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Bush and Beach

Henderson, Auckland Central 0650, New Zealand
64 9 837 4130
Ranked #12 of 41 tours in Auckland Central
5.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Bush and Beach is Auckland's premier small-group eco-tour company. Daily award-winning tours to Auckland's coastal rain forest, wild black sand...... more » Owner description: Bush and Beach is Auckland's premier small-group eco-tour company. Daily award-winning tours to Auckland's coastal rain forest, wild black sand beaches, untamed Great Barrier Island and Coromandel Peninsula give a unique experience of spectacular natural worlds. We look after FIT, groups, incentives and top-end clients on half and full day tours. Our experienced eco-guides provide an interactive, unforgettable experience, including walks in lush rainforest, on awe-inspiring surf beaches, to lush wetlands and beautiful waterfalls. « less
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Sydney, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I did the best of both worlds tour, which was a very last minute booking. The morning city portion was nice and interesting, but the highlight was the afternoon tour through the bush. Our tour guide (I think his name was Dion or similar?) was incredibly passionate about the outdoors and NZ wilderness. The Waitakere Ranges are spectacular, and the... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

Took the half-day Wilderness Experience tour and the beautiful weather made this trip incredibly worthwhile. Easy walking around the bush and learning about the different plants, refreshing stop at Piha beach to watch the surfers and take some photos. Our guide Alexander was very knowledgeable and friendly. I certainly recommend this tour, so close to the city but you discover... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

Did the tour today, 11/4/2012, bush and beach arvo tour, and had a great time despite the weather. Well done guys, you are worth every cent, and a bit more:) More

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Auckland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

A great and well thought out Tour, our guide (Dion) had a very good knowledge of the local culture and gave a wonderful commentary. Small intimate tour group. The stops were numerous, interesting, and gave a great insight into NZs wildlife and history. 10/10 More

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Chicago, Illinois
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52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

After two days at sea we wanted to get out and stretch our legs with Bush & Beach on the Coast and Rainforest Walk. We were the only two on the tour and had Kevin’s undivided attention. He was a very competent and seasoned guide who we enjoyed being with. Had a good sense of humor, which was needed on... More

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Victoria, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

My husband and I took the full day rain forest and beach walk to regenerate after a month of travel. It was a lovely experience and our very professional and informative guide provided just the right amount of chatter and information interspersed with opportunities for quiet viewing and reflection of the landscapes. The scenery is stunning, the van was comfortable... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012
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In mid-March 2012 I participated in a Bush and Beach day tour to Coromandel - and I must say that the day is one of my best memories from my travels in NZ! Our guide, Kevin, was extremely nice, funny and informative and he really made us laugh and feel comfortable on the tour. I was a bit scared of... More

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Kingston, Ontario
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012
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My partner and I were clients for this tour of Auckland and outside Auckland to the Waitakere Ranges. We had 2 different tour guides/drivers. The second guide, who took us from the City to the rainforest on the nearby west coast in the Pahia area was interesting and knowledgeable; he provided a very good tour covering all the topics and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

We had a great trip on the half-day Wilderness Experience and loved it. After spending a few days in Auckland with a three-year-old, we had seen most of the city and had exhausted most of the kid-friendly options. Upon our concierge's recommendation, we booked a half-day trip with Bush and Beach and wished we had done this earlier so we... More

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Cleveland, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

My wife I two tours with Bush and Beach, both of which were outstanding. The scenery was magnificient, but the tour's organization, our guide Kevin, and the logistics were the best we have ever experienced. Kevin was especially outstanding, as he was knowledgable, customer focused, and went above and beyond to ensure that we had a great tour. If you... More

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