Private Auckland West Coast Tour Piha Beach and Karekare Falls
Description
This is the best way to experience the highlights of Auckland’s West Coast. Enjoy a private tour with no need to rush — the itinerary is always tailored to your pace and interests. We will visit Arataki Visitor center, Karekare Falls, Mercer bay loop and Piha beach We are happy to add destinations or adjust the schedule based on what you’d like to see. Minimum required for this tour is 2 people
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Itinerary
the Arataki Visitor Centre is a warm and welcoming gateway to the natural wonders of Auckland's western region. Serving as both an educational hub and a starting point for outdoor enthusiasts, the Centre plays an important role in connecting visitors with the area's pristine beauty and rich cultural heritage.
Karekare Falls are located in the western part of the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, near the village of Karekare—famously known as a filming location for The Piano. With its stunning surroundings and easy accessibility, this waterfall is considered one of New Zealand’s must-see natural attractions.
The Mercer Bay Loop Track starts high up above Piha and takes you to Te Ahua headland, the site of an important Māori pā (fortified village), with great views up and down the west coast.
Piha is one of Auckland's most famous west coast black sand beaches. Part of the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, Piha is a popular spot for swimmers and surfers.
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Pickup Locations & Times
please let us know where you stay We can pick you up anywhere you want in Auckland CBD
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Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(103)
CheungLok (Probably spelled his name wrong) was fun, engaging, and very punctual. Nice Vehicle, very interesting area. Delivered exactly what was promised with a smile. Really a great way to see the area west of Auckland if you only have a short time.
Kenneth was a great tour guide. He provided a great tour! I will definitely go back and use Viator again.
Was a great experience... Damian was super...
We had a wonderful experience on this private tour. Ken, our driver and guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and polite throughout the day. We never felt rushed and were able to spend as much time as we wanted at each stop, which made the experience so much more enjoyable. Ken was also very thoughtful, offering to take photos of us at most of the locations, and was always happy to help in any way he could. The scenery was absolutely stunning, and having the tour exclusively for the two of us made it feel relaxed, comfortable, and personalised. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a stress-free, enjoyable day with an excellent guide. Thank you, Ken, for making it such a memorable experience!
Kenneth, our guide was professional , friendly and knowledgeable. His car was clean and comfortable. He explained the sites from cultural aspect and from our interests. He was able to be flexible in his tour time . Kenneth was indeed the best tour guide I have ever encountered from the professionalism, friendliness and competitive pricing . Will recommend highly
An excellent experience with a nice, gentle driver and also guide.
Kenneth was very accommodating and patient with all of our requests. He was familiar with the sites we visited and provided helpful context. He was delightful, punctual and friendly.
Jonglok was an excellent tour guide. He had great insight into the places visited and was patient and accommodating. He made it an exciting experience and was helpful in providing great family photos with memories to treasure.
I am so very glad we booked this tour. Jonglok was very informative and kind and an excellent driver. I was eyeing a lookout point about 30 minutes extra walk and as we were the only 2 booked that day (winter), we VERY graciously obliged and it was TOTALLY worth the sore legs and butt! We had a GLORIOUS day. Thank you so so much!
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour today with our friendly host, Jonglok. As someone who is prone to motion sickness, I especially appreciated his smooth and careful driving, which made the journey very comfortable. It was wonderful to relax and take in the beautiful scenery at each stop without having to worry about driving ourselves. This is a fantastic morning tour and a great way to escape the city for a few hours. Highly recommended!
