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Half Day Wilderness Experience Nature Tour

Explore Piha beach and rainforest with experienced guides. Enjoy stunning scenery, native flora, afternoon tea, and plenty of photo opportunities.
Half Day Wilderness Experience Nature Tour

Highlights

  • Visiting Piha’s black sand beach

  • Guided walk in the rainforest

  • Views and Māori carvings at Arataki Visitor Centre

  • Māori history of the area

  • Afternoon tea

  • Pick up and drop off at inner city accommodation

Experience the natural wonders of Auckland's west coast with our afternoon nature tour to Piha beach and the rainforest. Departing daily, our experienced guides will pick you up from your hotel and take you on an unforgettable journey.

Begin your adventure at the Arataki Visitors Centre, where you'll enjoy panoramic views of the rainforest and Auckland's harbors, and learn about traditional Māori carvings. Explore the lush native rainforest, walk among giant tree ferns, and discover iconic New Zealand flora like the silver fern, manuka, and kauri trees.

Next, experience the rugged beauty of the west coast with a stop at a stunning viewpoint overlooking Piha beach and the Tasman Sea. Stroll along the black sand beach, watch the surf waves, and capture breathtaking photos.

During the afternoon, enjoy a New Zealand-style afternoon tea with biscuits, manuka honey, and tea or coffee. With over 39 years of experience, our guides ensure you have an informative, entertaining, and memorable tour.

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Inclusions

  • Views and Māori carvings at the Arataki Visitors Centre.
  • Cornwallis Beach – an inner-harbour beach with black sand.
  • Great views and photo opportunity from Huia Lookout.
  • Karamatura bush walk – an ancient forest with amazing bird life, silver ferns and Kauri trees.
  • Informative commentary from professional guides.
  • Opportunity to buy refreshments in the quaint village of Titirangi Afternoon tea.

Operating Hours

  • Operates 364 days of the year

Location

  • 3A Enterprise Drive Auckland Auckland and North 0612 New Zealand

Departure Location

  • Departure: 12:30pm finished at 5:30pm
  • From your Auckland accommodation

Hotel Pickup

  • Pick up and drop off at inner city accommodation

Cancellation Policy

  • For scheduled tours, we offer free cancellation up until 48 hours prior to the tour start time.
  • If cancelled at least 48 hours before the tour departs – 100% refundable
  • If cancelled inside 48 hours of the tour departing – no refund

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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From

$167

AUD

Age Groups

Toddlers (1-2)
Preschool (3-5)
Primary school (6-8)
Middle school (9-11)
Young teens (12-14)
Teens (15-17)
Students (18+)

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