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Activity Auckland, New Zealand

City to Surf Signature Private Tour

7 hours Private tour
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City to Surf Signature Private Tour

About this activity

Experience Auckland's fascinating volcanic landscape,get a taste of Maori history and discover the wonderful West Coast,the home of Maui Dolphins,Seals and native bird life.

Leaving the crowds behind us we will travel through the Kumeu wine region to the wild West Coast. Enjoy the wonderful nature on a walk through mystic rainforest before reaching the 60 km long black sand beach.If you are lucky you will see playful Maui Dolphins, sunbathing seals and about 3000 Gannets looking after their chicks (August-April).

We head back to the "City of Sails", visit historical Bastion Point and get a taste of Maori history before we stop in a little seaside village where you will have the opportunity to have some lunch enjoy a fantastic view onto Auckland's largest volcano,Rangitoto.

From here we will visit Maungakiekie, the second largest volcano Auckland's and a place of remembrance for Maori and other New Zealanders.

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At a glance

Duration
7 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
German, English
Written guide
German, English
Operated by
Beautiful Nature Tours Auckland

Ages: Adults (14–85 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private tour
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: National Park fees
  • Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Included: Driver/guide
  • Included: Snacks
  • Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Included: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

  1. Muriwai Gannet Colony

    one hour

    Enjoy wonderful Muriwai Beach and observe about 2000 gannets with their chicks (September - April)

  2. Bastion Point

    15 min

    Introduction into Maori history

  3. Cornwall Park

    10 min

    Experience Auckland like the locals do

  4. One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie)

    45 min

    Walk up a volcano end enjoy a fantastic view over the "City of Sails".

  5. Auckland Domain

    10 min

    Drive through the Domain, one of Auckland's great parks and Auckland's War Memorial Museum

  6. Westhaven Marina

    10 min

    Enjoy a fantastic view and find out while Auckland is called the "City of Sails".

  7. St Heliers

    15 min

    Stop in St Heliers with great views over the Hauraki Gulf and its wonderful islands.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Avani Auckland Metropolis Residences
  • M Social Hotel Auckland
  • The Chancellor on Hobson
  • SkyCity Hotel Auckland
  • Crowne Plaza Auckland By IHG
  • Ramada Suites By Wyndham Victoria Street West
  • City Towers
  • Grand Millennium Auckland
  • Adina Auckland Britomart
  • Abaco On Jervois
  • Legacy Airedale Hotel Auckland

and 46 more pickup points

as agreed

Airport pick up possible

Using your ticket

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
  • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
  • Tour runs in all weather conditions  (outdoor clothing for the day's weather conditions)
  • Minimum of 2 people

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

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City to Surf Signature Private Tour

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