Auckland City Highlights, Afternoon Piha Beach & Rainforest Tour

4.7
(126 reviews)

8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This tour combines the very best of Auckland city in the morning, with the best of Auckland nature in the afternoon. The Auckland City tour is an easy morning introduction to the diverse city of Auckland. The tour has plenty of photo opportunities and includes views from Mount Victoria in Devonport, which are not to be missed!
The afternoon nature tour is a great introduction to New Zealand's nature and visits some of the stunning rainforest scenery, as well as the glorious Piha Beach. Easy walking tracks and dramatic coastlines are only a short drive from Auckland's city centre. Our experienced guides and small group size means you will be well looked after. In the afternoon we also include a New Zealand style afternoon tea including biscuits/cookies and tea, coffee or juice.

What's Included

Enjoy a walk in the rainforest, just 45 minutes from Auckland City
Auckland city centre hotel pickup and drop-off
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Visit Piha Beach
Join our local guide for a 3 hour small group city tour in the morning before an afternoon in nature
Afternoon tea refreshments included
Lunch (can be purchased - a small amount of cash is required)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Tours departs daily from selected inner city Auckland hotels/accommodation with picks between 8.30am - 9am and returns to the original departure point at 5:30pm. The hotels listed above is not a full list of pick up locations, we pick up at most city center hotels/accommodation - please advise of the hotel name when booking.

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Meeting point

If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to the SkyCity Hotel. Pick up is at 8.40am. IMPORTANT: if you are meeting the tour here, this will need to be confirmed with us. Please call to confirm freephone - 0800 423 224 (7am-9pm)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Travel up Queen Street - the main street of the city centre, home to iconic buildings and a mixture of shopping and CBD offices

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Travel through the suburb of Ponsonby, with stunning heritage homes

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Travel over the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge, connecting Auckland City with the North Shore suburbs

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Enjoy views of Auckland city and the Hauraki Gulf

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Visit a white sand beach on Auckland's North Shore - a stark contrast to the black sand you will see later in the day. (Generally there is time here to purchase morning tea or a coffee if you wish - at own cost)

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Westhaven Marina in Auckland, New Zealand, is the largest yacht marina in the Southern Hemisphere.The marina has nearly two thousand berths and swing moorings, and tends to be continually booked. Auckland, known as 'City of Sails', is generally known for its maritime passions

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Travel through Auckland's largest inner city park, home to the Auckland Museum and Wintergardens

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Travel through Parnell Village, a quaint little suburb on the city fringe

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Enjoy time to explore the centre and its views of both Auckland harbours - Hear the stories of the Maori carvings that stand guard there and enjoy the centre

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Take a walk through the rainforest. Hear the bird song while our guides tell you of the flora and fauna

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Enjoy a stroll along the black sand of Piha beach

    40 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • The tour is suitable for all ages and abilities. It includes 2 hours of light walking.
Supplied by Bush and Beach

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Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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