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15 Beach Tours in New Zealand, With the Price Beside Each

30 tours  ·  from $20

New Zealand leaves you fewer spare days than you planned for. These 15 beach tours justify one, priced and timed so the choice takes a minute.

Paihia: Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach Trip with Lunch - The long road north from Paihia
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Paihia: Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach Trip with Lunch

1.Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 877 reviews · 11 hours · from $104Our pick

Spend 11 hours traveling from Paihia to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach in a purpose-built 46-seat coach. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as George, Barry, Tanya, or Willy, shares Māori stories and local history. Enjoy lunch, lighthouse views, beach driving, and sandboarding when tides and weather allow.

“A great day out without the pressure of doing the driving yourself. Excellent stop for coffee , lunch and tea. Really friendly drivers either way lots of local knowledge topped off with blast down 90mile beach fantastic day all round”

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Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland - Walking beneath giant tree ferns
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Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

2.Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 807 reviews · from $124Top rated

Leave Auckland after lunch with Bush and Beach for Arataki Visitor Centre, a guided rainforest walk, and Piha Beach. Guides such as Ian, Annie, Leon, and Meredith share Māori history, local plants, birds, and coastal stories. Hotel pickup, tea, coffee, juice, cookies, and raincoats when needed are included.

“Really great day! Rainforest and the beautiful Piha Beach. Rainy day but with raincoats (provided if you didn’t have one) no problem. Rain added to the dramatic coast/beach at Piha. I had done the tour previously (solo) about two years ago. I Read more”

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Llama Trek (Half-day) - Kaikoura Bay, Beaches & Seal Colony - Meeting Kevin and getting comfortable with your llama
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Llama Trek (Half-day) – Kaikoura Bay, Beaches & Seal Colony

3.Llama Trek (Half-day) – Kaikoura Bay, Beaches & Seal Colony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $154

Guide Kevin introduces you to a well-cared-for llama before leading a small group along Kaikoura Bay, beaches, boardwalks, and the peninsula coast. Your llama carries belongings in saddle bags while you learn about llama behavior, local history, whaling, and the 2016 earthquake. A seal-colony stop, cake, and a hot or cold drink are included.

“The whole experience was fantastic. We learnt so much , not just about the Llamas , but also about Kaikoura. Our guide was very knowledgeable, as we would recommend this experience to anyone”

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Auckland City Highlights, Afternoon Piha Beach & Rainforest Tour - Mount Victoria and the first big views
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Auckland City Highlights, Afternoon Piha Beach & Rainforest Tour

4.Auckland City Highlights, Afternoon Piha Beach & Rainforest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · from $183

Spend about 8.5 hours with local guides exploring Auckland’s harbors, suburbs, beaches, and Waitakere rainforest. The day includes Mount Victoria, Narrow Neck Beach, Arataki Visitor Centre, a kauri tree, Piha Beach, and afternoon tea. City pickup, light walking, and groups capped at 18 make it a useful first-day introduction.

“This was a great all day tour. It was my first day in Auckland and morning was a great introduction into my surroundings. A stop for a famous Auckland pie for lunch (not included) and we went for a guided hike through an easy trail through the jungle. Finished off at the beautiful Piha Beach and a tea and cookies picnic. It was a day to remember.”

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2 Hour Surf Lesson - Te Arai Beach - Why Te Arai Works for a Surf Lesson
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2 Hour Surf Lesson – Te Arai Beach

5.2 Hour Surf Lesson – Te Arai Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $50

Meet Aotearoa Surf School at Te Arai Beach for a roughly two-hour surf lesson covering safety, board handling, paddling, ocean awareness, timing, and the pop-up. Your instructor supplies the board, wetsuit, rash shirt, leash, and sunscreen. Small groups, with up to 12 people, allow room for personal pointers.

“We booked four days of private lessons with Maya and couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. She handled different levels with ease — from beginner to intermediate — and was wonderful with our 7-year-old daughter who was just starting. Thanks to her great advice and sharp eye, we all got up and caught waves. Big thanks to Maya!”

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Auckland City, Beaches & Rainforest Premium Small Group Tour - Morning city sightseeing from the Domain to Mt Victoria
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Auckland City, Beaches & Rainforest Premium Small Group Tour

6.Auckland City, Beaches & Rainforest Premium Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 111 reviews · 8h 30m · from $176

Spend 510 minutes with local guides exploring Auckland by air-conditioned vehicle, from the Domain and Harbour Bridge to Mt Victoria, Arataki Visitor Centre, rainforest bush tracks, and Piha Beach. Guides such as Murray, Chris, Annie, and Luke have led parts of the day. Lunch is extra, and the walk needs comfortable shoes.

“The tour was fantastic, the guides were very informative and the views were spectacular. The beach was amazing. A very well organized and executed tour. would recommend to anyone visiting Auckland.”

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Vineyards Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland - Kumeu River and the Brajkovich family story
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Vineyards Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland

7.Vineyards Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $183

Spend six hours with guide John McFarlane visiting Kumeu River, Westbrook, and Soljans Estate wineries. Tastings, a one-course lunch, bottled water, transport, and selected hotel pickup are included. Finish at Muriwai Beach, where black iron sand and wide coastal views provide a fine change of pace.

“Best day ever! Thank you John for making it special. The wineries, lunch, beach was amazing. From pick up to drop off, it was perfect!”

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Russell: 1-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Coach & Long Beach - Starting at Russell Wharf on The Strand
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Russell: 1-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Coach & Long Beach

8.1-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Coach & Long Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 1 hour · from $20Best value

Take a one-hour English-language coach tour from Russell Wharf through New Zealand’s historic former capital. Your guide shares stories of early settlers, Māori culture, and Russell’s chequered past while taking you past Flagstaff Hill, Tapeka Point, and Long Beach. Guides may include Rob, Shane, Chris, Cheryl, Sheryl, or Kelly.

“Our guide Rob was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed the whole experience. The views were SUPERB 👌 sec”

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Waiheke Island Bush & Beach Walk - Bush trails, beach views, and native wildlife
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Waiheke Island Bush & Beach Walk

9.Waiheke Island Bush & Beach Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $260

Spend about five hours walking Waiheke Island’s beaches and bush with a guide from Terra & Tide. You’ll learn about native plants, birds, and wildlife, enjoy lunch, and finish near a beach where you can swim or rest. Groups are limited to eight, with pickup from the ferry terminal or Oneroa available when needed.

“Maria our tour guide was great! She made accommodations for our tour since I am wearing a boot. Our entire day was wonderful. Maria was very knowledgeable and couldn’t be nicer.”

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Private Auckland best Spots + Piha beach and rainforest day Tour - Westhaven Marina begins with Auckland’s sailing side
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Private Auckland best Spots + Piha beach and rainforest day Tour

10.Private Auckland best Spots + Piha beach and rainforest day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $217

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private driver-guide exploring Auckland’s harbor, volcanic viewpoints, gardens, waterfront suburbs, and rugged west coast. You’ll visit Mount Eden, Mission Bay, Arataki Visitor Centre, and black-sand Piha Beach, with hotel pickup, water, snacks, Wi-Fi, and time for lunch included. Guides such as Han, Dan, and Kenneth tailor the day to your pace.

“Very nice private tour. Ken was extremely accommodating in revamping the tour to our specific requests.”

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From Auckland: Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Tour - Auckland pickup and the long road south
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From Auckland: Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Tour

11.Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 33 reviews

Travel from Auckland to the Coromandel Peninsula in a small group of up to 11 people. Your English-speaking driver-guide leads you to Cathedral Cove, then gives you time at Hot Water Beach to dig a warm pool in the sand. Bring swimwear, a towel, sturdy shoes, and money for lunch at Hahei.

“Ótima! As pessoas do grupo também eram muito legais. Viajo sozinha e fiz umas amizades nesse tour.”

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Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach with Lunch from Auckland - Leaving Auckland for the Waikato countryside
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Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach with Lunch from Auckland

12.Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach with Lunch from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $161

Travel from Auckland to the Coromandel Peninsula in a small group of up to 11. Your guide, possibly Jaime, Aaron, Doug, or another local driver, handles the long road trip while you visit Hahei Beach, Cathedral Cove, and tide-dependent Hot Water Beach. Lunch, snacks, water, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.

“Rain or shine, the tour still on. Doug, our tour guy made sure we were able to enjoy our trip even the weather was bad.”

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Auckland: Wild West Coast, Black Sand Beaches Tour inc Lunch - Lunch at Hallertau Brewery
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Auckland: Wild West Coast, Black Sand Beaches Tour inc Lunch

13.Wild West Coast, Black Sand Beaches Tour inc Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 5 hours · from $104

Leave Auckland with guides such as Michael or Ben for a five-hour small-group outing across the Harbour Bridge. You’ll visit Muriwai’s black sand beach and gannet colony, eat from a set menu at Hallertau Brewery, and finish at Devonport and North Head. Beer tasting costs extra, and the west coast can be cool and windy.

“spændende tur med meget vidende mauri guide. Havde en hyggelig og dejlig frokost. spændende udflugt hvor vi fik set det der var annonceret!”

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Private Piha Beach, Rainforest Adventure & Mt. Eden with Guide - Arataki Visitor Centre gives you the big picture
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Private Piha Beach, Rainforest Adventure & Mt. Eden with Guide

14.Private Piha Beach, Rainforest Adventure & Mt. Eden with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $279

Spend five hours with a private guide exploring Auckland’s west coast and volcanic heart. Visit Arataki, walk the Mercer Bay Loop, see black-sand Piha Beach, hike to Kitekite Falls, and finish at Mount Eden. Guides such as Rahul, Dolly, and Ajyu are praised for patient, personal service, flexible pacing, and photo help.

“Lovely way to see a good number of beautiful sites in Auckland. The beach and waterfall were the top spots”

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Explore BLACK SAND PIHA BEACH, and Water Falls in West Auckland - Lion Rock and the character of Piha Beach
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Explore BLACK SAND PIHA BEACH, and Water Falls in West Auckland

15.Explore BLACK SAND PIHA BEACH, and Water Falls in West Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $117

From Auckland CBD, this four-hour small-group trip visits rugged Piha Beach and Kitekite Falls in the Waitākere Ranges. You get air-conditioned transport, time to explore Piha, and a 30 to 45 minute return bushwalk to the falls. Guide quality varies, so book it mainly for scenery and convenience rather than detailed commentary.

“The black sand beach and waterfall were gorgeous. There are a ton of steps up to the waterfall f that’s a worry for you. The driver does nothing but drive. We had a 5 minute taped commentary at first and then literally nothing after that. I expRead more”

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★ 3.5West Coast Discovery – Piha Beach or Muriwai Beach from AucklandFrom $1236 reviews
★ 5.0Luxury Private Auckland Wine & Beach Tour with LunchFrom $5263 reviews
★ 5.0Piha Beach & Wilderness Nature : PRIVATE TOUR 8 hrsFrom $1984 reviews
★ 5.0Beginner Surf Lesson at Te Arai BeachFrom $496 reviews
★ 5.0Auckland Coastal Experience – Small Group City & Beach Tour Incl. Wine TastingFrom $23210 reviews
★ 5.0Piha Beach & Wilderness Private Tour: Auckland Half Day Trip6 reviews
★ 5.0Mt. Eden, Piha Beach & Karekare Waterfalls – PRIVATE TOUR10 reviews
★ 5.0Piha Beach, Rainforest, & Mount Eden Private TourFrom $2623 reviews
★ 4.8Coromandel Day Tour including Hot Water BeachFrom $2747 reviews

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