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Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

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Overview

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English

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

What To Expect

1

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.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable
2

Enjoy a easy walk through the rainforest of the Waitakere Ranges (The walk is currently located at the Arataki Visitor Centre).

45 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Waitakere Ranges Wilderness Experience Eco-Tour from Auckland

Pickup included

Reviews

4.90

699 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great tour! Would recommend

    Gaby C,

    Jun 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Murray was an awesome guide and really knew his stuff. I enjoyed the tour thoroughly and it was such a fun day! Loved Piha beach particularly, this black sand beach is gorgeous.

  • Waitekere rainforest and Piha beach

    Nancy Z,

    Jun 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I enjoyed it so much. Mairi was a lovely driver and guide, very attentive and knowledgeable. The small size of the group made the experience more enjoyable as well. To top it off, the weather was so nice.

  • Very knowledgeable and...

    Jessica H,

    Jun 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very knowledgeable and kind tour guides. The tour was the perfect balance of the jungle and the beach.

  • Great tour

    Sara W,

    Jun 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great day. Both sites were beautiful and the guides were friendly and informative. They even brought us tea/coffee and cookies to enjoy after the beach.

  • Guides were great,...

    Sarah B,

    Jun 14, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Guides were great, amazing scenery would have liked a bit more time in the rainforest but I’m so glad I booked this tour!

From NZD 195

4.90
699 reviews
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