New Zealand Tour

1. Waitakere Ranges Regional Park and breathtaking panoramic views
2. Walk through an area of Auckland’s coastal rainforest
3. Stroll on an awe-inspiring beach where the film 'The Piano' was set
4. Experience the uniqueness of the black sand
5. Feel the clear ocean breeze
6. Moderate level of walking ability required for walks of up to 1hour duration
7. Includes inner city pick up, picnic lunch and refreshments

Departures

Booking Confirmation:

• Confirmation E-Voucher will be sent within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
• E-Voucher contains operator details, times and local contact telephone numbers
• This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel

This is a specialised small group tour. It is designed to give the visitor an intimate and memorable experience of Auckland’s wilderness without any impact on the environment and wildlife. Each tour is led by an experienced guide with extensive knowledge of native flora and fauna and an awareness for client and environmental safety.

The excursion first goes to the Arataki Visitor Information Centre situated within the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. The breathtaking panoramic views from the sweeping decks extend from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Absorb the area’s history and admire the magnificent traditional Maori carvings that stand guard there.

Continue further west with our knowledgeable and highly experienced guides to the wild and rugged west coast where you get to experience the isolation of the area.

Our guides walk you through an area of Auckland’s coastal rainforest where they explain the local flora and fauna with its giant tree ferns growing alongside picturesque streams in regenerating rainforest.

You then get the opportunity to stroll on an awe-inspiring beach and experience the uniqueness of the soft black sand and the clear ocean breeze.

This special day includes a kiwi-style picnic lunch at a scenic location.

Your journey then takes you to an area of untouched original rainforest with mature 1,000 year old kauri trees.

New Zealand has existed for millions of years separate from the rest of the world so has evolved in isolation to produce its own unique flora and fauna – 70% of our native plants are found nowhere else in the world. Our guides will explain about our native species as you walk amongst New Zealand’s famous kauri trees and native birds.

• In winter months we advise dressing warmly - jackets and warm clothes recommended
• This specialised small group tour is designed to give you an intimate and memorable experience of the wilderness without any impact on the environment and wildlife. It is led by an experienced guide with extensive knowledge of native flora and fauna and an awareness for client and environmental safety.
• Child age is under 12 years.