Published on Feb, 2025

Tried to watch Lord of Rings in preparation, but do not our thing. Didn’t matter though because the experience was awesome! Such a cool place and the buffet was so good. Our tour guide was great and so interesting and knowledgeable. It was a long day, but was so worth it.

Published on Feb, 2025

Obviously hobbiton itself isn't controlled by Bush & Beach (an excellent experience nonetheless). Where Bush and Beach absolutely stood out was the staff. Wayne took what could have been a bleary eyed silent early morning drive and turned it into a mobile comedy club, geological survey, and study of NZ character and personality all rolled into one. Can't recommend enough!

Published on Jan, 2025

We used Bush and Beach to travel from Auckland to Rotorua, via Waitamo Caves and Hobbiton. It turned out that we were the only group who had booked it that day, so we had what in essence was a private tour in the Bush and Beach van. Our driver/guide Wayne was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, safe and entertaining. As a result of his years of experience, he can tell every joke known to man. He expertly managed the trip and was a lot of fun. Lunch in Hobbiton was great too, and for us former Minnesotans, Wayne had the additional benefit of being a Vikings fan and best buddies with Carl Eller. We could not have asked for a better day, our second day in New Zealand.

Published on Oct, 2024

Just great views...lots of explanations about movie...I had not see the movie, and I enjoyed a lot those sites...we had lunch in a small restaurant, I love it

Published on Sep, 2024

We had a fantastic experience with this tour company. We were picked up from our hotel on time and were lucky to have Michelle as our driver/tour director. She was an absolute gem. Very knowledgeable and friendly. She made the whole experience enjoyable. We also had a transfer to Rotorua and changed drivers, so Sylvia was the new driver, who was also lovely. I would use this company again.