Take the best scenic day tour in Auckland New Zealand: a guided walking adventure through rainforest wilderness to dramatic Karekare, the Piano beach

your scenic day tour

Start your scenic day tour in Auckland central with a pick up by our luxury air conditioned Karekare Beach Lodge coach for an essential New Zealand guided walking adventure. Leave the city behind you and adventure West over the Waitakere rainforest Scenic Drive. We take a break at Arataki Visitor Centre to learn a little of the native flora and fauna and Maori history or take in the sweeping scenic panoramas over Auckland's twin harbours. Then continue your guided adventure day tour to secluded Karekare Beach - nestled between the native rainforest clad eroded volcanic Highlands and the sculptured dunes of the black sand surf beach.

A gourmet picnic can be provided for your enjoyment if we are notified in advance.

your walking guides

Our guided walking adventure is led by Karekare Beach Lodge owners Carole and Stuart Roscoe. The lodge, at the dramatic and romantic Piano Beach is right in the heart of the rainforest wilderness.

We know the area like no others. Your scenic day tour guides will share their lifelong local knowledge of the flora, fauna, history and culture of this unique, unspoiled location. You too can experience the fascinating history of the area while adventure walking the hiking trials and trekking the native rainforest to cascading waterfalls, dramatic scenic lookouts, birdlife rich coastal wet lands and pounding surf beaches.

walking trails for all levels

Walking trails are available to suit all levels. Day trekking for the fit, the adventurous young and not so young hiker, as well as those more interested in a leisurely beach walk amongst the natural splendour. It's your walking tour so let us help guide you in the choice of your vacation adventure.

free extra services

Free extra services to enhance your scenic day tour and guided walking adventure include availability of waterproof rubber boots and shower proof coats plus digital photos of you on the Piano Beach hiking trails, which we will email to your home. Your scenic day tour also features a stop at Arataki, Auckland's premier adventure tourism visitor centre, to view displays on beach hiking trails and rainforest wilderness trekking within Auckland New Zealand's magnificent Waitakere Ranges.

movie makers inspired

Join us to explore the black sand surf beach and rainforest wilderness scenery that drew the makers of The Piano and Xena Warrior Princess, plus countless others who have gained inspiration from the truly unique atmosphere and dramatic landscape at amazing Karekare Beach, included in Conde Naste Travellers ten best beaches of the world.