Travellers' Lounge

Backpacking New Zealand on a Stray Bus

THE TRAVELLERS' LOUNGE

Welcome to the travellers' lounge. Hang out for awhile and have a look at some past Stray travellers' comments, photos and videos; ask them or us a question; learn to speak like a local, or even go shopping at our online store!

Winter Update - New stops for Te Hana, Punakaiki, Tekapo, Catlins

We've made some awesome improvements to our routes for Winter 2012, read all about them here.

Travellers' Comments

Check out the comments and feedback from ex-customers about their travels on a Stray bus, or leave your own. Read more.

Your Questions

Want to go on Stray? Got a few questions before booking? Fire away – we’ll answer them as soon as we can, and you can check other people’s questions and answers too. Read more.

Travellers' Photos

Check out some awesome photos of Stray travellers in New Zealand. Submit your own to win great Stray gear! Read more.

Travellers' Videos

Have a look at some ex-Stray travellers’ videos, upload your own to win cool Stray gear! Read more.

Ask a Stray Mate

If you have any questions about Stray and want to make sure you get an unbiased answer, ask the experts - our ex-customers. Read more.

The Top 5

We have awesome activities and accommodation options – check out the monthly top 5 of each as rated by Stray customer surveys. Read more.

Kiwi Lingo

If you’re coming all the way to NZ – you better learn how to speak like a local. Read more.

Useful Links

Links to our mates and to others who can help plan your time in NZ. Read more.

Stray T-Shirts

Remember your awesome adventure with one of our great Stray Tees. Read more

Win $200 of Vouchers!

Share your trip and the Stray love online and with the world - and you can win Stray merchandise and up to $200 of Amazon.com vouchers each month!! Read more

Travel Writers Wanted

We need travel writers to document their amazing times on Stray. Read More.