New Zealand · Geological Wonders

7-Hour Private Auckland City to Surf Tour with West Coast and Volcanoes

7 Hours Round trip from Ōtakamiro Point Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel through the Kumeu wine region to Auckland's wild West Coast
02 Walk through mystic Nikau rainforest to a 60 km-long black sand beach
03 Look out over the Tasman Sea for Maui dolphins, seals, and a gannet colony
04 Visit historical Bastion Point and get a taste of Maori history
05 Stop in a little seaside village with views of Rangitoto and Browns Island
06 Explore Maungakiekie and enjoy magnificent city views from Auckland's volcanic landscape

Experience Auckland's fascinating volcanic landscape, get a taste of Maori history, and discover the wonderful West Coast, home to Maui dolphins, seals (Kekenos), and native birdlife. Leaving the crowds behind, travel through the Kumeu wine region to the wild West Coast, walk through the mystic rainforest, and reach the 60 km-long black sand beach with amazing views over the Tasman Sea. If you are lucky, you may spot playful Maui dolphins, sunbathing seals, and about 3,000 gannets looking after their chicks (August-April). Back in the "City of Sails," visit historical Bastion Point, stop in a little seaside village for lunch with views of Rangitoto and Browns Island, and explore Maungakiekie, one of the guide's best-loved places.

Experience Auckland's fascinating volcanic landscape, get a taste of Maori history, and discover the wonderful West Coast, home to Maui dolphins, seals (Kekenos), and native birdlife.

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What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Auckland Volcanoes, Maori History and the Wild West Coast

Depart from the hotel around 8:30 am.
Travel through the Kumeu wine region to reach the fantastic west coast of the Tasman Sea.
Walk through the Nikau rainforests.
Continue to Ōtakamiro Point and explore one of the few booby colonies in New Zealand, where dolphins and seals frolic.
Head to other significant parts of the city and learn about Maori history.
Experience Auckland's volcanic world and enjoy magnificent views of the city from the second-highest volcano, Maungakiekie.

Return to the hotel.