⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AJ Was the Highlight of Our Day!
While Piha Beach, the rainforest, and Mount Eden were all stunning, the real highlight of our tour was our guide, AJ.
His distinctive voice, friendly personality, and wealth of local knowledge made the entire journey engaging from start to finish. AJ shared fascinating stories about the area’s history, culture, and nature, bringing each location to life in a way we would never have experienced on our own.
He made everyone feel welcome, answered all our questions, and added a personal touch that turned a great sightseeing trip into a memorable experience.
If you get AJ as your guide, you’re in excellent hands. His passion, professionalism, and storytelling made this one of the most enjoyable tours of our New Zealand holiday.
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Dreamer28218974795
June 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best experience
Best experience and best guide help throughout all the journey
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Explore61707393954
June 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Piha Beach & Rainforest Tour!
This was easily one of the best experiences of our New Zealand holiday. The combination of Piha Beach, the beautiful rainforest, and Mount Eden made for a perfect day exploring Auckland’s natural beauty.
Piha’s black sand beach and rugged coastline were absolutely stunning, while the rainforest walk was peaceful, scenic, and full of fascinating local insights. The views from Mount Eden were the perfect finishing touch.
A special thank you to AJ from HOPinCAB, who made the day truly memorable. He was friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and never rushed us, allowing plenty of time to enjoy each location. The vehicle was comfortable, spotless, and the entire experience felt personal rather than like a typical tour.
If you’re visiting Auckland and want to experience spectacular scenery, local knowledge, and genuine Kiwi hospitality, this tour is a must-do. Highly recommended
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Donna_R
May 7, 2026 · via Viator
Perfect for a day of adventure
Clean beautiful van. Guide was so knowledgeable and fun. Got us to all the sights before the crowds. Highly recommend!
事業者からの返答
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the comfortable vehicle, fun atmosphere, and local knowledge throughout the tour. One of our goals is to help guests experience these beautiful spots before the crowds arrive, so it’s wonderful to hear that stood out. Really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another New Zealand adventure!
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Ceilings
April 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent private tour
What a great personal tour with Rahul, we had a perfect trip, started going up Mount Eden, easy loop walk around an extinct volcano (from above, amazing) as an added bonus you get great views over the city and so much more.
Next was the Arataki visitor center/Waitakere ranges (great views and interesting center)
We then drove to the Mercer bay loop, this was a challenging walk down with some amazing views at the end (Thankfully Rahul knows a easier way to return, yes hilly, but doable) This walk was well worth the effort.
Next was a lunch stop at Piha beach, we had brought food so we sat and enjoyed the views, then when finished walked up and down the beach, very beautiful.
Finally we chose Kitekite waterfalls, this was an amazing walk with a great waterfall at the end, it did have some ups, however easier than the early walk, so we were well prepared.
This was a great trip, made even better by our driver/guide Rahul, he was with us all the way, it was very personal and he is a great guy to spend time with.
Highly recommend this trip if you like to see things, be active and like the personal travel, No big groups.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for this incredible and detailed review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the perfect mix of adventure, scenery, and personal guiding throughout the day — from the stunning views at Mount Eden and Mercer Bay to the beauty of Piha Beach and Kitekite Falls.
At Hopincab, we designed this experience for travelers who love authentic, active, and small-group adventures away from crowded buses, so your feedback truly means a lot. Rahul will be especially grateful for your kind words. Thank you again for recommending our Piha & Rainforest Adventure tour!
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Cindy_W
March 19, 2026 · via Viator
Great tour!
The views are incredible! Take the tour, you won’t regret it. Mercer Bay Loop and Kitekite Falls were my favorites but it was all amazing.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for such an amazing review!
We’re so glad you loved the experience—those views really are something special! Great picks too—Mercer Bay Loop and Kitekite Falls are absolute highlights, and it’s fantastic to hear they stood out for you.
Your “take the tour, you won’t regret it” says it all, and we truly appreciate that recommendation. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we’d love to show you even more of New Zealand next time!
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Sharon_S
March 18, 2026 · via Viator
Wonderful tour of Pihi...
Wonderful tour of Pihi beach and the Karekare waterfall and the rainforest. Our tour guide was wonderful, answering all our questions. Thank you so much!
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour of Piha Beach, Karekare Waterfall, and the rainforest. It’s always our goal to make every stop memorable and to share interesting insights along the way, so we’re glad our guide could answer all your questions.
Your kind words mean a lot—thank you for choosing Hopincab, and we’d love to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
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Charlie_L
March 17, 2026 · via Viator
Excellent half day Auckland tour
This half day excursion was excellent. We had relied upon previous reviews and they were accurate: Rahul was a pleasure from start to finish. He was accommodating and allowed us to adjust certain parts of the tour to our particular needs. Lots of interesting information. Amazing scenery. Absolutely stunning. We would not have been able to experience this part of Auckland in a half day without this. We highly recommend.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for this incredible review!
It truly means a lot that you chose us based on previous feedback—and even more that we lived up to it. I’m really glad you enjoyed the flexibility of the tour and that we could tailor parts of the experience to suit your needs—that’s exactly how we believe tours should be.
Auckland has some absolutely stunning hidden gems, and it’s always a pleasure sharing those stories, views, and local insights along the way. Knowing that you were able to experience so much in just half a day makes it even more special for us.
Your recommendation genuinely means a lot—thank you again for trusting Hopincab. We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure whenever you’re in New Zealand!
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Scott_S
March 16, 2026 · via Viator
Incredible views
We were looking for something to see some of Auckland and this fit the bill. This tour offered incredible views of Piha beach off the lookout points on the cliffs. Our tour guide AJ was very knowledgeable and patient and made sure we were having a good time. Overall this was a very good day hitting lots of highlights.
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William_C
March 11, 2026 · via Viator
Outstanding views, but average service
The views and places visited on this tour are absolutely amazing, but the tour guide and company are average at best and did not seem very interested in providing a great experience.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the incredible scenery and locations visited during the Piha Beach & Rainforest Adventure. The dramatic coastline and lush rainforest of Auckland’s west coast are truly special, and we love introducing visitors to these beautiful places.
At the same time, we are sorry to read that the guiding experience did not meet your expectations. Providing a warm, welcoming, and engaging experience is extremely important to us, and our guides are carefully selected for their professionalism and passion for showcasing the region.
That said, after carefully reviewing our booking records for the past several months, we have unfortunately been unable to locate a reservation under the name associated with this review. Because our tours are small and personal, guests typically spend several hours with their guide and often mention the guide’s name or travel date in their feedback.
If you did travel with us, we would truly appreciate it if you could contact us directly with your booking name, date of travel, or guide’s name so we can properly look into this and address your concerns. We take all genuine feedback seriously and are always committed to improving our guests’ experiences.
Thank you again for your feedback, and we remain dedicated to delivering memorable and friendly experiences for every guest who joins us.