Auckland City & West Coast Highlights Tour with Black Sand Beach.

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Piha Beach — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

View of Auckland City across the Waitemata Harbour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience the highlights of Auckland on a full-day tour that covers a seaside village and the black-sand beaches of the West Coast. Travel in a luxury Mercedes vehicle past Auckland’s ancient volcanoes and see dramatic ocean vistas along an untamed coastline. Visit the rainforest and stroll past kauri trees and other flora and fauna native to New Zealand.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: TIME Unlimited Tours

Ages: Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Complimentary snacks, water, and lunch
Included: Tours support local eco-cultural initiatives
Included: Hotel or downtown Auckland pick-up and drop-off
Included: Fully guided private tour in a luxury Mercedes vehicle

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Lake Pupuke

15 min

See a beautiful volcanic crater lake in Takapuna, Auckland
Takapuna Beach

Passing by

See Takapuna Beach, one of Auckland's finest beaches. Sometimes we stop there, sometimes we keen going
Westhaven Promenade

10 min

We usually stop here to take some iconic photos of Auckland and see the many boats in this beautiful marina
Auckland Domain

15 min

Stop at Auckland Domain and see the ancient volcanic caldera and Auckland Museum from the outside, which is built on the crater rim
Mission Bay

Passing by

See one of Auckland's most popular, golden sand beaches
Tamaki Drive

Passing by

Drive along one of the world's most beautiful city drives
Auckland Museum

Passing by

We pass by Auckland Museum and usually stop for photos. Since Auckland Museum is very interesting, we suggest exploring it on another day, since visiting the inside of this museum is outside the scope of an Auckland sightseeing tour
Parnell

Passing by

Drive through Parnell to see some of Auckland's most beautiful homes
Auckland Harbour Bridge

Passing by

Drive across Auckland's iconic Harbour Bridge linking Auckland City to North Shore
Rangitoto Island

Passing by

Views of Rangitoto Island from Auckland City
Titirangi

Passing by

Drive through Auckland's last outpost Titirangi as we make our way to the beautiful Waitakere Ranges on Auckland's West Coast
Piha Beach

30 min

Visit iconic and volcanic, black sand Piha Beach, a world-renowned surf spot on Auckland's West Coast
Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges

30 min

Stop at Arataki Visitor Centre with stunning views of Auckland City in the distance (in clear weather) and the subtropical rainforest that surrounds it

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Outside main entrance of SkyTower in Downtown Auckland. Please advise Downtown accommodation when booking - we can usually pick you up from your Downtown Auckland accommodation

End point

Outside main entrance of SkyTower in Downtown Auckland. Please advise Downtown accommodation when booking - we can usually pick you up from your Downtown Auckland accommodation

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
Grand Millennium Auckland
Legacy Airedale Hotel Auckland
Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
Auckland City Hotel - Hobson St
VR Queen Street
The Sebel Auckland Viaduct Harbour

and 27 more pickup points

Please bring: outdoor clothing for the day’s weather conditions and sensible flat walking shoes, sun hat, sunscreen, your camera and a smile.

Using your ticket

Dress code is smart casual
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements (note min is only 2 pax). In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
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

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

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

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 4 years
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Dress code is smart casual
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements (note min pax number is only 2). In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This tour does not operate on Christmas Day