Auckland City and West Coast Full Day Tour

Highlights

  • Spectacular views of the Waitakere Ranges and West Coast beaches

  • Great value: hotel pickup, lunch, and round-trip transport included

  • Personalized experience: small group of up to 15 people

Summary

After pickup from your hotel, set out to explore the city aboard a luxury air-conditioned vehicle. Pass landmarks including Auckland Domain, the Sky Tower, and Auckland Museum; travel through the affluent district of Parnell; then follow the scenic Tamaki Drive, which affords impressive views over Waitemata Harbour and Auckland Harbour Bridge. Continue along the coast, stopping at the beaches of Mission Bay and the seafront village of Devonport, enjoying views of Rangitoto Island and Mt Victoria. After a short stop in Titirangi, arrive at the Arataki Visitor Centre in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, where you can learn more about the region’s geology, wildlife, and Maori heritage. Driving further down the West Coast, hop out to stroll along the black volcanic sands of Piha Beach and marvel at the gigantic kauri trees of the so-called ‘Kauri Coast’. Back in Auckland, your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
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Why take this tour?

As New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland has it all—beautiful beaches, vibrant neighborhoods, and dramatic coastal scenery. This tour visits all best viewpoints in one day with a comprehensive itinerary that takes in both Auckland City and the West Coast. Visit Devonport, Parnell, and Auckland Harbour Bridge; travel through the Waitakere Ranges; and discover the black sand beaches and kauri forests of the West Coast.

What’s included?

  • Luxury air-conditioned vehicle

  • Professional driver/guide

  • National Park fees

  • Lunch and snacks

  • Hotel or port pickup and drop-off

  • All local taxes

  • Personal expenses

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

We meet and exceed all safety measures to keep both our guests and our wonderful team of guides safe. Our safety measures adapt based on requirements to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

TIME Unlimited Tours

About operator:

Winner of 3 Global Tourism Awards, TIME Unlimited Tours offers the very best Auckland Tours, Auckland Maori Tours, Guided Wilderness Walks, Auckland Shore Excursions and Private Auckland and New Zealand Tours. Personal Tours in very small groups (larger groups on request) and Private Luxury Tours from Auckland to such locations as Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Taupo and the Bay of Islands. TIME Unlimited Tours is one of the most iconic and environmentally-friendly tourism businesses in New Zealand.

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