Auckland

Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Picnic Lunch

4.9(276 reviews)
7hFree cancellation

Description

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) *HIGH 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 no longer unable to visit a waterfall due to track & road closures from cyclone damage.

Highlights

  • Bus Tours
  • Top Product
  • Walking Tours
  • Weather Dependent - Low
  • Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
  • Eco Tours
  • Curated Catalog
  • Day Trips
  • Full-day Tours
  • Excellent Quality

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese

What's included

Included

  • Light refreshments
  • Local guide
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Picnic lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop off

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    After pick up from your Auckland city centre hotel we have a

    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 min
  2. 2

    After lunch, hike the clifftop tracks with stunning views al

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

    1h
  3. 3

    During the day we go to an awe-inspiring west coast beach wh

    During the day we go to an awe-inspiring west coast beach where you can walk 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. 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.

    1h
  4. 4

    Enjoy a rainforest walk in the Waitakere Ranges

    Enjoy a rainforest walk in the Waitakere Ranges

    1h

Meeting point

If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is SkyCity Hotel entrance. If you are meeting here this will need to be confirmed with us. Please call to confirm at least 24 hours prior - 0800 423 224

Useful information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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
  • High level of fitness required.
  • Please note: tour includes a minimum of 3x 1 hour short hikes, including stairs and hills
  • Not recommended for travelers who find stairs challenging
  • Not recommended for travelers with any kind of mobility issues
  • Not recommended for young children
  • Departure Point: Tour departs from selected Auckland hotels, if your hotel is not in the list above please advise of Hotel name upon booking. Pick up time must be reconfirmed with Bush and Beach if you have not already contacted us. Pick ups are before the tour start time. Return point: Returns to original departure point
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Bambino5-11 anni
    155
  • Adulto12-99 anni
    310

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