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Here at New Zealand Coach Tours we believe great service and a great tour experience are the cornerstones of an exceptional holiday. And that's exactly what we focus on. But, we know that value is important to our customers — so as well as offering one of the largest and most comprehensive ranges of coach touring itineraries, we are confident our pricing gives outstanding value. This is why we're prepared to put our money where our mouth is ... If you get a price elsewhere, for the same itinerary, we promise to beat it. It's that simple. Just send us the alternative price quote or tell us where we can find it and we'll do you one better. By booking with us, you're guaranteed the best price, the best service, the best touring experience available, and the best range.

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We can even add on self-drive tours if you wish. Many of our guests enjoy a North Island coach tour and then choose to self-drive the quieter South Island. It's a great way to experience everything NZ has to offer and with our sister company, New Zealand Self Drive Tours ( www.newzealandselfdrivetours.co.nz ) we have the expertise to do that too. So give us a call today and we can guide you to the best choice so that your New Zealand holiday will be unforgettable.

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Amazing Way to Travel

Had the best month travelling New Zealand on the Kiwi bus. The drivers were really helpful and gave great advice when it came to activities and what there is to see at each location. The activities on offer were all really great and even better that we received a discount for being on the Kiwi bus. Its a really sociable way of travelling which really adds to the whole experience and I have made some amazing memories with great people. — Alicia (UK)

Good Fun, Different Experience!

I was really happy that I hadn't had to look up activities up by myself and Kiwi Experience always gave us good discounts. — Jelena (Germany)

Absolutely Amazing

I bought my kiwi tour tentatively as I was nervous about travelling on my own, it turns out it was the best thing I could do. The drivers are informative and fun, you meet people from all over the world and you see one of the most beautiful countries imaginable. — Joey (UK)

Fantastic Experience and Life-Long Friends

This was one the best experiences of my life. You'll meet so many people and make some friends for life... No one has a bad attitude and most are solo travellers. — Ronnie (USA)

Most Amazing Trip of My Life

The whole time in bus were just as fun as when we were visiting those attractions, we were so lucky to have Ben as our driver, we sing, laugh and joke all the time. Overall, I can’t explain it in details but you have to go on a trip with Kiwi Experience to truly understand how extraordinary it is. — Greyson (Singapore)

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✅ You stay in  remote locations other tours can't access

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Flying Kiwi  adventure tours are the perfect way to enjoy the outdoor beauty and excitement of New Zealand. Every trip combines optional hiking , cycling and adventure activities with accommodation in stunning locations beside lakes, oceans, mountains and rivers. We get you further off the beaten track and explore New Zealand's best national parks and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

If you love the outdoors, love adventure and want to travel "beyond the tourist trail" these tours are for you.  You will make friends and memories that will last a lifetime.

Unbeatable value - our tours include more meals, flexibility, hikes, adventure & time in the best places.

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Tour Length 15 days

Starts From Auckland

Starting your tour in Auckland? This 2 week adventure experience is the perfect way to fill your time. Try NZ's best great walks, experience cultural highlights and mix mountains with beaches as you head to NZ's adventure capital - Queenstown.

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Tour Length 5 days

For those short on time but big on adventure this 5 day tour is ideal. Heading from top to bottom you'll experience kiwi culture, golden beaches, outstanding walks and Lord of the rings landscapes.

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Starts From Christchurch

The south island offers the most diverse landscapes and activities. Explore & enjoy the 4 corners of the south with numerous national parks, towering mountains, golden bays, glowworm caves and the best adrenaline experiences in the country.

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Tour Length 23 days

The Total Aotearoa tour covers almost all of NZ. You'll see stunning beaches, amazing National parks & the best hikes, bike rides and accommodation NZ has to offer.

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I feel really bad as I went on this trip a few years ago however, since the pandemic, I've seen images of NZ and it reminded me of my amazing experience. I really can't praise Flying Kiwi highly enough. Everyone from the staff who helped me with my online booking to everyone throughout the 3 week trip. You really feel like a family, everyone is so nice and welcoming. I have too many highlights to mention. NZ is one of the most breathtaking places I've ever visited. When we are past the Covid-19 pandemic please book a place and go. You won't regret it.

Matthew Gray, Summer Blast South Island Tour, 2018

Tara and Aaron were excellent and worked hard to ensure everyone had a great trip. Nothing was too much for Tara and I appreciated her consistently upbeat attitude while she helped with everyone's needs. A really spectacular trip - thanks Flying Kiwi.

Nina, Grand Traverse - Auckland to Queenstown tour, 2019

Achieved what I wanted to see, highlights of New Zealand and to do some hiking outside.

Navapreet, Ultimate Explorer - NZ's Top Rated Adventure Tour, 2019

One of my best trips filled with lots of activities and beautiful hikes. So happy with the Flying Kiwi staff that provided useful information and made my holiday free of stress, and making sure I got to experience everything New Zealand has to offer without planning anything myself!

Benedicte, Grand Traverse - Auckland to Queenstown tour, 2019

New Zealand is huge and with this trip I saw the best spots

Jan, Ultimate Explorer - NZ's Top Rated Adventure Tour, 2019

Amazing experience and amazing people,it felt like family. I will never forget my awesome experience in New Zealand, wonderful country!

Romina, Ultimate Explorer - NZ's Top Rated Adventure Tour, 2019

I think it was the best trip I've ever been on

Mats, Ultimate Explorer - NZ's Top Rated Adventure Tour, 2019

Had the most amazing time it was a great way to see New Zealand. Thank you!

Erin, Wild West South Island Tour, 2019

It was exactly what I was looking for and the driver & guide were amazing.

Bert, Total Aotearoa - 23 day New Zealand Tour, 2019

Traveling on my own this has meant, I have not been overwhelmed by the amount of activities there is to do, having a guide to help navigate has been a well needed part of my trip, both Nick and Chrissie have been amazing. I will definitely be joining you again.

Alison, Northern Light North Island Tour, 2019

I had great 5 days! Sad to leave...

Johanna, Northern Light North Island Tour, 2019

Brooke and Aaron were very patient, enthusiastic and helpful throughout the trip. I would travel with Flying Kiwi again. More than a hop-on hop-off experience. :) fun!!!

Jenna, Northern Light North Island Tour, 2020

Had a brilliant time, enjoyed it immensely, meet great people and of course the first days with only 4 people were such a luxury!

Larissa, Hot Rocks New Zealand North Island Tour, 2020

The friendly environment makes New Zealand landscape better, with a shared experience that is really awesome and has not equal (for what is my experience) in he rest of the world.

Riccardo, Hot Rocks New Zealand North Island Tour, 2018

Flying Kiwi was one of the best travel experiences of my life! I am already planning to book another trip with you guys and will be recommending you to all my friends :)

Anna, Hot Rocks New Zealand North Island Tour, 2019

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Thousands of visitors to New Zealand choose to take a Thrifty Tour each year. Why? Because Thrifty Tours offer the flexibility of starting your itinerary on any date, choosing to stay in accommodation that suits your tastes and budget and enjoy activities that you are most interested in. And of course you relax in the knowledge that a team of New Zealand based experts have created and booked your NZ experience and also provide superb in-country support.

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Experience New Zealand with our exciting selection of hassle free, all-inclusive group coach and bus tours that cover the entire country, both the North and South Island. With itineraries from 8 to 25 days that deliver the right balance between sightseeing, activities and free time and ensure that all you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the journey. Everything is catered for including accommodation, sightseeing activities & the services of your experienced tour guide.

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AAT Kings NZ Tours

Take in the contrasts of two distinct islands. From Auckland to Rotorua’s geothermal wonderland, across to the rugged beauty and the untouched serenity of Milford Sound, another snapshot of New Zealand’s natural splendour reveals itself around every corner.

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Mitre Peak

A two week New Zealand comprehensive tour visiting the major city centre’s and experiencing those iconic kiwi classics like cruising Milford Sound, seeing the Waitomo Glow-Worms Caves, Maori cultural show and hangi, TranzAlpine train between Arthur's Pass and Christchurch and much much more.

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Marlborough

Check all the must-sees and must-dos off your New Zealand bucket list as you travel from the bottom of the South Island to Auckland in the North. This is your chance to take a world-renowned train journey, meet a kiwi, swim in the Pacific Ocean and learn the famous Maori Haka.

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Enjoy an epic 17 days escorted coach tour. Beginning your New Zealand story with a stunning Bay of Islands cruise. Continue the narrative with the arts and traditions of Maori culture and the sweeping vistas of the Marlborough Sounds. Cruise through magnificent Milford Sound, explore the West Coasts Glaciers and enjoy a delicious dinner on a high country farm. All this and more are included on this fantastic tour.

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Stunning view of the Queenstown lake

Travel across endless patchwork plains, over shimmering blue waters, through misty rain forests and along hand-carved mountain roads. Travel through pristine stunning natural landscapes as you journey from the South to the North Island. Franz Josef Glacier, Sail Lake Wakatipu and Queen Charlotte Sound, Jade Demonstration, Queenstown, Cruise Milford Sound and the Bay of Islands, Lake Tekapo, Kaikoura Fur Seals, Maori Culture, Glowworm Caves.

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Geyser

See Milford Sound's spectacular wildlife, delve into Kiwi national identity at Te Papa, discover New Zealand's horse-racing traditions and take lunch with the locals at a Waikato dairy farm. This 17 Day luxury North & South Island coach holiday is filled to the brim with unique inclusions.

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New Zealand Tour

Visit iconic Franz Josef Glacier and Stewart Island. Experience the spirit and energy of a Maori cultural performance in Rotorua. Starting in Christchurch and ending in Auckland this 18 day tour lets you discover the essence of the North and South Island's.

Journey through a Southern Land

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First Light Travel

Experience the many New Zealand highlights during this splendid 31day journey covering the North, South and Stewart Island. You’ll experience an amazing diversity in scenery, landscape and geography. This tour includes a great range of activities such as wildlife tours to view seals, albatross, penguins, dolphins and bird life plus must see destinations such as Milford Sound.  

G Adventures - Highlights of Australia & New Zealand

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G Adventures - Small Group Tours

Australia and New Zealand are waiting to be discovered on this in-depth 29-day tour. Follow an Indigenous guide through the Daintree Rainforest, Spend the day boating around the scenic Whitsundays, Hike and stay overnight in the Blue Mountains, Cruise around the fjords of Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park, Soak in the scenery of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, Hang with the Maori in a traditional village.

The National Geographic AUS and NZ Journey

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National Geographic Journey’s support sustainable tourism and promote culture, heritage and conservation. By immersing yourself in this 22 day Australasian guided tour you will forge connections with the environment and the people through authentic life-changing experiences. Capture the sunrise at sacred Uluru/Ayers Rock, explore ancient rainforests, ice-age glaciers and be enthralled with the many Aboriginal and Maori myths, legends and cultural traditions.

23 Day New Zealand Discovery Tour

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Experience many of the must see and do highlights on our spectacular 23 day New Zealand journey while enjoying many multi-day stopovers. Enjoy an Island and dolphin cruise, visit the beautiful Hawkes Bay and visit their top vineyards, experience a Maori Cultural evening, be thrilled on the Queenstown’s Shotover Jet Boat, cruise and walk beautiful Abel Tasman National Park and explore Franz Josef Glacier. These are only a few of the many unforgettable experiences waiting for you on this independent coach tour. 

G Adventure - Iconic Australia & New Zealand

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Discover the lands down under on this 23-day tour through Australia and New Zealand's greatest hits. 

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Highlights

A perfect mix of modern cities and vast ancient landscapes characterizes this epic journey across two southern countries. The Milford Sound and  The Great Barrier Reef complement a world of ancient Aboriginal tradition in Australia’s Red Centre and vivid Māori culture in Rotorua. From tropical Cairns to the towering mountain peaks of the land of The Long White Cloud, you’ll be amazed at every turn.

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Browse our extensive range of North & South Island guided coach holiday options. Find the tour that suits you then look forward to relaxing in comfort and enjoying the view as you and your fellow travellers are chauffeured through New Zealand. Contact our New Zealand Travel Specialists today to find out more!

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New Zealand: Best of the North Island

I really enjoyed the tour & the people in my group. Our CEO had great communication & was friendly. New Zealand is beautiful & this tour is a perfect start for a solo traveler who hasn’t been to New Zealand before. If you don’t mind hostels then you’ll enjoy it :)

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Southern Spectacular (10 Days)

I found that I paid higher as compared to others, discard their earlier bird book8ng, probably the exchange rate half a year earlier?
  • €100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

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Southern Voyager

Awesome trip, great guide and plenty of activities to do.

Delve Deep: New Zealand South Island Tour

Delve Deep: New Zealand South Island

  • €75 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

South Island Lick Tour Tour

South Island Lick Tour

I appreciate to have Jef as our tour guide, he saved the day when the weather was not good and other company messed up.

10 Day South Island Explorer Tour

10 Day South Island Explorer

I really enjoyed the trip! Thank you

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NZ Adventure North

James is great! 100% would recommend!

New Zealand Explorer Tour

New Zealand Explorer

This was one of the most incredible experiences of my life! Robbie was an excellent guide, creating an memorable experience for everyone. I felt like I really experienced many of the highlights of New Zealand - seeing beautiful places & trying adventurous activities. It was also fun to bong with my tour group!

New Zealand South Island Express Tour

New Zealand South Island Express

Great tour! We got to see so many places in such a short amount of time, and I had a great time. Made some friends during the whole time! Will be heading to see the North Island next year! I’m already looking forward to exploring! ????????

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NZ Intro South

Had such an amazing time on the South Island Tour - we went to a great range of places with a good amount of chill vs adventure activities and the people were all lovely. Would definitely recommend! ☺️

New Zealand\'s North Island Adventure (Southbound) Tour

New Zealand's North Island Adventure (Southbound)

loved this tour!!! great value for money and had the best time ever. did it over christmas and what a great way to spend christmas. would recommend to anyone

Amplified NZ Tour Tour

Amplified NZ Tour

I would recommend this tour to anyone. Our guide was exceptional and went above and beyond expectations of an employee to make our experiences unique trying to meet everyone’s needs. Some of the accommodation needs updating but an overall amazing time with wonderful people.

NEW ZEALAND – 10 Days Highlights of North and South Islands Tour

NEW ZEALAND – 10 Days Highlights of North and South Islands

Himanshu the representative was very Cooperative and answered all our queries. Though the group was maximum to 15 people there were some trips where we were around 50 people in the trip. We had paid for a private trip where maximum size was 15 people and hence that was disappointing. Overall the trip was good.

Big South Tour

Fun activities to choose from, just what I was looking for. Accommodation is not always as nice as they advertise it to be. The first guide was awesome. The other one I wished that he could talk to us more about NZ (history/nature/culture etc.)

Coasts & Culture Tour Tour

Coasts & Culture Tour

Everyday was different. A well planned out tour giving a rich experience. You want to know what Maori culture is in a short time? This is it!!!!!!

Reviews of Fully Guided Tours in New Zealand

My group was phenomenal, we all had a blast together. Our guide was very communicative, using WhatsApp and a photo circle to share information, resources and photos. I’m not used to hopping hostels, so that was a bit rough, definitively pack light and try to be organized. I should have done a better job researching temperature as well - as it got much colder than I was expecting. Overall the trip was incredible and I did everything I wanted to do.
Wonderful trip, Hope and Rick were amazing hosts.
One of the best experiences of my life, made possible by the incredibly talented and charismatic Daisy! This was well organized with all of the logistics taken care of for you while having the freedom to pick what activities interest you most. The group setting was fun and a nice bonding expensive of people from around the world. Some of the hostel stays were great, some were just ok, but all were clean and had the essentials.

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How to Travel by Bus in New Zealand 🚌 [2024] Guide

The ultimate guide to travelling by bus in new zealand.

Which bus should you take to travel New Zealand? That’s right, you don’t need a car to travel New Zealand; travelling by bus is a super popular way to see the country. So popular, in fact, that there are three different ways to travel around the whole of New Zealand by bus! We’ll go through them all extensively in this ultimate guide to travelling by bus in New Zealand.

Bus travel and public transportation are not only ideal for the budget traveller but are also ways to explore New Zealand in an action-packed way while getting to meet loads of interesting people. This guide will go through all the ways you can travel by bus in New Zealand, including the pros and cons of each. We’ll even give you some quick details on city buses and day tours too.

Before we begin, be sure to bookmark the 10 Best Ways to Travel Around New Zealand for even more tips for getting around without a car.

Quick Tips for Travelling New Zealand by Bus

Our guide will go into detail about what is involved with each way to travel New Zealand by bus. But first, here are some quick tips for a New Zealand bus trip.

  • Purchase your pass in the low season ( April to August ) when you can get the best deals; bus passes can usually be activated within a year
  • Ask the driver which is the best side of the bus to sit on for views
  • Pack some snacks so you can offer them around for a killer icebreaker
  • Pack a lunch for bus trips that don’t have lunch included – this will help you save a killing on buying cabinet food in cafes and bakeries
  • Pack a layer with you on the bus when the air conditioning gets too cold
  • Buses are never on time in New Zealand but still, don’t be late because they will leave you, that goes for lunch stops on the coach buses too
  • You need to wave city buses down; don’t expect them to stop at every bus stop.

For more tips, head to the 15 Tips to Make the Most of Your Bus Trip and  5 Tips to Get a Better Deal on a Bus Pass in New Zealand .

National Coach Buses: Public Transportation to Get Around New Zealand by Bus

The most extensive public transport network in New Zealand is the national coach buses. This is the mode of public transport which will get you to most places.

Which Companies Run the National Buses?

The main national coach bus service in New Zealand is InterCity which is covering the main tourist spots of the North Island and South Island . Atomic Travel is another national coach option running in the Canterbury and Otago regions of the South Island.

Which National Bus Companies Have Closed in New Zealand?

You might have heard about some other cheap buses in New Zealand. However, the following bus companies are no longer operating:

  • Skip Bus (suspended until further notice)

How Do National Buses Work?

With national buses, single trip tickets can be purchased taking you from A to B. Bus passes can also be purchased, which is a great option if you plan to use InterCity on a regular basis. For example, InterCity do a FlexiPass bus pass which runs on a “travel hours” basis, and they do a TravelPass bus pass which is a bus pass for a set route around the country including a few activities. Find out more in What’s the Difference Between InterCity Bus Passes?

What is it Like to Travel with InterCity?

Using the national buses are easy. You can book your trip online or with most travel agents and accommodations in New Zealand. Then, just show up at the required bus stop 15 minutes before the departure time. The bus driver usually asks for a name and booking number (or bus pass details) then you hop on the bus. Bus trips usually involve a couple of 10-minute toilet/coffee breaks, as well as a 30-minute lunch break. Bus drivers give commentary on the speakers along the way and announce when approaching stops (so you’ll know when you reach your stop).

Night Buses (Sleeper Buses)

InterCity also offers a service between Auckland and Wellington throughout the night on their “ Sleeper Buses “. These buses are kitted out with beds for a more comfortable journey. Find out more in the 9 Things We Love About the New Sleeper Buses .

Pros of Travelling with InterCity

  • This is the cheapest transport method to get around New Zealand
  • It allows for independent travel, so you can plan your own trip and where you want to go
  • There are daily departures all over the country
  • See more pros in the 10 Reasons Why Bus Travel is Actually Awesome in New Zealand .

Cons of Travelling with InterCity

  • It’s not as social as other bus options
  • The bus doesn’t make any stops for photos or short walks, etc. along the way.

New Zealand Tour Buses: How Tourists Get Around New Zealand

Another way to see New Zealand is on a bus tour. This is a guided route around the country with a group, a bus and a couple of tour guides or driver guides. Bus tours come with a lot of inclusions, such as accommodation, meals and some activities.

Who are the New Zealand Bus Tour Companies?

There is a huge range of bus tours available in New Zealand, from backpacker bus tours aimed at 18 to 30-year-olds to bus tours with specialised activities like hiking and snowsports to bus tours for seniors and luxury travellers. Compare the bus tours by flavour in the following articles:

  • The Best National Bus Tours in New Zealand
  • The Best National Coach Tours in New Zealand
  • The Best Backpacker Bus Tours in New Zealand
  • The Best Small-Group Tours in New Zealand
  • The Best New Zealand Tours for Seniors
  • The Best New Zealand Hiking Tours

And compare bus tours by duration in the following articles:

  • The Best 5-Day Tours of New Zealand
  • The Best 5-Day Tours of the North Island
  • The Best 5-Day Tours of the South Island
  • The Best 7-Day Tours of New Zealand
  • The Best 7-Day Tours of the North Island
  • The Best 7-Day Tours of the South Island
  • The Best 10-12-Day Tours of New Zealand
  • The Best 10-12-Day Tours of the North Island
  • The Best 10-12-Day Tours of the South Island
  • The Best 20+ Days Tours of New Zealand

… And compare bus tours by starting destination with these:

  • The Best New Zealand Tours Starting in Auckland
  • The Best New Zealand Tours Starting in Christchurch
  • The Best New Zealand Tours Starting in Queenstown
  • The Best New Zealand Tours Starting in Wellington

How Do New Zealand Bus Tours Work and What is it Like to Travel on a Tour Bus?

With bus tours, you have a huge variety of tours to choose from ranging from 3 to 24 days. You pay for the whole trip before your chosen departure date, which often includes accommodation, at least one meal a day and some activities. You also have the option to choose some activity add-ons, upgrade to a private room, and provide information on any dietary requirements.

From there, you travel to New Zealand and, usually, tour groups will have an “introduction” evening giving you a chance to meet everyone the day before the tour. Otherwise, turn up at the designated bus stop or meeting place at the departure date and away you go!

You will have a tour guide or two who will look after you and your group for the whole trip. They will help organise bookings for any additional activities you might want to do. Plus, make you aware of each days’ itinerary. They usually prepare meals or organise to make meals together as a group. As all tour guides do, they also give commentary as you are travelling through the country.

See how some New Zealand bus tours work, like Contiki, G Adventures and Wild Kiwi, in  Contiki Vs. G Adventures: Comparison for New Zealand and  What is it Really Like to Travel With Wild Kiwi?

Pros of Travelling New Zealand on a Bus Tour

  • This is a stress-free way of travelling with everything planned for you
  • It’s a great way to meet new people
  • It’s action-packed; you’re either always on the move or always doing something.

Cons of Travelling New Zealand on a Bus Tour

  • You have limited time to yourself and not much scope for independent travel
  • There’s no flexibility
  • As it’s mostly all-inclusive, it’s the most expensive bus option upfront.

Hop-on Hop-off Buses: How to Travel Around New Zealand Without a Car

Like bus tours, hop-on hop-off buses follow set routes across the country with the option to “hop-off” just about anywhere along the route. Unlike bus tours, accommodation, meals and activities are not included in the price but are run on a more “pay-as-you-go” basis.

Which Companies are Hop-on Hop-off Buses?

The two main hop-on hop-off buses that run very similar to each other are Kiwi Experience (check them out on Viator and Tripadvisor )  and Stray , which we compare in What is the Difference Between Stray and Kiwi Experience?

Flying Kiwi also allows you the option to hop-off their bus tours for 9-day+ periods. For this guide, we’ll focus on hop-on hop-off as being Stray and Kiwi Experience, but head over to this article if you want to know how Flying Kiwi works .

How Do Stray and Kiwi Experience Work and What is it Like to Travel on a Hop-on Hop-off Bus?

Bus passes for a chosen route are booked and paid for before departure. You can even buy a pass and decide your departure date later (as long as it’s within 12 months of purchasing the pass). When you’re ready, book your departure date and meet your bus at the given location and time. From your departure date, bus passes are valid for one year. For national routes, you are able to complete a route multiple times with a few conditions.

You will meet your driver-guide who is your driver, tour guide and travel agent, where you will give your name and/or passenger number to get on the bus.

Throughout each day that you travel on the bus (as opposed to the days that you hop off and do your own thing), there will be plenty of toilet/refreshment stops, short walks, photo stops, supermarkets and more. Clipboards will go around the bus to sign up to accommodation choices and activity choices (if any) that you want the driver to book and organise for you.

Accommodations are usually hostels with a communal kitchen and lounge facilities. You pay for your accommodation and activities on arrival to the accommodation or activity. Because meals are not included, you have the choice to eat out (if available) or cook in the hostel kitchen with food you would have bought at the supermarket stops.

If there’s anything we’ve missed in this explanation, it will probably be in How Does the Hop-on Hop-off Bus Network in New Zealand Work? or What is it Really Like to Travel with Kiwi Experience?

Pros of Travelling with Stray or Kiwi Experience

  • Best of both worlds in terms of stress-free tour bus-style travel and choice to be more independent by hopping off the bus, choosing your own activities and accommodation
  • They are action-packed tours, while you have the option to slow down by hopping off the bus
  • See more of the 10 Things We Like About the Hop-on Hop-off Buses .

Cons of Travelling with Stray or Kiwi Experiences

  • It can get quite expensive by paying as you go. You need to be quite strict on yourself on what activities to do if you are on a tight budget – check out our advice in  How to Budget for a Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Trip Around New Zealand
  • The term and conditions of travel can be a little cloudy, for instance, the “unlimited travel” policy and there are some locations you can’t “hop off”. That is explained more in the video over on our What is the Difference Between Stray and Kiwi Experience page.
  • During the busy summer season , it can be hard to get yourself booked onto the next available bus when buses are full and book extra nights in accommodation on the spot.

Other Buses in New Zealand

Aside from bus transport for getting around New Zealand, buses can also be found as public transport in cities or as a transport method for day tours. Get details on the different types of buses in What is the Difference Between the Buses in New Zealand? Otherwise, check out the quick overview below.

Local City Buses: New Zealand’s Public Transportation

New Zealand’s larger cities have their own bus networks to connect the suburbs with the city centre. Check out some of our public transport guides for more information.

  • Public Transport in Auckland
  • Public Transport in Christchurch
  • Public Transport in Wellington
  • Public Transport in Queenstown
  • Public Transport in Dunedin
  • Public Transport in Palmerston North
  • Public Transport in Gisborne
  • Public Transport in Invercargill

How Does New Zealand Public Transportation Work (and Does New Zealand Have Good Public Transportation?)

City buses provide a cheap way of getting around the city. You pay for one-way tickets which are usually priced on how many “zones” you pass through. For those of you staying in a city for a while, perhaps working on a working holiday visa , then you might want to consider getting a travel card for discounted fares, such as the AT Hop for Auckland , Smartcards for Wellington , Metrocard for Christchurch , Bee Card for Queenstown , etc.

While New Zealand public transportation is pretty affordable and reliable, travel times can be slow, especially in congested cities like Auckland, so always factor much more time into your travel plan than you might usually do when driving or when taking the bus in cities with bus lanes.

For more advice on taking the bus, check out  How to Catch a City Bus in New Zealand .

Day Tours: The Other Way Buses are Used in New Zealand

Some tours in New Zealand involve tours by bus. These tours usually involve activities and food. The most popular day tours by bus are trips from Queenstown to Milford Sound (see the  10 Best Milford Sound Tours from Queenstown & Te Anau ) and Cape Reinga tours (see Fullers GreatSights on Klook and KKday or see Dune Rider ). Check out other locations around New Zealand with popular day tours in  Places in New Zealand Only Accessible by Bus .

Day tours are booked as an activity rather than a mode of transport. For more information on booking activities, see The Essential Guide to Booking Activities in New Zealand .

More About Getting Around New Zealand by Bus

That’s it for our complete guide to bus travel in New Zealand, but there are a few more articles we can point you to if, for some crazy reason, we haven’t already given you enough:

  • What You Need to Know About Booking Transport in New Zealand
  • A Day in the Life of a Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Passenger
  • Bus Networks in New Zealand

Finally, don’t forget to consider all of your transport options listed in  What is the Best Way to Get Around New Zealand? and bookmark  The Travel Guide to New Zealand on a Budget for more money-saving tips.

This article was reviewed and published by Robin, the co-founder of NZ Pocket Guide. He has lived, worked and travelled across 16 different countries before calling New Zealand home. He has now spent over a decade in the New Zealand tourism industry, clocking in more than 600 activities across the country. He is passionate about sharing those experiences and advice on NZ Pocket Guide and its YouTube channel. Robin is also the co-founder of several other South Pacific travel guides.

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