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( 0800 492 482; www.waitakeretours.co.nz ; per day $150) Lifelong Westies (West Auck-
landers) offer guided tours of the west-coast beaches, and guided walks in the
Waitakeres.

Bush & Beach TRAMPING, WINE TASTING
( 09-837 4130; www.bushandbeach.co.nz ) Guided walks in the Waitakere Ranges and
along west-coast beaches (half-/full day $140/225, including transfers); three-hour city
minibus tours ($75); and food, wine and art tours in either Matakana or Kumeu (half-/full
day $219/310).

Auckland Ghost Tours WALKING TOUR
( 09-630 5721; www.aucklandghosttours.com ; adult/child $50/25) Stories of Auckland's
scary side on a two-hour walking tour of the central city.

Hiking NZ TRAMPING
( 0800 697 232; www.hikingnewzealand.com ) Runs 'hiking safaris' leaving from Auck-
land, including Far North ($1280, six days), and Volcanoes & Rainforest ($2480, 10
days).

Bus Tours

Explorer Bus BUS TOUR
( 0800 439 756; www.explorerbus.co.nz ; adult/child $40/20) This hop-on, hop-off ser-
vice departs from the Ferry Building every hour from 10am to 3pm (more frequently in
summer), heading to 14 tourist sites around the central city.

Gray Line BUS TOUR
( 0800 698 687; www.graylinetours.co.nz ; adult/child $59/29.50; departs 9.30am)

Three-hour bus tour of Auckland's highlights.

GreatSights BUS TOUR
OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP

( 0800 744 487; www.greatsights.co.nz ; adult/child $59/29; departs 9.45am) The city

highlights on a three-hour bus tour.