Auckland Bush, Beach and Bites Trail
What You Will Do
What's Included?
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic beverages
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
Itinerary
Meeting Point
When you arrive at the ferry building -99 quay street- face the water, then head to the right of the building toward pier 1. You will then see a pick up drop off zone that runs down the side of the building. I will be in a Blue van, license plate JGG. .
Takapuna Beach
From our meeting point we’ll jump into some pre-ordered ubers and make our way across the bridge, soaking up stunning views of our harbour, city and volcanoes as we go. After a ten minute ride out of the city we’ll arrive at a small yet enchanting slice of native bush that even many locals don’t know about. It's an elevated bush walk and if we're lucky we'll start to hear and then see Tui in full voice and flight. These guys are singers and mimickers and they have quite a story! You'll learn about native trees, New Zealand bush medicine and wildlife that you may not have seen before. It's stunning natural beauty, and quite peaceful too. After our bush walk we'll head to a beautiful beach and lovely waterside trail. You'll take in local landmarks and natural beauty including our imposing Rangitoto Volcano, our youngest at just 600 years old. It's an intriguing coastal trail, we'll pass through old lava flows, rock pools and wait until you hear the story about the castle we pass by! Finally we'll reach lovely Takapuna beach where this time of year it's an awesome spot for a swim to cool off. We'll finish with a classic Kiwi fish and chips lunch and a beer on the beach.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
Guide Options
- Guide - English