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Private tour in Auckland Gesa M
Ōmanawanui Track – A True West Coast Gem - New Private Tour September 2025
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"I am taking you to paradise" . . . . were my husband's words when I boarded the plane to Aotearoa for the first time. . . . Kia Ora and a warm welcome to Beautiful Auckland! I am Gesa, "a Kiwi by choice" and so fortunate to call Aotearoa and Auckland home. Leave the crowds behind, feel the beautiful nature and experience the real Auckland, that is what I stand for. Personal, flexible and individual! Above all, it is the personal touch that keeps clients coming back to book their next tour with me. I am proud to say that every tour I design is still unique to each client - tailor-made to create a special experience. All my tours are open to customization. As a keen runner and while training on Stewart Island (most southern island of NZ) up to Cape Reinga (most northern tip of NZ where the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean meet) my passion and love for nature deepened and the idea of " Beautiful Nature Tours Auckland" formed. A Boutique Tour Guide Company with the idea for visitors to feel and experience the real Auckland and it's wonderful outdoors while being active and leaving the crowds behind. . . Take in the amazing nature while walking, listening to the wonderful bird life and seeing native animals of New Zealand in the wild. Originally from Hannover in Germany, I am living since fourteen years with my Kiwi husband and our three energetic sons in Auckland after spending ten years in Sydney and six months in Paris. For the last twenty five years we have been hiking/running/cycling the "Land of the long white cloud" with its breath-taking nature and I would love to show you this magnificent part of the world. I am passionate about inclusive tourism and open when appropriate to tailoring an adventure to each individual client and when needed have support & professional advice from the Makingtrax team. Ka kite ano (see you soon) Gesa - Qualmark Bronze Award: Light Footprint - Safe and Sound - Warm Welcome - 100% Pure New Zealand Insider - 100% Pure New Zealand certified - Oceania 2025 Travel & Hospitality Award Winner - Tailor made Tour Company of the Year Auckland - Masters in Business Administration - Transport Service Licence - Passenger Service Licence and P Endorsement - Certificate of Loading (required) - First Aid - Making Trax Seal - the Trax Seal of Approval is New Zealand's benchmark of Adaptive Adventure Travel & Inclusive Tourism. It indicates that the adventure company that possesses the seal supports Inclusive Tourism. - Member of the New Zealand/German Chamber of Commerce - ProGuides Member - Tiaki Promise (To care for land and people): For every tour we take, we donate a native tree which will create beautiful forests - Committed to sustainable tourism As a 100% Pure New Zealand certified guide, I have no restrictions.
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“Not for the faint-hearted — but the rewards are unforgettable.”
Overview of your Auckland tour
The Ōmanawanui Track in the Waitākere Ranges is one of Auckland’s true gems — rugged, breathtaking, and unforgettable. From the first steps, you’re surrounded by native bush, ocean views, and the sounds of nature. The trail winds along a ridgeline, offering panoramic vistas over Manukau Harbour, Awhitu Peninsula, and Whatipū Beach, and on a clear day you might even spot Mt Taranaki in the distance. The return track is about 9.6 km with 2,420 stairs — a challenge, but very achievable with a base level of fitness. For those who prefer an easier option, you can walk one way and I’ll pick you up at the other end, halving the distance while keeping all the rewards. Well-maintained and clearly marked, the track offers plenty of rest spots to soak in the views. It’s one of my favourite hikes — topped off perfectly with a stop at Albert’s Huia Store for true Kiwi hospitality and a real NZ adventure!
Your Auckland tour itinerary
*Starting time is flexible 8:30 am Pick up from Hotel, Port or as agreed. - Leaving the City of Sails we will travel to the Wild West Coast (about 1 hr 15min, the drive is already an experience) - Enjoy the wonderful nature while walking the magical Ōmanawanui Track (allow 4 hrs return) - Soak in the beauty of the coastline while walking - Back in the City of Sails around 3.30 - 4pm (Please allow 8 hrs, just in case you would like to take the extra break to soak in the vista - although tour duration is really 7 hrs) - Please bring sufficient water, sunscreen, hat, rainjacket and comfortable walking/hiking shoes Please note: I recommend this tour for guests with a good level of base fitness who are comfortable walking stairs. The reward? Absolutely breathtaking views and an unforgettable experience! Return track: 9.6 km, 2,420 stairs, about 15,000 steps This is a suggested itinerary, let me know what you would like to see and do and I will customize the tour accordingly
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
Comfortable VW Multivan with 7 seats, air conditioning. If you are requiring a larger vehicle (up to 10 people) please get in contact. Possibly a smaller vehicle (Golf Station Wagon) with a max of 2 people, however would be discussed prior to the start of the tour. Reason: A smaller vehicle will make the drive easier on the narrow road to the start of the track.
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Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Auckland, Auckland, 1010 New Zealand Airport, Port, CBD Hotel You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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