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Urban Jungles - Hidden Nature Walks in Auckland
Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
$110.37
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Experience four short walks within Auckland's urban area, to discover amazing natural environments only 20 minutes from the city centre. Explore a rocky coastline which was once a forest and learn about Auckland's volcanic past, with the option to buy a drink or ice cream from a local cafe. Take a boardwalk through an urban rainforest to gaze up at ancient trees found only in New Zealand. Next, enjoy a different perspective from a treetops walkway, looking down on the canopy below. Lastly, follow a stream through wetlands up a valley, with your guide pointing out unique plants and other wildlife. Finish with views across to the city, and choose between returning by ferry or being dropped off by your guide.
- Explore four unique natural environments within Auckland's suburbs
- Guided walks through shorelines, rainforests, and wetlands
- Scenic views of the city from Birkenhead Wharf and optional ferry ride
- Small group experience for personalized attention and expert insights
- Explore four unique natural environments within Auckland's suburbs
- Guided walks through shorelines, rainforests, and wetlands
- Scenic views of the city from Birkenhead Wharf and optional ferry ride
- Small group experience for personalized attention and expert insights
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Urban Jungles - Hidden Nature Walks in Auckland
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Stop for snacks or coffee
- Ferry ticket (optional)
- Bottled water
- Local guide
- Hotel or port pickup & drop-off
- Food & drinks
Meeting point
Wait at the steps outside Daikoku Restaurant and your guide will meet you there.
Return details
Wait at the steps outside Daikoku Restaurant and your guide will meet you there.
- Drive over the iconic Harbour Bridge for views of the upper harbour, North Shore, and city. (pass by)
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Takapuna BeachBegin your adventure at Takapuna, where you'll explore a rocky coastline which was once an ancient forest and learn about Auckland's volcanic history. You'll have the opportunity to purchase a coffee or ice cream from a local cafe while enjoying the beach.
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Smiths Bush ReserveTake a gentle walk through a rare surviving fragment of ancient lowland rainforest, which once would have covered much of the northern part of Auckland. From the forest floor, marvel upwards at the many mature native trees and see the famous Five Sisters – a cluster of five large pūriri trees that sprouted from the fallen trunk of an ancient giant 500 years ago!
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Kauri Glen ReserveFollow a short track to reach a treetop bridge, 18 metres up, which allows a birds-eye view of the canopy below. Listen to the birdsong, and learn about the history of kauri logging in New Zealand.
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Le Roys BushFollow a stream up the valley through a freshwater wetland area to reach a small waterfall, admiring species such as native nikau palms, cabbage trees, reeds, vines, and other epiphytes. Learn the Maori and European settler history of the area.
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Visit Birkenhead Wharf for great views across the water to the city, and choose between taking the ferry back to the city centre under the Auckland Harbour Bridge (included), or driving back over the bridge to be dropped off by your guide.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Urban Jungles - Hidden Nature Walks in Auckland
Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
$110.37
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!