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Explore Waitakere Ranges Natural Treasures - Rainforest And Black Sand Beaches

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Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Duration: 5 hours
Product code: 109827P9


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Titirangi, Auckland 418 Titirangi Road, Auckland Central, Auckland 0604 New ZealandLopdell Precinct is an arts and culture facility located in Titirangi Village, West Auckland. Three buildings form the Precinct; the historic Lopdell House, the Treasure House and Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery.We are open daily and there’s always something to see! Enjoy exhibitions at The Upstairs Art Gallery and Te Uru, enjoy the stunning views of the Manukau harbour from our rooftop terrace, then visit Deco Eatery and soak in the Spanish Mission architecture.There are few good eateries in Waitakere Ranges for Flat White Coffee New Zealand Beer and Wine and Great Foods and Treats. Cost of refreshments is not included in tour package. It’s extra cost that you will have to pay.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges, 300 Scenic Drive, Nihotupu, Piha, Auckland 0604 New ZealandThe Arataki Visitor Centre is the gateway to the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, and the wider Auckland regional parks network.Visit the Arataki Visitor Centre to:discover hiking trackslearn about cultural and ecological landscapesenjoy nature activities and art exhibitions.An 11m kauri pou (post) welcomes you on arrival to Arataki. Carved by tribal members, the pou depicts the ancestors of iwi Te Kawerau a Maki. This reaffirms their mana and guardianship of the ‘Great forest of Tiriwa' (Waitakere Ranges). The pou is one of the largest of its kind in New Zealand.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Piha Beach, Piha, Auckland New ZealandPiha is New Zealand’s most famous surf beach. Situated on the west coast of the North Island, 40 kms from the city of Auckland, this black iron-sand beach has a reputation for awesome surf which rolls in over the Tasman Sea. Piha was the birthplace of malibu board riding in New Zealand, introduced by two Californian lifeguards in 1956. The first surf boat race held in New Zealand was at Piha in the 1930s.Piha is not just surf and sand. With rugged cliffs and the majestic Lion Rock standing guard over the beach, the scenery is dramatic and inspiring. The beach is backed by the Waitakere Ranges, a protected parkland of sub-tropical forest, accessible through numerous bush tracks.Piha has a small beach community made up of bach owners and residents. The lifestyle is laidback and simple, but there are all the basic amenities for the good life.Duration: 1 hour
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Shine Shuttle
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Near public transportation,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Face masks provided for travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival,Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms,Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons,Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers,COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Inclusions:
Private transportation
Exclusions:
WiFi on board

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172.01