Discover the best of Auckland and its wild west coast on a relaxed, private half-day tour. Travel at your own pace with no rushing, enjoying a more personal experience. Begin in Beach Haven, a peaceful harbour-side suburb offering a glimpse of local Auckland life. Continue to Mount Eden, an extinct volcano with panoramic views over the city, harbours, and surrounding islands. Journey into the Waitākere Ranges with a stop at the Arataki Visitor Centre for sweeping coastal views and insights into the region. Visit the beautiful Karekare Waterfall, a short walk through native rainforest to a tranquil cascade. Finish at Piha Beach, famous for its striking black sand, rugged coastline, and powerful Tasman Sea waves. Relax, explore, and take in one of New Zealand’s most iconic landscapes. Highlights Private, unhurried experience Panoramic views from Mount Eden Visit Arataki Visitor Centre Walk to Karekare Waterfall Explore Piha’s black sand beach

Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! Do you want to see New Zealand’s biggest city and its stunning rainforests in one day? With our Auckland & Rainforest tour, you can! Picking you up at your hotel in the morning, we’ll start our fascinating trip at the Winter Gardens within the Auckland Domain’s volcanic park, then we’ll head to Devonport to take some amazing pictures of the city and Rangitoto Island. In the afternoon, we’ll leave the city’s bustling atmosphere for the tranquility of New Zealand’s rainforests and beaches. At Arataki Centre we’ll stop for a packed lunch and learn about the fauna and flora of this Regional Park. After that, we’ll take an easy walk into the rainforest with giant tree ferns and pristine streams tinkling through the wilderness. You can also have the chance to see the unique Kauri trees. At the end of the day, we’ll stop at the beach of Karekare and you can see the majestic beauty of Karekare Falls!

Join us on a magical day at the West Coast, discovering stunning waterfalls, mystique rainforest and then finding a cave after a short 30 min hilly, but easy walk. After a short climb you will be rewarded with stunning views over the Tasman Sea and Lion Rock. This tour will absolutely rejuvenate you while experiencing how the locals live. We would love to share this beautiful part of the world with you. Famed for its natural beauty, Karekare is a star of movies and television. It's a treasured part of Te Wao nui a Tiriwa, the Waitakere Ranges. Leaving the crowds behind us, we will leave Auckland on our 50-60 minute drive to the wild West Coast. Enjoy the wonderful nature on a walk through mystic rainforest, dip your toe in the waterfall "pool" and be fascinated by the beauty and ruggedness of the Wild West Coast. Experience the Bay of the Boisterous Seas where untamed beauty meets adventure. Your exclusive private tour awaits.

Escape Auckland for a full-day private ride to the city’s wild west coast, home to rainforests, waterfalls, and dramatic black-sand beaches. Start at Arataki Visitor Centre in the Waitākere Ranges, enjoying forested valley views and learning about Māori legends and native flora. Continue to Karekare Falls & Rainforest Walk, a serene cascade accessed via an easy trail through nikau palms and tree ferns, then visit Karekare Beach, where striking black sands and sculpted dunes create a cinematic setting. Next, explore Piha Beach & Lion Rock, an iconic surf spot with the volcanic monolith rising from the shore, plus time for a local café stop. Conclude at Te Waha Point or Mercer Bay Loop, dramatic lookouts offering endless coastal vistas. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking fresh air and scenic escapes from urban Auckland.