Stray - Flexible New Zealand Bus Tours

HOW IT WORKS

Stray is a nationwide, guided hop-on hop-off bus network. Our passes are totally flexible so you can jump on or off the bus anywhere you want along the way – to stay longer, visit friends or even work for a while. If you are short on time you can also use the bus like a tour and complete your pass in minimum days and still enjoy outstanding locations and unique attractions around New Zealand.

YOU NEED TO KNOW

+ You can get on and off anywhere over the routes (as often as you want).

+ All passes are valid for 12 months and with unlimited travel can be used as many times as you like travelling in one direction around New Zealand (see fine print for conditions).

+ We reserve beds in our night stopovers and guarantee your first night’s accommodation in each place - even in peak season. We give you a choice where we can - there is always an option at backpacker hostel rates (about $25 per night), and usually twin and double options to hotel standards from about $65 per couple. NB: our cultural overnight is an exception with an all-inclusive price of $75 for bed, hangi meal, breakfast and cultural show. This is a unique opportunity to sleep in a marae (meeting house). You simply pay for your accommodation as you go.

+  Accommodation ranges from backpacker hostels (VIP, BBH, Nomads, YHA), to wilderness lodges, to cabins in amazing off the beaten track locations.

+ You don’t need a sleeping bag – you can hire bedding for the dorm rooms or get a made-up room in every overnight stop.

+ You can self cater (we make supermarket stops) but there are cheap meals (often with local specialties), available at all stops – there is always a vegetarian option.

+ Your driver gives you guidance and information about the local culture, history and wildlife of each location, and where possible will always offer a number of activities for you to choose from with free or paid options.

+ We use new mini-coaches so you don't feel herded around; we can offer more activity and accommodation options, plus we can get you to the off the beaten track places!

+ We include free days (non-travel days) in key locations i.e. Abel Tasman, Franz Josef and Queenstown so even if you’re on minimum time you’ll be able to do activities and explore each of these areas.

+ Our trips are active. If walks and wildlife aren’t your thing – don’t travel with us. If they are, bring some good walking shoes and a daypack. Don’t worry about not being fit enough, we cater to all fitness levels and all activities are optional.

+ You can book back on a bus online via the ‘Travellers’ Login’ located at the bottom of each page on this website.

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