“City & Coast & Country” – A Relaxed Day Tour from Auckland “City & Coast & Country” – A Relaxed Day Tour from Auckland

A unique trip to experience the enchanting West Coast, with its breathtaking natural beauty, renowned wineries, and historic taverns—accompanied by fascinating cultural stories shared by your guide.
This one-day trip outside of Auckland combines city highlights, countryside charm, and the wild beauty of the West Coast.

In the morning, your guide will meet you at your hotel. After a brief introduction, we’ll begin with a short guided tour of central Auckland’s key sights. Then, in a comfortable van, we’ll travel through the scenic Kumeū wine region toward the dramatic Muriwai coastline, famous for its volcanic black-sand beach. There, we’ll walk along the shore to experience the powerful, picturesque waves.

On the return journey, we can stop at local wineries or take a scenic drive to the Arataki Visitor Centre, where you’ll encounter ancient kauri trees and enjoy stunning views of the Manukau Gulf and Auckland City.
After that, we head back to the coast to visit waterfalls and take in the dramatic coastal views of Piha.

Along the way, your guide will share stories of Māori legends and the history of New Zealand. If time permits and you're interested, we can also stop at the scenic lookout on Mount Eden.

This tour includes three different route options. Please review them to choose the one that best suits your interests.

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.

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.