A World Welcome in Auckland
How Vintage Views Brings Global Travellers Together on a Classic London Double Decker
Travel has always been about connection.
Connection between cultures.
Between continents.
Between people who begin their journey thousands of kilometres apart — and meet in one extraordinary place.
For many international visitors, that place is Auckland, New Zealand.
And when they arrive, one of the most unexpected — and memorable — experiences waiting for them is a 1960s London Routemaster double decker bus, operating in the heart of the Pacific.
That is Vintage Views.
🚍 A British Icon Reborn in Aotearoa
Our fully restored London double decker is not a replica.
It is a genuine Routemaster — a piece of living history — brought to life in Auckland.
The sound of the engine.
The curve of the staircase.
The elevated upper deck views.
It feels nostalgic for European visitors.
It feels cinematic for Asian travellers.
It feels iconic for wedding couples.
And in a modern city of glass towers and harbours, it stands out beautifully.
🌏 Welcoming the World to Auckland
At Vintage Views, we are proud to welcome visitors from across:
Europe
East Asia
Southeast Asia
South Asia
The Pacific
The Americas
Through our multilingual pages, we now greet travellers in:
Mandarin
Cantonese
Japanese
Korean
Hindi
German
French
Spanish
Swedish
Dutch
Polish
Portuguese
Italian
Ukrainian
Greek
Thai
Vietnamese
Indonesian
Malay
Tagalog
Punjabi
Tamil
Bengali
Because international travel deserves more than a one-language experience.
🏙️ Discover Auckland the Memorable Way
Double Decker Discovery Tour
Our signature 90-minute city tour is designed for international travellers who:
Want an efficient overview of Auckland
Are short on time
Have just arrived from a long-haul flight
Are visiting via cruise ship
Prefer atmosphere over mass tourism
The tour includes:
✔ Harbour Bridge crossing
✔ Skyline views
✔ Historic neighbourhoods
✔ Coastal scenery
✔ Live English commentary
Unlike standard hop-on hop-off buses, this is intimate. Distinctive. Photogenic.
For many global visitors, this is their first true introduction to New Zealand.
🔗 Explore the tour
https://www.vintageviews.co.nz/tours
💍 International Destination Weddings in New Zealand
New Zealand has become a dream wedding destination.
Couples from:
India
Hong Kong
Japan
Singapore
Europe
The UK
Australia
Are choosing Auckland for:
Scenic ceremonies
Intimate elopements
Cultural fusion weddings
Family destination celebrations
And increasingly, they are arriving in a classic red London double decker.
Our wedding services include:
✔ Exclusive private charter
✔ Custom routes
✔ Coordinated timing with venues
✔ Transport for guests
✔ A spectacular photographic backdrop
For many cultures, weddings are grand. Emotional. Multi-generational.
Our bus becomes part of that story.
🔗 Wedding transport
https://www.vintageviews.co.nz/weddings
🚌 Private Bus Hire for International Groups
Auckland attracts:
Extended family holidays
Cultural group tours
Student delegations
Religious travel groups
Photography collectives
Our private charter service allows:
✔ Flexible routes
✔ Custom timing
✔ Exclusive hire
✔ A unique visual experience
For international visitors, this means more than transport.
It becomes part of the journey.
🔗 Private hire
https://www.vintageviews.co.nz/private-vintage-bus-hire-auckland
🎤 NZICC & Global Conferences
The opening of the
New Zealand International Convention Centre
has transformed Auckland into a major conference destination.
We now regularly work with:
International business delegations
Asian corporate groups
European conference attendees
Trade expos
Incentive travel groups
Our double decker offers:
✔ VIP delegate transfers
✔ Brand activations
✔ Corporate hospitality transport
✔ Unique arrival experiences
For overseas companies, first impressions matter.
A standard shuttle blends in.
A 1960s London double decker does not.
🌏 Why Multilingual Matters
Travel behaviour has changed.
People now search in their native language before committing.
They want reassurance.
They want cultural awareness.
They want to feel welcomed.
By offering information in:
Thai
Vietnamese
Punjabi
Tamil
Bengali
Swedish
Dutch
Italian
Greek
Ukrainian
and many more,
we send a clear message:
You are welcome here.
📸 A Bus That Speaks Every Language
A couple from Italy sees romance.
A family from India sees celebration.
A Japanese traveller sees aesthetic beauty.
A German visitor sees engineering heritage.
A Thai tourist sees something unique and shareable.
The bus may speak English on the tour —
but the experience translates universally.
🏆 A Proud New Zealand Family Business
Vintage Views is part of a proud New Zealand family operation.
We believe in:
Professional licensed drivers
Maintained and safe vehicles
Clear communication
International group readiness
Personalised service
We are not a mass tourism machine.
We are a distinctive, locally owned experience.
🌍 Connecting Continents Through Experience
It is a remarkable thing:
A London bus.
Operating in Auckland.
Carrying guests from Asia and Europe.
All brought together on one journey.
That is what travel should feel like.
Unexpected.
Memorable.
Shared.
📞 Planning Your Visit to Auckland?
Whether you are travelling from:
Bangkok
Hanoi
Jakarta
Kuala Lumpur
Manila
Delhi
Tokyo
Seoul
Hong Kong
Berlin
Paris
Madrid
Stockholm
Rome
Vintage Views is delighted to welcome you.
🔗 Tours
https://www.vintageviews.co.nz/tours
🔗 Weddings
https://www.vintageviews.co.nz/weddings
🔗 Private Hire
https://www.vintageviews.co.nz/private-vintage-bus-hire-auckland
🌏 A Global Invitation
Auckland is a city built on migration, culture and connection.
We are proud to reflect that.
From Asia to Europe, from families to corporate leaders, from wedding couples to cruise travellers —
Vintage Views welcomes the world.
And we cannot wait to welcome you.