Only 30 kilometres from downtown Auckland is the city’s largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges. No other city in New Zealand is so close to such a wonderful asset. It only takes 30 minutes to leave the busy city and step into the tranquility of the rainforest. Travel to the Arataki Centre perched high on the ridge of the Waitakere Ranges and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy the magnificent traditional Maori carvings. Continue on to the lush rainforest where you can walk the easy bush tracks amongst giant tree ferns and view New Zealand’s famous kauri trees. Then experience the power of the wild and rugged west coast. Feel the black sand beneath your feet as you stroll along some of the most awe-inspiring beaches the world has to offer.
Half day tours options:
- Scheduled Wilderness afternoon tour
- Private Murawai Gannet Colony Tour
- Private Wineries of West Auckland Tour
Full day tour options:
- Great Barrier Island
- Coromandel Peninsula
- Coast and Rainforest Walk
- City Highlights and Wilderness
