Port
Auckland, New Zealand
Activity Level
Moderate
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$169.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 5 hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
Experience Auckland's wild and rugged West Coast when you travel to the Waitakere Ranges, approximately 11 miles northwest of Auckland.
You'll stop at the Arataki Centre, where the sweeping decks offer 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.
Heading further west, you'll encounter the power of the wild and rugged West Coast. Feel the soft, black sand beneath your feet as you stroll along one of the most awe-inspiring beaches anywhere.
With your knowledgeable guide, continue to the lush rain forest, where you will hear native birdsong as you walk the easy 40-minute, ¾-mile guided bush tracks. Your constant companions are picturesque streams and giant tree ferns.
Notes:
Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair. A reasonable fitness level is required.