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 - Maungawhau/Mt Eden and Tūpuna Maungate (ancestral mountain) is a scoria cone, part of the Auckland volcanic field. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Auckland City.
- Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park - Situated at Auckland’s Bastion Point, this memorial honors Michael Joseph Savage, New Zealand’s first Labour prime minister…
- Mount Eden - Maungawhau/Mt Eden and Tūpuna Maungate (ancestral mountain) is a scoria cone, part of the Auckland volcanic field. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Auckland City.
- Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park - Situated at Auckland’s Bastion Point, this memorial honors Michael Joseph Savage, New Zealand’s first Labour prime minister from 1935 to 1940, and overlooks the Waitematā Harbour. Similar to the Massey Memorial in Wellington, it is constructed on the site of a former gun emplacement from the ‘Russian Scare’ of the 1880s.
Visitors can enjoy 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 New Zealand’s youngest volcano. An iconic Auckland landmark rich in history, it has long been a favorite day trip for walkers and a beloved 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 - Next to a small secluded beach, this popular rocky viewpoint offers scenic bay and island views.
- Muriwai Gannet Colony - Muriwai’s gannet colony is a one-hour drive from the center of Auckland. A short walking track from the car park leads to a viewing platform directly above the main colony area. The colony extends to two vertical-sided islands out at sea, with about 1,200 pairs of gannets nesting here from August to March each year.
- Muriwai Beach - Take a stroll 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 - The Arataki Visitor Centre is a tourism and education hub in West Auckland, New Zealand, often described as the gateway to the Waitākere Ranges.
- Mercer Bay Loop - The Mercer Bay Loop Track begins high above Piha and leads to Te Ahua headland, the site of an important Māori pā (fortified village), offering great views up and down the west coast.
- Piha Beach - Piha is a picturesque 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.