Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Picnic Lunch

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Light refreshments

Local guide

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Picnic lunch

Hotel pickup and drop off

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

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

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Mercer Bay Loop

After lunch, hike the clifftop tracks with stunning views along the coast and out across the Tasman Sea.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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