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Starting from the Sky Tower, this small-group guided tour explores Muriwai's black sand beach on Auckland's west coast and the North Shore in one day. Cross the Harbour Bridge and enjoy a set-menu lunch at Hallertau, a craft brewery in the Kumeu area. Walk along the rugged coastline of Muriwai Beach and look out over the largest mainland gannet colony on the North Island from the clifftop. Finally, head up the volcanic cone of North Head for views of the Hauraki Gulf and city skyline, and learn about its military tunnels and coastal defence history.

Depart from the Sky Tower
and cross the Harbour Bridge
Meet your guide at the Sky Tower to begin the tour. Cross the Harbour Bridge to the North Shore, then head west through Coatesville, Kumeu and Riverhead while your guide points out the sights and shares stories of the area.
Enjoy lunch at Hallertau Brewery

Arrive at Hallertau, a craft brewery, and enjoy a lunch chosen from a set menu. After lunch, you can taste Hallertau's craft beers for an additional cost if you wish.
See Muriwai Beach and the gannet colony

A short drive from the brewery brings you to Muriwai, a black sand beach on the west coast. Explore the rugged coastline and black sand, then head up the hill to see the largest mainland gannet colony on the North Island up close.
End the day at North Head and Devonport

Cross back over the harbour to the seaside suburb of Devonport. Drive up to the summit of North Head, a volcanic cone, for views of the Hauraki Gulf and city skyline, and learn about its military tunnels and coastal defence history. Return to the city by ferry from Devonport, or ride the tour vehicle to key city locations and hotels.
※ Wildlife lives in its natural habitat, so sightings are not guaranteed, and gannet numbers vary by season.
※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Sky Tower
Victoria Street West, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Meeting point information:
Meet in front of the main entrance of SkyCity Hotel beneath the Sky Tower, on the corner of Victoria Street and Federal Street. The tour ends at the Sky Tower; you can choose to return to the city by ferry from Devonport or be dropped off at key city locations and hotels in the tour vehicle.
Sky Tower, Victoria Street West, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand