Don’t fancy driving around New Zealand? Not a problem, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride on one of the many incredible routes offered by Kiwi Experience and Stray Travel – the leading group tour travel providers in New Zealand.
Travelling by bus around New Zealand isn’t quite like travelling by bus anywhere else. Prepare to be blown away as you stare for hours out of the window of your Kiwi Experience or Stray bus. Snowy mountains, crystal clear lakes, dense forests and exciting cities are just a few of the highlights of bus travel in New Zealand.
Not only do you get to relax and take in the scenery, you’ll also get to meet and hang out with some epic like-minded travellers for the duration of your trip. Once you get to your destination, you have the freedom to roam and explore with your new friends, choose your own local accommodation or book the recommended accommodation, eat some delicious local food, then simply hop back on the bus to be transported to your next amazing destination. The teams at Kiwi Experience and Stray will also assist you with booking trips and tours with your group, so don’t worry about missing out, all the best bits are available to you without the hassle of finding your own way there.
Bus travel around New Zealand is an unforgettable ride of a lifetime, and nothing will be left to the imagination.
Hop on board the Kiwi Experience Southern Round Up hop on hop off bus to see the absolute best of New Zealand's South Island.
Hop on board the Kiwi Experience Funky Chicken hop on hop off bus to see the absolute best of New Zealand's north and south islands.
Hop on board the Kiwi Experience Northern Round Up hop on hop off bus to see the absolute best of New Zealand's North Island.
New Zealand is beautiful all year round, so it depends what sort of adventure you’re looking for. There is more rainfall in the months between June and August. Between December and March, you’ll have longer days, with bright and sunny conditions, however it will of course be much busier during this period.
You certainly can! Camping is permitted on public conservation land, unless otherwise stated or restricted to self-contained vehicles. The rules in New Zealand regarding campervans differ depending on whether the campervan is classed as ‘self-contained’ or not, so be sure to check out the rules before booking.
New Zealand has been ranked in the top 5 safest countries in the world, so we’d say it’s a pretty safe place to visit and travel around. Plus, unlike its neighbour, Australia, there are less creepy crawlies, and definitely less harmful ones (zero, to be precise).
There are a couple of ways to get around New Zealand, and it totally depends what you’re looking for. Our first recommendation would be to hire a campervan, for complete freedom, flexibility, and to take you off-the-beaten-track. Campervans are arguably the most popular way to travel around New Zealand. Your other option is by bus, namely Kiwi Experience, which will take you to all the most popular destinations, and even help you arrange accommodation. A great way to meet people, see the best bits, and be able to sit back, relax, and take in the stunning scenery.
More like what can’t you do in New Zealand? There is a vast variety of trips available for every type of traveller. From cultural experiences with local Mauris, to bungy jumping, visiting the set of The Lord of The Rings, and kayaking through Abel Tasman National Park. Check out our New Zealand destination page to explore your options!