West Coast Discovery Piha Beach Private Tour
Overview
Venture into Auckland’s spectacular West Coast, where lush native rainforest, dramatic black-sand beaches, cascading waterfalls, and celebrated wine country create an unforgettable journey.
Travel through the wild landscapes of the Waitākere Ranges before arriving at Piha Beach, one of New Zealand’s most iconic coastal destinations. Walk along the famous black sands, admire the rugged coastline, and take in impressive views of Lion Rock rising above the beach.
Continue through the native forest to visit beautiful waterfalls surrounded by dense greenery and peaceful natural scenery. Stop at the Arataki Visitor Centre to enjoy panoramic views across the Waitākere Ranges and learn about the region’s Māori heritage, landscapes, and native environment.
Complete your adventure with a relaxing lunch and wine-tasting experience at one of New Zealand’s oldest wineries, the perfect ending to a day filled with spectacular scenery, nature, culture, and local flavours.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- WiFi on board
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from any hotel, airport, or cruise port in Auckland
- Wine Tasting
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Please let us know where you want us to pick you up. We will arrange to pick you up & drop you off at your doorstep.
What To Expect
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Piha Beach
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Karekare Falls
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- 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.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply).
- A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate.
- Wine tasting is available only to guests who meet the minimum legal drinking age of 18 years.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Lunch.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- WiFi on board.
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from any hotel, airport, or cruise port in Auckland.
- Wine Tasting.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional Driver/Guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the West Coast Discovery Piha Beach Private Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for West Coast Discovery Piha Beach Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- WiFi on board
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from any hotel, airport, or cruise port in Auckland
- Wine Tasting
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- 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.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply).
- A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate.
- Wine tasting is available only to guests who meet the minimum legal drinking age of 18 years.
