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Auckland's Wild West Coast & Black Sand Beaches

From NZD$175

4.8
(18 reviews)

Departs from: Auckland

Duration: 7 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.

Itinerary

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

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

2/10/2026

Black sand underfoot

What an awesome day! Visited so many sites with a fabulous guide who shared his unique knowledge of Auckland and love of sport and adventure. Thanks to Matt and my fellow travellers for a truly memorable experience! 😊

Sue R

5
2/9/2026

Kurztrip Auckland

Die Tour hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Matt, unser Guide hat uns viel gezeigt und erklärt. Insgesamt hatten wir einen super Tag. Vielen Dank. Kann ich nur empfehlen.

thommychris72

5
2/3/2026

Scenic and informative

Enjoyed this overview of the area from the west coast to the north Auckland suburbs. The west coast of course and gannet colony is a must see but I also enjoyed our drive around the different neighborhoods and countryside while our excellent guide , Simon told us different things about the country and how people are living - both historical and contemporary.

Stephen J

5
2/2/2026

Perfect ending to my NZ adventure

Our guide, Simon, was great. Friendly and informative, the tour was a nice way to see the sights outside of the city. Lunch with fellow travelers was a nice touch and a cool opportunity for a bit of connection. Great tour! We got a bit of rain, but it didn’t stop us. Got some awesome photos as well.

Tori R

5
1/30/2026

A lovely day by the sea

I had a wonderful time on my West Coast trip! We were blessed with beautiful weather and the scenery was absolutely beautiful! Strongly recommended!

_fconti337

5
1/28/2026

Dave and Sam were excellent guides!

Very intresting day. Super knowledgeable guide, Dave who had great help from another guide Sam . We had a very nice lunch at Hallertau Brewery and a great tour with many informations and good advice from Dave regarding our continious journey in NZ. We wouldn't hesitate to use Cheeky Travels again!

Julie J

5
1/21/2026

En utflykt att rekommendera!

Vi hade en väldigt härlig dag och och fick se otroliga utsikter. Vår guide Michael var så trevlig och väldigt rolig att prata med!

Jasmine Ö

5
12/12/2025

Fun, Entertaining, Educational

Fun, entertaining and educational. The views were stunning and a striking contrast to the city which is just minutes away.

Mohamed Salim S

5
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
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