Title: The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere Apartment in Maungatapere ## Photo gallery for The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere ![Interior - The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere (Maungatapere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119450000/119449800/119449791/b800196a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets - The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere (Maungatapere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119450000/119449800/119449791/1e41845f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere (Maungatapere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119450000/119449800/119449791/0b93440c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere (Maungatapere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119450000/119449800/119449791/29b383da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere (Maungatapere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119450000/119449800/119449791/0addc159.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere provides everything that you need. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Air-conditioning - Parking available £75 includes taxes & fees 13 Jan - 14 Jan ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere Reconnect with nature in a unique Bush Bus retreat, where farm life, native bush, and comfort meet. Step into a one-of-a-kind getaway, set on a peaceful farm surrounded by native bush and birdsong. The Bush Bus is a creatively converted studio with a cosy full bed, a fully equipped kitchen, and a welcoming dining and lounge space. Stay comfortable year-round with heating, and enjoy a hot shower after a day exploring the nearby Kiwi House, local bush walks, or the short 10 km trip into town. In summer, you’re welcome to enjoy the farm’s lake and kayak — we only ask that if you open any gates, you close them behind you. There’s no Wi-Fi here – just great cellphone coverage and the chance to truly unplug. Your friendly hosts are nearby if you need anything, and happy to share local tips and hidden gems. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Hob - Oven ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36690000/36683400/36683356/1bef90e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabin in Bush Setting, Central Whangārei + Netflix Kensington - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 18 reviews £133 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=36683356&PinnedHotelID=36683356&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623818/842d2385.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kingswood Manor Motel Whau Valley - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 8.2 Very good 515 reviews £63 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=9623818&PinnedHotelID=9623818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116770000/116764300/116764251/60ccee0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Abbey Caves Countryscape Abbey Caves - Air-conditioning 8.0 Very good 1 review £105 includes taxes & fees 7 Jan - 8 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=116764251&PinnedHotelID=116764251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Mountain View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115560000/115555100/115555080/d306b1c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Top Hill House Maungatapere - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room 9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews £49 includes taxes & fees 11 Jan - 12 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=115555080&PinnedHotelID=115555080&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109330000/109324000/109323991/43f8504c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Studio with fabulous views over Pataua South & coast. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.744965,174.22813&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7CpcyEy%7Ckf%60%40%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40S%40S%3FQ%40Q%40U%40QBS%40QBQ%40UBQBQBQBQDQBQDSDQBQFQDSDMDQFQFODQFOFQFMHSFMFOHMFOHOHMHOHOHMJOHKJOHKJKHMLMJKHKJKLKJKLIJKLGJKLILILGJILGLILGNILELILCNGLENELELENENALGNANCLANCNALCNANCN%3FN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FLBN%40NBN%3FNDL%40NBL%40NFN%40LDNDLDNDLDLFNBLHLDLHNFJHLFLHLFLHJHLJLFJJLHJJJJJJJJJJJLJLJJHJJNHJJNHLHNHNHLFNHNHLFNFLFRHLFPFNDPFNDPFPDLDRDPDPDPBRDPBPDPBP%40PBPBTBP%40P%40RBP%40T%3FP%40P%40R%3FR%40P%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAR%3FPARAR%3FPARCRAPAPCPCTCPAPCPEPCPERCPEPEPEPEPENGPEPGNEPGNGPINGPGLGNINILGNILININILKNIJKNIJKJKNKJKJKJKJKJKJMHKJMFMLKFMHMFMHMHKFOHMFMDMHODMDMDODMDODMDOBODM%40OBM%40ODO%3FOBO%40MBO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCOAMCOAOCMAOCOAMEOCOEMEMEOEMEOEMEMIMEOGMIMGMIKIMGMIMGKMMGKKMIKKMKKKIKKKMKIOKKIKKOIKKOIMIOIOIMIOGMIOGOGMIQGOGQGOEQGOGQEQEOEQGQCQEQEQCSEQCQCQCQCQAUCQAQCQASASAQ%3FSASAQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0537lsyTRZHLTvK0KJdztHTolag=) Maungatapere, Northland Region #### What's nearby - Kiwi North: Museum \- 4 min drive \- 3.2 miles - Native Bird Recovery Centre \- 5 min drive \- 3.4 miles - Clarke Homestead \- 5 min drive \- 3.4 miles - Botanica & Cafler Park \- 10 min drive \- 6.7 miles - Town Basin Marina \- 10 min drive \- 7.1 miles #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪KFC - ‬13 min drive - ‪Maunu Hot Bread Shop - ‬10 min drive - ‪Cafe In The Park - ‬11 min drive - ‪Dickens Inn - ‬12 min drive - ‪Esquires - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere? ### How much is parking at The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere? ### What time is check-in at The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere? ### What time is check-out at The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere? ### Where is The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### shannon k. 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent and cool. Good cooking facilities. Excellent bed. Private, quiet. ##### shannon k. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### shannon k. 4 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent ##### shannon k. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt W. 6 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy converted bus in a quiet field. no frills but running water, hot water and kitchen. good communication and very welcoming hosts. ##### Matt W. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Akansha M. 5 Oct 2025 ##### Akansha M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ---