Tour Itinerary
A morning coach tour of Auckland’s most spectacular city sights combined with an afternoon small group Wilderness Experience – a journey of contrasts.
Auckland is set on 48 dormant volcanic cones and between two harbours, the sparkling Waitemata and the brooding Manukau. Known as the City of Sails, it is New Zealand’s largest city. Your morning tour includes the main street, Queen St, stunning views of the harbour and yacht marina from the Harbour Bridge, a visit to the Auckland Domain, Parnell village, Paratai Drive – with the most exclusive homes in Auckland – and the waterfront. Another highlight is a drive up the city’s most prominent volcanic cone, Mt Eden, with 360% views of the city.
Join the Wilderness Experience in the afternoon to continue your tour.
Just 30 kilometres from downtown Auckland is the city’s largest Regional Park - the Waitakere Ranges. Visit the Arataki Centre where you enjoy spectacular views back to the city and of both harbours. Admire the magnificent Maori carvings that stand guard there. Continue on to the wild and rugged west coast where you have the opportunity to stroll on an unspoiled beach. Here you learn about the fascinating local history and flora and fauna of the region from your guide. A short journey brings you to the lush rainforest where you walk amongst giant tree ferns and hear native birds. This gives a true insight and feel for our unspoiled native forest – a classic Kiwi experience. Visit a magnificent specimen of New Zealand’s famous Kauri trees.
Tour Inclusions:
- Includes inner city pick up and refreshments
- Lunch can be purchased on the tour
- View breathtaking panoramic views from the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park
- Walk you through an area of Auckland’s coastal rainforest
- Stroll on an awe-inspiring beach and experience the uniqueness of the black sand and the clear ocean breeze
- Fully guided enjoyable and innovative small group eco-tour
- No minimum passengers
Tour Departures:
- Frequency: Departs daily
- Departure Point: Auckland Inner City free pick up included.
- Departure Time: at 9:00am
- Duration: 8.5 hours approximately
- Return Details: Tour returns at 5:30pm, Auckland Inner City free drop off included.
- Closed: Christmas Day
Important Information:
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel.
- Confirmation for this product will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
- Complete operator information, including opening times and local contact telephone numbers are included on your e-voucher.
General Information:
Operator offers interactive, enjoyable and innovative guided eco-tours in the greater Auckland region and North Island of New Zealand. Escape from the city on full or half day Tours to Auckland’s Coastal Rainforest or Great Barrier Island.
This is a specialised small group tour. It is designed to give the visitor an intimate and memorable experience of Auckland’s wilderness without any impact on the environment and wildlife. Each tour is led by an experienced guide with extensive knowledge of native flora and fauna and an awareness for client and environmental safety.
Enhance Your Visit To New Zealand:
If you are interested in one of our independent or escorted coach tours and have day or two up your sleeve, why not add this half day tour to your visit? Simply let us know when you enquire about your other tour and we will include this tour in the quote.
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