Waitakere Ranges Wilderness Experience Tour from Auckland

A 30-minute drive from downtown Auckland brings you to the Arataki Centre, perched high in the Waitakere Ranges, a ridge of hills separating Auckland from its surf-fringed west coast. Here the sweeping decks give breathtaking panoramic views from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Absorb the local history and admire the magnificent traditional Maori carvings that stand guard there. Head further west and experience the power of the wild and rugged west coast. Feel the soft, black sand beneath your feet as you stroll along some of the most awe-inspiring beaches the world has to offer. With your knowledgeable and experienced guide, your eco-tour continues with an easy walk in the lush rainforest where native birdsong fills the air as you walk the easy bush tracks amongst New Zealand’s famous kauri trees and giant tree ferns. Because New Zealand has been cut off for millions of years from the rest of the world, it has evolved its own unique flora and fauna. Seventy percent of our native plants are found nowhere else in the world.

• Visit the Arataki Visitors Centre with breathtaking views and Maori carvings
• Walk on the soft, black sand on an awe-inspiring beach
• Stroll the easy bush tracks in lush rainforest
• View native palms, giant tree ferns and an ancient kauri tree
• Enjoy a kiwi style afternoon tea

• Small-group tour
• Transport
• Hotel pick-up and drop off
• Local guide
• Light refreshments

• Lunch

• All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

• You must fill out a travel information form

• This tour is suitable for all fitness levels
• Lunch is not included, there is a stop so you can purchase your own food if you wish

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund