Explore Auckland’s vibrant city and stunning black sand beaches in luxury. Discover Muriwai’s Gannet colony and Waitakere’s rugged beauty. Choose your adventure.
Explore Auckland’s vibrant city and stunning black sand beaches in luxury. Discover Muriwai’s Gannet colony and Waitakere’s rugged beauty. Choose your adventure.
- Mount Eden - Maungawhaw/ Mt Eden and Tupuna Maingate (ancestral mountain)is a scoria cone, is part of the Auckland volcanic field. You would enjoy a panoramic view of Auckland City
- Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park - Located at Auckland’s Bastion Point, the memorial to Michael Joseph Savage, New Zealand’s first Labour prime minister,…
- Mount Eden - Maungawhaw/ Mt Eden and Tupuna Maingate (ancestral mountain)is a scoria cone, is part of the Auckland volcanic field. You would enjoy a panoramic view of Auckland City
- Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park - Located at Auckland’s Bastion Point, the memorial to Michael Joseph Savage, New Zealand’s first Labour prime minister, 1935–1940, overlooks the Waitemata Harbour. Like the Massey Memorial in Wellington, it is built on the site of a former gun emplacement dating from the ‘Russian Scare’ of the 1880s.
You would have clear views of Auckland City, Manicured gardens and a clear view of Rangitoto Island,
Emerging from the sea just 600 years ago, pest-free Rangitoto Island is the youngest volcano in New Zealand. An Auckland icon and deeply enriched with history, it’s long been a favourite day trip for walkers, and a much loved boating destination.
- Tamaki Drive - Tamaki Drive, is a coastal road that follows the contours of the Waitematā Harbour and Auckland’s closest Beaches
- Achilles Point - Adjacent to small secluded beach, this popular, rocky view point offers scenic bay and island views.
- Muriwai Gannet Colony - Muriwai’s gannet colony is a one hour drive from the centre of Auckland. Next to the car park, a short walking track leads to a viewing platform right above the main colony area. Out to sea, the colony continues on two vertical-sided islands. About 1,200 pairs of gannets nest here from August to March each year.
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Muriwai Beach - Take a walk on Muriwai Beach
A popular spot for locals and tourists alike, known for its rugged coastal beauty, bird colony* and excellent surf conditions. - Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges - Arataki Visitor Centre is a tourism and education centre in West Auckland, New Zealand, often described as the gateway to the Waitākere Ranges.
- Mercer Bay Loop - The Mercer Bay Loop Track starts high up above Piha and takes you to Te Ahua headland, the site of an important Māori pā (fortified village), with great views up and down the west coast.
- Piha Beach - Piha is a scenic black-sand surf beach on the rugged coast west of Auckland.

- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Your health and safety is our number one priority and as such we only take group bookings.
- Tea and coffee
- Your health and safety is our number one priority and as such we only take group bookings.
Experience the privacy of traveling together in a luxury SUV or Business Van while exploring New Zealand’s largest city. Discover the nearby beaches in the Eastern Bay area and enjoy a drive to Muriwai Beach, home to a Gannet colony, where you can take a stroll along the shore. Visit the Arataki Visitor Center and the Waitakere Ranges, known for their…
Experience the privacy of traveling together in a luxury SUV or Business Van while exploring New Zealand’s largest city. Discover the nearby beaches in the Eastern Bay area and enjoy a drive to Muriwai Beach, home to a Gannet colony, where you can take a stroll along the shore. Visit the Arataki Visitor Center and the Waitakere Ranges, known for their rugged coastline, scenic walkways, and black sand beaches. Your guide will either accompany you on bush walks or provide written directions. Please be aware that not all attractions can be visited in a single day, so you may need to select your preferred destinations.
- Some of the sites may not be possible to reach due to weather related damage
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.