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Auckland City & West Coast Highlights Tour with Black Sand Beach.

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Auckland, New Zealand
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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Experience the highlights of Auckland on a full-day tour that covers a seaside village and the black-sand beaches of the West Coast. Travel in a luxury Mercedes vehicle past Auckland’s ancient volcanoes and see dramatic ocean vistas along an untamed coastline. Visit the rainforest and stroll past kauri trees and other flora and fauna native to New Zealand.

What's Included

  • Complimentary snacks, water, and lunch
  • Tours support local eco-cultural initiatives
  • Hotel or downtown Auckland pick-up and drop-off
  • Personal expenses
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Meeting and Pickup

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Please bring: outdoor clothing for the day’s weather conditions and sensible flat walking shoes, sun hat, sunscreen, your camera and a smile.

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Victoria Street West
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

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Lake Pupuke

See a beautiful volcanic crater lake in Takapuna, Auckland
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Takapuna Beach (pass by)

See Takapuna Beach, one of Auckland's finest beaches. Sometimes we stop there, sometimes we keen going
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Westhaven Promenade

We usually stop here to take some iconic photos of Auckland and see the many boats in this beautiful marina
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Auckland Domain

Stop at Auckland Domain and see the ancient volcanic caldera and Auckland Museum from the outside, which is built on the crater rim
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mission Bay (pass by)

See one of Auckland's most popular, golden sand beaches
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Tamaki Drive (pass by)

Drive along one of the world's most beautiful city drives
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Auckland Museum (pass by)

We pass by Auckland Museum and usually stop for photos. Since Auckland Museum is very interesting, we suggest exploring it on another day, since visiting the inside of this museum is outside the scope of an Auckland sightseeing tour
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Parnell (pass by)

Drive through Parnell to see some of Auckland's most beautiful homes
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Auckland Harbour Bridge (pass by)

Drive across Auckland's iconic Harbour Bridge linking Auckland City to North Shore
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Rangitoto Island (pass by)

Views of Rangitoto Island from Auckland City
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Titirangi (pass by)

Drive through Auckland's last outpost Titirangi as we make our way to the beautiful Waitakere Ranges on Auckland's West Coast
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Piha Beach

Visit iconic and volcanic, black sand Piha Beach, a world-renowned surf spot on Auckland's West Coast
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges

Stop at Arataki Visitor Centre with stunning views of Auckland City in the distance (in clear weather) and the subtropical rainforest that surrounds it
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements (note min pax number is only 2). In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Auckland City & West Coast Highlights Tour with Black Sand Beach.?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5213P6

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What's Included

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  • Complimentary snacks, water, and lunch
  • Tours support local eco-cultural initiatives
  • Hotel or downtown Auckland pick-up and drop-off
  • Fully guided private tour in a luxury Mercedes vehicle
  • Personal expenses

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 4 years
  • At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements (note min pax number is only 2). In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour does not operate on Christmas Day
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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