Private Tour: Piha and Waitakere Eco-Tour with Surf Lesson from Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

Combine a Piha and Waitakere Eco-Tour with a fun surf lesson at the best surf beach in New Zealand, for an ultimate private day trip to the West Coast, just 30-minutes from Auckland. You will discover subtropical bush, hidden waterfalls, see stunning panoramic views of the city and Waitakere Ranges, learn about Maori culture at the Arataki Visitor Centre, and enjoy a delicious, fresh lunch. In Piha, you will learn to surf at one of the most popular beach destinations in New Zealand. Private surf lessons are taken with top international instructors.

You will be picked up in the morning from your central Auckland accommodation by your guide in comfortable transport. Times will be confirmed upon booking. From the city, it is an easy 30-minute drive to the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park.

The first stop is at the Arataki Visitor Centre, where you will see spectacular views of Auckland City and two harbors and learn about Maori carvings and traditions. Along the journey, you'll see some of the stunning native plants and wildlife including, the Kauri tree and the weta, at this charming museum nestled in the Waitakere Ranges.

Delve deeper into lush New Zealand bush (indigenous forest) with a fairly easy walk which will bring you to one of Piha’s cascading waterfalls. If you are interested, you'll have the chance to swim in the freshwater pools and see native wildlife such as long fin eels, keruru and pokeku.

You will be provided with light refreshments mid-morning.

With a stop at Piha's famous lookout point, you will be able to take photos and admire the breathtaking destination. Afterwards, head down to the beach where you will have experience a 3-hour surf lesson with an international qualified instructor, including a full safety briefing and practice on the beach. All gear is included, so it is important that you provide your height and weight at the time of booking to ensure a proper size wetsuit and board is available for you. All you'll need to bring is your swimwear and a towel.

After your lesson, you will enjoy some free time at Piha’s famous black sand beach. You can go for a walk up Lion Rock, paddle in the shallows or just relax. A tasty and healthy local lunch is included.

Return to Auckland CBD mid-afternoon and you will be dropped off at your accommodation.