Bush Bus

Quiet farmland setting.

We booked this because of the quirky nature of the accommodation and the proximity to Whangarei. The photos on Booking.com make the bus appear more salubrious than it is. This is no more than a DOC hut with a comfy bed! It is an old transit bus converted into accommodation, but really done on the cheap. Definitely needs a good spruce up (deep clean and new decor). Curtains are insufficient to provide privacy in the toilet (located in the drivers cab). The shower floor slopes enough to be a slip hazard. No soap or shampoo provided. A squeege would be a useful addition to clear the floor of excess water after showering. The dehumidifier needs to be run constantly to keep damp and condensation under control.

Peaceful, quiet..great for a night away

It was quirky, different, unique, very chill, relaxing. It’s quite bohemian, if different is your thing, then it’s pretty cool and different. Shower and bathroom were good - if one is wondering what these are like on a bus. It was raining and cold when I stayed, I still enjoyed it. Would recommend for something different to an intrepid traveller

If you like high quality, then this is not for you. It’s great quality of a quirky nature.

Such a great place :) It has everything you need. Super comfortable bed. Easy communication and a very relaxing and peaceful view from the shower and toilet.

Its quirkiness! It was very cool, a super peaceful location! Loved the toilet and shower set up! Water pressure in the shower was good too!

No steering wheel on the toilet!

The property was easy to find. I liked the quirkiness of the bus and the set up/design/layout. It was well placed on the property and felt reasonably private. The bed was very comfy. Over all the property was very clean.

I wasn't expecting an immaculate presentation but I was expecting a tidier finish. I feel it would benefit a refresh as things looked a bit tired, like the hole in the ceiling lining above the bed. I would incorporated the light switches with the pull cord system used to signal a bus stop request. Then got rid of all the conduit. And add some form of mechanical venting for the shower.

Bush location and quirky nature of the accommodation.

Such a fun and novel experience; my son absolutely loved the idea of camping out in a bus, and I liked the luxury of flush toilets, running water and electricity.

As other reviews mentioned, the only downside is that there doesn't appear to be any way to lock the door. In saying that, we didn't see a soul during our stay, so the need to lock up didn't really exist.