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Auckland's Wild West Coast & Black Sand Beaches

From NZD$175

4.8
(6 reviews)

Departs from: Auckland

Duration: 5 hours

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Auckland’s Wild West Coast Tour is a fully guided small group adventure that reveals the rugged beauty and unique character of Auckland’s west coast. Paired with our Auckland Highlights Tour, it creates the ultimate full day experience of the city and its surrounds. Enjoy black sand beaches, wildlife encounters, coastal viewpoints and a delicious brewery lunch, all led by our passionate guides who bring every moment to life. Travel in comfort in our modern minibuses and discover the stories, scenery and surprises that make this corner of Aotearoa truly unforgettable.

Important Notice

The Auckland City Council has advised that the Muriwai Gannet Colony is currently closed to visitors, with reopening expected around mid-December. We will still visit Muriwai Beach and the west coast so you will still experience the region and black sand beaches

Why you’ll love this

Experience Auckland’s dramatic west coast beaches and rugged coastline

Visit the incredible Muriwai gannet colony up close

Enjoy a delicious Hallertau Brewery lunch with optional craft beer tasting

Take in panoramic views from Devonport and North Head

Relax on a personal, small group adventure with fun local commentary

Choose between a ferry ride or guided return drive to the city

Itinerary

What’s included

Small group tour

Fully guided experience

Lunch from a set menu

Park entry fees

Optional Extras

Craft Beer Tasting at Hallertau Brewery

We recommend doing our Auckland City Highlights Small Group Tour in the morning before this tour for the full Auckland experience.

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

11/17/2025

Contatto con la natura

Bellissimo pomeriggio nonostante la pioggia. Gli scenari paesaggistici sono bellissimi e meritevoli di essere visitati. La guida di Simon è stata di una simpatia particolare.

leondina d

4
11/15/2025

Great day trip!

Had an amazing day trip to Muriwai Beach with our guide Jeoff. It was very well organised, and we learned a lot about New Zealand. The gannet colony was absolutely stunning to see up close, the whole area was beautiful. Lunch was great, and the view from North Head was incredible. A perfect adventure!

Kim D

5
7/19/2025

A lovely day

Merci beaucoup pour cette journée Aled, toutes les visites étaient vraiment super!!! 😊 , j'en garderai un très bon souvenir! Julie and (Emily)

Julie C

5
7/11/2025

Amazing seeing the wildness of Muriwai and the views of Hauraki Gulf and city skyline.

Aled and Hanos were great company and despite the relentless rain, I had a good time. They took me to Hallertau Brewery, where the food and beer were excellent. Next they took me to Muriwai Beach, which was as wild as you could get with the rain and wind. We even saw the Gannet Colony. Next we drove to Devonport & North Head, where I saw views of the Hauraki Gulf and city skyline, and the military fortifications. Overall it was excellent. Perhaps the order of the itinerary could be reversed, ending with dinner at the brewary.

Andrekos V

5
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