Piha Beach and Waitakere Ranges Rainforest Afternoon Tour from Auckland
by Bush and Beach
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$400Overview
This five-hour afternoon bus tour from Auckland includes a visit to the Waitakere Ranges regional park, Auckland's largest natural reserve. Guests are picked up from a central Auckland hotel and driven about 30 minutes west to the Arataki Visitor Centre. Here, they spend around half an hour viewing the park's landscapes and learning about its history and Māori carvings from the guide. Next, the tour continues with an easy 45-minute walk through the rainforest near the visitor centre. After the walk, travelers visit Piha Beach to walk along its black sand shore for about 30 minutes. Afternoon tea is served during this stop and includes biscuits, manuka honey, tea, coffee, or juice. Throughout the tour, the guide provides commentary and answers questions. The tour runs regardless of weather, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Auckland are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
Spend about 30 minutes at the Arataki Visitor Centre where guests can enjoy views of the Waitakere Ranges and learn about the area's history. The centre contains traditional Māori carvings, which the guide will explain, including their local significance.
30 min
Rainforest Walk
Take an easy 45-minute walk through the rainforest near the Arataki Visitor Centre within the Waitakere Ranges. This route offers a chance to see native flora in the park’s natural setting.
45 min
Piha Beach
Walk on the black sand of Piha Beach for about 30 minutes. This stop also includes afternoon tea with biscuits, manuka honey, and a choice of tea, coffee, or juice.
40 min
Bush and Beach
This half-day tour blends bush and beach experiences, including a New Zealand style afternoon tea with biscuits, manuka honey, and a beverage. Guides provide commentary, answer questions, and offer photo opportunities. The operator has over 40 years running tours in this area.
Meeting point
If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to the SkyCity Hotel at 12.10pm. However you MUST confirm with us that you are meeting us at this point before 8am on day of travel. Please call to confirm.
End point
If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to the SkyCity Hotel at 12.10pm. However you MUST confirm with us that you are meeting us at this point before 8am on day of travel. Please call to confirm.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Piha Beach and Waitakere Ranges Rainforest Afternoon Tour from Auckland
by Bush and Beach
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$400Overview
This five-hour afternoon bus tour from Auckland includes a visit to the Waitakere Ranges regional park, Auckland's largest natural reserve. Guests are picked up from a central Auckland hotel and driven about 30 minutes west to the Arataki Visitor Centre. Here, they spend around half an hour viewing the park's landscapes and learning about its history and Māori carvings from the guide. Next, the tour continues with an easy 45-minute walk through the rainforest near the visitor centre. After the walk, travelers visit Piha Beach to walk along its black sand shore for about 30 minutes. Afternoon tea is served during this stop and includes biscuits, manuka honey, tea, coffee, or juice. Throughout the tour, the guide provides commentary and answers questions. The tour runs regardless of weather, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Auckland are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
Spend about 30 minutes at the Arataki Visitor Centre where guests can enjoy views of the Waitakere Ranges and learn about the area's history. The centre contains traditional Māori carvings, which the guide will explain, including their local significance.
30 min
Rainforest Walk
Take an easy 45-minute walk through the rainforest near the Arataki Visitor Centre within the Waitakere Ranges. This route offers a chance to see native flora in the park’s natural setting.
45 min
Piha Beach
Walk on the black sand of Piha Beach for about 30 minutes. This stop also includes afternoon tea with biscuits, manuka honey, and a choice of tea, coffee, or juice.
40 min
Bush and Beach
This half-day tour blends bush and beach experiences, including a New Zealand style afternoon tea with biscuits, manuka honey, and a beverage. Guides provide commentary, answer questions, and offer photo opportunities. The operator has over 40 years running tours in this area.
Meeting point
If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to the SkyCity Hotel at 12.10pm. However you MUST confirm with us that you are meeting us at this point before 8am on day of travel. Please call to confirm.
End point
If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to the SkyCity Hotel at 12.10pm. However you MUST confirm with us that you are meeting us at this point before 8am on day of travel. Please call to confirm.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.