Private tour in Auckland Philip B

From Auckland's "Mild East" to the "Wild West" tour.

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Philip B.

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Phil's Memorable Tours: *PLEASE MESSAGE BEFORE BOOKING* A warm welcome to Auckland everyone. I'm Phil and I am very privileged to have been born and raised in Auckland, our biggest and best city in the country. I am a third generation New Zealander and I have always appreciated the magnificent scenery, local attractions and culture that Auckland has to offer. Our biggest city has a myriad of amazing experiences from the beautiful Waitemata Harbour and surrounding eastern beaches with distinctive landmarks to the black sand wild west Coast seashore, of Auckland. After leaving secondary school, I commenced a career in Television production, namely the technical side of television Outside Broadcasting with the then New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation. This led me into a 40-year career starting out as a technical trainee and ending as a Technical Manager, Outside Broadcasts with Television NZ in 2009. My career gave me the chance to be involved in television coverage of cultural, sporting, political and entertainment events. In addition, I was given opportunities offshore, working on sporting fixtures including Commonwealth games in Asia, Football, Rugby League and Paraplegic Olympics in Australia as significant career achievements. From 2009-2023, I operated a sole trader company working as a technical production contractor to the major New Zealand television networks, covering many small local and international high-profile events. I look forward to meeting and greeting our overseas visitors to provide an interesting and informative insight into what makes this vibrant city of ours so unique. I want to include adding some of my favourite personal touches to make their experience fun and unforgettable. My tours can be easily modified to meet personal preferences. I live in an apartment in the heart of Auckland city, so have easy access to all motorway routes for cruise ships, hotels and airport collections, which is both flexible for client pickups and excursions. I enjoy good health, play golf on a regular basis and enjoy walking with my wife on the many inner city Auckland walkways during our leisure time together. I own a reliable air-conditioned Hyundai Tucson SUV vehicle and also hold a heavy transport licence. During my television career, police vetting was required for various high- profile productions in which I was employed. This ensures a clean and verifiable on-going record. References supplied as required. Many thanks for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. First Aid certified All classes of NZ drivers licence No restrictions

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Overview of your Auckland tour

Welcome to Auckland, starting briefly on the East side of the city and travelling to the West via the Waitakere Ranges. We begin with an wonderful overview looking out over the Tasman Sea and sub tropical native bush of the Waitakere ranges from the Aratiki Visitors Centre, which also exhibits interesting Maori culture and Fauna. Then onto a wild surf beach, indicative of the west coast, before travelling inland to a picturesque winery, a historical river Tavern and a quaint village overlooking the tidal inlets and channels which meander up the western suburbs. Refreshments and comfort stops are available at either the Westbrook Wine Cellars or the Riverhead Tavern. Note: this tour could be a challenge for wheelchair users hoping to travel along a native bush walking track, or car sickness prone folk, due to the winding up and down roads when travelling through the Waitakere Rangers. I am able to customize this tour according to any requests.

Recent Reviews

Denise B.United States
April 2026

We had a wonderful time seeing the sights in Auckland during our time with Phil! We thoroughly enjoyed our conversations during the drive and loved hearing the background and history of all the places we visited. Thanks Phil!

Carole P.United States
February 2026

Phil was very engaging. My husband and I enjoyed spending the day with him. I recommend him very much.

Susan B.United States
January 2026

We had a great time with Philip on this tour. Saw a lot of Auckland that we had never seen before, as well as learning a lot about the history. Would highly recommend.

Elizabeth W.United States
December 2025

Philip was fabulous at introducing us to Auckland ! As first time visitors to Auckland Philip gave us a wonderful overview of all Auckland and the surrounding areas. He promptly met us as we exited our cruise ship and adjusted our day’s activities to better match the cloudy weather. Philip also made great recommendations for dining .

Kevin L.
April 2025

We had a great tour with Phil, starting out with a quick tour around Auckland, then traveling to the west coast area and Whitaker Range. Where we saw the black sand beaches. Then had a great lunch at the Riverbend tavern. Topping off the day with a tour of Eden Park.

Gary P.United States
March 2025

What a fantastic day! Philip was a delightful guide and very knowledgeable about the country and culture. We had taken some group tours the previous two days and he carefully crafted our day so that we did not repeat anything we had already seen. We also chatted about other interests, families etc. which made the day even more enjoyable. He selected a lovely spot for an excellent lunch. I would highly recommend him for a perfect day. If we are ever back here we will surely book a day with him again.

Your Auckland tour itinerary

•Depart Auckland from pick up location and head West •First stop- We leave the city and head towards the Waitakere Ranges to enjoy the sights of sub-tropical native bush flora. •Drive to the Arataki Centre -starting point of all Waitakere ranges walking tracks •Next -A western beach; the infamous Piha- a black sand beach, renowned for its strong surf and rugged scenery. The famous Lion Rock, Piha's most iconic landmark is a volcanic monolith with cultural carved inscriptions. Westbrook Vineyard: Its time for us to Wine- Down whilst enjoying some beautiful local NZ produce and sampling some of the country’s finest varietals from leading vintners. We can choose everything from gourmet pizzas to sharing platters . Westbrook make their own luxury handmade items-perfect for the traveller. •We then travel to the Historic Riverhead Tavern at the head of the upper Waitemata Harbour for refreshments as an alternative option. •We then transfer back to the agreed ending point in Auckland.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

SUV 4 Seater

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Tastings
Equipment
Classes Workshop
Services
Meeting location

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Any of the above -flexible to work in with clients

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Day Trip
Off The Beaten Path
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
History
Tour reference number
1318694
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate

Traveller reviews

5.0

FAQs

Who is this private tour in Auckland best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers interested in exploring both the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Auckland. You'll enjoy stunning views of the Tasman Sea, experience the rugged beauty of Piha Beach, and visit local wineries and historical sites. It's ideal for those who want to connect with a local guide like Philip B. for deeper insights.

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Can this private tour in Auckland be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?

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Hours icon 7 hours
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