Great Sights Scenic Bus Tours

Great Sights Scenic Bus Tours

28 Rankers Reviews

23 Face-to-Face

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Great Sights Scenic Bus Tours

Commercial organisation

Location

North IslandAuckland RegionAuckland

Categories

  • Activity__bus_van_toursGroup Tours

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Reviews

    • Expensive.
    • Cape Reinga Tour.
    • Bay of Islands - Too expensive for what it was.
    • Good information about and on the trip.
    • Friendly and knowledgable staff.
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 1
    4%
    9/10 7
    25%
    8/10 11
    39%
    7/10 3
    11%
    6/10 1
    4%
    5/10 1
    4%
    4/10 1
    4%
    3/10 0
    0%
    2/10 1
    4%
    1/10 2
    7%
  • 0.5/5

    We did the Mount Cook Day Tour: Queenstown to Christchurch tour.

    They do not show the points as per the listed itinerary. Our driver was very rude and wasted 3 hours at Hermitage hotel because of which he did not stop at Lindis Pass, Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and Church of Good Shepherd. There was no commentary at all during the tour. Whatever the driver spoke on the microphone was all muffled and we didn't understand a single word. The driver was more keen on halting at restaurants and eateries instead of stopping at the actual point of interest spots.

    Worst experience ever had.

    Please do not book their tours, its a waste of money and waste of time to go on their tours.

    Reviewed 11 months ago

    Niharika's avatar

    Niharika

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    We did not only see Cape Reinga but also did some sandboarding, which was really fun.

    Even though our guide was really funny, I did not like it that much because it was really touristic and more like you saw the place and in five minutes you were back at the bus.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    GERMANY
    Emely Walker's avatar

    Emely Walker

    Customer

  • 2.0/5

    Driver came to our hotel 15 minutes early and left before we got there 10 minutes before assigned pickup time.

    Check in person at the transfer spot was extremely rude and unhelpful. Our driver for the day "Eddy" was the highlight. He was very helpful and knowledgeable about the route, noting lots of history. Overall the tour feels like a big cattle prodding exercise.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    Julie Johnson's avatar

    Julie Johnson

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    This one day tour was pretty great, it showed us everything that it could of in the North in a day.

    Kauri forests, museum, sand boarding, the Cape, a stop at a wavy beach, the 90Mile Beach and stops at two small towns for local food. But, maybe $115 was too expensive.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    CANADA
    Laurence's avatar

    Laurence

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    It is a beautiful cruise, we even saw some dolphins, but it is still quite some money that you pay.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in December 2014

  • 4.5/5

    Full day tour and pickup at hotel, clean bus and excellent driver.

    Boat tour of islands was great, lots of history shared with tour goers, great dolphin watching and boating.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago

    CANADA
    Chad Johnson's avatar

    Chad Johnson

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Excellent and funny staff, not very expensive, buses and boats clean.

    Saw amazing sites, did not enjoying transferring buses and boats during the tour.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Cape Reinga Tour.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012

    NETHERLANDS
    Slangen's avatar

    Slangen

    Customer

  • 0.5/5

    Avoid this company at all costs!

    I had a scheduled tour at Rotorua, but the region was set to a State of Emergency with travel restrictions due to Cyclone Cook. When I told them I didn't feel safe and wanted to adhere to the government warnings to stay off the roads, they still refused to refund my tour. After that, they've completely refused to respond to my communications. An awful company that values cash over customer safety, even when their own government says it's unsafe.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    Sara Kirstein's avatar

    Sara Kirstein

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Too expensive but totally worth it.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    GERMANY
    Florian Littmann's avatar

    Florian Littmann

    Customer

  • 0.5/5

    We did the Mount Cook Day Tour: Queenstown to Christchurch tour.

    They do not show the points as per the listed itinerary. Our driver was very rude and wasted 3 hours at Hermitage hotel because of which he did not stop at Lindis Pass, Lake Pukaki, Lake Tekapo and Church of Good Shepherd. There was no commentary at all during the tour. Whatever the driver spoke on the microphone was all muffled and we didn't understand a single word. The driver was more keen on halting at restaurants and eateries instead of stopping at the actual point of interest spots.

    Worst experience ever had.

    Please do not book their tours, its a waste of money and waste of time to go on their tours.

    Reviewed 11 months ago

    Niharika's avatar

    Niharika

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    We did not only see Cape Reinga but also did some sandboarding, which was really fun.

    Even though our guide was really funny, I did not like it that much because it was really touristic and more like you saw the place and in five minutes you were back at the bus.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    GERMANY
    Emely Walker's avatar

    Emely Walker

    Customer

  • 0.5/5

    Avoid this company at all costs!

    I had a scheduled tour at Rotorua, but the region was set to a State of Emergency with travel restrictions due to Cyclone Cook. When I told them I didn't feel safe and wanted to adhere to the government warnings to stay off the roads, they still refused to refund my tour. After that, they've completely refused to respond to my communications. An awful company that values cash over customer safety, even when their own government says it's unsafe.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    Sara Kirstein's avatar

    Sara Kirstein

    Customer

  • 2.0/5

    Driver came to our hotel 15 minutes early and left before we got there 10 minutes before assigned pickup time.

    Check in person at the transfer spot was extremely rude and unhelpful. Our driver for the day "Eddy" was the highlight. He was very helpful and knowledgeable about the route, noting lots of history. Overall the tour feels like a big cattle prodding exercise.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    Julie Johnson's avatar

    Julie Johnson

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Waitomo glow worm caves and Rotorua - return to Auckland.

    Great way to see the landmark sights in one day, though it was a constant rush to get to the next venue because of the distance. It was worth it, they managed to fit plenty in. Very good quality food for lunch. Tour driver was very knowledgeable. The staff had arranged hotel pick up & drop off but arriving back after a 13hr day, they told me there was nobody to drop my 4 year old and i back to the hotel & we'd have to walk. A crappy end to what was a good day & very unprofessional on their part.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Sheree L's avatar

    Sheree L

    Customer

  • 1.0/5

    Sightseeing tour from Paihia to Cape Reinga and return.

    Via 90 Mile Beach with sand dune riding. Spent 90^% of the time riding the bus, meal was excellent, sand boarding good, most of it was 'hurry up, get back on the bus, we must hurry'. Cost was over $300 - for a huge bus ride.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    CANADA
    Lane Henderson's avatar

    Lane Henderson

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    It is a beautiful cruise, we even saw some dolphins, but it is still quite some money that you pay.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in December 2014

  • 4.0/5

    This one day tour was pretty great, it showed us everything that it could of in the North in a day.

    Kauri forests, museum, sand boarding, the Cape, a stop at a wavy beach, the 90Mile Beach and stops at two small towns for local food. But, maybe $115 was too expensive.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    CANADA
    Laurence's avatar

    Laurence

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Too expensive but totally worth it.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    GERMANY
    Florian Littmann's avatar

    Florian Littmann

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Cape Reinga Tour.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012

    NETHERLANDS
    Slangen's avatar

    Slangen

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Full day tour and pickup at hotel, clean bus and excellent driver.

    Boat tour of islands was great, lots of history shared with tour goers, great dolphin watching and boating.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago

    CANADA
    Chad Johnson's avatar

    Chad Johnson

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Excellent and funny staff, not very expensive, buses and boats clean.

    Saw amazing sites, did not enjoying transferring buses and boats during the tour.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Comfortable, friendly and good service.

    Reviewed almost 13 years ago and experienced in November 2011

    NETHERLANDS
    van Rees's avatar

    van Rees

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Price is okay for a 4 hour trip.

    Very nice place to be, cool guide on board.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

    SWITZERLAND
    Kurt's avatar

    Kurt

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Bay of Islands: Efficient and very knowledgable bus driver.

    Small number (of travellers) helped. Treaty ground - rushed and guide not really needed. Boat trip and hole in wall rock - excellent seeing dolphins on the way.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

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    Ann Thompson

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Expensive.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Don Keith's avatar

    Don Keith

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Friendly and knowledgable staff.

    Good vessel and facilities. Dophin sighting was magic and scenery great.

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
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    David Milner

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Bay of Islands - Too expensive for what it was.

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago

    GERMANY
    usigmund's avatar

    usigmund

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    I did the morning sightseeing trip.

    The old man tour guide Don was so funny. The view from Mt Eden was amazing, and I learned so much about the city.

    Reviewed about 15 years ago and experienced in October 2007

    AUSTRALIA
    Rob Boston's avatar

    Rob Boston

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Dolphin tour & hole in rock.

    Very good.

    Reviewed over 15 years ago and experienced in March 2009

    VickiEngland's avatar

    VickiEngland

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Sailing in auckland harbour - good fun and well looked after.

    Good 1 day introduction to Auckland.

    Reviewed over 15 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
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    MargaretH

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Nice boat trip in Bay of Islands, average of visitors were elderlies.

    Reviewed almost 16 years ago

    GERMANY
    Bernd's avatar

    Bernd

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Good information about and on the trip.

    Reviewed almost 16 years ago

    SWITZERLAND
    Thomas's avatar

    Thomas

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Swim with dolphins felt rushed and poorly guided - too many people!

    Island trip incredibly short & little info on the environment geology.

    Reviewed almost 16 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
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    Martha

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    The driver was brilliant.

    Reviewed almost 17 years ago

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    Rebekah Holbrook

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Mt Cook 1 day sightseeing.

    Reviewed over 17 years ago and experienced in March 2007

    SWEDEN
    Elin's avatar

    Elin

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Milford Sound tour.

    Reviewed over 17 years ago and experienced in February 2007

    DENMARK
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    Vibeke

    Customer