Title: The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/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 ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119450000/119449800/119449791/b800196a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119450000/119449800/119449791/0addc159.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119450000/119449800/119449791/0b93440c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119450000/119449800/119449791/1e41845f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119450000/119449800/119449791/29b383da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere provides everything you need. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning ## 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 transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 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 - 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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 - 5 min drive - 5.0 km - Native Bird Recovery Centre - 5 min drive - 5.4 km - Clarke Homestead - 5 min drive - 5.4 km - Botanica & Cafler Park - 11 min drive - 10.8 km - Town Basin Marina - 12 min drive - 11.5 km #### 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 - ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere? > As of Nov 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere on Nov 24, 2025 start from CA $94.02, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Maungatapere-Hotels-The-Bush-Bus-Natures-Hideaway-Whangarei.h119449791.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere? > Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Bush Bus Nature’s Hideaway Whangarei, Maungatapere located? > Situated in Maungatapere, this apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Kiwi North: Museum, Native Bird Recovery Centre, and Clarke Homestead. Botanica & Cafler Park and Tuatara Gallery are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## 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 9.4 ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### shannon k. Aug 31, 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. Sep 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent ##### shannon k. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Akansha M. Oct 5, 2025 ##### Akansha M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025