5-Hour Piha and Karekare Tour with Auckland's Wild West Coast

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Auckland's wild West Coast at Piha and Karekare beaches
• 02 Walk through mystic rainforest and dramatic coastal scenery
• 03 Soak in the beauty and ruggedness of Piha on a guided walk
• 04 See black volcanic surf beaches, caves, and stunning views

Sign up for this 5-hour shore excursion to Piha and Karekare beaches from Auckland's wild West Coast. Enjoy the mystic rainforest, black volcanic surf beaches, caves, and stunning views as you leave the City of Sails behind on a scenic 50-minute drive. Soak in the beauty and ruggedness of Piha on foot and experience the wonderful nature of this dramatic coastline. Please note that, due to damage to walking tracks and roads from Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023, there is currently no access to the Karekare Waterfall.

Enjoy the mystic rainforest, black volcanic surf beaches, caves, and stunning views as you leave the City of Sails behind on a scenic 50-minute drive.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Piha and Karekare Wild West Coast Escape

Please note the starting time is flexible.

• 8:30 am: Pick up from your hotel, port, or as agreed.
• After leaving the City of Sails, we will travel to the wild West Coast, which takes about 50 minutes.
• Enjoy the wonderful nature on a walk to the Karekare Waterfall, which takes about 20 minutes.
• Due to damage to walking tracks and roads from Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023, there is currently no access to the waterfall.
• Soak in the beauty of Piha on a walk of about 60 minutes.
• Return to the City of Sails at 1:30 pm.

Note: This is a suggested itinerary. Let us know what you would like to see and do, and we will customize the tour accordingly.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guiding services
• Private transportation
• Regional park fees
• Pure NZ water

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Souvenirs
• Food, drinks, and snacks

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Rain jacket

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Piha Beach, Auckland 0772, New Zealand

Tour start

Piha Beach, Auckland 0772, New Zealand

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.