy views. A hot drink and an Anzac biscuit 🍪 rounded it off before the drive back. Great way to spend your afternoon.
To have a wonderful time ...
david s,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00To have a wonderful time driver was extremely knowledgeable and made tour extremely enjoyable. Black sand beach is something to se
Loved it.
Maria D,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00We loved our Piha bush and beach experience. Our tour guides were Murray and Jason. They were very punctual and knowledgeable. They made sure to make our experience fun and memorable. My wife and I had an amazing experience in Australia but they blew us away and made it even better than that. We highly recommend.
Great experince
AKIRA S,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Perfect to have a great experience of both bush walk and beach. .Our guide Kevin was great to answer every question we made. A half day tour was quite convenient. Next time we would go for a longer walk if we have enough time.
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