Bush and Beach
Bush and Beach
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City Tours • Walking Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Wine Tours & Tastings • Day Trips
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6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
About
Bush and Beach help you make the most of your time in Auckland. We are leaders in sustainable tourism and offer enjoyable, innovative small group guided tours in and around Auckland. We will help you find out about Auckland city or explore the stunning rainforest and beaches of Auckland’s west coast. From Auckland we have daily tours to Hobbiton movie set, Waitomo caves, beautiful Coromandel or a range of vineyards. From hotel pick up to drop off our guides will keep you entertained and informed while our fleet of modern vehicles makes sure you are comfortable throughout your tour. With over 35 years of experience we can help make your time in New Zealand unique and unforgettable
Auckland Central, New Zealand

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Travelers' Choice
2023

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5 hours
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Bus Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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$157.93
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Bus Tours
6+ hours
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Bus Tours
6+ hours
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MCSH
1 contribution
May 2021
We used Bush & Beach for transport to take us to and from Eden Park for a football game. We had a reasonably large group including a bunch of kids so thought it'd great to jump onto a bus to add to the fun. The bus was about a 20-seater which suited us perfectly and the driver was very friendly and on time both ways. We couldn't have been happier with the service and would highly recommend Bush & Beach. We'll now be looking to see what else we can do with them.
Written June 17, 2021
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GlobeRunner22
Sydney, Australia237 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
I did the Waitakere Ranges / Piha Beach, Coast and Rainforest Walking Tour.

The guide, Murray was fabulous, one of the best guides I have ever had. He was accommodating, pleasant and caring and looked after us very well. He provided commentary throughout the whole day and engaged in great conversation with everyone. He worked hard to ensure we had a pleasant day.

When I booked this tour, I thought it would be much more active but the walks were quite short and is more geared towards an older crowd, going at a very slow place. Nevertheless, we saw beautiful scenery and it was a very nice day. I would have liked to have walked more, and seen more.

I didn't mind the lunch but for everyone else, the tour is advertised as a Kiwi picnic style lunch taken at a scenic location. I think something has changed about that component. The lunch was just whatever you select at the local bakery (most of people got a basic roll and fruit salad). We were not taken to the scenic location to have the quick lunch either and one of the falls mentioned in the itinerary was not visited.

Otherwise I would have given it 5 stars had the tour matched the itinerary. I think the itinerary and advertising needs to be cleaned up to ensure expectations are met. It isn't really an active tour. It's probably for the light active person but not for someone who likes to walk a lot.

I'd still highly recommend this company and its tours. The van was modern, well-kept, spacious and very comfortable and Murray was a gem. They looked after us well.
Written October 15, 2022
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BUSAKL
Hi there, Thank you for your review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your Coast and Rainforest Walk tour. As a small group tour, we do need to cater the tour to the lowest fitness level within the group & unfortunately not everyone heeds our warnings regarding the moderate levels of fitness required for the tour. This was the case on this date and it sounds like Murray did a great job despite having to amend the itinerary slightly to allow for those who were struggling a bit with the walks. The scenic location on the day for the picnic lunch does change depending on the group - on this occasion the guide decided to opt for a location that worked for the group who were feeling quite worn out after their walk. A kiwi style picnic lunch is just what you described, a delicious sandwich/roll and a sweet option from a bakery (giving clients the freedom to choose what they prefer instead of a pre-ordered option) & enjoyed after a walk in nature. Thanks again for your review and we wish you all the best for the remainder of your travels. Kind regards Ben Thornton Owner
Written November 1, 2022
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CathW
1 contribution
Jun 2021
We hired a small 21 seater bus to transport our team to a lunch across town, with three pick up points (and return). Ben (and his bus) was on time, well presented and super comfortable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this team at all. It's a tough road out there for tourist vendors at the moment, was happy to be able to support. Would love to do one of their tours!
Written July 8, 2021
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Victoria P
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Nov 2022 • Couples
My husband and I booked a tour to see both the city of Auckland in the morning as well as the rain forest tour in the afternoon. I cannot stress how much you NEED to do this. We came to celebrate our 10 year anniversary and they made the day perfect! We were fortunate enough to get Wayne the whole day and Milt joined us for the rain forest tour in the afternoon. They were incredibly informative and we got to learn the great history of this beautiful country and see the most beautiful sights. Idk how much they make but they deserve a raise 👏 Please, if you are visiting and looking for a wonderful time this is where you want to book your trip. I only wish I could give more stars. Thank you Wayne and Milt for making our anniversary trip one of a kind, I couldn't have asked for anything better.
Written November 27, 2022
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Gina C
Hamilton, Canada27 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We were booked on the Best of Both Worlds tour on March 19. Unfortunately, because of the unprecedented rains in the few weeks before, the afternoon portion (beaches & rainforests( were inaccessible and therefore cancelled. Bush & Beach promptly refunded this portion.
The morning City tour was nice but having already spent a full day walking pretty much everywhere, we found a good portion repetitive (for us). There were some nice stops for photo ops and bathroom breaks in some farther outlying areas.
Written April 11, 2023
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Brittany S
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Aug 2022 • Couples
Fantastic and amazing experience. Request Alex!!! We booked a private tour to Hobbiton and the glow worm caves. Booking was extremely easy. Alex was timely, professional, and had a wealth of knowledge on both locations we visited and New Zealand. He ensured our tour experience was not rushed and enjoyable.
Written August 15, 2022
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Marina G
New Brunswick, NJ8 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Views were spectacular, especially from the top of Victoria Mountain, Harbour Bridge, and West Haven Marina. All the ride was accompanied by comments and stories from the tour guide, Wayne - it added not only information, but also personal touch from the local person. Nice tour altogether.
Written March 4, 2023
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alwaysmoving_8
Christchurch, New Zealand72 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Highly recommend the afternoon tour to the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. So many unique plants and fauna. Great explanations and fun facts. Wayne’s sense of humor make the trip all that more enjoyable. The Arataki Centre provides a great explanation of the effort to reestablish the forested area and to deal with tree diseases, Kauri dieback. Piha, small village on west coast, was stunning!
Written January 6, 2020
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taly
Montreal, Canada4 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
We had a lovely experience on the Waitamo and The Hobbiton tour with Damien.He was very welcoming and knowledgeable about New Zealand. The trip was run so smoothly we hardly felt the travel time. I think everyone on the bus could agree our expectations were exceeded on this trip!
Written March 15, 2023
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Maria N
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Dec 2022 • Family
We had Murray as our travel guide. He was very knowledgeable. He speaks very well that is understandable to all parties.
At the end of the tour, it was very nice for him to offer us cookies and juice. He cares and is concerned for his customers.
The experience is great and awesome!
Thank you, Murray!
A blessed New Year 2023!
Written December 31, 2022
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