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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
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Nick K
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Early pickup at the hotel in Auckland to get to Hobbiton by 930. The drive is seemingly made shorter by the knowledgeable driver who talked about New Zealand and gave a back story for the set of Hobbiton (Thank you Damian!). The tour itself seemed rushed but that's the nature of the area. Alot of people they have to push through so have your cameras ready to go. Decent amount of time after the tour to wonder around and take photos. The lunch was amazing and seemed to hit many/all dietary concerns. After a few minutes allowed in the gift shop it was back to Auckland via the back roads. The green/mountainous region was gorgeous to view as we headed back to the city. Back by 4pm and missed the bulk of the rush hour traffic. Great Tour, would do it like this again for sure.
Written 1 December 2023
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Victoria M
Pincher Creek, Canada4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Had a fun and informative tour with well organized and knowledgeable guide and driver. We covered a lot of territory, saw high country and beaches with stops to get out and experience nature. Enjoyed a tea, coffee and biscuit recap before heading back to our drop off hotels.
Written 30 November 2023
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tracy
Ventura County Coast, CA5 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Wayne lead our small group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo. He was so informative, well organized and funny too! This is a great tour which allowed us to relax after a lot of long days touring on our own. It was great the Bush & Beach handled buying tickets at Hobbito and Waitomo, reserved lunch buffet at Hobbiton (which was unusually good), and also gave us a voucher for the gift store.
Written 30 November 2023
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Kathleen C
Old Lyme, CT2 contributions
We had heard that the film set tour was fabulous, and it was. But even more so, we enjoyed the ride out to the studio and back. Damian, our driver/guide, was a wealth of history, local lore, tourist info, etc. He made us feel extremely well taken-care of throughout the day. What a great bonus to an already great day!
Written 29 November 2023
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Travel12849861017
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Oct 2023 • Solo
Lovely walk through NZ natural rainforest. Very informative guides, learnt lots about natural species and pest control. Lovely carvings with explanation of their meaning .Piha beach is a dream.
Written 28 November 2023
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Lucy Arkless
Dubai, United Arab Emirates3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
I went to Hobbiton with Bush and Beach tours. It was amazing, Damian was a special highlight for me. The way he told stories on the bus there and back was so interesting. Amazing company with even more amazing people working for them.
Written 25 November 2023
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PMarch
Tacoma, WA76 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Michelle was great host while touring Auckland. Very informative with fun entertaining stories. Erin and Kelly took over and just kept the information and fun coming for the afternoon nature portion. Absolutely beautiful views and a nice easy trail walk completed the day. It was a nice blend and I wouldn't hesitate to book with Bush and Beach again.
Written 24 November 2023
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PMarch
Tacoma, WA76 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
The Hobbiton movie set is definitely something that every LOTR fan needs to see! The level of detail is astonishing (Peter Jackson seems to be obsessed with perfection--he found a Maori master to carve the dragon at The Green Dragon Inn and it was NEVER even used!) and the enthusiasm and passion displayed by the tour guides was infectious. Damien was a wonderful, friendly and knowledge guide from Auckland to Hobbiton. Sally from Silver Bird was a great guide from Hobbiton to Rotorua. She was incredibly patient and kind answering all my Maori culture questions. Just a great tour!
Written 24 November 2023
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Big Tom
Pompano Beach, FL2 contributions
Top notch tour guides Wayne & Alex were fantastic! It helps when you have experienced locals telling you about everything in detail.
Written 23 November 2023
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Ana
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Nov 2023 • Family
We were on this tour with a small child. The team is fantastic, our guide Michael was great. We also received a car seat for the child. We had a really beautiful time on the trip, and it helped that Michael chose the right places for breaks with great coffee. Hobbiton is magical and the food is superb.
Written 23 November 2023
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I will be in Auckland on November 9 staying at the Rydges Auckland Hotel and I am totally blind. I am interested in taking the Auckland Shore Excursion: Small group coast and rainforest tour. Since I am traveling alone, I would need to be picked up and dropped off at my hotel.
I would need guidance getting to and from the bus/van, but otherwise I would be no trouble. Before I sign up online, I would like to make sure you would be willing to allow me to be a part of your tour. I’m sure the narration would be very interesting.
Thank you for your consideration.
KrystleBT
Auckland Central, New Zealand26 contributions
Good Morning,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Unfortunately this tour includes three hours of walking through the rainforest, along the top of cliffs etc with numerous natural hazards. For the health and safety reasons, we would have to allocate a personal guide and we do not have the resources on 09 November.
I apologise that we cannot assist.
Kind regards
Ben
Bush and Beach
going2maui2006
Kihei, HI683 contributions
Hi, I'm interested in your blackwater rafting and kiwi tour. I noticed that it returns back in Auckland at 6:30pm. Is that enough time to get back to the airport for an international flight at 11:55pm or does that cut it too close? Thanks for your help!
Harry H
Prescott, AZ92 contributions
Plenty of time. The airport is close in and you do have a three hour pre flight window.
jessicamblais
Cambridge, UK
Hi there,
Im on Auckland from 11th of july for a couple of nights.
Ive read you pick up from some hotels. Im not staying in a hotel, im a 15-20minute walk using air b and b, from auckland central. Am i still able to come to the tour? Wheres the nearest pick up and drop off for myself?
Thank you.
Ben
Auckland, New Zealand25 contributions
Hi.....We pick up from all the major accommodations within the inner Auckland city area. We can advise you of a suitable pickup point when you book.
Thanks .
godgracechan
Hong Kong, China
how much for this tour? will u take us from hotel in Auckland?
Ben
Auckland, New Zealand25 contributions
Which tour are you referring to? We have several tours which operate every day. And yes, we pick up from all major hotel in the Auckland CBD.
ggwagaman
Hollywood, SC10 contributions
Hello. We will be in Auckland only on January 22 and 23 and my husband and I would love to take your small group tour to Hobbiton. I do not see availability for those days. Is there a possibility of a cancellation?
KrystleBT
Auckland Central, New Zealand26 contributions
Hi there,
We are fully booked for these dates but if you wanted to email us with your contact details we can let you know if seats become available. Sorry I am unable to share an email address through this portal but you can possibly visit our website for more information Bush and Beach
Thanks
Krystle
Bush and Beach
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Krystle
Jennifer L
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Hallo, we are keen to go for a Hobbition movie set tour, and wondering whether the pick up can be arranged from St. Martins Waldorf Apartment Hotel (6-12 St. Martns Lane, Auckland)? Also just to confirm the tour would be only Hobbiton set, no glowworm cave, etc. (since we have already done that). Many thanks.
BushandBeach
Auckland Central, New Zealand1 contribution
Good Morning Jennifer,
Yes our tour just visits Hobbiton. We cannot pick up from the Waldorf St Martins as access is quite tight for our vehicles but we can pick you up from the lower lobby of the Langham Hotel which is 100m away.
Kind regards
Ben
Nick
Commerce City, CO114 contributions
Hello,
I fly into Auckland at 7am and I must be back at my hotel by 6pm to check into my tour group. I can't miss the 6pm timeline. Is it possible for me to tour Hobbiton, or am I out of luck? Thank you.
BushandBeach
Auckland Central, New Zealand1 contribution
Hi, thank you for your query. As the tour departs Auckland City at 7.00am and you conceivably won't be through Immigration and Customs until 8.00am, you wont be able to join the tour.
If however your flights gets in earlier (a lot of flights come in at approx. 5.00am), you should be able to take a cab to the Rainbows End Fun Park on Clist Cres. which is the closest pick up to the airport. Pick up time there is 7.10am.
The tour will be back in the city by 3.30pm, depending on traffic.
Elizabeth G
Annapolis, MD
Do you pick up from my hotel, The Spencer on the Byron?
BushandBeach
Auckland Central, New Zealand1 contribution
Please accept our apologies as I thought we had answered this query. We only pick up from the Spencer on Byron for private tours. Otherwise we ask that you wait at either Global Culture, 164 Quay St or the SKYCITY Grand Hotel, Federal St.
Chris D
Boston, MA
What kind of transportation did they arrange to Hobbiton? And are there any stops along the way or is it direct to Hobbiton/could you give an estimate of how long it took? Thanks!
KrystleBT
Auckland Central, New Zealand26 contributions
Thanks for your inquiry.
We have a range a vehicles - from a luxury 8-seater people mover to a 17-seater Mercedes Sprinter. We also have a 33-seat mid-coach for busy days (but only put a maximum of 25 passengers in it). We stop for coffee enroute. Travel time from Auckland to Hobbiton is 2 hours 35 minutes including the coffee break.