AUCKLAND · NEW ZEALAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 15 west coast & rainforest tours most worth a day of your Auckland trip, with the prices, run times and the operator behind each one.
Afternoon Piha Beach and rainforest tour from Auckland: hotel pickup, black-sand walks, tree-fern trail, and manuka tea.
Most Popular“Enjoyed the commentary, very friendly and helpful tour guide and driver. I felt the piece was good for almost anyone.”
Half-day Auckland escape to the Waitakere Ranges and Piha Beach: rainforest birdsong, black sand, coastal views, and kiwi-style afternoon tea.
“We loved this tour! It was great to see some of the beautiful wilderness in Auckland and Piha beach was the most stunning beach I’d ever seen. Kevin and Isla were great and informative guides. I definitely recommend this tour.”
Coast and rainforest day trip from Auckland with pickup, Arataki sea views, Maori carvings, black-sand Piha, kauri forest, and picnic lunch.
“Leon was an amazing guide! He’s such a genuinely nice person. The views were breathtaking. I feel so blessed. Our world is amazing.”
Small-group tour from Auckland to Piha black-sand beach and Karekare Falls, plus West Auckland winery tastings and lunch.
“This was an amazing tour! He was very knowledgeable and took us to the best view/vantage points. The wine was great too! Highly recommend”
One day in Auckland with city viewpoints, then Waitakere Ranges rainforest and Piha black sand, plus afternoon tea and hotel pickup.
“Our guide Wayne was excellent Very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour Enjoyed seeing the city and the opportunities to get off en route In the afternoon was the beach and bush experience Again both tour guides excellent Was amazing to get out of the city and explore some nature”
Auckland city views, Maori carvings, kauri rainforest walks, and Piha’s black sand in one guided day with hotel pickup and afternoon tea.
“Enjoyed the trip but the second part of the trip, we joined another bigger bus and suddenly our total number happened to be a little over 15 people, so for a small-group tour, costing this much, I expected a smaller number. Besides that everything was great. Communication was great. All staff were friendly, informative and…”
Auckland’s vineyards and black-sand coast in one day: Kumeu tastings, Soljans lunch, and Muriwai views with hotel pickup.
“This was a fantastic experience. We got a behind the scene tour of the wineries and we got to try lots of different wine on this small group tour. Best of all we didn’t have to plan anything!”
Mercedes transport from Auckland city to Piha and the Waitakere Ranges. Black-sand beach views, rainforest stop, and lunch included.
“Excellent tour. Our guide, Kirstin, was extremely knowledgeable about the history of New Zealand, their fauna, etc., but she made the tour particularly enjoyable by not only showing us amazing vistas such as the waterfalls, the black sand beaches at Mission Bay, Arataki Visitor Center, Devonport, etc. but she made it easy for the group…”
A small-group day trip from Auckland to Piha’s black sand beaches, caves, and native forest, with wildlife spotting and a beach picnic.
“This tour is so amazing. He was well prepare with cold bottle of water, apples and bananas for the guests. He knew hidden spot in Piha and made trip amazingly awesome. Highly advise every person take this tour. Since there not much to do in Auckland. If flying from far away take this tour. It…”
Private Auckland tour to Piha, Mt Eden, and Westhaven with hotel pickup, snacks, Wi‑Fi, and flexible stops for your group.
“The views on this excursion are second to none! Breathtaking. Kenneth was an awesome tour guide. Very personable. Was happy to hear our next excursion is also going to be with him!”
See Piha’s black sand and Lion Rock, visit Karekare Falls, and ride through the Waitakere Ranges from Auckland on a 6-hour van tour.
“It was a nice trip.”
Auckland pickup day trip to Piha Beach, Karekare Falls, and Arataki Visitor Centre with entry tickets, snacks, and WiFi.
“The scenery was magnificent Simon, Our guide was excellent, and extremely knowledgeable Had lunch at Piha beach overlooking the black sand beach💕💕 Perfect day.”
Luxury small-group Auckland day tour to Tamaki Drive, volcano views, Māori context, and subtropical rainforest with black-sand coast.
“H, the guide was the secret to the success of the whole trip. She was warm, knowledgeable and even went out of her way to help us facilitate with Quantas to hasten following up with our lost luggage. We even went into the Auckland Museum and acted as our guide inside and explained the highlights…”
Private 5-hour Auckland adventure to Piha’s black-sand beach, Waitākere rainforest waterfalls, and Mount Eden views, with a local guide.
“Rahul was our guide and he was amazing! We had an awesome day seeing so many amazing views! Rahul was so knowledgable and an awesome guide!”
Private 7-hour west coast day from Auckland to Piha’s black sands, Lion Rock, Arataki, and Karekare Falls with flexible pick-ups.
“TJ is extremely knowledgeable of Auckland and the surrounding area in addition to being an excellent host! When we informed him that we needed to cut our tour a little bit short, he made great suggestions for the sights and routes to take in order to make the day perfect for our needs! We thoroughly…”
Two harbours, a gulf full of islands, and every day trip beyond the city.
