Auckland City and West Coast Full Day Tour
Overview
Experience the highlights of Auckland on a full-day tour that covers a seaside village and the black-sand beaches of the West Coast. Travel in a luxury Mercedes vehicle past Auckland’s ancient volcanoes and see dramatic ocean vistas along an untamed coastline. Visit the rainforest and stroll past kauri trees and other flora and fauna native to New Zealand.
Inclusions
- Luxury air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver/guide
- National Park fees
- Lunch and snacks
- Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
- All local taxes
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Auckland Museum, The Auckland Domain, Parnell, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand
We pass by Auckland Museum and usually stop for photos. Since Auckland Museum is very interesting, we suggest exploring it on another day, since visiting the inside of this museum is outside the scope of an Auckland sightseeing tour
Stop At: Auckland Domain, Park Road, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Stop at Auckland Domain and see the ancient volcanic caldera and Auckland Museum from the outside, which is built on the crater rim
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Tamaki Drive, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Drive along one of the world's most beautiful city drives
Pass By: Auckland Harbour Bridge, Curran St, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Drive across Auckland's iconic Harbour Bridge linking Auckland City to North Shore
Pass By: Parnell Road, Auckland Central, Auckland 1052 New Zealand
Drive through Parnell to see some of Auckland's most beautiful homes
Pass By: Titirangi, Auckland 418 Titirangi Road, Auckland Central, Auckland 0604 New Zealand
Drive through Auckland's last outpost Titirangi as we make our way to the beautiful Waitakere Ranges on Auckland's West Coast
Pass By: Rangitoto Island, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Views of Rangitoto Island from Auckland City
Stop At: Piha Beach, Piha, Auckland New Zealand
Visit iconic and volcanic, black sand Piha Beach, a world-renowned surf spot on Auckland's West Coast
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Karekare Falls, 1 Lone Kauri Road, Karekare, Auckland 0772 New Zealand
Visit Karekare Falls or Kitekite Falls, both gorgeous waterfalls on Auckland's West Coast
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges, 300 Scenic Drive, Nihotupu, Piha, Auckland 0604 New Zealand
Stop at Arataki Visitor Centre with stunning views of Auckland City in the distance (in clear weather) and the subtropical rainforest that surrounds it
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Auckland Museum, The Auckland Domain, Parnell, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand
We pass by Auckland Museum and usually stop for photos. Since Auckland Museum is very interesting, we suggest exploring it on another day, since visiting the inside of this museum is outside the scope of an Auckland sightseeing tour
Stop At: Auckland Domain, Park Road, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Stop at Auckland Domain and see the ancient volcanic caldera and Auckland Museum from the outside, which is built on the crater rim
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Tamaki Drive, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Drive along one of the world's most beautiful city drives
Pass By: Auckland Harbour Bridge, Curran St, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Drive across Auckland's iconic Harbour Bridge linking Auckland City to North Shore
Pass By: Parnell Road, Auckland Central, Auckland 1052 New Zealand
Drive through Parnell to see some of Auckland's most beautiful homes
Pass By: Titirangi, Auckland 418 Titirangi Road, Auckland Central, Auckland 0604 New Zealand
Drive through Auckland's last outpost Titirangi as we make our way to the beautiful Waitakere Ranges on Auckland's West Coast
Pass By: Rangitoto Island, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Views of Rangitoto Island from Auckland City
Stop At: Piha Beach, Piha, Auckland New Zealand
Visit iconic and volcanic, black sand Piha Beach, a world-renowned surf spot on Auckland's West Coast
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Karekare Falls, 1 Lone Kauri Road, Karekare, Auckland 0772 New Zealand
Visit Karekare Falls or Kitekite Falls, both gorgeous waterfalls on Auckland's West Coast
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges, 300 Scenic Drive, Nihotupu, Piha, Auckland 0604 New Zealand
Stop at Arataki Visitor Centre with stunning views of Auckland City in the distance (in clear weather) and the subtropical rainforest that surrounds it
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 4 years
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Near public transportation
- Dress code is smart casual
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements (note min pax number is only 2). In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Infant seats available
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour does not operate on Christmas Day
- Most travelers can participate
- We meet and exceed all safety measures to keep both our guests and our wonderful team of guides safe. Our safety measures adapt based on requirements to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
2018traveler02
April 2018
Because of a mix-up the previous day (not with this company), this tour company and guides were able to accommodate us to make a sour experience one of the best. Guides were informative with a full narrative. There was ample time spent at all stops.
Because of a mix-up the previous day (not with this company), this tour company and guides were able to accommodate us to make a sour experience one of the best. Guides were informative with a full narrative. There was ample time spent at all stops.Bonnie H
April 2018
Silvio was a very informative & interesting guide - we learned a lot about the Maori people, their history and customs- things I never learned about in U.S. schools. He answered all of our questions/listened, tried to teach us how to pronounce native words, offered to help take pictures, very fri...
Silvio was a very informative & interesting guide - we learned a lot about the Maori people, their history and customs- things I never learned about in U.S. schools. He answered all of our questions/listened, tried to teach us how to pronounce native words, offered to help take pictures, very friendly. I wish we could have stayed longer at the black beach though - it was so beautiful! All the countryside is beautiful! That was our first tour when we arrived in NZ, it set the bar pretty high for our remaining tours. Thank you for a wonderful day! James & BonnieSandbuilder
February 2018
Our first tour in Auckland was with Time Unlimited. Our guide was Salvio. Having taken many private tours on many trips I can truly say he is exceptional. He gave us an outstanding experience. Not only did he show us all the sites in the city , his knowledge of local history and culture made ...
Our first tour in Auckland was with Time Unlimited. Our guide was Salvio. Having taken many private tours on many trips I can truly say he is exceptional. He gave us an outstanding experience. Not only did he show us all the sites in the city , his knowledge of local history and culture made the experience that much more enriching. We also went to the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park and learned about the Maori culture and customs from Salvio. In addition his knowledge of the flora was an unexpected bonus. Truly it was an outstanding experience.Happyperuviantourist
November 2018
We were picked up at our hotel by Ceillhe who is the founder and director and Gaiza (not sure of the correct spelling!). Both are of Maori descent and led us on an incredible journey around Auckland, (stopping at places like The War Museum), Devonport and the West Coast. We began in Auckland, wen...
We were picked up at our hotel by Ceillhe who is the founder and director and Gaiza (not sure of the correct spelling!). Both are of Maori descent and led us on an incredible journey around Auckland, (stopping at places like The War Museum), Devonport and the West Coast. We began in Auckland, went to a small café for lunch in Devonport, went to the West Coast and saw the famed Kauri tree, stopped at Piha Beach where we walked on black sand, were treated to a song (by Gaiza) and were given the opportunity to sample some typical Kiwi foodstuffs, such as Manuka honey, green AND gold kiwi juice, Marmite etc etc. It was a magical day: Ceillhe was the consummate host. Warm and friendly she created an atmosphere where we all felt comfortable to ask any and all questions. And we did! We learned so much about the history, culture and customs of the Maori people and it set the tone for the rest of our trip to New Zealand. When the day ended we felt we had been treated to something quite special. If you are interested in learning about the Maori, New Zealand, their history, their flora ( we were shown “bush” toilet paper..) and fauna, then this is a tour not to be missed. And yes, it’s expensive but well worth it. As said in the title of the review— Best Tour We have Ever Taken. Full Stop.moomootail
March 2018
I joined a full-day field trip to Auckland Coast area. For example, I visited Piha Beach, Arataki Visitor Center, etc. This was the most exciting and amazing experience in Auckland for me:) I was a Japanese student and my English was not there yet, but thanks to my knowledgeable and cheerful guid...
I joined a full-day field trip to Auckland Coast area. For example, I visited Piha Beach, Arataki Visitor Center, etc. This was the most exciting and amazing experience in Auckland for me:) I was a Japanese student and my English was not there yet, but thanks to my knowledgeable and cheerful guide, Ceillhe and her jovial and charming assistants, I really enjoyed it. I recommend this tour by TIME Unlimited Tours to all who visit Auckland. Kia ora XDKarin-Maria M
March 2018
Hinauri and Romy treated us from the first moment on as if we where old friends - they love what they are doing and they love their country. Their good sense of humor kept us awake after the excausting trip from Germany. Not only showing what is there to be seen, they where interested in us and a...
Hinauri and Romy treated us from the first moment on as if we where old friends - they love what they are doing and they love their country. Their good sense of humor kept us awake after the excausting trip from Germany. Not only showing what is there to be seen, they where interested in us and asked questions we liked. Having lunch together in this beautiful Restaurant near the Museum was a very good choice. Bring camera and walking shoes. I felt very honored by Hinauri when she put the traditionell feather cape on me - thanks again. Everything offered in the written program was presentes and this in a Special manner.