Day tripping out of the city

Check out some of New Zealand's natural beauty on a day trip from Auckland with Outta Town Day Tours. For $70 a day Paula Brownlie will escort you to places such as Piha Beach (Monday and Thursday), Goat Island (Tuesday and Friday) or Kawakawa Bay (Wednesday).

Tours include morning pick-up from central Auckland, activities on the way to the destination, free time for a swim, snorkel or bush walk, and a snack.

There are also options to see the Kitekite falls, enjoy wine tasting or to visit a museum. Drop-off in the city is about 5pm. Tours are restricted to nine people and booking is essential.

Contact: (09) 833 8473

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