Auckland City Highlights, Afternoon Beach & Rainforest Tour

Setting out from your hotel in Auckland, your morning tour takes you sightseeing in the City of Sails, while the afternoon tour delivers you outside the city to the Waitakere Ranges.

Discover the highlights of this unique urban landscape, set on 48 dormant volcanic cones. Enjoy plenty of photo ops from vista points overlooking the two harbors—Waitemata and Manukau—and witness how the locals live in New Zealand's busiest city, site of the world-renowned America’s Cup. 

Light refreshments are provided, and lunch can be purchased (own expense).

In the afternoon, depart downtown for the Arataki Visitor Centre, and step out on the deck for views of the cityscape and harbors all the way to the Tasman Sea. Learn of the traditional Maori carvings that guard this gateway to the Waitakere Ranges, Auckland’s largest regional park. Your guide enlightens you on the region’s natural and cultural heritage.

Continue on to the wild and rugged west coast where you have the opportunity to stroll on an unspoiled beach. A short journey brings you to the lush rainforest. Gaze up at giant tree ferns and listen for native birdlife on your walk, and see an outstanding specimen of New Zealand's ancient kauri trees—a classic Kiwi experience—before returning to Auckland. 

• Setting out from your hotel in Auckland, your morning tour takes you sightseeing in the City of Sails, while the afternoon tour delivers you outside the city to the Waitakere Ranges. Discover the highlights of this unique urban landscape, set on 48 dormant volcanic cones. Enjoy plenty of photo ops from vista points overlooking the two harbors—Waitemata and Manukau—and witness how the locals live in New Zealand's busiest city, site of the world-renowned America’s Cup.  Light refreshments are provided, and lunch can be purchased (own expense). In the afternoon, depart downtown for the Arataki Visitor Centre, and step out on the deck for views of the cityscape and harbors all the way to the Tasman Sea. Learn of the traditional Maori carvings that guard this gateway to the Waitakere Ranges, Auckland’s largest regional park. Your guide enlightens you on the region’s natural and cultural heritage. Continue on to the wild and rugged west coast where you have the opportunity to stroll on an unspoiled beach. A short journey brings you to the lush rainforest. Gaze up at giant tree ferns and listen for native birdlife on your walk, and see an outstanding specimen of New Zealand's ancient kauri trees—a classic Kiwi experience—before returning to Auckland. 

This tour combines the very best of Auckland city in the morning, with the best of Auckland nature in the afternoon. The Auckland City tour is an easy morning introduction to the diverse city of Auckland. The tour has plenty of photo opportunities and includes views from Mount Victoria in Devonport, which are not to be missed!

The afternoon nature tour is a great introduction to New Zealand's nature and visits some of the stunning rainforest scenery, as well as the glorious Piha Beach. Easy walking tracks and dramatic coastlines are only a short drive from Auckland's city centre. Our experienced guides and small group size means you will be well looked after. In the afternoon we also include a New Zealand style afternoon tea including biscuits/cookies and tea, coffee or juice.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
The tour is suitable for all ages and abilities. It includes 2 hours of light walking.
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Minimum TWO adults required for the tour to run
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers