DAY TRIP
City Sightseeing & Piha Beach
Discover unique aspects of Auckland City and epic views from up to 390m above sea level. Meet native wildlife in its undisturbed habitat and experience the diversity of NZ from the East Coast to the West.
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Duration 7 hours
Starting 09:30 am
Tour guide
English
Private group
Limited to 9 participants
The experience
This is the trip if you want to see the Auckland essentials in one day! This experience includes carefully selected views and walks from the central city right through the Waitakere ranges to the untamed coastline of wild black sand Piha. Meet our group at The Pantry Cafe on Auckland's Viaduct basin. Grab your coffee/breakfast before we embark on our City to Piha adventure. The first hour is spent within the city, exploring some of our most famous points of interest and learning their significance. Including; Auckland Domain, the Harbour Bridge, Auckland Museum building, Symmonds St cemetery, our Famous streets, Historical sights and of course a walk around the incredible crater of Mt Eden volcano. 200m above sea level. Followed by fresh fruit and snacks. (Provided) Relax in our luxurious sprinter van as we wind our way out of the city and through the Waitakere ranges towards the famous Piha. Stopping only for the most scenic lookouts along the way. Upon arrival at North Piha, we venture onto the wild black sand beach. We carefully walk between towering cliffs to find hidden tracks through native forest to find spectacular views. Your guide is an ex professional photographer and happy to take photos for you all day! Lunch options available from the local Piha cafe. Book privately through the Barefoot tours NZ website. Healthy snacks, fresh fruit and extra water provided. The black sand can be hot during summer, bring beach shoes if you have them. Towels provided if you want to have a swim at lunchtime.
Tour includes
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A full day's experience including carefully selected views and walks from the central city right through the Waitakere ranges to the untamed coastline of wild, black sand Piha.
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Complementary tea and coffee upon arrival at our meeting place. Come early and sit down for breakfast in the heart of Wynyard Quarter before we embark on our City to Piha adventure.
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Discover unique points of interest in the city and learn their significance.
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360 views from the crater of Mount Eden Volcano 200m above sea level.
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Luxurious transport to all locations. Stopping only for the most scenic lookouts and short walks along the way.
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Walk beneath towering cliffs and through native forest.
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Lunch options are available from the local Piha cafe.
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Picnic equipment, sunscreen, insect repellent, fresh fruit, healthy snacks and extra water provided.
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Does not include food for lunch