1 Day Coast & Rainforest Walk

Tour Itinerary

Our full day excursion goes first to the Arataki Visitor Information Centre situated within Auckland’s largest Regional Park, Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. The breathtaking panoramic views from the sweeping decks extend from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Absorb the area’s history and admire the magnificent traditional Maori carvings that stand guard there.

Continue further west with our knowledgeable and highly experienced guides to the wild and rugged west coast where you get to experience the isolation of the area.

Our guides walk you through an area of Auckland’s coastal rainforest where they explain the local flora and fauna with its giant tree ferns growing alongside picturesque streams in regenerating rainforest. You then get the opportunity to stroll on an awe-inspiring beach and experience the uniqueness of the black sand and the clear ocean breeze. We provide a kiwi-style picnic lunch at a scenic location.

Your journey then takes you to an area of untouched original rainforest with mature 1000 year old kauri trees. New Zealand has existed for millions of years separate from the rest of the world so has evolved in isolation to produce its own unique flora and fauna – 70% of our native plants are found nowhere else in the world. Our guides will explain about our native species as you walk amongst New Zealand’s famous kauri trees and native birds.

Tour Inclusions:

• Includes inner city pick up, picnic lunch and refreshments
• 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
• Moderate level of walking ability required for walks of up to 1hour duration
• Runs every day (except Christmas Day) 10.00am–5.00pm
• Minimum 2 passengers

Tour Departures:

• Frequency: Departs daily
• Departure Point: Auckland Inner City free pick up included.
• Departure Time: at 10:00am
• Duration: 7 hours approximately
• Return Details: Tour returns at 5:00pm, 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:

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 coach tours, escorted coach tours or self drive tours and have day or two up your sleeve, why not add this trip to your visit? Simply let us know when you enquire about your other tour and we will include this trip in our quote.

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