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Fixed tours / Auckland West

6. Gannets of the West

Duration
9-10 hours
Region
Auckland West
Pace
2 of 5
Group
Private, 1 to 4
For two
NZ$4,400
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NZ$400 for each additional guest, up to four.

The Waitakere ranges drop straight into the Tasman Sea on Auckland’s west coast with stunning beaches at the bottom of them. Wild black sand and rugged cliffs make this tour incredibly photogenic. Rain forests and open sea provide an abundance of bird watching for the enthusiasts. Get up close to the gannets as they glide past right in front of you soring in and out of their nesting sites. On this tour we have time to slow down and appreciate what we have. Morning & afternoon tea are provided and this tour includes lunch. Best months for gannet viewing are between August and March. However this tour has beautiful scenery all year round. We can tailor this tour for a Walking Pace 1 or for the more able and adventurous we can take is up to a Walking Pace 3. Bathrooms and facilities are easily accessible.

How the day runs

  1. Pick Up

    9:30am Pick up

    Pick up from your Auckland accommodation

  2. Waitakere views

    10:30am Waitakere Exploring

    Waitakere Ranges exploring

  3. West Auckland brewery

    1:00pm Lunch at Brewery

    Lunch at local brewery

  4. Gannets

    3:00pm Gannet Watching

    Gannet watching and stunning views of the west coast

  5. Black Sand Beach

    4:00pm Black Sand Beach

    Black sand beach exploring

  6. West Coast Sunset

    5:00pm Sunset Cheese & Crackers

    Sunset cheese, crackers and cocktails in the late afternoon sun.

  7. Auckland at night

    7:00pm Drop Off

    Drop off back at your Auckland accommodation.

Pickup. Your accommodation in the Auckland area.

Weather. This tour can take place in most weather. If weather is really bad we can reschedule on another day.

Pace and mobility

  • 1Gentle
  • 2Easy
  • 3Moderate
  • 4Active
  • 5Demanding
Walking across the day
About 3 km across the day
Longest continuous walk
1.5 km, some gradient
Longest stretch in the vehicle
50 minutes each way
Step-free alternative
Most of the day
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What's included

  • Guiding for the day
  • Pick up and drop off from your Auckland accommodation
  • Morning tea, afternoon tea, lunch and late afternoon cocktails
  • Entry to regional parks & nature areas
  • Vehicle, fuel and parking
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