Backpacker Bus NZ

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Backpacking New Zealand on a Stray Bus

• Stray is New Zealand's flexible bus network for adventurous travellers!

• 'Jump-on' and 'jump-off' the bus anywhere that you want along the way around our comprehensive NZ bus tour route.

• Go further off the beaten track for unique and down-to-earth stops, local culture and amazing activities.

• We have an extensive range of New Zealand bus passes for all timeframes and smaller buses so it's easier to meet people and we can do more.

• Use your pass for up to twelve months and as many times as you like with ‘unlimited travel’

• Travel with like-minded people and our legendary driver guides

• We have backpacker hostel, budget hotel, wilderness lodge and camping accommodation options and we guarantee your first night’s accommodation in all of our overnight stops. 

• We won the Best Visitor Transport at the NZ Tourism Awards and Best NZ Transport Operator at the Australasian Golden Backpack Awards in 2010.

View the entire Stray route