West Coast Wilderness Experience
Service Description
Enjoy a fully guided day tour to Auckland’s wild, black sand beaches and lush rainforest. Spend the day walking and relaxing in New Zealand's wild west coast while hearing the stories of our region. This scenic drive takes you past bush scenery, to observation points for spectacular views and to gorgeous beaches. In just 30 minutes you leave behind the bustle of the city and step into the tranquility of the rain forest. The hills of the Waitakere’s are actually remnants of ancient volcanoes. Many New Zealand native trees and plants grow here, and driving along the road you are often passing through thick forest. The rain forest is a favourite place for day-trippers and hikers as there are numerous bush walks there. Travel to the Arataki visitor centre, an information centre built high on the ridge of the Waitakere Ranges. From here you get breathtaking panoramic views across the rain forest to Auckland’s two harbours. The visitors centre is also home to some traditional Maori carvings and your guide will talk about them and explain their significance for the area. There are excellent pathways for you to walk around the Arataki centre which gets you close to plants. The Waitakere Ranges is also where one of Auckland’s major water supplies is located and is a perfect start to exploring the west coast. We then take a 20 minute drive to Karekare waterfalls. Once we arrive at Karekare waterfalls, you enjoy a 5 minute easy stroll to the waterfall - a great spot for photos! We stop at a stunning viewpoint overlooking Piha beach and the Tasman Sea before going down to the black sand beach. There you get the chance to stroll along one of the most awe-inspiring beaches the world has to offer and watch the surf waves rolling in. Continue on to the lush rain forest where you walk the easy tracks among giant tree ferns and view New Zealand’s famous kauri trees and silver ferns.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations by the Operator You will not be charged any cancellation fee if the cancellation has been made by the operator. Operators reserve the absolute right to cancel any activity, attraction, product or service as a result of health & safety concerns, weather conditions, insufficient numbers of people on the trips or any other unforeseen event or circumstance. All refunds will occur in the currency the product was sold in. If your credit card uses a different currency, the amount refunded may be different from the original amount paid due to exchange rate fluctuations. The operator is not liable for these fluctuations, or any fees your bank charges for purchases in a foreign currency. Cancellations by you the Customer The availability and costs of cancellations, changes and refunds depend on Operators' own terms and conditions and policies. When you make a booking you agree to be bound by the relevant Operator's terms and policies. If you want to cancel your booking you will need to contact the operator directly (by phone 0800 397 527 or by email at experience.kart@gmail.com) and check with them if you are able to cancel. In general (unless otherwise stated on your booking confirmation) operators require a minimum of 48 hours notice for any refunds to be considered. In general Cancellations made by you, the customer, within 24 hours of departure will receive no refund. To see if your booking can be rescheduled please contact the Operator directly (by phone 0800 397 527 or by email at experience.kart@gmail.com)
Contact Details
+642102660993
experience.kart@gmail.com
44 O'Neills Road, Swanson, Auckland, New Zealand