Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

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Piha Beach — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Arataki Visitor Centre — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore and admire Auckland's largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges, on this 5 hour afternoon eco-tour. The perfect way to get out of the city and enjoy the nature on Auckland's door step.

You'll be picked up from your centrally located Auckland hotel before traveling 30-minutes west to the Waitakere Ranges.

From here travel further west to enjoy a walk in the rainforest before visiting the beautiful Piha Beach for a walk on the soft black sand.

Afternoon refreshments are provided along with full commentary from our driver guides.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–9
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: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Included: Visit a black sand beach
Included: Enjoy stunning coastal views
Included: Inner city Auckland hotel pick up and drop off
Included: Tea and coffee: Enjoy afternoon tea refreshments - tea, coffee, juice and cookies
Included: Guided rainforest walk

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food

Itinerary

Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges

30 min

Enjoy amazing views and hear about the history of the Waitakere Ranges at the first stop on this tour. The visitors centre is also home to some traditional Māori carvings and your guide will talk about them and explain their significance for the area.
Stop 2

45 min

Enjoy a easy walk through the rainforest of the Waitakere Ranges (The walk is currently located at the Arataki Visitor Centre).
Piha Beach

40 min

Walk along the black sand beach of Piha Beach (30 minutes) & time for afternoon tea refreshments
Bush and Beach

Passing by

Enjoy a half day tour with Bush and Beach - During the afternoon we also include a New Zealand style afternoon tea including biscuits (cookies), manuka honey and tea and coffee or juice.

As well as keeping you entertained and informed our guides make sure you have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and make sure there are lots of photo opportunities. We have been running tours in this area for over 40 years so you will be being looked after by the local experts.

(Please note this information is limited due to the locations not being available to be added on this platform)

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 at 12.10pm. However you MUST confirm with us that you are meeting us at this point before 8am on day of travel. Please call to confirm.

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 at 12.10pm. However you MUST confirm with us that you are meeting us at this point before 8am on day of travel. Please call to confirm.

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 37 more pickup points

Pick ups from inner city Auckland hotels are between 12 - 12.25pm. You MUST contact us to arrange a specific pick up time for your location as the tour departs the city at 12.30pm.

The above list does not include all pick up hotel locations - Pick up is included from most inner city Auckland accommodation - please advise where you are staying and we can give you a pick up time or meeting location.

Return point: Returns to original departure point at 5:30pm

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups are between 12-12.25pm, you must contact the Bush and Beach to verify your exact pickup time.

(The tour leaves the city at 12.30pm)

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: toll free in NZ 0800 423 224 or +64 9 837 4130.

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

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
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately with comfortable walking shoes
The tour is suitable for all ages and abilities
Although lunch is not included, the tour does stop at a local bakery if you wished to purchase something at your own cost.
This tour is not walker/wheelchair accessible, due to the paths taken on the walks.