🏨 Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Lunch Activity

Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Lunch

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From $179.15

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Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 7 hours

Departs: Auckland, Auckland

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

This full day tour is for lovers of nature and walking, your experienced local nature guide will take you to 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 it has to offer.

*please note areas visited will differ depending on weather & fitness levels of the clients on the day

What's Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Hotel pickup and drop off

Light refreshments

Local guide

Picnic lunch

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 5 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not recommended for travelers who find stairs challenging
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Moderate level of walking ability required.
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Please note: tour includes a minimum of 3x 1 hour walks, including stairs
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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 walk 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 stroll through the forest.

• Admission Ticket Free

Mercer Bay Loop

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

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piha Beach

During the day we go to an awe-inspiring west coast beach where you can stroll along the soft black sand beach, watch the surf waves crashing in and feel the clear ocean breeze. This unique small group tour operator is a Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity and provides expert guided eco-tours in the greater Auckland region - a company delivering a quality product focusing on the natural and cultural heritage of the area. Winner of the Small Business Operator of the year for 2016 from the New Zealand Tourism Export Council

As well as keeping you entertained and informed, our guides will make sure you have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and make sure there are lots of photo opportunities. We have been running tours in this area for over 34 years so you will be being looked after by the local experts.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kitekite Falls

Enjoy a walk up to Kitekite Falls at Piha - your guides will show you trees and hopefully birds, along the riverside path with beautiful trees leading up to the waterfall

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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