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This small-group day tour combines Auckland's city sights in the morning with the Waitakere Ranges rainforest and Piha Beach in the afternoon. Visit the Domain, the Harbour Bridge, the North Shore and Mount Victoria while hearing about Auckland's history and how locals live. In the afternoon, take in views stretching to the Tasman Sea and traditional Māori carvings at the Arataki Visitor Centre, then walk an easy forest trail among kauri trees and tree ferns with your guide. Stroll along the black sand of Piha Beach and enjoy a Kiwi-style afternoon tea with biscuits and tea or coffee.

Explore Auckland's city sights
with your guide in the morning
After morning pickup from your central Auckland hotel, enjoy a guided city tour of about 3 hours. Visit highlights such as the Domain and the Harbour Bridge while learning about Auckland's history and the local way of life and leisure.
Auckland sits on more than 50 dormant volcanic cones between the Waitematā and Manukau harbours. Stop at the North Shore and Mount Victoria for views over the city and harbour.
Take in the views at the Arataki Visitor Centre

In the afternoon, head to the Waitakere Ranges, about 30 minutes' drive from downtown Auckland. From the wide deck of the Arataki Visitor Centre, the gateway to the rainforest, enjoy panoramic views from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean, learn about local history and see the traditional Māori carvings that guard the centre.
Walk a rainforest trail with your guide

Enter the lush rainforest with your experienced guide and walk an easy forest trail among New Zealand's kauri trees and giant tree ferns, listening for the songs of native birds along the way.
Walk on the black sand of Piha Beach

Continue west to Piha Beach on the rugged west coast. Stroll along the black sand beach and enjoy a Kiwi-style afternoon tea with biscuits and tea, coffee or juice before returning to your hotel in the city.
※ Lunch is not included. You can bring your own or buy lunch during the tour (at your own expense).
Meeting point :
Auckland hotel pickup
Meeting point information:
Pickup takes place at the hotel you selected when booking or at a designated pickup point. Please check the voucher provided after your booking is confirmed for the exact pickup location and time. Pickup starts 30 minutes before the tour start time. If you are staying at a central Auckland hotel not on the list, please let the operator know in advance.
Hotel pickup in central Auckland