Waitakere Ranges Eco-Tour: Rainforest and Piha Beach

Escape the city and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Auckland’s Waitakere Ranges. Explore rainforests, stroll along black sand beaches, and enjoy informative commentary on this 5-hour eco-tour.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges - Enjoy amazing views and hear about the history of the Waitakere Ranges at the first stop on this tour. The visitors centre is also home to some traditional Māori carvings and your guide will talk about them and explain their significance for the area.
  • Waitakere Ranges - Enjoy a easy walk through the…
What's Included
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Visit a black sand beach
  • Enjoy stunning coastal views
  • Inner city Auckland hotel pick up and drop off
  • Tea and coffee
  • Guided rainforest walk
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food
Additional Information

Explore and admire Auckland’s largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges, on this 5-hour afternoon eco-tour. It’s the perfect way to escape the city and enjoy the natural beauty right at Auckland’s doorstep.
You’ll be picked up from your centrally located Auckland hotel and travel 30 minutes west to the Waitakere Ranges.
From there, you’ll head further…

Location
SkyCity Auckland
Federal Street
If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to the SkyCity Hotel at 12.10pm. However you MUST confirm with us that you are meeting us at this point before 8am on day of travel. Please call to confirm.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sh2358
Jul 8, 2025
A must do adventure in Auckland! - We had an amazing afternoon with Meredith and Noel who were very knowledgeable and thorough-great vibes and great chat! We loved seeing the stunning views of the Waitakere ranges and Piha beach and enjoyed learning about the NZ rainforest. Would highly recommend to anyone in Auckland😊
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Laniehirsch7
Jul 8, 2025
Fun afternoon in Auckland - This was a great way to spend an afternoon in Auckland. The rainforest and black sand beach were both very cool to see. Murray was a great guide and very informative!
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Jasonwt362ao
Jul 2, 2025
Amazing trip for nature enthusiasts - Merideth and Annie made a good team. They had great information about the area and plants and foliage, I learned so much! We had a great trip despite the squalls, it seemed like they knew how to plan around these. The tea and biscuits before rainforest hike was a nice touch while we looked for native birds. They picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel which was very helpful. Recommend this trip!
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Gaby_c
Jun 29, 2025
Great tour! Would recommend - Murray was an awesome guide and really knew his stuff. I enjoyed the tour thoroughly and it was such a fun day! Loved Piha beach particularly, this black sand beach is gorgeous.
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Harolii
Jun 26, 2025
A nice well-framed ride - Erin was our guide. She was great, giving us lots of anecdotes on the way. The minivan is perfect for enjoying the scenery on the road without being too locked up. In addition, several stops allow you to pass the journey smoothly, without being bored (stop to eat something at our expense, and also to go to the toilet regularly). The beauty of the rainforest and the beach was the pinnacle of the visit. Despite the rainy winter weather, we were delighted. However, plan comfortable shoes to walk in the forest.
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Gwent505
Jun 26, 2025
Book it for a lovely day out - We really enjoyed our day, it was a full afternoon and meant we didn't have to drive on a challenging road out to Piha. Bonus points for the beautiful sunny day and special thanks for accommodating a little detour to drop us back to our AirBNB. That was a kind gesture.
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Nancy_z
Jun 25, 2025
Waitekere rainforest and Piha beach - I enjoyed it so much. Mairi was a lovely driver and guide, very attentive and knowledgeable. The small size of the group made the experience more enjoyable as well. To top it off, the weather was so nice.
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Jessica_h
Jun 22, 2025
Very knowledgeable and... - Very knowledgeable and kind tour guides. The tour was the perfect balance of the jungle and the beach.
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Sara_w
Jun 14, 2025
Great tour - Great day. Both sites were beautiful and the guides were friendly and informative. They even brought us tea/coffee and cookies to enjoy after the beach.
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Sarah_b
Jun 14, 2025
Guides were great,... - Guides were great, amazing scenery would have liked a bit more time in the rainforest but I’m so glad I booked this tour!
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From $118
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).