Travel with the leaders in sustainable tourism and transport
Bush and Beach are celebrating running tours for 37 years, so when you book with us you know you are booking with a company that has plenty of experience.
We offer great opportunities for groups of friends or colleagues to get together for a day out – we have special pricing for our group day out options. They are generally priced for a group of 6 or more but we are happy to quote for a larger or smaller group. If you travel with us you are travelling with a company committed to sustainability.
If you want to charter one of our buses and drivers you can check out that option here.
If you are visiting Auckland we help you make the most of your time in Auckland. We offer enjoyable and innovative guided tours in small groups in and around Auckland either on our scheduled Auckland day tours or private tours.
Our most popular group day out is our Kumeu pizza, platters and wine tour. An ideal afternoon for company days out, friend and family groups, Christmas and birthday celebrations or hen and stag parties.
You can charter any of our vehicles with drivers – great affordable luxury for your group. Ideal for social or sports club outings. Hire us to get your guests to your wedding in style or just for a group day out.
We have our ‘Book with Confidence COVID Guarantee‘ so you are covered if you need to re-book or cancel.
Explore our scheduled small group tours
Between Dec 2021 and May 2022 we need a minimum of 3 people for these tours to run. If your group is less than 3 then you can call us on 09 837 4130 to check which tours are running on which days.
Hobbiton Express Day Tour
Small group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set - includes lunch at Hobbiton.
Tour time: 7.00am - 3.15pm
Wilderness Experience Nature tour
Easy afternoon tour to Piha beach and rainforest. Amazing views and nature.
Tour time: 12.30pm - 5.30pm
Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour
Small group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo caves - including lunch at Hobbiton.
Tour time: 7.00am - 7.00pm
Auckland City Revealed Tour
Explore the history and sights of Auckland City - an easy morning small group tour. Learn about the Māori history and get some great photo opportunities.
Tour time: 9.00am - 12.00pm
Kumeu Wine Country with Lunch
Afternoon wine tasting at some of our oldest wineries, vineyard lunch and nature combined.
Tour time: 12.30pm - 5.15pm
Coast & Rainforest walking day tour
An indepth day in nature with ancient rainforest, waterfall and beaches.
Tour time: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Hobbiton and Rotorua day tour from Auckland
Visit the Hobbiton movie set followed by visiting the geothermal wonders of Rotorua and experience Māori culture.
Tour time: 7.00am - 6.30pm
Kumeu wine and cheese afternoon tour
An afternoon wine tour - tastings at some of our oldest wineries and a vineyard platter. Only 20 minutes from Auckland City.
Tour time: 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Best of Both Worlds Tour
Auckland city and nature tour showcasing the variety and scenery of Auckland.
Tour time: 9.00am - 5.30pm
Great Tastes of Matakana
Enjoy the best of Matakana - two wineries, including Brick Bay, where you have lunch and a wander around their sculpture park. You then visit a Chocolaterie for dessert.
Tour time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
A Taste of Auckland
The best of Auckland city in the morning and the best of local wineries in the afternoon.
Tour time: 9.00am - 5.15pm
Bay of Islands day tour from Auckland
Explore the Bay of Islands - includes the Hole in the Rock and dolphin cruise, also visit historic Russell or the Waitangi Treaty Grounds (extra charge).
Tour time: 7.30am - 8.30pm
Early Access Tour to Hobbiton with Second Breakfast
Exclusive Hobbiton tour for the ultimate fan - exclusive second breakfast in the Millhouse and first tour on set.
Tour time: 6.00am - 2.00pm
Hobbiton and Weta Workshop Unleashed Experience
Small group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton, followed by the Weta Workshop Unleashed tour in Auckland
Tour time: 7.00am - 7.00pm
Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Movie Set
Visit the Hobbiton movie set - departing Auckland, drop off Rotorua. Includes full Hobbiton tour and drink in the Green Dragon
Tour time: 7.00am - 1.30pm
Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton Movie Set
Visit the Hobbiton movie set - departing Rotorua, drop off Auckland. Includes lunch at Hobbiton.
Tour time: 8.00am - 3.15pm
Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton and Waitomo
Small group tour from Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton and Waitomo caves with lunch feast in the Hobbiton Party Marquee
Tour time: 7.00am - 7.00pm
Auckland city sights & Waiheke Zipline delights
The best of Auckland city in the morning and a ferry ride to the famous Waiheke Island to zipline in the afternoon.
Tour time: 9.00am - 5.15pm
Snowplanet Experience
Enjoy an afternoon in the snow only 20 minutes from the centre of Auckland.
Tour time: 1.00pm - 5.30pm
PRIVATE TOURS
We can organise a private tour for you and your group in and around Auckland and as far afield as Rotorua, Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves. With 37 years experience we can arrange a private tour for any size of group, from individuals, couples, families to large groups. If you are spending a few days in Auckland we can arrange a varied itinerary for you over those days.
Read more about our private tours
Why choose us?
We have been operating for over 37 years and are the longest-running eco tour company in New Zealand. We have won many awards including Best Small Tourism Company in New Zealand. Bush and Beach are a small family owned company who are leaders in sustainable tourism and are proud of our sustainability commitment which you can find here. Some of the money from your booking goes straight back into local environmental initiatives.
With our small group tours and knowledgeable and experienced guides you will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and find out what you want to know. We will look after you in our small comfortable air conditioned vehicles with plenty of legroom.
Our office staff can help you with any enquiries you might have and help you choose the tour that’s right for you. We will reconfirm all tours with you the day before so you don’t have to worry about pick up times. Bush and Beach work closely with the Auckland hotels and offer city centre pick up and drop offs for all of our Auckland day tours.
“Great professional and friendly tour company” Trip Advisor Review 2020
Qualmark Gold award holders
A Qualmark Gold Award recognises the best sustainable tourism businesses in New Zealand, with the delivery of exceptional customer experiences an integral part of everything they do. A Gold Award identifies those businesses leading the way in making the New Zealand tourism industry a world class sustainable visitor destination
Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award
Bush and Beach hold the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice for 2020 which is given to tour companies that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% on Trip Advisor.
Winner of Tourism Export Council award
Bush and Beach won the Small Business Operator of the year for 2016 from the New Zealand Tourism Export Council. The Council looked at all aspects of the company so when you book with Bush and Beach you know you are travelling with the very best.
37 years of small group tour experience
Bush and Beach are celebrating running tours for 37 years, so when you book with us you know you are booking with a company that has plenty of experience. The first tours we ran were our Wilderness Experience tours to the black sand beach of Piha which still runs every afternoon.
Helping the local environment
Every booking made with Bush and Beach helps the local environment. We use some of the money from your booking and use it to fund local pest control and also to plant native plants in our local communities. To date we have planted 2,600 plants.