Waitakere Rangers Rainforest and Coast Day Trip from Auckland

This comprehensive 7-hour bush and coastal tour of the Waitakere Ranges from Auckland will allow you to spend a day surrounded by the wildest wilderness in the area. You will learn about New Zealand's native flora and fauna on a sea and mountain tour accompanied by an expert local guide.

You'll start by approaching the Arataki Visitor Centre, from where you'll access the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. This is a rugged wilderness coastline of over 15,000 hectares. This is the ideal place to enjoy panoramic views of the Tasman Sea and learn about the culture of the area with an exhibition of traditional Maori carvings.

There will be time to walk alongside the giant ferns that grow near the creek and even hike down to one of the area's distinctive black sand beaches. These are famous for their sand and the rocky outcrops that surround them.

A picnic lunch and refreshments are available for you to replenish your energy. You can enjoy it in a picturesque setting before continuing your journey to Kitekite Falls in Piha.

The tour includes hotel pick-up and drop -off so you don't have to worry about anything. It is also specially designed for small groups of no more than 6 people, so exclusivity and personalisation are assured.