Enjoy an amazing day visiting some of the most beautiful places on Auckland’s justifiably famous West Coast. Visit the Arataki Visitor Centre at the gateway to Te Wao Nui o Tiriwa, the great forest of the Maori Ancestor Tiriwa, also known as the Waitakere Ranges. Witness spectacular ocean vistas of both the Manukau Harbour and along Auckland’s wild West Coast. Get up close to some of New Zealand’s unique indigenous flora and fauna.
View soaring cliffs, roaring surf and spectacular volcanic black sand beaches. Discover ancient native rainforest including our New Zealand Christmas Trees (Pohutukawa), Nikau Palms, our national icon the Silver Fern. Stand in front of a huge, 1000 year-old Kauri...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Park fees and local taxes
Lunch, snacks, and beverages
Pickup and drop-off from Downtown Auckland or port
Private guided tour in a luxury Mercedes vehicle
Support for local eco-cultural initiatives
Live commentary in English
Optional extra activities not listed.
Itinerary
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Muriwai Beach
Continue to Muriwai Beach, one of Auckland’s most famous black sand beaches, also volcanic in origin. Our guide can show you the cliff-side road with amazing views of Muriwai Beach, Woodhill Forest and the famous Gannet colony.
2 hours
Private Auckland West Coast & Rainforest Day Tour.
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Muriwai Beach
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Enjoy an amazing day visiting some of the most beautiful places on Auckland’s justifiably famous West Coast. Visit the Arataki Visitor Centre at the gateway to Te Wao Nui o Tiriwa, the great forest of the Maori Ancestor Tiriwa, also known as the Waitakere Ranges. Witness spectacular ocean vistas of both the Manukau Harbour and along Auckland’s wild West Coast. Get up close to some of New Zealand’s unique indigenous flora and fauna.
View soaring cliffs, roaring surf and spectacular volcanic black sand beaches. Discover ancient native rainforest including our New Zealand Christmas Trees (Pohutukawa), Nikau Palms, our national icon the Silver Fern. Stand in front of a huge, 1000 year-old Kauri...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Park fees and local taxes
Lunch, snacks, and beverages
Pickup and drop-off from Downtown Auckland or port