Muriwai Beach Tours & Attractions

Join the team for an exciting and unique day of fun, laughter, good food and most importantly good wine. Before heading back to the city, you experience a leisurely drive through the rolling hills of Muriwai countryside and witness the world famous Gannet Bird Colony and walk on the Black sand beach of Muriwai. Don't hestitate, book your tour today!
Duration: 4 to 6 hours.

Popular Tour now released as a Shore Excursion.The most comprehensive Full Day 8 hour Auckland Tour available. See the top attractions of Auckland on this Full-Day Scenic Tour. Drive along Tamaki Drive by air-conditioned Mercedes with one of our guides renowned for their knowledge;discover the quaint village of Devonport,Mission Bay and gaze over the coastal scenery from Achilles Point. Travel to the top of 2 of Auckland's volcanoes for stunning 360 degree views; North Head, a volcano with the most spectacular views over the City, inner Harbour ;also up Auckland's highest volcano,historic Mt. Eden;admire native birdlife at Muriwai and the spectacular rugged coastline with black sand beaches; sip fine wines along the Kumeu Wine Trail.Visit the Auckland Domain, home to the Auckland Museum and the 2 stunning Wintergardens and Fernery. Enjoy our historic lunch stop in Riverhead. Marvel as we journey into the lush countryside.This 8-hour tour includes round-trip travel from your cruise ship
Duration: 8 hours.

German/English speaking

On this day tour you will experience Auckland's fascinating volcanic landscape, get a taste of Maori history and discover the wonderful West Coast, the home of Maui Dolphins, Seals (Kekenos) and native bird life.

An Impression of Auckland you will not find in your travel guide!

Leaving the crowds behind us, we will travel through the Kumeu wine region to the wild West Coast. Enjoy the wonderful nature on a walk through mystic rainforest before reaching the 60 km long black sand beach.

Stop for a picnic with an amazing view over the Tasman Sea and if you are lucky you will see playful Maui Dolphins, sunbathing seals and about 3000 Gannets looking after their chicks (August-April).

Duration 4 hrs

Shore Excursion
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Duration: 4 hours.

In this exclusive luxury tour a selection of Auckland’s highlights have been put together, depending on your time frame and interest. Whether town and around, the rugged West Coast with it's iconic black sand beaches, wineries or rain forests. We can also arrange to meet you at your hotel accommodation or Cruise Ship. If you have your own special interest or places you would like to visit, then the vehicle can be chartered to suit.
Duration: 8 hours.

Tour out to see the rugged beauty that is Auckland’s Wild West Coast, where you will find yourself tip-toeing along a cliff-top to expose a huge, untamed Gannet colony. While rigorous waves crash below on kilometres long black sand beaches. Plus enjoy unbelievable views out to the Tasman Sea, and exploring the vast range of walks leading to greater views and waterfalls. Don’t forget your surfboard!

The Wild West Tour can be altered to fit your travel priorities and desires!

Please be aware that this is a booking request. We will be in touch as soon as possible following your booking time to confirm your tour. This is to allow for customisations and ensuring you get the best out of your desired tour.
After we have confirmed your booking, we also confirm a final tour price. This can be paid in-person or simply by bank transfer. We will take away the $5.00 booking fee which you have paid to make this booking.

Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

Auckland’s Wild West Coast Tour, this small group, fully-guided day trip combines the best the west coast of Auckland has to offer.

Highlights:
• West Coast Black Sand Beaches & Rugged Coastline
• Muriwai Gannet Colony
• Hallertau Brewery Lunch
• Craft Beer Tasting

Done jointly with our Auckland Highlights Tour makes the ultimate Auckland experience. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it’s our small groups, guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.


Duration: 5 hours.

Join us on this small group day tour in Auckland and the magnificent coastal expanses. Cross the width of the country in just one day. See the life in Auckland unfold, explore various landmarks, and appreciate the views over the Auckland Harbour. Cruise through Auckland's peaceful and calm white sand beach in the morning and experience the rugged and roaring black sand beach in the afternoon. Enjoy an exclusive combination of city tour with an afternoon wine tasting on this full day experience.
Duration: 8 hours.

Discover the best sights of Auckland city, taste some of New Zealand’s best wines and enjoy the magnificent coastal expanses on this premium private luxury experience. See life in Auckland unfold and explore various landmarks, appreciate the views over Auckland Harbour. Cruise through Auckland's peaceful and calm white sand beach in the morning and experience the rugged and roaring black sand beach in the afternoon. Enjoy an exclusive combine of city tour with afternoon wine tasting and lunch at a contemporary vineyard restaurant.
Duration: 8 hours.

Muriwai Beach is famous for its sparkling black sand, surf and Gannet Colony. Auckland and Beyond Tours will start your tour by picking you up from Auckland CBD at your accommodation. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Waitakere Ranges and stop at a beautiful spot that looks out over Muriwai for the perfect photo opportunity.

Once at Muriwai we will take you to have a closer look at the gannets (easy walking) then along the beach and the cove. You will have approximately an hour to relax, swim and explore the beach.

It just keeps getting better, from there we will take you for wine tasting at one of the areas oldest wineries to taste test before returning to Auckland.

Morning Tour: 9:00 AM
Sunset Tour: 3:00 PM
(timing is flexible)


Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

Out of the city into nature and a glimpse into Maori history

We leave the hustle and bustle of the city, enjoy the unique nature on a walk through mystical rainforest to the 47 km long black sandy beach.

If nature allows, spot Maui dolphins at play, fur seals sunning themselves on rocks and some 3,000 gannets giving birth at Otakamiro Point (August – April).

We visit Bastion Point, get a glimpse of Maori history before heading to a cozy beach town away from mass tourism with great views of Rangitoto, Auckland's largest volcano and Browns Island.

Finally we visit Maungakieke, the third largest volcanic mountain in Auckland with magnificent views of the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland City and Rangitoto

Qualmark Bronze Award
Duration: 7 hours.

Actively explore the natural wonders that fascinate all outdoor enthusiasts. Here, at the beginning of YOUR path, forget everyday life, find YOUR way to slow down and develop a feeling for New Zealand!

60 km of black sand beach, beautiful landscapes, diverse vegetation, rainforest, boobies you can experience all this and more on our Wild West Tour

From the “City of Sails” we drive through the Kumeu wine region to Muriwai (45 min), where you can enjoy a 30-minute walk with fantastic views in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary’s (Hillary Trail).

From Maukatia Bay it goes along the Otakamiro Trail to the gannet colony. Witness the natural forces of sun, wind and waves ... before heading back to Auckland

Qualmark Bronze Award - Light Footprint - Safe & Sound - Warm Welcome
Duration: 4 hours.

Experience Auckland's fascinating volcanic landscape,get a taste of Maori history and discover the wonderful West Coast,the home of Maui Dolphins,Seals and native bird life.
Leaving the crowds behind us we will travel through the Kumeu wine region to the wild West Coast. Enjoy the wonderful nature on a walk through mystic rainforest before reaching the 60 km long black sand beach.If you are lucky you will see playful Maui Dolphins, sunbathing seals and about 3000 Gannets looking after their chicks (August-April).
We head back to the "City of Sails", visit historical Bastion Point and get a taste of Maori history before we stop in a little seaside village where you will have the opportunity to have some lunch enjoy a fantastic view onto Auckland's largest volcano,Rangitoto.
From here we will visit Maungakiekie, the second largest volcano Auckland's and a place of remembrance for Maori and other New Zealanders.
Qualmark Bronze Award-Light Footprint Safe & Sound Warm Welcome
Duration: 7 hours.