Shore Excursions Group
Coast And Rainforest Walk
Coast and Rainforest Walk
Spend your day exploring New Zealand’s epic natural beauty on this guided hiking tour from Auckland. Start your day at the threshold of the coastal rainforest, greeted by the impressive Maori carvings outside of the Arataki Visitor Center. The Center’s observation decks offer sweeping views of the vast, lush forest, the rugged coastline, and the sparkling blue depths of the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean. This is an opportunity to pick up maps, souvenirs, or even an ice cream cone.
For those cruise guests staying in Auckland after your cruise, you can take advantage of this tour from your hotel. You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and then be on your way. Your first hike will be through the majestic rainforest. A knowledgeable guide will tell you all about the local plant life and history of the park as the cicadas sing and colorful parrots and tui birds flit around the forest.
Following your rainforest walks, stroll on the soft black sand of Piha Beach on the wild west coast. Enjoy the provided picnic lunch, then launch into your third hike where Kauri trees stretch into the sky in the lush rainforest. The flora and fauna have flourished for hundreds of years; it is like stepping back in time. As well as keeping you entertained and informed, our guides will make sure you have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and make sure there are lots of photo opportunities
This Auckland hiking tour includes a picnic lunch, round-trip transportation, and refreshments. Make sure you mention any dietary requirements upon booking.
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A veritable paradise on Earth, Auckland combines the best of both worlds – a thrilling urban metropolis surrounded by striking natural areas, sparkling blue water, and colorful wildlife. New Zealand’s cultural and recreational hub, beautiful Auckland has something for everyone. Museums, art galleries, and other culture-rich sites abound near Auckland’s city center. History buffs will appreciate the Auckland War Memorial Museum or the New Zealand Maritime Museum on Viaduct Harbour, while art enthusiasts will relish in the vast art collections housed at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki. Be sure to peruse the famous Maori Portraits exhibit, a display featuring powerful portraits of the Maori peoples indigenous to New Zealand and Polynesia. You won’t have to venture far from the city to experience some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural wonders! Rugged Rangitoto Island is perfect for hikes, surrounded with stunning volcanic rock and lava fields, and provides a spectacular vantage point to observe Auckland across the harbor. Maungawhau, or Mount Eden, is another of the city’s volcanic wonders; its verdant crater is a sight to behold and remains one of Auckland’s most visited attractions. Head to Waiheke Island to visit Tiritiri Matangi Open Sanctuary, a protected wildlife sanctuary where some of New Zealand’s most eye-catching fauna roam, or hit the beaches of Waitakere Ranges Regional Park to take in the glittering ocean views and soak up some sun. Travel two hours south to marvel at New Zealand’s rolling green hills when you explore the immersive set for The Shire, the fictional village from the ever-popular Lord of the Rings novels and film franchise. Auckland, New Zealand awaits you! |
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05/03/22 - 04/09/27 |
Starting At $255 |
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This tour requires a moderate to high level of fitness and is not suitable for individuals with mobility limitations or difficulty walking on uneven terrain. It includes stairs and up to three hikes, each lasting approximately one hour. This tour is not wheelchair, or walker accessible.
