Stray Terms and Conditions

THE FINE PRINT

Terms and Conditions for travel passes marketed by, and travel with, Stray Ltd.

01.
The points on this website make up all of the terms of contract between Stray Ltd (‘Stray’) and the customer.

02.
Stray’s passes are valid for travel once in one direction for the route identified only except with ‘unlimited travel’ where you can travel again. Conditions of ‘unlimited travel’ are that additional circuits are on a space available basis only; non-Stray run sectors will incur extra charges )e.g. Paihia to Cape Reinga and back, plus sector Christchurch to Greymouth); unlimited travel is not valid on the East Cape Go East pass, Jack or Patch pass; and photo ID must be shown to drivers. If anyone is found on the Stray bus abusing ‘unlimited travel’ they will be immediately removed from the bus and will be liable for any sectors used.

03.
Stray’s passes are valid for 12 months from the first day of travel.

04.
Failure to meet a reserved departure will result in the cancellation of that travel day. Any subsequent travel reservations will be left as open-dated, so you must re-book online to reserve your seats.

05.
Stray assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen passes. However, replacement passes can be issued for an office beer fund fee of NZ$20.00.

06.
Stray passes are only valid for the person whose name they were originally issued for and are non-transferrable. You will be ID checked.

07.
Cancellation. For cancellation of open dated passes or 48 hours outside a confirmed departure date the fee is 25%. Within 48 hours of a confirmed departure date the fee is 50%. After you have commenced travel, passes are non-refundable or transferable.

08.
Stray is not a common carrier and therefore can refuse to carry a person whose behavior is detrimental to the enjoyment of the group. By travelling with Stray you agree to accept the authority of the driver/guide and accept their decisions. Our staff are entitled to a safe working environment and our passengers to a great holiday. Any threats to safety, being physical or verbal, or inappropriate behaviour may result in removal from the trip. If a guide requires a passenger to leave the trip no refunds will be given and that passenger will be responsible for their own travel costs from that point.

09.
Stray is not a common carrier and reserves the right to refuse to carry, or have its representatives travel with, any passenger (particularly mice), luggage or goods without giving any reason.

10.
Travel agent coupons/vouchers must be exchanged for the correct Stray ticket for your travel sectors. You can rebook sectors online at straytravel.com. Sector bookings need to be made before 5pm on the day prior to departure to show on drivers’ lists.

11.
Stray will endeavour to adhere to published/stated departure, arrival and general travel times but sometimes we end up doing other stuff so will not be liable for any failure to meet those times.

12.
Stray will not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of or consequen- tial upon, directly or indirectly, any abandonment of, or delay in, any departure howsoever caused.

13.
While all care will be taken, Stray will not be held liable for any sickness or injury to any customer or any damage to or loss of any property while they are utilising any of the services which Stray provides or markets.

14.
Where the services of another operator are provided for in the “pass” it is agreed and understood that Stray is acting only as an agent for the passengers to arrange such services and accepts no responsibility whatso- ever for any default of the operator.

15.
Fuel – these are crazy times. We have got the most fuel efficient buses to minimize our use but we still reserve the right to put in place a fuel surcharge in addition to the pass price (at any time post ticket purchase) if fuel prices increase significantly during the pricing validity. Any surcharge will be payable to the driver on your first day of travel. It will be a maximum of $30 and will be clearly outlined on straytravel.com if initiated.

16.
These terms and conditions apply to the extent that they are NOT inconsistent with or in contravention of any obligation imposed on Stray by New Zealand Law.

17.
Where a new brochure has been published (as shown by the validity date) it supercedes all older brochures.

18.
Disputes. Should you wish to raise any issues with your trip - please in the first instance advise your driver guide of your concern. If your issue is not resolved, please write to our Auckland office as soon as reasonably possible, and within 28 days to enable us to research your concern.  We will not consider claims after 28 days.  Please supply a postal address if you are emailing us so we can provide a written response.

19.
There is no travel insurance cover included in the price of a Stray pass. Stray strongly recommends that you take some out to cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability. We do not take responsibility for any personal possessions under any circumstances however caused. World Nomads travel insurance is a reputable option (it's Lonely Planet's recommended provider) - for more info, click here.

20.
The free glass bottomed boat trip on the Stray Jack and Patch passes must be used on your first day of travel (Auckland to Paihia sector) during summer 09/10.  Anything listed in the brochure as free is not included in the ticket price as it is FREE and non-refundable or transferable, no matter what the circumstances.

21.                                                                                                                             Children under 16 years of age may travel if accompanied with an adult and are entitled to a 25% discount off the full retail price.  Travellers aged 16-17 can travel unaccompanied if they have a signed parent/guardian consent form (Please contact Stray Reservations for a consent form).

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