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15 Best Piha & West Coast Tours

The wild-west afternoons out of Auckland: Piha’s black-sand surf, Lion Rock and rainforest waterfalls in the Waitakere Ranges. Forty minutes from downtown the city simply stops existing.

2.Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Picnic Lunch

Explore Auckland’s rugged coastline, lush rainforests, and towering kauri trees on this full-day eco-tour. Includes scenic stops, a picnic lunch, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Was the best of my Auckland Day Trips, Mary was an expert guide and helped make the experience very pleasant and enjoyable for everyone. She was very insightful and her cheerful attitude created the perfect atmosphere for the entire tour group. Highly recommend this tour,…”

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3.Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland

Explore Auckland’s wild west coast, waterfalls, and vineyards with this full-day small-group tour. Enjoy scenic sights, wine tastings, and a delicious lunch for $179.90.

★ 5.0

“Excellent combination of nature and wine. With the ability to walk on the beach and forest walks. Lunch was a superb meal and the winery it was served at we loved all the varietals we sampled. Highly recommend.”

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5.Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland

Explore Auckland’s wild west coast with this scenic tour—beach walks, a gannet colony, and wine tastings at top local vineyards for a well-rounded day.

★ 5.0

“We had the best time. John is so knowledgable and the perfect tour guide who was only too happy to take countless photos of us at the various stops. A great experience for 3 ladies who travelled from Fiji”

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6.Auckland City, Beaches & Rainforest Premium Small Group Tour

Explore Auckland’s highlights, rainforests, and beaches on this small group tour for a balanced taste of urban life and wild nature, including Kiwi-style tea.

★ 4.9

“Wayne, Murray and Peter were all very knowledgeable about Auckland city, but the trees and flowers surrounding us in the bush as well. It was a perfect day.”

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9.Private Piha Beach, Rainforest Adventure & Mt. Eden with Guide

Discover New Zealand’s wild side with a private 5-hour tour exploring Piha Beach, rainforest waterfalls, and Mount Eden with a knowledgeable guide.

★ 5.0

“Super time. We were able to see so many highlights of Auckland. The waterfalls and volcano basin were terrific and a fun hike. The star was the beach. Lovely and the waves were great. Our guide was so kind and courteous. A true value.”

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10.BLACK SAND PIHA BEACH, Maori Arts, Water Falls West Auckland Tour

Discover Auckland's natural beauty with this 5-hour tour including Piha's black sand beaches, Maori arts, and stunning waterfalls. Perfect for nature lovers.

★ 4.5

“The black sand beach and waterfall were gorgeous. There are a ton of steps up to the waterfall f that’s a worry for you. The driver does nothing but drive. We had a 5 minute taped commentary at first and then literally nothing after that.…”

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11.West Coast Discovery Piha Beach Private Tour

Discover Auckland’s stunning west coast with this private tour featuring black sand beaches, waterfalls, Maori culture, and wine tasting—an authentic Kiwi adventure.

★ 5.0

“Too little time at yhe sculpturtorem. Other than that the trip was good except the air on the van was not working properly do to lack of instruction on someone's part.”

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12.Piha Beach

Discover Auckland’s wild west with this half-day tour exploring Piha Beach’s black sands, volcanic cliffs, rainforest waterfalls, and panoramic city views.

★ 5.0

“Thank you Brett for a fantastic tour of Piha Beach, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Would highly recommend Brett to other travellers. Very friendly and accomodating.”

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13.Private Auckland’s West Coast – Piha/ Muriwai – Wild West Tour

Discover Auckland's rugged West Coast with a private tour exploring Piha, Muriwai, and more. Enjoy stunning beaches, gannet colonies, and breathtaking views in 5-6 hours.

★ 4.5

“3. I had a private tour with Mike since I travelled solo, and it was my first time in New Zealand. Mike was super easy to communicate with. He quickly answered all my questions on my itinerary and even made some research and suggestionRead more”

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15.West Coast Discovery – Piha Beach or Muriwai Beach from Auckland

Explore Auckland’s rugged west coast with this 5-hour tour visiting Piha Beach or Muriwai Gannet Colony. Discover stunning scenery, learn from knowledgeable guides, and enjoy authentic Kiwi coastal landscapes.

★ 3.5

“Great tour! Our guide was very flexible as to how long we stayed at each stop and gave us great recommendations for other things to do while in Auckland.”

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