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Fri, 25th July 2008 - Wed, 30th September 2009

Our full day excursion goes first to the Arataki Visitor Centre situated within Auckland’s largest Regional Park, Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. The breathtaking panoramic views from the sweeping decks extend from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Absorb the area’s history and admire the magnificent traditional Maori carvings that stand guard there.

Continue further west with our knowledgeable and highly experienced guides to the wild and rugged West Coast where you experience the isolation of the area. Our guides walk you through an area of Auckland’s coastal rainforest where they explain the local flora and fauna of the area with its giant tree ferns growing alongside picturesque streams in regenerating rainforest. Then stroll on an awe-inspiring, rugged West Coast beach and experience the uniqueness of the black sand and the clear ocean breeze.

A kiwi style picnic lunch at a scenic location.

Your journey then takes you to an area of untouched original rainforest with mature 1000 year old kauri trees. New Zealand has existed for millions of years separate from the rest of the world so has evolved in isolation to produce its own unique flora and fauna – 70 percent of our native plants are found nowhere else in the world. Our guides explain about our native species as you walk amongst New Zealand’s famous kauri trees and native birds.

• Moderate level of walking ability required for walks of up to 1hour duration.
• Free pick up from inner city accommodation.
• Refreshments and picnic lunch included.

Tour Info

Tour Times: Daily tours departing 10.00am, returns 5.00pm

Booking Info

Please contact Bush & Beach on 64-9-837 4130, 24 hours before departure to confirm booking and hotel pick up time.