Piha Black Sand & Rainforest Private Escape Tour
Auckland (Region), Auckland
Escape Auckland for Piha’s black sand, Lion Rock views and native rainforest on a six-hour private tour. Choose Standard or Executive transport, with accommodation pickup within our collection area.
Highlights
- Discover Piha’s black sand and Lion Rock views on a private coastal escape
- Explore Arataki’s forest setting, with an optional self-guided nature walk
- Travel in a vehicle reserved exclusively for your group, with pickup included
Description
Leave Auckland for Piha’s black sand, Lion Rock views and native forest. This six-hour private tour includes Arataki and an optional Karekare Falls visit when access and conditions allow. Your vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide are reserved exclusively for your group, with live sightseeing commentary during the journey.
Travel west to Arataki Visitor Centre and its viewing decks for displays, Māori carvings and views towards the Manukau Harbour, subject to opening hours and visibility. Choose a short, optional self-guided walk on a designated open native forest trail.
Continue to Karekare Falls for an optional short walk and waterfall photographs, subject to weather and track access. Pause at Piha Lookout for views of the coastline, then enjoy Piha’s black-sand beach and Lion Rock views. Take photographs or choose a beach stroll; swimming and climbing Lion Rock are not included.
Pause for refreshments at Piha. Buy a snack, light meal or drink from a café or store when open, or bring your own food. Meals, afternoon tea, other drinks and paid attraction admission are excluded; bottled water, normal parking and GST are included.
Choose Standard or Executive transport, with fixed private-group fares for up to 4, 6 or 10 passengers. Executive travel uses Mercedes-Benz or equivalent vehicles. Allocation depends on the booked category, passenger numbers, luggage and child-seat requirements; preferred models are not guaranteed. All adults, children and infants count towards the selected passenger limit. Solo travellers pay the group fare; no operating passenger minimum applies.
Pickup and return drop-off are included for accommodation within Auckland CBD or up to 5 km by road from Britomart. Auckland Airport and locations outside this area are excluded from the included pickup service. The six hours run from scheduled accommodation pickup to return drop-off, including driving, stops and the refreshment break. Pickup details are confirmed before travel.
Walking is optional and self-guided. Forest, waterfall and beach surfaces may include slopes, steps, uneven or slippery ground and sand. Please provide any mobility, child-seat or luggage requirements during booking. Special requests are subject to availability and confirmation. Follow closures, safety signs and footwear-cleaning instructions. Stop order and time may change due to traffic, weather, opening hours, access and your preferences within the booked duration.
Includes
- Six-hour private tour in a vehicle reserved exclusively for your group
- Standard or Executive transport, according to the option booked
- Accommodation pickup and return within Auckland CBD or up to 5 km by road from Britomart
- English-language sightseeing commentary during the drive
- Stops at Arataki, Karekare Falls, Piha Lookout and Piha Beach, subject to opening hours, weather and safe access
- Optional self-guided walks and a refreshment break
- Bottled water
- Normal parking charges and GST
Excludes
- Meals, snacks, afternoon tea and drinks other than bottled water
- Paid attraction admission
- Auckland Airport and out-of-area pickup or drop-off, unless arranged separately in advance; extra charges may apply
- Guided walking services
- Additional time beyond the booked six hours; any extension requires prior agreement and payment
Important Information
- This is a private tour with fixed group fares for up to 4, 6 or 10 passengers. All travellers, including infants, count towards the group limit. The six-hour duration includes pickup, sightseeing and return drop-off.
- Pickup is included within Auckland CBD or 5 km by road from Britomart. Airport and out-of-area pickups are excluded.
- Walking is optional and self-guided, with possible uneven, slippery surfaces, steps and sand. Swimming and climbing Lion Rock are not included.
- Please provide child-seat, mobility and luggage requirements during booking. Infants require an appropriate child restraint, and under-18s must travel with an adult.
- Bring comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate clothing and sun protection. Food and paid admissions are excluded; bottled water is included. Stops depend on weather and access conditions.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
