Auckland Christmas Parties, Staff Functions & Corporate Events

Make the journey part of the event.

There is nothing wrong with booking another restaurant for the staff Christmas party.

But nobody talks about the bus that dropped them there.

Vintage Views gives Auckland businesses something considerably more memorable: a private corporate event aboard Dorothy, our genuine 1964 London Routemaster double-decker bus.

We can collect your group from the office, hotel or an agreed meeting point and take you directly to your venue. Or we can turn the journey into the event itself—with sightseeing, food, drinks, pub stops, coastal locations, Matakana experiences and live hosting.

From straightforward corporate transport to a complete afternoon or evening experience, we make organising something different surprisingly easy.

Ideal for:

• Staff Christmas parties

• Corporate functions

• End-of-year celebrations

• Team rewards and incentive events

• Client entertainment

• Conference and MICE groups

• Product launches

• Company anniversaries

• Social club outings

• Midwinter Christmas events

• Private celebrations

Packages start from $880

Peak Thursday, Friday and Saturday dates fill quickly. Early enquiries are strongly recommended for November and December events.

Quick answer: what makes Vintage Views different?

Vintage Views offers private corporate event transport and hosted group experiences aboard a restored 1964 London double-decker bus.

Your group travels together, the event begins at pickup, and Dorothy provides the transport, atmosphere, photo opportunity and conversation starter in one unmistakably red package.

Choose anything from a simple venue transfer to a completely planned Christmas party, pub crawl, Auckland experience or Matakana day out.

Christmas Parties Your Staff Will Actually Remember

The annual work Christmas party should feel like a reward—not another obligation in everybody’s calendar.

Dorothy changes the atmosphere from the moment she arrives outside the office. People put their phones down, head upstairs, start talking and settle into the occasion together.

Instead of asking everyone to find their own way across Auckland, your team travels as one group. Nobody needs to worry about parking, coordinating cars or being the designated driver.

Your Christmas function might be:

• A private double-decker transfer to your chosen restaurant

• A scenic Auckland journey before dinner

• A hosted Great British Pub Crawl

• A progressive evening across several venues

• A relaxed beaches and bays summer celebration

• A private sightseeing experience for staff and partners

• A full-day Matakana food, wine and art experience

• A completely tailored event designed around your team

Whether you already have the venue booked or have no idea where to begin, we can help shape an experience around your date, group size, budget and preferred atmosphere.

Choose Your Corporate Event Experience

1. Private Corporate Charter

Already know where you are going?

Hire Dorothy exclusively for your group and make the transfer one of the best parts of the occasion.

We can collect your staff or guests from an office, central Auckland hotel or agreed meeting point and provide private transport to restaurants, venues, awards evenings, functions and special events.

Your charter can be as simple as a direct transfer or include additional Auckland sightseeing, photography and refreshment stops.

Best for:

• Restaurant and venue transfers

• Awards nights

• Office Christmas parties

• Company celebrations

• Client dinners

• Conference functions

• Product launches

• Staff transport after an event

From $880, depending on the date, timing and itinerary.

2. The Great British Pub Crawl

After-work drinks, but considerably better.

Take your team on a hosted journey through Auckland aboard a proper London Routemaster.

The Great British Pub Crawl combines three character-filled Auckland pubs with a drink at each stop, nibbles, a shared pub meal, music, sightseeing and plenty of time together aboard Dorothy.

It provides the structure of an organised event without making the evening feel over-organised.

The experience includes:

• Exclusive vintage double-decker transport

• Three Auckland pub visits

• A drink at each pub

• Nibbles

• A shared pub-style meal

• A hosted Auckland journey

• Music and atmosphere aboard Dorothy

• Event timing and transport coordination

Ideal for:

• Staff Christmas parties

• Social club events

• Client entertainment

• Team celebrations

• Corporate groups visiting Auckland

• Midwinter Christmas functions

Private versions can be discussed for suitable groups, dates and itineraries

3. Matakana Wine Country Experience

Leave the office properly behind.

Take your team north from Auckland for a day of food, wine, scenery and shared experiences in Matakana.

Your group travels together aboard Dorothy, with the opportunity to combine boutique wine tasting, a relaxed shared lunch, local produce and an art experience at Sculptureum.

It is an excellent choice for companies wanting a substantial staff reward, client-hosting experience or end-of-year event outside central Auckland.

A Matakana corporate event can include:

• Private return travel from Auckland

• Pickup from your workplace or agreed location

• Hosted travel aboard Dorothy

• Wine tasting

• Shared lunch

• A Sculptureum visit

• Scenic Matakana Coast travel

• A tailored timetable for your group

Our Matakana experiences are best suited to groups of up to 40 guests.

https://www.vintageviews.co.nz/matakana-wine-country-discovery

4. Auckland Beaches & Bays Staff Day

A summer party without four walls.

Swap the function room for an afternoon exploring Auckland’s coast.

A private beaches and bays experience can combine scenic travel, waterfront restaurants, relaxed bar stops, beach time and some of Auckland’s best coastal views.

Potential areas can include Mission Bay, the eastern bays, the waterfront, Takapuna and other suitable locations selected around your timeframe and venue requirements.

Choose a hosted itinerary or let us provide the transport while your group follows its own programme.

Perfect for:

• Summer staff parties

• Team reward days

• Visiting clients

• Social club outings

• Conference leisure programmes

• Informal corporate celebrations

5. Private Auckland Corporate Experience

Show visiting guests the Auckland they would otherwise miss.

Hosting international executives, conference delegates, partners or important clients?

We can create a private Auckland experience combining transport, sightseeing, local stories, hospitality and carefully selected stops.

Possible itineraries can include the Auckland waterfront, Mission Bay, Parnell, Ponsonby, Auckland Domain, city viewpoints, restaurants and other destinations relevant to your programme.

Dorothy is particularly effective for:

• Conference partner programmes

• Incentive groups

• Familiarisation visits

• International delegations

• VIP client hosting

• Conference dinner transfers

• Pre- and post-event activities

• Auckland city orientation tours

For larger conference transport programmes requiring multiple vehicles, Vintage Views can work alongside Kiwi Coaches.

https://www.kiwicoaches.co.nz/

6. Fully Planned Corporate Events

Tell us the date, group size and atmosphere. We can help with the rest.

Not every office manager, EA or HR team has time to coordinate transport, venues, food, timing and entertainment across several suppliers.

Vintage Views can help assemble the event around one coherent itinerary.

Depending on your requirements, we can assist with:

• Workplace or hotel pickup

• Private double-decker transport

• Route and itinerary planning

• Restaurants, pubs and activity stops

• Food and beverage arrangements

• Wine or brewery experiences

• Live hosting

• Auckland sightseeing

• Photography opportunities

• Wet-weather alternatives

• Return transport arrangements

You can retain complete control of the event or ask us to take on more of the planning.

Simple Corporate and Event Transport

Sometimes you do not need a complete experience. You simply need distinctive, professionally operated group transport.

Dorothy is available for:

• Corporate venue transfers

• Conference dinner transport

• Hotel-to-event transfers

• Event shuttles

• Product launches

• Promotional appearances

• Brand activations

• Client hospitality

• Awards evenings

• Private charters

• Group sightseeing

• Film and photography work

It is the same iconic double-decker and the same personal service, built around a simpler transport brief.

For large groups, multiple coaches or nationwide corporate transport, talk to our partners at Kiwi Coaches.

Why Auckland Companies Choose Vintage Views

The event begins at pickup

Your guests do not spend the first part of the evening travelling separately. They meet, board and begin the experience together.

A genuine London icon

Dorothy is a genuine 1964 London Routemaster—not a modern bus decorated to look vintage.

One group, travelling together

Private transport makes timing, parking and movement between venues considerably easier.

Flexible event formats

Book a simple transfer, a half-day charter, a full-day experience or a tailored hosted event.

Made for photographs

A classic red London double-decker creates a natural focal point for staff photographs, corporate content and event arrivals.

Local Auckland knowledge

We can help design sensible routes and timings around Auckland traffic, suitable loading areas, venues and group requirements.

Professionally operated

Your event is supported by an experienced Auckland transport team and professional licensed drivers.

Suitable beyond Christmas

Dorothy is available throughout the year for midwinter events, client hosting, company milestones, team rewards and conference programmes.

How Booking Works

1. Tell us about your group

Send us your preferred date, approximate passenger numbers, pickup location and the kind of atmosphere you want.

2. Choose an experience

Select an established option or ask us to design an itinerary around your team.

3. Confirm the details

We will work through timings, destinations, inclusions, access requirements and pricing.

4. Bring everyone together

Dorothy arrives, your guests climb aboard, and the event begins.

Planning an Auckland Christmas Party?

November and December are our busiest corporate-event months, particularly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and evenings.

If you are considering Vintage Views for your staff Christmas party, it is worth checking availability before finalising your restaurant or activity. We can then help ensure the venue, route and travel times work together.

You do not need a finished itinerary before contacting us.

Simply send:

• Your preferred date

• Approximate group size

• Workplace or pickup area

• Preferred duration

• Whether you want transport only or a complete event

• Any food, drink or activity preferences

• Your approximate budget, if known

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good Auckland Christmas party idea for a corporate team?

Vintage Views offers private Christmas parties aboard a genuine 1964 London double-decker. Options include direct venue transport, hosted pub crawls, sightseeing, beaches and bays experiences, Matakana outings and completely tailored corporate events.

Can Vintage Views collect us from our Auckland office?

Yes. Subject to safe and legal loading access, we can collect your group from its workplace, hotel or another agreed Auckland meeting point.

Can we hire the whole double-decker privately?

Yes. Private charter means Dorothy is reserved for your group and itinerary.

How much does private event hire cost?

Private packages currently start from $880. Final pricing depends on your date, duration, pickup location, route, waiting time, inclusions and event requirements.

Can you organise the food, drinks and venues?

Hosted and fully planned options can incorporate restaurants, pubs, tastings, meals and other stops. The exact inclusions will be confirmed in your event proposal.

Can we book transport without purchasing a complete package?

Yes. Vintage Views provides straightforward point-to-point transfers and private charters as well as complete hosted experiences.

Is Vintage Views a party bus?

Dorothy can be hired for parties, but she is not a generic nightclub-style party bus. She is a beautifully restored London Routemaster offering private group transport, hosted experiences and an unmistakable vintage atmosphere.

Can alcohol be consumed aboard the bus?

Your event proposal will explain the rules applying to your particular charter and itinerary. Food and drink arrangements must be agreed with Vintage Views in advance.

What happens if it rains?

Dorothy is fully enclosed rather than open-top, making her suitable for Auckland events throughout the year. Outdoor stops and activities can be adjusted where practical.

Can you provide transport for a larger corporate group?

Yes. Larger or multi-vehicle movements can be supported through Kiwi Coaches, depending on the event requirements.

How early should we book an Auckland Christmas party?

Enquire as early as possible for November and December, especially if you need a Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Dorothy is one unique vehicle, so popular dates cannot be duplicated.

Do you provide corporate events outside Christmas?

Yes. Vintage Views is available throughout the year for staff functions, client hosting, company anniversaries, midwinter events, incentive programmes, conferences and private celebrations.

Make This Year’s Event the One People Remember

You can book another room and hope the evening develops an atmosphere.

Or you can have a red London double-decker pull up outside the office.

Tell us your date, group size and what sort of event you have in mind. We will help you turn it into a practical, memorable Auckland experience.

Email: info@vintageviews.co.nz
Phone: 027 483 0734

From simple transfer in style, to fully hosted and narrated tours around, or go all out and have our expert Event and Cuisine team take over and plan and host your entire event. From Christmas Parties, to corporate retreats, to team days, we can do it all.