AUCKLAND · DAY TRIP
Auckland’s best days out.
The 15 top-rated west coast beaches & rainforest tours for an Auckland trip, with prices, how long each one runs and the operator behind it, so you can pick the day and book it.
Black-sand Piha, Karekare Falls, and two West Auckland wineries. Small-group 7-hour tour with lunch and tastings from Auckland.
Most Popular“We had a wonderful day on this tour. John was exceptional and very knowledgeable. We were looking to tour some wineries, but also learn more about Auckland outside the city. The drive was beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour.”
Auckland highlights by morning plus Waitakere Ranges rainforest and Piha black-sand beach in the afternoon, with hotel pickup and tea.
“Michelle the guide was a wealth of knowledge...we enjoyed listening to her tell the stories and guide us around the city. Morning tea was delicious. However we would have liked to stop and walk around the marina/wharf, the gardens and etc...there was too much time on the bus and not enough time to explore points…”
Auckland by bus, beach, and rainforest in one premium small-group day, with Arataki views, Piha black sand, and kiwi-style afternoon tea.
“beautiful but a little wet, windy and cool but nothing like northern usa where we are from”
Join a small-group Auckland day trip to Kumeu wineries, lunch at Soljans, and a classic Muriwai black-sand beach stop.
“Picked up from the port on time, wineries were really great. Lunch was fast and beautiful fresh snapper terrific. Generous tasting and very informative.”
Small-group day trip from Auckland to Piha black-sand beach and Waitakere rainforest, with pickup, lunch, and local stories.
“Excellent all day tour. Visited many locations and learned a lot about the area and culture. Excellent knowledgeable and personalbe guide.”
Private Clearyak hire in Goat Island Marine Reserve. Gear included, no experience needed, look through the floor at snapper and stingrays.
“We booked for 2 adults but when we arrived were offered 2 seperate double kayaks. I guess we should have read the detail more carefully and just booked 1 as each kayak seats two people! You have the use of the kayak for 1 hour. Experience was a lot of fun, althouRead more”
See North Island brown kiwi in Tāwharanui at night, then look up at planets and stars. $89 per person, 2-hour guided adventure.
“Got to see 7 kiwi and look through the telscope to see many stars.”
Guided Piha day trip from Auckland to black-sand beaches, cliffs, sea caves, and native-forest walks with snacks and small-group comfort.
“Louis was a great guide. He was very friendly and helpful. He had a wide reserve of knowledge to help with questions posed about the tour and various other Auckland/New Zealand related questions. I would recommend him to anyone looking to book an exciting and knowledgeable trip.”
Private Auckland highlights to Piha black-sand beach and rainforest views. Hotel pickup, free attractions, flexible day.
“Very warm n friendly knowledge about stops was very great open minded as to our needs highly recommended very full adventurous day”
A 6-hour West Coast day trip from Auckland to black-sand Piha, Lion Rock views, Karekare Falls, and Arataki range panoramas.
A guided 6-hour West Coast day from Auckland to Arataki, Karekare Waterfalls, and Piha black-sand beach with Lion Rock views.
“Nancy was a great tour guide. She has great knowledge of the area, and she was happy to answer all of our questions.”
Luxury Auckland day tour from downtown with volcanic views, Tamaki Drive, Waitakere Ranges rainforest, black-sand coast, lunch included.
“excellent day with Harry, thank you”
Join a small-group Tawharanui night tour for North Island kiwi spotting and guided stargazing with telescopes in Auckland.
“Legends a Legend, really enjoyed the experience and the knowledge he had. Managed to see 3 Kiwis and got really close to one!”
Private 5-hour Auckland tour to Piha black-sand beach, Kitekite Falls rainforest walk, and Mt Eden crater views, with a guide and pickup.
“Unfortunately I booked a lot of activity in Spanish, and they sent a guide in English. The guide is a self-employed person, so faced with a problem there is no one to claim. Although the tour transfers us to the contracted sites, the failure to do so in the contracted language, makes it impossible to…”
Private 7-hour Auckland tour to Mt Eden, Piha black-sand beach, Arataki and Karekare Falls, with flexible start times.
“We really enjoyed our tour with Mathiu!”
The harbour city, the gulf islands, and every road out of it.
