Further Off The Beaten Track

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1 NEW ZEALAND Further Off The Beaten Track NEW ZEALAND S FLEXIBLE BUS NETWORK FOR ADVENTUROUS TRAVELLERS WHAT S HOT FOR SUMMER! + MORE NATIONAL PARKS + MORE UNIQUE STOPS & ACTIVITIES + MORE CULTURE + UNLIMITED TRAVEL The Stray Promise FLEXIBLE GUIDED TRIPS WHICH GET YOU FURTHER OFF THE BEATEN TRACK + INTO LOCAL CULTURE + AMONGST REAL ACTION + BETTER VALUE FOR MONEY * YOU VALID SUMMER 0/ HORSE TREK, UNIQUE STRAY OVERNIGHT STOP AND ACTIVITY

2 Why Stray? We stay closer to the action We stop to do things along the way Our average group size is 0 On the beach next to Cathedral Cove and ; on a real sheep/ cattle station; amongst Lord of the Rings scenery; beside seven national parks (including Tongariro, Fiordland, Aoraki/Mt Cook and Abel Tasman). The Tongariro Alpine Crossing (rated as NZ s best one day walk); a walk or sea kayak in the Abel Tasman National Park must do things that other trips don t include time to do. The benefits are many; you don t feel herded around, we get many more accommodation and activity options; it s easier to meet people. We offer outstanding unique stops and activities A Maori culture stop-over, a high country sheep station, a lodge in native bush, a wildlife stop-over on, a night by NZ s highest mountain, design your own Maori tattoo and learn the haka. We get you off the beaten track (wharf jumping, Tokomaru Bay) to the We make it easy to get good stuff (Wanaka) The best people We attract independent people of a wide range of nationalities and ages to be crew and customers people who want to get involved in the place they are travelling! We are not an express service, we Stray! (Free Secret Hot Pools, ) Save by getting off the beaten track With Stray you don t have to buy costly side trips as we include places like Raglan, Mt Cook, and the Abel Tasman. We save time by picking you up and dropping you off at your accommodation; and by sharing our knowledge of what the best things in New Zealand are. There are always free activities for you to do (see route notes on inside page for details). Sand Boarding (Cape Reinga) Most of the best stuff to see and do in NZ is off the tourist trail. (Stewart Island) It s real We won the Best Visitor Transport Award at the last NZ Tourism Awards and the Best NZ Tour Operator Award at the Australasian Golden Backpack (traveller voted) Awards in 00. We have extremely high customer satisfaction and referrals (97.%) because we offer adventurous travellers more of what they want down-to-earth, real New Zealand. Many of the things that we do on our trips we have to go out of our way to visit. For example, going to Mt Cook and Stewart Island and doing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, these are part of our normal itinerary so Stray offers the best chance to do them. You don t have to hop off the bus, leave your group, or make your own way to enjoy these iconic NZ places and activities. Be aware that you can t access much of what we think is the best stuff in New Zealand by using public transport it simply doesn t go there. Don t just take our word for it google us! How it works + You can get on and off anywhere on the routes (as often as you want). Terms and Conditions apply. rous travellers! Meet like-minded adventu ing, Abel Tasman) (Mussel tasting and sail + All passes are valid for months from date of purchase. Unlimited travel can be used as many times as you like, travelling in one direction around New Zealand (see back page for conditions). + We guarantee your first night s accommodation in each place even in peak season (which can be invaluable). Accommodation ranges from backpacker hostels (VIP, BBH, Base, Nomads, YHA), to wilderness lodges, to cabins in amazing off the beaten track locations. We give you a choice where we can - there is always an option at backpacker hostel rates (about $8 per night), and usually twin and double options to hotel standards from about $7 per couple. NB: our cultural overnight is an exception with an all-inclusive price of $80 for bed, meal, breakfast and cultural show. This is a unique opportunity to sleep in a marae (maori meeting house). You simply pay for your accommodation as you go. + 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. + Our trips are active so 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 top of the homepage of our website Stray: NZ s hop-on hop-off bus for adventurous travellers NZ tourism Award for the best NZ transport operator in 00 ing) o Alpine Cross mit (Tongarir Reach the sum Further off the beaten track: We actively seek out the best stops and attractions off the beaten track. We stay next to more national parks and have more unique overnight stops than any other NZ backpacker bus.

3 Cape Reinga Sandboarding included PAIHIA Bay of Islands Sailing, Dolphin spotting, Walks, Diving, Fishing Marine Reserve Hokianga Free snorkeling Tane Mahuta (giant Kauri tree) HAHEI Native Bird Recovery Centre Stay on the beach near Cathedral Cove, Walks, Sea kayaking N Chance to sit in beach hotpool included to environmentally Stray is committed rket with. We lead the ma rism c sustainable tou s fleet and specifi bu r cke kpa bac the newest n awarded the bee e hav (we es enviro practic buses old Award). New Qualmark Enviro-G with the best fuel s ion iss em uce help red ines ro and spec eng economy and Eu them. By choosing set offt jus n tha rather own ping reduce your Stray, you are hel s is one travelling on a bu as t pu out n bo car ys to mentally friendly wa iron env st mo the of month first week of each travel, plus in the NZ stops travelling around every Stray group ris that deb any up g kin pic to spend an hour they can find. man you Barn in Abel Tas If you stay at The free while you for e tre a nt pla will also get to are there! ep Do your bit to ke autiful for New Zealand be future travellers! Haka, Maori culture, Kapa Haka City orientation included MARAEHAKO BAY Culture, Fishing, Seafood Whakatane Bush lodge, Walk, Surf school, Sunset cruise Canoeing, Wildlife conservation, Amazing wilderness Abel Tasman Skydiving, NZ s biggest lake Seal colony Walks, Bone carving, Pounamu carving Te Papa Museum, Lord of the Rings Tour, Zealandia Night Safari Whale watching, Dolphin and Seal swimming or Pilot a Plane Walks Plant a tree (M arahau) Greenstone Cool free stuff TOP FREE ACTIVITIES Cruise Visit Museum, Walks, Greenstone collecting, Kiwi spotting Great Walks Omarama Walk, Skydive, Puzzle World Walks, Horse riding, Mountain biking, rafting Walk, Glacial lake, Scenic flights Bungy Jumping, Jetboating, Skydiving, Rafting and every adventure activity we can think of... Kerosene Creek Natural Hot Pool by Axe throwing, Whakahoro Snorkelling and Glass-bottomed boat trip, Marine Reserve Star gazing, Mt Cook Blue Duck spotting, Whakahoro TOP WALKS KEY Dunedin Penguins, Albatross Tours Our bus routes (Catlins Wilderness Area) Sea-lion Spotting Surfing, Rock sliding Black powder shooting, Mining History, Haunted house tour GISBORNE Picton Cape Foulwind Marae visit, Waka, swimming, bone carving, surfing Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Walks, Canoeing, Mountain biking Stay at edge of National Park, Sailing, Walks, Sea kayaking Walks, Glacier Visits TOKOMARU BAY AG -B t. O C u E E g us o E FR in Get afor help Maori Geothermal Village, Rafting, Zorb Caving adventures, Walk Polish my Pipi in action Ferry Crossings or optional connections (price not included) Fishing, Walks, Wildlife and optional night stop-over Stray's Further off the Beaten Track Unique Overnight Stops Names in capitals are night stops. indicates night stop. Places of interest and activity stops Unique Stray overnight stops Stewart Island You can stay here without breaking your journey Kayaking Feature activities are in light text, Walks are free, included means covered in pass price National Parks Mum s Place Note: This is a guide only. Activities offered may vary depending on the group and local conditions. Tongariro Alpine Crossing, National Park ($0 concession/transport fee) Abel Tasman National Park Whirinaki Rainforest Walk ($9 lunch/guide/transport) Hooker Valley Track, Mt Cook Key Summit Track, And other bits TOP UNIQUE ACTIVITIES WD Eco-warrior tour, Whakahoro $90 Cultural immersion overnight $80 Edmund Hillary Centre, Mt Cook $ Fishing, Kaikoura $80 Ta Moko (tattoo design), $8 (includes entry into Whakarewerewa Village and show).

4 World famous surf and arts town (Raglan) Sailing, (Abel Tasman National Park) Swimming, Cape Reinga Get off the beaten trac some cheeky locals on t Get amongst the action (Rangitata Rafting) Maraehako Bay Chill out and enjoy the view ( ) Get further off the beaten track What we do: see our website or Stray s magazine for more info things may change depending on the group, driver, season and/or the weather. Obviously you can break your journey and spend longer anywhere along the way. TRAVEL DAYS KEY Stray s accomodation for that evening. Optional paid activities (usually choose one main activity per day). Free/Included activities (these options may vary depending on the group, driver, pass, length of stay, weather and time of year!) NORTHLAND & BAY OF ISLANDS A. Travel Day: Auckland to Paihia. Depart from 7am (all departure times shown are from our preferred accommodation). We head north to the stunning Bay of Islands today. On the way you ll learn about the rich local European and Maori history. We turn off the main highway to explore, NZ s first marine reserve. From here we cruise up the coast road and have a picnic lunch on the beach before heading to the Bay of Islands. Hostel along from the beach. Native Bird Recovery Centre (gold coin donation, weekdays only). Snorkeling, glass bottom boat trip, tree hugging huge kauri trees at Parry Kauri Forest, fishing competition. B. Travel Day: Paihia to Cape Reinga or Hokianga and back. Today you either head to the top of NZ (90 mile beach, dune surfing, two oceans clashing) or Hokianga (Tane Mahuta, Maori history, beautiful harbour). Depart at 7am to Cape Reinga or 8am to Hokianga. N.B You cannot hop off the bus this day. Hostel along the beach in Paihia. Traditional Kiwi fish and chips option for dinner! Dune surfing, walk through native forest. C. Travel Day: Paihia to Auckland. A morning at leisure or if travelling on a Murphy pass enjoy the Hole in the Rock cruise. We depart at pm and express back to the big smoke (Auckland). sunrise in the world before heading off to your chosen activity. We depart Gisborne at pm and head along the coast, stopping off in Tolaga Bay to walk along New Zealand s longest pier. Once we get to Tokomaru Bay you have the afternoon free for yourself. In the evening head down to the famous Te Puke tavern for some great kai (food), and hang out with the locals. Eco-hostel overlooking the stunning coastline. Surfing, rock sliding, stingray feeding. Walk along the pier, visit a Marae, swimming, chill on the beach, check out the quirky town of Tokomaru Bay. F. Travel Day: Tokomaru Bay to Maraehako. This morning we get immersed in local history and culture stopping off at the sacred Mount Hikurangi and a traditionally carved Maori church. We then head out to the most eastern point of New Zealand to visit the famous lighthouse. We arrive into Maraehako Bay early and you have the afternoon free for activities, then in the evening chill out and relax in front of a warm open fire at our hostel. Waterfront hostel. Crayfishing, boat fishing. Swimming, kayaking or snorkeling. G. Travel Day: Maraehako Bay to. Depart early and head towards the local macadamia nut farm to try some delicious coffee and macadamia nut ice cream. Continuing on the East Cape s coastal road there are more beautiful bays and beaches to see, along with slow-paced Maori communities. For those wanting to visit the marine volcano White Island (Whakaari), you can hop-off in Whakatane; we arrive back into by pm where you can meet up with the Stray bus travelling south. Central hostel (or your own arrangements). Coffee and ice cream tasting. Amazing coastal and lake views. Ferry $0-7, wine tasting, skydiving, microlighting! Swim, walk, mussel tasting around the fire. If starting a South Island pass from please note the following orange travel days. 9a. Travel Day: to Franz Josef (via ). PLEASE NOTE: The st sector of this day is not on the Stray bus so please call the Stray office at least 8 hours before departure to confirm pick up details. Pick up will be at 7.0am (be waiting at 7am) outside the Canterbury Museum on Rolleston Avenue, by an Atomic Shuttle bus (not a Stray bus). The service heads over the stunning Arthur s Pass to. You ll have a half hour stop before you get picked up by the Stray bus outside the train station at pm and head to Franz Josef (see travel day Blackball to Franz Josef). *If you have the TranzAlpine rail option, make your own way to the Railway Station, Troup Drive, Addington. The train departs at 8.am (be at the Railway Station 0 minutes prior to departure). You still connect up with the Stray bus at pm outside the train station in. NB. Please contact Stray if bus/train is late. 9b. Travel Day: to Kaikoura. We depart from International Airport at 9.am and have a beautiful drive up the coast to Kaikoura. You have the afternoon free for activities. Historic seaside hotel. Whale watching, swimming with seals, piloting your own plane or swimming with dolphins (pre-booking is advised in summer for dolphin swimming). Try the amazing fresh fish and chips! Walk around the peninsula and up to the lookout. 0. Travel Day: Kaikoura to Picton or Wellington. Depart 9am. We wind our way up the rugged coastal roads with stops Skydiving, bungy jumping. Walk Mt Iron, watch people jumping off a bridge! 8. Recommended Non Travel Day: Queenstown. Today is yours to explore. Obviously you can break your journey in Queenstown for as long as you want. If you re not doing the Burt, look at doing a one day trip to before you go. Speak to your driver or hostel travel desk for Dunedin connection options. Central hostel. Any adventure activity that we mad Kiwis can dream up (bungy, swing, jetboating, skydiving, mountain biking, zipline, horse riding ), trip to. Sleep in, great walks, take in beautiful views from this cool resort town. Burt (note orange days) Explore more, 9.Travel Day: Queenstown to Gunn s Camp. Depart from 8.0am. Enjoy the views on a drive past Lake Wakatipu, then get ready for one of the most scenically amazing drives in the world on our way to. We pass through the farmland of Southland and watch it turn into mountains, glacial carved valleys and fiords. We have time to explore and then in the late afternoon we head to our unique overnight stop at Gunn s Camp. Historic camp on the edge of the Hollyford Track in the heart of Fiordland

5 cruise. We depart at pm and express back to the big smoke (Auckland). k and meet he Stray bus Central Auckland hostel. Sailing, swimming with dolphins, kayaking, fishing, skydiving, catch the ferry to historic Russell, visit the historic Treaty Grounds. Walk around Paihia or Haruru Falls, go for a swim or relax on the beach. NORTH ISLAND. Travel Day: Auckland to Hahei Beach (The Coromandel). Depart Auckland from 7am. We head south travelling towards the Coromandel Peninsula via the old colonial town of Thames. You have the afternoon free for activities. Tonight there is the group option of a classic Kiwi BBQ for dinner. Campsite right on the stunning beach. Kayak around beautiful bays to Cathedral Cove. Walk to Cathedral Cove, dig your own hot pool in the sand at (tide dependent), relax on the beach.. Travel Day: Hahei to Raglan. Depart 7.0am. Head on to the world-renowned Raglan surf beach, with cow spotting and a walk to Bridal Veil Falls on the way. Chill out or NORTH go hard in AND this funky SOUTH surf and ISLAND arts town. PASSES An eco-lodge surrounded by native STRAY bush near EVERYWHERE the beach. $99 STARTS Learn ANYWHERE to surf and then relax on a sunset FINISHES cruise WHERE in the YOU harbour STARTED for $99 (save $9) with a $ group meal of the freshest DEP AKL Mon (Tue) Wed Thu Fri Sat MIN fish DAYS: and 0-* chips. DEP Waterfall CHC Mon Wed walk, (Thu) bush Fri walk Sun around Mt MIN Karioi, DAYS: -* relax on the beach, glow-worms WHY: in Stray s the bush, most comprehensive West Coast sunset, pass, includes Go East section. Don t miss a thing! Inspiration Point. BRET $ FINISHES Kayaking (Hahei). Travel Day: Raglan (via ) to Mourea. Depart 8am. Head to the rural town of, with time to explore its famous caves and glowworms. We then head across to the Bay Of Plenty for our unique and special cultural overnight stay. This is an immersion into our indigenous Maori culture and much more than a show. We learn about Maori traditions and history and become fully interactive with Kapa Haka (Maori song and dance). An unforgettable, genuine and educational night! Unique Stray stay in the Wharenui (Maori meeting house). must-do caving options Haggas Honking Holes, Lost World, Tumu Tumu Toobing, or a glow-worm tour. Cultural night is an all-inclusive price of $80 including afternoon tea, dinner, interactive performance, storytelling, bed and breakfast. Walk around Ruakuri Reserve, Valley walk. N.B. Cultural night $80 for everyone. East Cape (note orange days) DEP Mon Wed (Thu) Fri Sun MIN DAYS: -8 WHY: The most of New Zealand if starting in Wharf jumping Tokomaru Bay, East Cape and finishing in Auckland. D. Travel Day: to Gisborne. We start pickups from at pm and SHORT BRET $ head STARTS for CHRISTCHURCH Gisborne making our way through the FINISHES rugged Waioeka gorge, stopping for a walk or swim. Continuing on towards the DEP Mon Wed (Thu) Fri Sun MIN DAYS: 0- coast WHY: As we above journey but without through Burt beautiful pass - see blue line. farmlands and vineyards. We arrive into Gisborne and you have the afternoon free for activities. In the evening enjoy a group meal and get to know everyone on the bus. Surf shack right on the beach. Surfing, boogie boarding, wine tasting. Walks, swimming, chill on the beach. E. Travel Day: Gisborne to Tokomaru Bay. Wake up early to witness the first Coffee and ice cream tasting. Amazing coastal and lake views.. Travel Day: Mourea (via ) to Taupo. Depart 8am and head to for a morning free to discover its smell (geothermal areas), culture and adventure. We do hostel pickups, then head south to Taupo and its great lake (the world s largest crater lake), via Huka Falls. This afternoon, you can take part in one of our most popular activities skydiving. Learn to surf (Raglan) Central hostel. A visit to Whakarewarewa historic Maori village and geothermal area; or rafting the highest commercially-rafted waterfall in the world! Get your own personally designed Maori tattoo (Ta Moko) for a special Stray price of $8. You can keep it as a piece of art or take it to a tattoo artist for a permanent momento. Learn about traditonal Maori culture while walking through the historic Whirinaki Rainforest ($9) or skydiving in Taupo. Walks around geothermal areas, Huka Falls, Mud facial at secret spot.. Get immersed in local culture ( Mourea, Unique Stray overnight stop) or Wellington. Depart 9am. We wind our way up the rugged coastal roads with stops for photos and a seal colony. Those not heading north to Wellington on the ferry will stay in the port town of Picton for the night. Central hostel (Wellington), Cozy villa (Picton). Vineyard tour (Picton), Ferry ($0-7), Zealandia Night Safari (Wellington). Seal colony; Queen Charlotte View walk, mountain biking, fishing or relax in the spa where we stay (Picton); explore the city (Wellington).. Travel Day: Picton to Marahau (Abel Tasman). Meet the bus and the rest of the group at the Bluebridge Ferry Terminal at.am. Then see travel day 8b - Wellington to Marahau.. Non Travel Day: Marahau (Abel Tasman). You have the day at leisure to explore this stunning, coastal national park. Unique Stray accommodation on the edge of the national park. Full day sailing trip, kayaking, skydiving, water taxi, horse riding or hang gliding.. Travel Day: Taupo to Whakahoro. Walk in the national park or just relax on We depart at 9am and head to the most one of the golden sand beaches! remote part of the North Island. Our destination is Blue Duck Station, a 9,000. Travel Day: Marahau to Blackball. acre high country farm that is both a Depart at 8.0am. We head for the wild working station and an environmental West Coast passing through the Buller conservation leader. Once you arrive, there Gorge before stopping off at Cape Foulwind MAX $6 MOE $ are STARTS plenty ANYWHERE of activities for you to partake in. to see the seal colony. We head on to our STARTS Spend FINISHES the WHERE evening YOU sitting STARTED around, listening Stray FINISHES exclusive CHRISTCHURCH stop in the historic mining to tales from this unique region. town of Blackball. DEP AKL Tues Wed Fri (Sat) Sun MIN DAYS - DEP Tues Wed Fri (Sat) Sun MIN DAYS: 0- DEP Country CHC Mon station Wed (Thu) lodge. Fri Sun MIN DAYS -7 WHY: Historic The most miners of New Zealand hotel. if starting in WHY: An See eco-warrior the most of New WD Zealand tour, a one day Auckland Gold and panning, finishing black in. powder shooting. horse trek (like a real cowboy), or a fully Cape Foulwind seal colony, Truman SHORT guided MAX kayak tour. Track walk, Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, $6 SHORT MOE $ STARTS Walk ANYWHERE around the truly amazing property STARTS meet some of the quirky locals. at Whakahoro and just take in the lush. Travel Day: Blackball to Franz scenery, walk to the Kaiwhakauka DEP AKL Tues Wed Fri (Sat) Sun MIN DAYS: 9-0 DEP Josef. Tues You Wed have Fri (Sat) the Sun morning MIN DAYS: free 7-9 for DEP waterfall, CHC Mon Wed enjoy (Thu) your Fri Sun host MIN Dan s DAYS: fantastic 9-* WHY: activities, As above then but at without midday Burt we - see head blue into line. the WHY: hospitality As above but and without stories Burt on - see the blue local line. heart of the West Coast where time almost wildlife and history. stands still. We do pick-ups at, 6. Travel Day: Whakahoro to National make a stop in then head to Franz Park. We depart at 7am and head to the Josef, a town squashed between the active volcanoes and dual World Heritage Tasman Sea and the mighty Franz Josef Site of Tongariro National Park. Today glacier. you get a chance to do what is rated as Lodge in the middle of the rainforest. one of the world s best one day walks: the Helibiking, helihiking, haunted Tongariro Alpine Crossing. In the evening, house tour. reward yourself at the bar or just relax in the Mining history tour of Blackball, spa where we stay. Croesus Track, mine exploring, green Beautiful alpine lodge. stone workshop. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Non Travel Day: Franz Josef. A free (there is a $ concession/ transport fee day to explore the glacier and take an Ice to do this hike). Explorer trip. Taranaki Falls walk, visit the Volcanic Lodge in the middle of the rainforest. Centre. Guided heli-hike (Ice Explorer $60), go 7. Travel Day: National Park to ice climbing, relax in the local hot pools. Wellington. Depart 9am. We head to Many excellent bush hikes (but we Wellington, New Zealand s capital city via recommend a guided one for safety)., Taihape and Bulls. You have the Warm up and relax after all this in afternoon to cruise or explore. one of NZ s largest spa pools at your Central hostel. accommodation. Check out some of the great cafes and 6. Travel Day: Franz Josef to bars. Do a Lord of the Rings tour or to Wanaka. Depart at 9am. We head to visit the Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary. Lake Matheson for the amazing mirror Walk Oriental Parade, head up Mt lake; stop at for pickups then Victoria for fantastic views, and visit Te travel through to the mountainous Haast DAVE Papa $7 - our national museum. pass ARTHUR and. $ We pass by the or PICTON 8a. FINISHES Travel Day: Wellington north (via beautiful FINISHES Lake Hawea and arrive in Wanaka National Park) to Auckland. Depart at with an afternoon to enjoy this picturesque DEP CHC Mon Wed (Thu) Fri Sun MIN DAYS: 9- DEP Mon (Tue) Wed Fri Sat MIN DAYS: -6 DEP 6:0am. PIC Tue This Wed is Fri an (Sat) express Sun MIN day DAYS: via 7-9 National lakeside town. WHY: Alpine and wilderness South Island with start in WHY: Park The to Auckland. most of the You South can Island hop if starting off anywhere in Central and hostel. finish in Auckland. along the way. and finishing in Auckland. Tranzalpine Puzzle option World. available add $99. Mirror Lake walk, Ship Creek walk, Blue SHORT SOUTH ISLAND DAVE $87 SHORT Pools walk, ARTHUR Thundercreek $9 Falls walk, or PICTON If FINISHES travelling from Wellington to the South Island. FINISHES explore Wanaka. DEP 8b. CHC Travel Mon Day: Wed (Thu) Wellington Fri Sun MIN to DAYS: Marahau - DEP 7. Travel Mon (Tue) Day: Wed Fri Wanaka Sat MIN DAYS: to 9- DEP (Abel PIC Tasman). Tue Wed Fri (Sat) We Sun catch MIN the DAYS: 8am - WHY: Queenstown. As above but Depart without Burt.0am. - see blue This line. WHY: Bluebridge As above ferry but (check-in without Burt 7am) pass - across see blue to line. Tranzalpine morning you option have available the opportunity add $99. to the South Island where we meet the Stray check out amazing views of the lake either bus, we then cruise through the famous by skydiving or walking up Mt Iron! We Marlborough vineyard area and the coastal cruise into Queenstown with a stop at town of, before heading onto the famous A.J. Hackett bungy site and Motueka and to our amazing night stop then head to the Adventure Capital of the of Marahau, right on the edge of the Abel World! Queenstown offers an optional big Tasman National Park. (make that huge) night out with excellent Unique Stray accommodation on the restaurants, pubs and live music. edge of the national park. Central hostel. Historic camp on the edge of the Hollyford Track in the heart of Fiordland National Park. cruise $70 (there is a great Stray combo deal for this and the ferry for only $7 save $7 off retail). Stunning views, Humbolt Falls walk, visit the historic museum or take in the incredible surroundings of a World Heritage National Park at Gunn s Camp. 0. Travel Day: Gunn s Camp to Invercargill/. Depart 8.0am. We start the morning with a great hike up to the Key Summit Track for stunning views over Fiordland mountains. We then head through Southland to Invercargill on the scenic route, next stop! There are also options for those not going to and staying in Invercargill. Cozy hostel. Ata Whenua Shadowland, incredible movie of Fiordland National Park. See the awesome ferry and Cruise combo deal above. Key Summit walk ( / hours, part of the Routeburn Track - a Great Walk). KEY. Travel Day: Invercargill/ Stewart Island to Queenstown. Our bus routes. The morning is yours to explore the island, meet the locals, Short pass routes. go fishing or enjoy some of the walks. We catch the ferry Ferry back Crossings to the mainland or optional at pm. connections (price not included) For those who choose not too venture to, The we names depart ie. MAX Invercargill on top of at each NAME 0.0am and map head is the out name to Waipapa of that pass. Point for some sea-lion Names spotting. capitals We return are night to stops. Bluff Hill where we Places meet of up interest with the and island-goers activity stops. before we express back to Queenstown. Stewart You can stay here without breaking Island Central hostel. your journey. Fishing, hire Unlimited a scooter, Travel. go Travel to Ulva around Island. on Explore the the island, same pass amazing as many birdlife, times as you walks through like for the up to native months parkland from date (); of purchase sea-lion spotting, Bluff Hill walk (Invercargill). DEPARTURES. Travel Day: Queenstown to Aoraki/ Mt Cook. Depart from 8.0am. The We departure head over days the listed Lindis i.e. Tues, Pass Thu, through Sat, Sun for the each beautiful pass are Mackenzie our guaranteed Country departure and days Lake through summer. We do add extra departures as Pukaki, then head north to our amazing demand increases especially in January and February, these stop are at noted the base by being of New in brackets Zealand s i.e. (Wed). highest Please mountain check Aoraki/Mt our latest timetable Cook, arriving on in the com early for afternoon. updated departure If you want information. to hop off the bus for a few days there are some MINIMUM incredible longer DAYS walks (we d recommend leaving climbing Mt Cook to the This is the range of minimum days it takes to do a mountaineers though). pass. They include two nights in Abel Tasman, Franz Josef Stunning and usually alpine two nights lodge. in Queenstown so you have time to do activities and explore the area. Take a boat to check out the Tasman Depending on which day you depart, the number of minimum glacier travel and days real will icebergs, lie within the visit range the of Sir days provided. Edmund Please Hillary check the Alpine current Centre. timetable on Take photos of to awe-inspiring confirm your itinerary. scenery, (They are subject do one to change of the many ). great short walks to the Hooker glacial lake.. Travel Day: Mt Cook to Rangitata. Depart 8am. We make our way to the Lord of the Rings landscape of Rangitata. We head past the scenic Lake, with time for photos of the turquoise lake and the STAN Worth $ picturesque CITY ORIENTATION Church of the Good Shepherd. We arrive late morning in, and then head through to spend the night at DEP Mon Tue Thu0am-pm Hostel Pickups. Ask your Rangitata. agent or see the website to see if you qualify for a free one. WHY: Get a taste of Auckland and Stray. One of Canterbury s original sheep stations. JACK Do an $0 amazing rafting trip, go for BAY OF a mountain ISLANDS bike, walk or horse ride STARTS and FINISHES through Peel Forest. DEP Mon Take (Tue) photos Wed Thu of stunning Fri Sat (Sun) scenery, MIN DAYS: - All travel go between for a walk. Auckland and Paihia. WHY: Bay of Islands, free snorkeling and glass bottom. Travel boat trip Day: (summer Rangitata only). to. Depart 7.0am. It is an express haul across the Canterbury plains to. For those whose Stray adventure is coming to an end we arrive at 9.0am at the International Airport. For those continuing north, see travel day 9b ( to Kaikoura day), day 0 (Kaikoura to Picton/Wellington day) and day 8a (Wellington to Auckland day). Mount Cook National Park

6 Learn to surf (Raglan) Kayaking (Hahei) Mount Cook National Park k and meet he Stray bus Get immersed in local culture ( Mourea, Unique Stray overnight stop) NORTH AND SOUTH ISLAND PASSES KEY STRAY EVERYWHERE $99 DEP AKL Mon (Tue) Wed Thu Fri Sat MIN DAYS: 0-* DEP CHC Mon Wed (Thu) Fri Sun MIN DAYS: -* WHY: Stray s most comprehensive pass, includes Go East section. Don t miss a thing! MAX $6 DEP AKL Tues Wed Fri (Sat) Sun MIN DAYS - DEP CHC Mon Wed (Thu) Fri Sun MIN DAYS -7 WHY: See the most of New Zealand SHORT MAX $6 DEP AKL Tues Wed Fri (Sat) Sun MIN DAYS: 9-0 DEP CHC Mon Wed (Thu) Fri Sun MIN DAYS: 9-* WHY: As above but without Burt - see blue line. MOE $ STARTS DEP Tues Wed Fri (Sat) Sun MIN DAYS: 0- WHY: The most of New Zealand if starting in Auckland and finishing in. SHORT MOE $ STARTS DEP Tues Wed Fri (Sat) Sun MIN DAYS: 7-9 WHY: As above but without Burt - see blue line. NAME Stewart Island Our bus routes. Short pass routes. Ferry Crossings or optional connections (price not included) The names ie. MAX on top of each map is the name of that pass. Names in capitals are night stops. Places of interest and activity stops. You can stay here without breaking your journey. Unlimited Travel. Travel around on the same pass as many times as you like for up to months from date of purchase Cape Reinga Ninety Mile Beach Hokianga PAIHIA Bay of Islands DEPARTURES HAHEI (Cathedral Cove) MARAEHAKO BAY Whakatane GISBORNE HAHEI (Cathedral Cove) HAHEI (Cathedral Cove) The departure days listed i.e. Tues, Thu, Sat, Sun for each pass are our guaranteed departure days through summer. We do add extra departures as demand increases especially in January and February, these are noted by being in brackets i.e. (Wed). Please check our latest timetable on com for updated departure information. MINIMUM DAYS (Abel Tasman) Picton (Abel Tasman) Picton (Abel Tasman) Picton This is the range of minimum days it takes to do a pass. They include two nights in Abel Tasman, Franz Josef and usually two nights in Queenstown so you have time to do activities and explore the area. Depending on which day you depart, the number of minimum travel days will lie within the range of days provided. Please check the current timetable on to confirm your itinerary. (They are subject to change ). BRET $ FINISHES DAVE $7 or PICTON FINISHES ARTHUR $ FINISHES STAN Worth $ CITY ORIENTATION DEP Mon Wed (Thu) Fri Sun MIN DAYS: -8 WHY: The most of New Zealand if starting in and finishing in Auckland. DEP CHC Mon Wed (Thu) Fri Sun MIN DAYS: 9- DEP PIC Tue Wed Fri (Sat) Sun MIN DAYS: 7-9 WHY: The most of the South Island if starting in and finishing in Auckland. DEP Mon (Tue) Wed Fri Sat MIN DAYS: -6 WHY: Alpine and wilderness South Island with start in and finish in Auckland. Tranzalpine option available add $99. DEP Mon Tue Thu0am-pm Hostel Pickups. Ask your agent or see the website to see if you qualify for a free one. WHY: Get a taste of Auckland and Stray. SHORT BRET $ FINISHES SHORT DAVE $87 or PICTON FINISHES SHORT ARTHUR $9 FINISHES JACK $0 BAY OF ISLANDS STARTS and FINISHES DEP Mon Wed (Thu) Fri Sun MIN DAYS: 0- WHY: As above but without Burt pass - see blue line. DEP CHC Mon Wed (Thu) Fri Sun MIN DAYS: - DEP PIC Tue Wed Fri (Sat) Sun MIN DAYS: - WHY: As above but without Burt pass - see blue line. DEP Mon (Tue) Wed Fri Sat MIN DAYS: 9- WHY: As above but without Burt - see blue line. Tranzalpine option available add $99. DEP Mon (Tue) Wed Thu Fri Sat (Sun) MIN DAYS: - All travel between Auckland and Paihia. WHY: Bay of Islands, free snorkeling and glass bottom boat trip (summer only). PAIHIA Bay of Islands HAHEI (Cathedral Cove)

7 Tongariro National Park Tongariro National Park (Abel Tasman) Picton (Abel Tasman) Picton Picton PATCH $0 BAY AND BEACH STARTS and FINISHES DEP Mon (Tue) Wed Thu Fri Sat (Sun) MIN DAYS: - All travel between Auckland and Cape Reinga. WHY: Bay of Islands, Ninety Mile Beach, our most Northern Point. Cape Reinga Ninety Mile Beach PAIHIA Bay of Islands NORTH ISLAND PASSES TOM $9 PETER $ STARTS FINISHES JILL $9 MURPHY $70 BAY AND BEACH STARTS AND FINISHES DEP AKL Tues Wed Fri (Sat) Sun MIN DAYS: -7 WHY: Beaches, geothermal, culture, caves, National Park. DEP Tues Wed Fri (Sat) Sun MIN DAYS: 6 WHY: Beaches, geothermal, culture, caves, National Park, Wellington. DEP AKL Tues Wed Fri (Sat) Sun MIN DAYS: 7-9 WHY: The most of the North Island. Start and finish in the same point. DEP Mon (Tue) Wed Thu Fri Sat (Sun) MIN DAYS: - Travel between Auckland, Cape Reinga or Hokianga WHY: Bay of Islands, Hole in the Rock cruise, Russell ferry, Ninety Mile Beach or Hokianga. Cape Reinga Ninety Mile Beach Hokianga PAIHIA Bay of Islands HAHEI HAHEI HAHEI TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK EAST BRO $ SUMMER ONLY BAY AND BEACH STARTS AND FINISHES ROTORUA OR GISBORNE DEP. Wed Sat. MIN DAYS:.- WHY: Beaches, marine-life, Maori lifestyle. Summer only operates from November rd April 0th. See for details. MARAEHAKO BAY ROTORUA ROTORUA Whakatane TOKOMARU BAY GISBORNE SOUTH ISLAND PASSES Q $98 WILLY $7 RON $0 STEW $9 STARTS DEP CHC Mon (Tue) Wed Fri Sat MIN DAYS: - WHY: Alpine wilderness South Island. Tranzalpine option available add $99. DEP CHC Mon Wed (Thu) Fri Sun MIN DAYS: - WHY: Whales, Abel Tasman, alpine South Island. DEP CHC Mon Wed (Thu) Fri Sun MIN DAYS: 6-8 DEP PIC Tue Wed Fri (Sat) Sun MIN DAYS: -7 WHY: All of the South Island. DEP (Tue) Thu Sun MIN DAYS: 6-7 WHY: History, wilderness and wildlife. SHORT Q $69 SHORT WILLY $67 STARTS PICTON SHORT RON $97 STARTS PICTON BURT $ STARTS FINISHES DEP CHC Mon (Tue) Wed Fri Sat MIN DAYS: 7-0 WHY: As above but without Burt pass - see blue line. Tranzalpine option available add $99. DEP Tue Wed Fri (Sat) Sun MIN DAYS: 0- WHY: As above but without the to Picton sectors - see blue line. DEP Tue Wed Fri (Sat) Sun MIN DAYS: -6 WHY: As above but without the to Picton sectors - see blue line. DEP (Tue) Thu Sun MIN DAYS: WHY: History, wilderness and wildlife, without the Queenstown to sector. (Abel Tasman) Picton (Abel Tasman) Want to book? ASK YOUR AGENT, GO TO PHONE IN NZ (+6) OR FROM AUS NB: Check the current timetable on our website for current days and times. Your driver will give you the latest timetable when you first depart. The ferry between Wellington and Picton, Bluff and Stewart Island, and the boat on, aren t included in your Stray pass our guides will help you book these and get the best price. All prices in $NZ and are % GST inclusive.

8 Send us your photos, comments and stories to and go in to win STRAY T-SHIRTS + UP TO WORTH OF VOUCHERS EACH MONTH! Also become a Stray Mate for more great rewards! Visit or follow Stray bus on Facebook to find out more! GOING TO SOUTH EAST ASIA? Jump on Stray s Asian travel network in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam and get further off the beaten track! For more info and to book, visit FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS + What do I bring? Sunblock, swim suit, towel, good walking shoes, a day pack, bug repellent (hey, it s not Australia but we still have them). Oh, and some clothes would be good. You don t need a sleeping bag as you can hire bedding for the dorm rooms or get a made-up room in every overnight stop. + Should I reconfirm my trip? You will be ed a link to allow you to book and confirm your pickups online. Please log in via the Travellers Login (located at the top of the homepage of and check we have your correct date and the hostel you would like to be picked up from. Bookings close at pm the day prior to departure. If you do not receive your login link, please us and we will send it to you. If you are short on time and travelling in peak season we recommend you book all your sectors in advance to guarantee your seat. + How do I carry it? It s best to follow a simple rule if you can t easily carry your gear in one load then you have too much. It s best to have one reasonably sized backpack or suitcase and less than 8kg of stuff. Bring a light daypack for your camera, water bottle, sunblock etc. + What do I eat? You don t have to eat chicken noodles every day we make supermarket stops so that you can self cater, and there are cheap meal options often with local specialties at every stop (there is always a vegetarian option). + Where do the trips depart from? We pick up from selected hostels in each town. You need to advise us before pm the day before you want to depart where you want to be picked up. Please login to your bookings to confirm your departure time and place. Please note: we do not visit all departure points every day, only if we have confirmed pickups, so please ensure you let us know where you will be waiting. + Will we be on the bus every day? We include free days (non-travel days) in key locations i.e. Abel Tasman National Park, Franz Josef Glacier and Queenstown, so even if you re on minimum time you ll be able to do activities and explore each of these areas. + How fit do I need to be? You don t have to be an athlete, BUT, the best way to see New Zealand is to use our vehicles as a base and trek it, bike it, walk it, kayak it, raft it, whale watch it, dolphin swim it, surf it, dive it, fish it, ski it, ride it and most importantly eat, drink and sleep it!! If this sounds like you great! Our trips are for the adventurous, so contact us directly if you have any questions! Contact Us WANT TO BOOK? Ask your agent go towww.straytravel.com phone in NZ or from the rest of the world (+6) or from Oz phone GENERAL enquiries@straytravel.co.nz Once you ve started travelling on Stray please support@straytravel.co.nz Customer enquiries skype stray.enquiries Travel agent bookings skype strayagents 0 FORT STREET CENTRAL For general enquiries & reservations PHONE (+6) FAX (+6) 9 6 QUEEN STREET CUSTOMS STREET FORT STREET QUAY STREET ANZAC AVE WHARF BEACH ROAD AUSTRALIA SPACESHIPS SHOP, 9-0 WILLIAM ST DARLINGHUST, SYDNEY PHONE THAILAND VIENGTAI HOTEL, RAMBUTTRI ROAD BANGKOK PHONE (+66) FAX (+66) NZ POSTAL ADDRESS PO Box -07, Penrose Auckland 6 Sunset (Pancake Rocks, Punakaiki) FIND US ON facebook.com/straybus twitter.com/straybus youtube.com/user/strayadventures FINE PRINT Terms and conditions for travel passes marketed by, and travel with: Stray Ltd. 0. The points on this brochure make up all of the terms of contract between Stray Ltd ( Stray ) and the customer. 0. Stray s passes are valid for travel once in one direction for the route identified, except with unlimited travel where you can re-travel certain sectors see point #. 0. Unlimited Travel is on a space available (i.e. standby)basis only. The travel days north of Auckland (Auckland - Paihia - Cape Reinga), - Franz Josef, plus the Go East sectors are not included. Photo ID must be presented to drivers, and all unlimited travel must be booked through support@straytravel.co.nz. If anyone is found on the bus abusing unlimited travel, they will be immediately removed from the bus and liable for any sectors used. 0. Stray operates a hop-on hop-off service where you can hop off the bus at any overnight stop or anywhere along the Stray route as many times as you like. You cannot hop off along the route on non-stray run sectors i.e. north of Paihia, and on the to sector. 0. Stray customers have months from date of purchase to activate their pass and months to use their pass from first date of travel. 06. 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. 07. Stray passes are only valid for the person they were originally issued for and are non-transferrable. You will be ID checked. 08. For cancellation of open dated passes or 8 hours outside a confirmed departure date the fee is %. Within 8 hours of a confirmed departure date the fee is 0%. After you have commenced travel, passes are non-refundable or transferable. 09. Stray may vary any fares, routes, destinations, activities, transport modes, number of departure days, departure times, without notice and at its discretion because of the nature of our product and the environment in which we operate. 0. 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.. Travel agent coupons/vouchers must be exchanged for the correct Stray ticket for your travel sectors. You can rebook sectors online at Sector bookings need to be made before pm on the day prior to departure to show on drivers lists.. Stray will endeavor 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.. Stray will not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of or consequential upon, directly or indirectly, any abandonment of, or delay in, any departure howsoever caused.. 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.. 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 whatsoever for any default of the operator. 6. Fuel these are crazy times. We have got the most fuel efficient buses to minimalise 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 $0 and will be clearly outlined on www. straytravel.com if initiated. 7. 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. 8. Where a new brochure has been published (as shown by the validity date) it supercedes all older brochures. 9. 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. 0. 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 support@straytravel.co.nz as soon as reasonably possible, and within 8 days to enable us to research your concern. We will not consider claims made after 8 days. Please supply a postal address if you are ing us so we can provide a written response.. 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.. If you travel on Stray you consent to us using images of you taken while on your Stray trip for advertising and promotional purposes worldwide, royalty-free in any medium. Make your mother proud and become a Stray supermodel!. Stray operates an adventurous product and is not suitable for children under the age of 7 years old. Children aged 7 years of age may travel if accompanied with an adult and must be restrained with a seatbelt or an approved childseat. They are entitled to a % discount off the full retail price. Travellers aged 6-7 can travel unaccompanied if they have a signed parent/ guardian consent form (Please contact Stray Reservations for a consent form).. All Blacks, world champions. Enough said. This brochure was printed on environmentally friendly paper (elementally chlorine free) with vegetable inks.