Auckland Eco Tours

Visit Muriwai Black Sand Beach, The Gannet Colony,  and Auckland City Highlights in One Day!

Auckland's west and east coast beaches Private Tour

Explore the diverse nature of Auckland’s beaches on this tour and see how the West coast differs from the East coast in Auckland.

Muriwai Beach is one of the most famous black sand beaches in NZ, known for surfing and home to the beautiful seabirds “Gannets”.


With different lookouts surrounding the area, you will have a close encounter with the gannets at Muriwai Gannet Colony and on Motutara Island.
(The Gannet Migrate to New Zealand from Aug until March every year).

Relax on the beach, enjoy Lunch & even go for a swim if you wish.

We will then head to the beautiful Tamaki Drive along the eastern coast of Auckland City all the way up to Bastion Point, known as Michael Savage Memorial, discovering some of Auckland City’s highlights including Achilles Point.

Before heading back to your accommodation, we will visit The Historical Victorian Style Domain Winter Gardens, which are a complex of gardens located within the Auckland Domain.


* Please advise any dietary requirements you may have at the time of booking.

Tour Highlights

  • Pick up & Drop off at Auckland 
  • Complimentary Snacks & water
  • Muriwai Beach & the Gannet Colony
  • Lunch
  • Bastion Point (MJ Savage Memorial)
  • Drive through Mission Bay Suburb
  • Achilles Point
  • Winter Gardens (Auckland Domain)

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer lunch, which can be enjoyed at one of the local cafes in the area.

We offer complimentary pick ups and drop offs from any Auckland Central Accommodation.

Certainly, please let us know if you have any dietary requirements at the time of the booking.