Auckland: West Coast Beaches, Brewery including lunch tour
ID: GYG1012795-1566426
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover Auckland’s wild west coast on a guided tour. Visit Muriwai Beach, see the gannet colony, enjoy lunch at Hallertau Brewery, and explore Devonport and North Head.
Begin your adventure with a guided tour out of the city center over the famous Harbour Bridge to Auckland’s North Shore. Head west towards the affluent areas of Coatesville, Kumeu, and Riverhead. While on this journey, your guide will point out all the main attractions and tell stories about the area along the way.
Arrive at the craft beer brewery Hallertau, and enjoy a delicious lunch of your choice from a special set menu. Following lunch, have the opportunity to taste some of Hallertau’s winning craft beers before continuing your day (additional cost)
Take a short drive from the brewery to the wild west coast black sand beach of Muriwai. Explore this area and admire the rugged coastline, unique black sand, and the feel of raw natural power that surrounds the area.
Walk up the hill from the beach to see the largest mainland gannet colony in the North Island. Get close to these impressive ocean mastering birds for a special experience. (Bird numbers vary at different times of the year).
Cross the harbour again and head to the charming seaside suburb of Devonport. Take a scenic drive to the top of North Head, a historic volcanic cone with sweeping views of the Hauraki Gulf and city skyline. Learn about its fascinating military tunnels and coastal defense history as you explore this unique vantage point.
After a great afternoon exploring Auckland’s West Coast and North Shore, return to the city. Choose to take the scenic ferry ride back across the harbour from Devonport to the city, or enjoy a fully guided drive with drop-offs at central locations and hotels.
Highlights
- Feel the sand between your toes as you explore Muriwai Beach
- See the largest mainland gannet colony in the North Island
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at Hallertau Brewery with a set menu
- Take in the views from North Head, a historic volcanic cone
- Cross the famous Harbour Bridge and explore Auckland’s North Shore
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Bird numbers at the Muriwai Gannet Colony vary at different times of the year.
- Optional Craft Beer Tasting is available at an additional cost.
- Bring a jacket—Muriwai isoften cooler and breezier than Auckland city.
Meet out the front of the Sky Tower at the corner of Victoria and Federal Streets.
INCLUDED
- Small Group Tour
- Fully Guided
- Lunch (set menu)
- Park entry fees
NOT INCLUDED
- Craft Beer Tasting
- Sky Tower entry
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.