Arataki Visitor Centre Attractions & Things to do

Explore and admire Auckland's largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges, on this 5 hour afternoon eco-tour. The perfect way to get out of the city and enjoy the nature on Auckland's door step.

You'll be picked up from your centrally located Auckland hotel before traveling 30-minutes west to the Waitakere Ranges.

From here travel further west to enjoy a walk in the rainforest before visiting the beautiful Piha Beach for a walk on the soft black sand.

Afternoon refreshments are provided along with full commentary from our driver guides.
Duration: 5 hours.

Discover this beautiful city with your own private guide.

Make the most of a short stay on a full-day city tour.

Visit the Auckland’s best spots, including Mission Bay,
Mount eden. Winter garden, Piha beach

Get around in a comfortable private vehicle.

We can flex the schedule based on your needs. Please contact us.

This tour minimum required : 2people


Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

This full day tour is for lovers of nature and hiking, your experienced local nature guide will take you to a range of rainforest, beach and clifftop hikes. The black sand beaches and rainforest of West Auckland  are unique in New Zealand and this tour is a great way to experience the best it has to offer. (3 x 1hr short hikes)

*GOOD LEVEL OF FITNESS REQUIRED. This tour is not suitable for people with any kind of mobility issues. The hikes involve stairs and gradient changes. please note areas visited will differ depending on weather & fitness levels of the clients on the day.

*We are unable to visit a waterfall at present due to track & road closures from cyclone in 2023.
Duration: 7 hours.

Experience the highlights of Auckland on a full-day tour that covers a seaside village and the black-sand beaches of the West Coast. Travel in a luxury Mercedes vehicle past Auckland’s ancient volcanoes and see dramatic ocean vistas along an untamed coastline. Visit the rainforest and stroll past kauri trees and other flora and fauna native to New Zealand.
Duration: 8 hours.

In this exclusive luxury tour a selection of Auckland’s highlights have been put together, depending on your time frame and interest. Whether town and around, the rugged West Coast with it's iconic black sand beaches, wineries or rain forests. We can also arrange to meet you at your hotel accommodation or Cruise Ship. If you have your own special interest or places you would like to visit, then the vehicle can be chartered to suit.
Duration: 8 hours.

Tour out to see the rugged beauty that is Auckland’s Wild West Coast, where you will find yourself tip-toeing along a cliff-top to expose a huge, untamed Gannet colony. While rigorous waves crash below on kilometres long black sand beaches. Plus enjoy unbelievable views out to the Tasman Sea, and exploring the vast range of walks leading to greater views and waterfalls. Don’t forget your surfboard!

The Wild West Tour can be altered to fit your travel priorities and desires!

Please be aware that this is a booking request. We will be in touch as soon as possible following your booking time to confirm your tour. This is to allow for customisations and ensuring you get the best out of your desired tour.
After we have confirmed your booking, we also confirm a final tour price. This can be paid in-person or simply by bank transfer. We will take away the $5.00 booking fee which you have paid to make this booking.

Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

This tour combines the very best of Auckland city in the morning, with the best of Auckland nature in the afternoon. The Auckland City tour is an easy morning introduction to the diverse city of Auckland. The tour has plenty of photo opportunities and includes views from Mount Victoria in Devonport, which are not to be missed!
The afternoon nature tour is a great introduction to New Zealand's nature and visits some of the stunning rainforest scenery, as well as the glorious Piha Beach. Easy walking tracks and dramatic coastlines are only a short drive from Auckland's city centre. Our experienced guides and small group size means you will be well looked after. In the afternoon we also include a New Zealand style afternoon tea including biscuits/cookies and tea, coffee or juice.


Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes.

See the very best sights of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) and the wild West Coast with an indigenous guide. Explore some of Auckland’s amazing volcanoes, historic Devonport and the Waitakere Ranges with its subtropical rainforest and black sand beaches, all through the eyes of an indigenous guide. Marvel at views of Maungawhau (Mount Eden) plus Takarunga (Mount Victoria) to see some of Auckland’s ancient volcanoes. Learn about Maori culture, myths and legends as well as the ancestors who shaped this land. Visit Auckland and its stunning West Coast Waitakere Ranges. The tour includes a gourmet lunch and luxury transport.
Duration: 8 hours.

Discover New Zealand’s iconic Piha Beach on our West Coast Discovery tour! Starting with a pick-up from Auckland CBD, enjoy a 30-minute scenic drive through the Waitakere Ranges. Our first stop is the Arataki Visitor Centre, where you’ll learn about New Zealand’s native trees and enjoy sweeping views over the ranges—an ideal start to exploring the west coast.

Next, we take a 20-minute drive to Karekare Waterfalls, where a short, easy walk leads you to this stunning natural site, perfect for photos. Then, we head to the famous Piha Surf Beach, known for its black iron-sand and thrilling waves from the Tasman Sea.

Relax on the beach, swim, or hike up Lion Rock, which sits majestically in the middle of Piha, offering incredible views and photo opportunities. After soaking in Piha’s beauty, we’ll drive back to Auckland CBD.
Duration: 6 hours.

Join us for a unique, fun, and informative small group city tour of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city! With an exceptional value, our comprehensive tour covers all the best sights with plenty of stops for photos. Discover our sparkling harbour, view the iconic Harbour Bridge, cruise through to Tamaki Drive, stunning beaches, historic buildings and admire panoramic views from the summit of our highest volcano, Mt Eden. Walk through the sacred native rainforest, the rugged coastline and windswept, black-sand beaches. Home to unique wildlife and towering ancient trees, and some of the most breath-taking views you’ll ever see! The ‘wild west’ feels like another world away. Experience the untamed beauty and indulge in breath-taking panoramic viewpoints over the Tasman Sea, which separates New Zealand from Australia.
Duration: 8 hours.

Discover Auckland's stunning West Coast, filled with lush rainforests, iconic black sand beaches, enchanting waterfalls, and renowned wine trails.

Join us on an adventure through the untamed beauty of New Zealand’s North Island, where you'll uncover one of the country's most breathtaking beaches. Experience the famous black sands of Piha Beach and take in the remarkable Lion Rock.

Marvel at the cascading waterfalls nestled within the dense forest, offering truly unforgettable views.

Visit the Arataki Cultural Centre, where you'll enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the Waitakere Ranges and delve into the rich Maori heritage of the region.

Finally, unwind at one of New Zealand’s oldest wineries for a delightful wine-tasting experience and lunch.

Duration: 6 hours.

Soak up some major must-do North Island highlights on this 4-day tour. With an arrival transfer from Auckland Airport and 3-nights accommodation in Auckland included, you are sure to be comfortable and worry free. Tick off all the North Island highlights with visits to Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Auckland City Sights & Nature Tour of the west coast area from Auckland.
Duration: 4 days.

Enjoy a Private Tour of Auckland City and its glorious West Coast. See the very best parts of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) on a Private Tour away from the crowds with a tour operator that has so far won 4 global tourism awards. Marvel at views of several ancient volcanoes and the spectacular nature surrounding New Zealand’s largest city.

Explore the Auckland Domain with the Auckland Museum as its centrepiece. Marvel at Auckland’s 2nd-largest volcano. See the old colonial style mansions in the suburb of Parnell with many beautiful mansions. See Tamaki Drive, one of the world’s most beautiful city drives, admiring several of the stunning beaches along Auckland's shoreline. Explore Mission Bay, arguably Auckland’s most well-known beach with lovely golden sand. Enjoy great views of the famous Hauraki Gulf and the mystical island volcano Rangitoto Island, Auckland’s largest and youngest volcano at 600 years old.

Duration: 1 to 8 hours.

Auckland City Arataki Centre And Muriwai Beach Tour will give you an experience of the city’s most iconic attractions, harbour, lush tropical rainforest and black sand beach also the feel of inner city and suburbs of Auckland
Duration: 5 hours.