Experience the raw beauty of Auckland’s dramatic Wild West Coast on this private shore tour, designed for cruise guests seeking nature, scenery, and unforgettable coastal views. From black-sand beaches to rugged cliffs, this journey reveals a completely different side of New Zealand.
Travel in comfort with your private driver-guide, enjoying flexible pacing, scenic photo stops, and short walks. From lush rainforest to powerful Tasman Sea waves, this tour is an ideal blend of relaxation and adventure, starting and ending right at the cruise port.
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Pick up and dropp off at your cruise ship terminal
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional local English-speaking tour guide
Food & drinks
Lunch
Itinerary
1
Auckland Cruise Ship Terminal
Meet your private guide at the port and depart toward Auckland’s untamed west coast.
15 minutes
2
Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
Discover panoramic viewpoints, cultural insights, and an introduction to the region’s native landscapes and rainforest trails.
1 hour
3
Piha Beach
Explore one of New Zealand’s most iconic black-sand beaches, famous for its surf, cliffs, and sweeping Tasman Sea views. Time for walks and photos.
1 hour and 30 minutes
4
Muriwai Gannet Colony
Walk along coastal cliffs to view a spectacular gannet colony nesting above crashing waves—one of the region’s natural highlights.
1 hour and 30 minutes
5
Auckland Cruise Ship Terminal
Enjoy the coastal scenery on the relaxed drive back. Arrive back at the port with ample time before ship departure.
Private Shore Tour: Auckland Wild West Coast Piha & Muriwai
Auckland
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Experience the raw beauty of Auckland’s dramatic Wild West Coast on this private shore tour, designed for cruise guests seeking nature, scenery, and unforgettable coastal views. From black-sand beaches to rugged cliffs, this journey reveals a completely different side of New Zealand.
Travel in comfort with your private driver-guide, enjoying flexible pacing, scenic photo stops, and short walks. From lush rainforest to powerful Tasman Sea waves, this tour is an ideal blend of relaxation and adventure, starting and ending right at the cruise port.
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Pick up and dropp off at your cruise ship terminal
