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Auckland · New Zealand
Small Group Coast and Rainforest Walk
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From $196.17 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
This full-day tour is for lovers of nature and walking. Your experienced local nature guide will take you on a range of rainforest, beach, and clifftop walks. 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 they have to offer. After pick up from your Auckland city center hotel we have a short (30min) drive to the Arataki Visitor Centre – the gateway to the coastal rainforest.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Great views and photo opportunities at Huia lookout
- Karamatura Loop walks (1.5 hours) is only suitable for fit and able guests
- Amazing old rainforest incl. giant Nikau, silver and black ferns, 200300yearold Kauri, & birdlife
- Whatipu coastal black sand beach, the road is unsealed & very windy, but it is a special beach
- Mt Donald Mclean coastal walk and views 2530min (mainly uphill)
- Informative commentary from professional guides
- Picnic lunch sourced in Titirangi
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Auckland
Sightseeing at Huia Lookout.
Continued
Auckland
Hiking.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Not Included
No waterfall on this tour
What to Bring
We recommend guests wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a drink bottle and hat.
Restrictions
Minimum 2 required for this tour to run This tour requires a good level of fitness and is not suitable for people with any kind of mobility issues or difficulty walking on uneven terrain. (Tour includes stairs & up to 3 x 1hour hikes).
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up between 9.30-10am from your Auckland city center hotel is included. Returns to Piha 17:00
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-03-16
5.00 / 5
This was a great tour! We were able to see 3 different beautiful landscapes around Auckland, with many awesome photos! Definitely recommend this tour!
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