New Zealand · AUCKLAND WEST COAST AND BEACHES
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Good auckland west coast and beaches tours fill up over a New Zealand summer and the best of them are gone by October. The 15 that stand out are below, with current prices and what makes each one different.
Afternoon tour from Auckland to Arataki and Piha for black-sand beach views, rainforest walk, Māori carvings, and included tea.
“Really great day! Rainforest and the beautiful Piha Beach. Rainy day but with raincoats (provided if you didn’t have one) no problem. Rain added to the dramatic coast/beach at Piha. I had done the tour previously (solo) about two years ago. I Read more”
Half-day from Auckland to Waitakere Ranges and Piha Beach, with rainforest birdsong, black sand walks, and kiwi-style afternoon tea.
“Tour guide was very witty and knew his topics of history and fauna very well. As such he was very entertaining. The tour was paced just right. Had a great time was well worth the time.”
Piha black-sand beach, rainforest walks, and West Auckland wine tastings with lunch, all from Auckland in a small group minibus.
“What a beautiful day with the added bonus of great wine! John (our tour guide) was extremely knowledgeable about the wine and spirits industry especially in New Zealand and Australia which made this tour interesting. The beautiful beaches and wineries were amazing. Don’t miss out on this tour.”
Auckland city sights plus Waitakere rainforest and Piha black-sand beach, with hotel pickup and afternoon tea included.
“This was a great all day tour. It was my first day in Auckland and morning was a great introduction into my surroundings. A stop for a famous Auckland pie for lunch (not included) and we went for a guided hike through an easy trail through the jungle. Finished off at the beautiful Piha Beach and a tea and cookies picnic. It was a day to remember.”
Muriwai black-sand coast, gannet colony, and wine tastings in Kumeu, all in a small-group half day from Auckland CBD.
“Wine tasting talks were very informative and the wine was good too! Murawai coastline worth seeing even on a rainy day”
Auckland half-day wine tour with Kumeu and Soljans tastings, included lunch, and a black-sand beach stop at Muriwai.
“John M., our wine tour guide and owner of this Auckland wine tour was perfect! First off he was able to pick us up at our hotel not too far away from the Sky Tower which was prearranged and messaged before the tour started. This wine tour Read more”
Rent a Clearyak at Goat Island Marine Reserve for a guided, low-stress paddle. Equipment included, great fish viewing, flexible time slots.
“The weather was perfect and we had an amazing time out on the water. If I had realised how much we would enjoy this I would have booked for longer! Can't wait to do it again!”
Half-day Kumeu wine country tour from Auckland with tastings at three wineries, a hearty lunch at Soljans, and a Muriwai beach stop.
“If you are looking for an intimate and interesting winery tour this is the one. Meredith, our guide was great, friendly and knew the area very well. Lunch at Soljans was really good.”
Kumeu wine tastings with lunch and pickup, plus Muriwai gannet colony cliff views in a small group.
“Fun & easy excursion out of Auckland to see countryside, beautiful vineyards and wine tasting, and Mautaki Bay. Our guide Jose was interesting & lots of explanations about the wine region and NZ in general.”
Watch Goat Island’s marine reserve life from a glass-bottom boat, stay dry with live English narration, and spot fish and birds.
“Everything is fine and the glass boat is great. Your team is excellent.”
Private Auckland day trip with hotel pickup, Piha black-sand beach, and Waitakere rainforest stops. Gardens, lookouts, and flexible timing.
“Full day of great sights around Auckland. We especially enjoyed winding up our tour with Piha Beach. Kenneth was an attentive host as well as an excellent driver. Highly recommended.”
Learn to surf at Auckland’s Muriwai Beach. A small group intro lesson with board and wetsuit included for $41, in 2 hours.
“It’s like riding a bicycle. People can only show you how. You need to figure it out”
Small-group Kumeu wine tour with lunch, three tastings, and Muriwai gannets and black-sand coast views from Auckland.
“Great the guide was proffesional and very nice. We had wonderful time”
Small-group Auckland sights, then Kumeu wine tastings with lunch and a Muriwai gannet walk, all in one easy day trip.
“This is a great combination - an interesting tour around Auckland and then out in the countryside to visit three lovely wineries. Lunch was great and the wineries were all worth visiting. I highly recommend this excursion.”
Auckland to Kumeu wine country shuttle with free hotel pickup, vineyard tours, and seven award-winning wines in about 4.5 hours.
“Weather was bad but tour was great. Although we have done many wine tours this was our first visit to behind the scenes at a winery. Very interesting. Great local knowledge and history from our driver.”
