Auckland City Highlights, Afternoon Piha Beach & Rainforest Tour

4.8 (139 reviews) 8 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 18 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Bush and Beach

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Lunch (can be purchased - a small amount of cash is required)
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Queen Street

Passing by

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

Passing by

Travel through the suburb of Ponsonby, with stunning heritage homes
Auckland Harbour Bridge

Passing by

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

15 min

Enjoy views of Auckland city and the Hauraki Gulf
Stop 5

15 min

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)
Westhaven Marina

15 min

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
Auckland Domain

Passing by

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

Passing by

Travel through Parnell Village, a quaint little suburb on the city fringe
Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges

30 min

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
Stop 10

45 min

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

40 min

Enjoy a stroll along the black sand of Piha beach

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

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

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)

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
Travelodge Hotel Auckland Wynyard Quarter
Grand Millennium Auckland
Adina Auckland Britomart
Legacy Airedale Hotel Auckland
Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
Auckland City Hotel - Hobson St

and 38 more pickup points

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.

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior 9am, you must contact the Bush and Beach to verify your exact pickup time.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Please call to reconfirm 24 hours before the tours departure if you have not already confirmed your pick up time with us.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.
Minimum TWO adults required for the tour to run