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Hop-on Hop-off Flexible Travel Network Stray Journeys Adventure Tour Network Cape Reinga Open a world of free and adventurous travel with flexible passes which enable you to do what you want, when you want. Passes include travel on a private bus network, a fun Driver Guide, access to stunning national parks and off the beaten track destinations. Simply pay-as-you-go for accommodation and activities along the way. Hop-on Hop-off National Passes pg 11 North Island Passes pg 13 South Island Passes pg 14 Paihia Bay of Islands Whangarei Waitomo Caves Blue Duck Station (2) Whakahoro Tongariro National Park Hahei (2) Maraehako Bay Whakatane Lake Aniwhenua Tatapouri Gisborne Be sure to maximise each and every travel day on our action-packed small group adventure tours around New Zealand. Stray Journeys include a knowledgeable Driver Guide, a selection of top-rated adventure activities, access into beautiful and remote parts of NZ, transport on quality buses, accommodation and some meals along the way. Not to mention a whole lot of fun! Summer Tours Oct 17 - Apr 18 National Tours pg 19 North Island Tours pg 21 South Island Tours pg 22 Hokianga Paihia Bay of Islands Whangarei Blue Duck Station Whakahoro Hahei Tongariro National Park Off-Peak Tours May - Sep 18 Westport Punakaiki Abel Tasman Nelson Off-Peak tours include all the good stuff that our Summer Tours include however they are hosted on our Hop-on Hop-off network so they follow a different route (refer to the Hop-on Hop-off route map). National Tours pg 27 Abel Tasman Hanmer Springs North Island Tours pg 29 Hokitika Milford Sound Te Anau Gunn s Camp Rangitata Detour until SH1 re-opens South Island Tours pg 29 Makarora Queenstown (3) Invercargill Doubtful Sound Waipapa Point (Catlins) Stewart Island Strademark Places Overnight stop Stray guided route (2) Overnight stop 2 night stop Northbound express route Ferry connection (not included) Strademark Places Overnight stop Stray Journeys guided route Point of interest Unguided sector Overnight stop Northbound express route Detour route in place until State Highway 1 re-opens. can still be accessed as a return trip from. Dan the Man, Blue Duck Legend (2)(3) 2-3 night stop Point of interest Ferry/boat cruise Scenic Flight
The Stray Way #straynz #seemoredomore Travel at your leisure Hop-off along the way and spend time in the places you love Meet great people Share the journey and have more fun Get access to 7+ National Parks and explore our Strademark Places Fun Driver Guides ensure maximum adventure, with minimum hassle. Pay-as-you-go for accommodation + top-rated activities so you only pay for the things you want to do Travel for up to 12 months so if you loved it, you can do it again Re-travel available on most sectors Awarded Qualmark Enviro Gold Status NZ s official tourism endorsement Lads on tour, South Island
Hop-on Hop-off: How it works Choose your pass Ask yourself: How much time do you have? What parts of NZ do you want to travel? Start planning Login to Stray Mate to book your travel dates and check your itinerary. 150+ activities on offer Get great advice on the best activities on offer, all bookable with your Driver Guide. Pay-as-yougo with the operator, so you only pay for the things you really want to do. Hop-off anywhere When you are ready to move on, simply book back onto the bus using Stray Mate and the adventure continues. Hop back on! You can hop-off as often as you like. Lots of departures We have options galore with a minimum of 3 departures per week May-Sep and 5+ during peak season. Where you sleep You ll have a dorm bed reserved for you at every Stray stop. Simply book with your Driver Guide day by day and pay-as-you-go with the accommodation provider. Private room upgrades are subject to availability. Where you ll go Further off the beaten track! We stay in or near 7+ national parks. While we include the iconic hot spots it s our Strademark Places (page 9) that you ll remember us for.. On Standby? Not to worry, being hop-on hop-off we find seats free up and 95% of travellers get to travel on their preferred travel date. Who s on board It s an adventurous outgoing crowd with a common objective to have a great time! The minimum age is 7 and 7-17 years olds must travel with a legal guardian. We have no maximum as we believe age is a state of mind. Travel for up to 12 months! With 12 months validity you can stop to work and play along the way. Loved the trip, then do it again with most sectors available for re-travel*. *Re-travel excludes to and all north of sectors Make lots of new mates 7 Hop-on Hop-off: How it works? Hop-on Hop-off: How it works? 8
Strademark Places We specialise in going further off the beaten track into special places that are otherwise hard to reach. We call our most beautiful, most interesting and most memorable destinations Strademark Places. Hokianga (Stray Journeys) Hahei Lake Aniwhenua Maraehako Bay Tatapouri A world renowned surfing hot spot, with dramatic cliffs, sweeping beaches and a little hippy township with great coffee! People of all abilities flock here for the perfect wave or yoga with coastal views. TOP-RATED ACTIVITY These are the places you are less likely to find in a guide book, but you ll be talking about long after the adventure has ended. Put simply, if they carry the Strademark stamp they are what makes us stand out from the crowd and they are not to be missed! Blue Duck Station Marahau A quintessential Kiwi holiday hotspot overlooking a marine reserve. Hike to Cathedral Cove or head to to dig a natural spa bath. Hahei by Stray passengers Blue Duck Station Stay at the base of New Zealand s highest peak, renowned for its majestic alpine scenery and glacial lakes. Gunn s Camp A favourite amongst travellers, Blue Duck Station offers a truly unique insight into life on a high country station. By day explore the farm and by night sing kumbaya around the camp fire. Mt. Cook On the edge of Fiordland, stay in a rustic camping ground and hike up to Key Summit for postcard quality scenery. Makarora (Stray Journeys) Gunn s Camp Mt. Cook Marahau This place is the definition of paradise, where luscious native bush and walking tracks meander along a picturesque coastline. Explore the many coves by foot, kayak or sailboat. This historic sheep station which sits amongst Lord of the Rings type scenery, offers interesting walks, horseback adventures and grade 5 adrenaline fueled white water rafting. Feel the whole world drift away at this little lodge nestled amongst native pohutakawa trees. Learn how to catch a crayfish, spend an afternoon fishing or take a kayak for a paddle in this coastal mecca. This homely historic nurses lodge on the outskirts of National Park has plenty on offer. By day hike the world renowned Tongariro Crossing and by night settle in for a spa bath with mountain views, woodfired pizzas and a murder mystery. Maraehako Bay Featured Strademark Place Lake Aniwhenua As one of Stray s top-rated experiences, a visit to Lake Aniwhenua simply can t be missed. Venture into the remote heartland of the Central North Island where many local Kiwis have yet to visit. Join a family whose vision is to share the story of their remote township with international visitors to help create a better future for its people. Be guided into a local forest to learn about a sacred archaeological site, the regions fascinating history, its people and their culture. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in an inspiring community project that brightens the lives of local school children. Includes: + 1 night accommodation in a tranquil lakeside lodge + Dinner (a hangi feast), dessert and a continental breakfast + Guided tour to sacred archaeological site + Introduction to the Murupara area, its people and challenges + Involvement in a local community program (available during school term only) Tatapouri Optional extras: + Learn how to perform the mighty Haka, or traditional flax weaving $ NZD per person 89 Situated on the beachfront of Tatapouri Bay (10 mins from Gisborne) with a Marine Reserve on it s doorstep, this is the perfect spot to join a reef tour, feed wild stingrays, go snorkeling or head out for dive. Cowgirls at dawn Blue Duck Station, Whakahoro 9 Strademark Places Strademark Places 10
Hop-on Hop-off Full of Beanz, riding the dunes Cape Reinga National Passes Cape Reinga 6 weeks + Everywhere * Minimum Travel Days: 33-34 $1735 NZD 5 weeks + Maximus * Minimum Travel Days: 28-31 $1495 NZD 5 weeks + Summer only^ Short Maximus * Minimum Travel Days: 25-29 $1325 NZD Milford Sound Te Anau Gunn s Camp MOST Westport Punakaiki Invercargill Waipapa Point (Catlins) Stewart Island Abel Tasman Paihia Bay of Islands Whangarei Blue Duck Station (2) Whakahoro Rangitata Tongariro National Park Nelson Waitomo Caves Hahei (2) (2) Maraehako Bay Whakatane Lake Aniwhenua Strademark Places Overnight stop Overnight stop 2 night stop Point of interest Tatapouri Gisborne *Start/Finish Where most people start, but on loop passes you can start anywhere on the circuit. Minimum Travel Days The least number of days required to complete the pass; however, it is recommended you allow extra time to hop-off along the way. ^Summer Only Passes The East Coaster sector on the Everywhere & Jase Pass is only available during Summer (Oct - April). Northbound express route Gunn s Milford Sound Camp Te Anau Westport Punakaiki Invercargill Waipapa Point (Catlins) Stewart Island Hahei (2) Nelson Waitomo Caves Lake Aniwhenua Blue Duck Station (2) Tongariro National Park 4 weeks + One way Moe START: AUCKLAND FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH Minimum Travel Days: 23-25 $1235 NZD 4 weeks + Max * Minimum Travel Days: 24-25 $1325 NZD Deciding to Stray New Zealand was the best decision I made. I had the most amazing time, thanks to the awesome itinerary, having lots of flexibility and all great people I met along the way. New Zealand has so much to offer. I totally fell in love with this place! ~ Josephine - Moe Traveller, 2017 4 weeks + One way Short Moe START: AUCKLAND FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH Minimum Travel Days: 19-22 $1045 NZD Milford Sound Te Anau 4 weeks + Short Max * Minimum Travel Days: 21-24 $1145 NZD Gunn s Camp Westport Punakaiki Invercargill Waipapa Point (Catlins) Stewart Island Blue Duck Station (2) Tongariro National Park Waitomo Caves Nelson Hahei (2) Lake Aniwhenua 11 Hop-on Hop-off: National Passes Hop-on Hop-off: National Passes 12
North Island Passes Kung fu! Cathedral Cove, Hahei South Island Passes Waitomo Caves Lake Aniwhenua Blue Duck Station (2) Tongariro National Park 2 weeks + Hahei (2) Jill * Minimum Travel Days: 10 $625 NZD 1.5 weeks + One way Peter START: AUCKLAND FINISH: WELLINGTON Minimum Travel Days: 9 $565 NZD Paihia Whangarei Waitomo Caves Blue Duck Station (2) Tongariro National Park Hahei (2) Maraehako Bay Whakatane Lake Tatapouri Aniwhenua Gisborne Cape Reinga Paihia 3 weeks + < 1 week 1.5 weeks + < 1 week < 1 week Tom * Minimum Travel Days: 9 $565 NZD Just like the Jill but excludes Jase * Minimum Travel Days: 15-18 $895 NZD East Coaster START/FINISH: ROTORUA Minimum Travel Days: 3 $295 NZD Summer only^ Summer only^ Whangarei Patch Minimum Travel Days: 3-4 $210 NZD Jack Minimum Travel Days: 2 $105 NZD Milford Sound Te Anau Abel Tasman National Park Gunn s Camp Westport Punakaiki Invercargill Waipapa Point (Catlins) Stewart Island Nelson Westport Punakaiki 3 weeks + 2 weeks + Ron START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH* Minimum Travel Days: 15-18 $895 NZD Nelson 3 weeks + One way 2 weeks + One way Short Ron START: PICTON FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH Minimum Travel Days: 15-17 $895 NZD Willy START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH* Minimum Travel Days: 13-16 $775 NZD Short Willy START: PICTON FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH Minimum Travel Days: 12-14 $725 NZD Gunn s Milford Sound Camp Te Anau Invercargill Waipapa Point (Catlins) Stewart Island 1 week + < 1 week 2 weeks + 2 weeks + Long Q START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH* Minimum Travel Days: 11-13 $985 NZD Short Q START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH* Minimum Travel Days: 8-10 $695 NZD Stew START: QUEENSTOWN FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH Minimum Travel Days: 6-8 $395 NZD Burt START/FINISH: QUEENSTOWN Minimum Travel Days: 3 $295 NZD Unguided sector + Unguided sector + *Start/Finish Where most people start, but on loop passes you can start anywhere! ^Summer only Passes The East Coaster sector on the Everywhere & Jase Pass is only available during Summer (Oct - April). Minimum Travel Days The least number of days required to complete the pass; however, it is recommended you allow extra time to hop-off along the way. + Unguided sector: to Included with your pass is a sector operated by Atomic Shuttle. Departures operate 7 days per week. Cannot be retravelled. 13 Hop-on Hop-off: North Island Passes Hop-on Hop-off: South Island Passes 14
We work hard to create awesome itineraries with quality activities and comfortable accommodation. However, at the end of the day a great trip can be defined by this Maori proverb: He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. It is the people, the people, the people. Tuck your willy in! Stingray feeding, Tatapouri 150+ quality activities to choose from And that is what we do best! Comfortable vehicles Caring, sharing, enthusiastic Guides! Accommodation in all shape and sizes Hahei Holiday Resort Good mate Pickle, Stray Driver Guide
Max group size Knowledgeable Driver Guide Summer Oct 17 - Apr 18 Off-Peak May - Sep 18 24 24-48* Stray Journeys Adventure Tours National Parks + Strademark Places Activities included Page 23 Page 30 See more + do more on small group tours Meals some N/A Accommodation (Std) Quad share Dorm share Knowledgeable guides to lead the way Room upgrades Children 7-17 years^ 15% off full RRP 15% off full RRP Share the journey with like-minded people Off the beaten track adventures and unique NZ experiences Includes a wide range of top-rated activities Travel in comfort on quality air-conditioned buses Comfortable accommodation in lodges, hostels and cabins On top of the world Roy s Peak, Some meals are included such as traditional hangi s, BBQ s and buffets *Off-Peak tours are hosted on Stray s private Hop-on Hop-off network ^ Children under <7 years are not able to travel with Stray. 7-17 years must travel with legal guardian.
Stray Journeys Summer National Tours Rounding up the riff raf Blue Duck Station, Whakahoro 23 days Hokianga Paihia Whangarei Cook ANZ23 From$4345 NZD MOST Hahei Departs: Saturday Itinerary: A-W Inclusions: 1-27 Meals: Breakfast 19, Dinner 12 21 days One way Sheppard ANZ21 START: AUCKLAND FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH From$4185 NZD Departs: Saturday Itinerary: A-V* Inclusions: 1-26 Meals: Breakfast 18, Dinner 12 Blue Duck Station Tongariro National Park 21 days 22 DAYS Hillary TNZ21 START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH From$4035 NZD Departs: Saturday Itinerary: V*-V* (excl. A-C) Inclusions: 1-4, 9-27 Meals: Breakfast 17, Dinner 10 20 days Blue Duck Station Hahei Tongariro National Park Makarora Hokitika Hanmer Springs Dingle TNZ20 From$3965 NZD Departs: Tuesday Itinerary: D-W Inclusions: 1-4, 9-27 Meals: Breakfast 17, Dinner 10 18 days One way Makarora Hokitika Hanmer Springs Cathedral Cove, Hahei Doubtful Sound Queenstown (3) (2) (3) Strademark Places Overnight stop Overnight stop 2-3 night stop Point of interest Northbound express route Ferry/boat cruise Scenic flight Blake NS18 START: AUCKLAND From$3865 NZD FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH Departs: Tuesday Itinerary: D-V* Inclusions: 1-4, 9-26 Meals: Breakfast 16, Dinner 10 Doubtful Sound Queenstown (3) Summer Inclusions are listed on page 23. Summer Itineraries are listed on page 25. Seasons: Summer Journeys operate Oct 2017 Apr 2018. Off-Peak Journeys operate May - Sep 2018, refer to page 27. Accommodation: Standard accommodation is quad share, except Blue Duck Station which is six-share. Twin/single upgrades are available. Room upgrades do not apply in Doubtful Sound. 19 Stray Journeys Summer: National Tours Stray Journeys Summer: National Tours 20 16
North Island Summer Tours Hanmer Springs 14 days Mackinnon ASI14 START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH From$3115 NZD Departs: Saturday Itinerary: I*-V* Inclusions: 1-4, 16-26 Meals: Breakfast 12, Dinner 6 Hokitika Makarora 9 days Haast SH9 START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH From$2145 NZD Queenstown (3) Departs: Thursday Itinerary: M*-V* Inclusions: 1-4, 20-26 Meals: Breakfast 8, Dinner 4 9 days Batten ANI9 From$1425 NZD Departs: Saturday Itinerary: A-H + W Inclusions: 1-14 Meals: Breakfast 7, Dinner 6 Hanging out Hahei styles Doubtful Sound 5 days Heaphy TSI5 START/ FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH From$945 NZD Departs: Saturday Itinerary: I*-L* Inclusions: 1-4, 16-19 Meals: Breakfast 4, Dinner 2 6 days Beetham NH6 From$1065 NZD Hokianga Paihia Whangarei Hahei South Island Summer Tours Departs: Tuesday Itinerary: D-H + W Inclusions: 1-4, 9-14 Meals: Breakfast 5, Dinner 4 3 days Worsley TB3 From$465 NZD Departs: Saturday Itinerary: A-C Inclusions: 1-8 Meals: Breakfast 2, Dinner 2 Blue Duck Station Tongariro National Park Summer Inclusions are listed on page 23. Summer Itineraries are listed on page 25. Seasons: Summer Journeys operate Oct 2017 Apr 2018. Off-Peak Journeys operate May - Sep 2018, refer to page 27. Godzone, Doubtful Sound Accommodation: Standard accommodation is quad share, except Blue Duck Station which is six-share. Twin/single upgrades are available. Room upgrades do not apply in Doubtful Sound. 21 Stray Journeys Summer: North Island Tours Stray Journeys Summer: South Island Tours 22 18
Journeys Summer Inclusions Throughout your tour 6. Hokianga 5. Bay of Islands 1. Experienced Driver Guide throughout the trip 2. Comfortable transport on quality 24 seater buses 3. Accommodation in comfortable lodges, hostels and cabins 4. Meals as indicated on your itinerary 6 7 8 5 North Island 9 5. Bay of Islands wildlife boat cruise 6. Hokianga ferry ride and sand boarding 7. Visit to Tane Mahuta (NZ s largest Kauri tree) in Waipoua Forest, Hokianga 8. Swim in the crystal clear waters of Kai Iwi Lakes 9. Scenic walk to Cathedral Cove and dig your own spa at Hot Water Beach, Hahei 10. Enjoy a cultural experience, traditional hangi meal and kapa haka performance, 12 13 11 10 10. Words cannot capture how awesome New Zealand is. The people are the kindest you ll ever encounter and the nature is absolutely breathtaking! Stray was a perfect way to see the country and meet the locals. 11. Visit the powerful Huka Falls, 12. 4WD eco-safari farm adventure, Blue Duck Station 13. Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (19km) with transfers, Tongariro National Park 17 16 14 15 27 ~ Alexandra, 2017 14. Explore Te Papa National Museum, 18 17. Abel Tasman 19 21. Blue Pools 21 22 20 26 South Island 15. Bluebridge Ferry across Cook Strait 23 24 25 16. Winery cellar door visit, Marlborough 17. Hike in Abel Tasman National Park inlcuding one-way Aqua Taxi back out (or Paddle board hire) 18. Thermal Pools and Spa, Hanmer Springs 19. Peninsula walk to visit the seal colony, 23. Doubtful Sound 26. Mt. Cook 20. Visit a Pounamu stone jade factory, Hokitika 21. Walk around Lake Matheson (Mirror Lake) and the Blue Pools, Mt Aspiring National Park 22. Adrenaline fuelled jet boat ride down Makarora River 23. Overnight cruise, sea kayaking and wildlife spotting, Doubtful Sound 24. Two free days in the adventure capital of Queenstown 25. Mountain bike along the lakeside trails of 26. Walk up Hooker Valley track, Mt. Cook National Park 27. Scenic flight over Marlborough Sounds and Cook Strait Summer Itineraries are listed on page 25. Where s Wally?, Hahei 23 Stray Journeys Summer Inclusions Stray Journeys Summer Inclusions 24 16
Journeys Summer Itinerary A - to Paihia H - National Park to Spend the afternoon in the capital city of. Check out the lively arts scene and stylish craft breweries or spend time exploring Te Papa National Museum. (B) O - Franz Josef to Makarora Travel down the West Coast to Mount Aspiring National Park, stopping at the famously picturesque Lake Matheson. Get the adrenaline flowing on a Jet boat ride in a stunning mountain valley. (B,D) This was without a doubt one of the best experiences of my life. I had quit my job and had decided to travel alone so I was looking for an adventurous tour where I could meet people and cover a lot of ground. Stray did not disappoint. I met some incredible people and did things that I will remember forever. ~ Seth Beetham traveller - 2017 Your journey kicks off this morning from. Stop for lunch and a swim at scenic Waipu Cove en-route north to your seaside destination of Paihia (D) B - Paihia to Hokianga Start the morning with a wildlife cruise in the beautiful Bay of Islands made of 144 islands. Onwards to Opononi for a traditional Maori greeting. Optional Waipoua Forest twilight tour activity. (B,D) C - Hokianga to Take a ferry across Hokianga Harbour for sand boarding in the dunes. En-route back to we ll visit Tane Mahuta, NZ s largest tree and stop for a swim and a stroll around the crystal clear waters of Kai Iwi Lakes (B) D - to Hahei Today we travel to a popular kiwi holiday destination in beautiful Coromandel. Take a scenic walk to the paradise-like Cathedral Cove and dig your own natural spa on Hot Water Beach. Optional kayaking tour. (D) D* - Hillary Tour has an extra free day in to check out the city of sails. E - Hahei to I - to Marahau This morning we cross Cook Strait by ferry and cruise through the scenic Marlborough Sounds. On our way to Abel Tasman we ll stop at a cellar door to sample the regions famous wine. (B,D) I* to to Marahau Mackinnon and Heaphy Tours start at International Airport driving north up the coast to overnight in the quaint town of. The following day meet your bus at midday to continue through Marlborough s wine region and into Abel Tasman National Park. (B,D) J - Free day Marahau Enjoy a full free day to explore Abel Tasman National Park. Walk the scenic coastal track and catch a water taxi back or choose from optional activities like sailing or sea kayaking. (B) K - Marahau to Hanmer Springs Travel through the beautiful scenery of Kahurangi National Park and Nelson Lakes on your way to peaceful Hanmer Springs, where you can relax in thermal hot pools for the afternoon. (B,D) P - Makarora to Doubtful Sound We get off the beaten track in Doubtful Sound, boarding an overnight cruise ship in the jaw-dropping Fiordland National Park. Spot the resident dolphins playing and take a sea kayak out for a paddle! (B,D) Q Doubtful Sound to Queenstown Today we head to the party town of Queenstown, home of the Bungy Jump and often referred to as the adventure capital of the world! (B) R + S Free Days Queenstown With so much to see and do, you need TWO free days to fully experience Queenstown. Optional activities include: zipline tours, canyoning, skydiving, jet boating, amazing hikes and much more! (2B) T - Queenstown to Mt. Cook We spend the morning in biking some of NZ s most scenic trails. After lunch we head to the base of NZ s highest mountain, Aoraki/. Enjoy a walk with the mountain views or sign up for a scenic heli-flight. (B,D) U - Mt. Cook to Skim the Wilkins River, Mt. Aspiring National Park offers a wide range of activity options, including the popular Hobbiton Movie Set. In the evening, we visit Tamaki Maori Village for an interactive cultural experience and traditional hangi dinner. (B,D) F - to Blue Duck Today s destination is Blue Duck Lodge, an award winning lodge on a high country station nestled near the edge of the Whanganui River. Learn about this impressive station and its conservation efforts on a 4WD eco-safari tour. (B,D) G - Blue Duck to National Park Head to Tongariro National Park to hike one of the world s best one-day walks, the spectacular 19km Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Alternatively enjoy shorter walks in the region. (B,D) Summer Itineraries operate from Oct 2017 - Apr 2018. Off-Peak operates May Sep 2018, refer to page 27. Summer Inclusions are listed on page 23 Meals: (B) Breakfast (D) Dinner. L - Hanmer Springs to On route to we stop in the coastal town of, famous for its rich marine and bird life. Optional activities include whale watching or dolphin swimming. (B) L* - END: Heaphy Tour ends at International Airport. M - to Franz Josef Enjoy the journey across the picturesque Arthur s Pass to reach Franz Josef on the West Coast, home to the Franz Josef Glacier. (D) M* - START: Haast Tour starts at International Airport. N - Free day Franz Josef You have a free day to explore the mighty Franz Josef Glacier. We recommend opting for the once-in-a-lifetime guided glacier tour. (B) Accommodation: Standard accommodation is quad share, except Blue Duck Station which is six-share. Twin/single upgrades are available. Room upgrades do not apply in Doubtful Sound. Marvel at Lord of the Rings like scenery as we make our way to. On our way we stop for a break on the turquoise shores of Lake Tekapo. Thrill seekers have the option to join a thrilling Grade 5 white water adventure near Rangitata (own expense). (B) V - to Drive up the coast to completing the South Island loop. Jump aboard a scenic flight to cross Cook Strait by air enjoying spectacular views on route to. Spend the evening exploring s nightlife along Cuba Street. V* - START: Hillary Tour starts and finishes in, skipping North (A - C). V* - END: Sheppard, Hillary, Blake, Mackinnon and Haast Tours end at International Airport. W - to Today is an express trip (via National Park) back to where your Stray Journey comes to an end. We hope you had a blast travelling with us! 25 Stray Journeys Summer Itinerary Stray Journeys Summer Itinerary 26
Stray Journeys Off-Peak May - Sep 2018 With New Zealand s mild climate you can Stray all year round and be sure to have a great time! Every season offers something special for the keen adventurer. Off-Peak Journeys operate on Stray s private Hop-on Hop-off network. Your tour will still include a dedicated Driver Guide, accommodation and a selection of top-rated activities. As the transport is shared with Hop-on Hop-off travellers you will get to meet more people and share the fun along the way. National Tours 27 days Cook ANZ27W From$2955 NZD Departs: Saturday/Monday Meals: 1D, 1B Inclusions: 1-13 Itinerary: A-AA 25 days One way MOST Westport Punakaiki Cape Reinga Paihia Whangarei Blue Duck Station (2) Tongariro National Park Nelson Waitomo Caves Hahei (2) Lake Aniwhenua 26 days 22 DAYS Hillary TNZ26W START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH From$2745 NZD Departs: Sunday Inclusions: 1-3, 6-13 24 days Dingle AKAK24W From$2695 NZD 22 days One way Meals: 1D, 1B Itinerary: Y*-Y + (exc A-C) Departs: Tuesday/Thursday Meals: 1D, 1B Inclusions: 1-3, 6-13 Itinerary: D-AA Blake NS22W START: AUCKLAND FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH From$2465 NZD Departs: Tuesday/Thursday Meals: 1D, 1B Inclusions: 1-3, 6-13 Itinerary: D-Y + Doubtful Sound Westport Punakaiki Tongariro National Park Nelson Waitomo Caves Blue Duck Station (2) Hahei (2) Lake Aniwhenua Sheppard AKCH25W START: AUCKLAND FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH From$2845 NZD Departs: Saturday/Monday Meals: 1D, 1B Inclusions: 1-13 Itinerary: A-Y + Doubtful Sound Strademark Places (2) Overnight stop 2 night stop Point of interest Northbound express route Off-Peak Inclusions are listed on page 30. Off-Peak Itineraries are listed on page 31. Ferry connection Meals: (B) Breakfast (D) Dinner Accommodation: Standard accommodation is dorm share. Twin/single upgrades are available on request, subject to availability. Find your zen at Inspiration Point, 27 Stray Journeys Off-Peak: National Tours Stray Journeys Off-Peak: National Tours 28 16
North Island Off-Peak Tours 13 days Cape Reinga Paihia Whangarei Emerald Lakes, Tongariro National Park Hahei (2) Off-Peak Tours Inclusions Throughout your Tour 4 5 5. Paihia, Bay of Islands Batten ANI13W From$1295 NZD Departs: Saturday/Monday Meals: 1D, 1B Inclusions: 1-8 Itinerary: A -L+AA 10 days Beetham NH10W From$995 NZD Departs: Tuesday/Thursday Meals: 1D, 1B Inclusions: 1-3, 6-8 Itinerary: D-L+AA Waitomo Caves Blue Duck Station (2) Tongariro National Park Lake Aniwhenua 1. Experienced Driver Guide throughout the trip 2. Comfortable transport on 24-48 seater buses 3. Accommodation in comfortable lodges, hostels and cabins North Island 4. Cape Reinga: day trip up to Cape Reinga via 90 mile beach 5. Paihia: boat cruise in the Bay of Islands, visit Hole in the Rock and spot marine life 6. Hahei: Visit and dig a natural spa in the sand 7. Lake Aniwhenua: A community and cultural experience including a guided tour of sacred Maori carvings, introduction to the region, a traditional hangi dinner and breakfast 8. Blue Duck Station: 4WD eco-safari farm & native bush tour 7. Lake Aniwhenua 10 9 8 6 7 3 days Worsley TB3W From$395 NZD South Island Off-Peak Tours South Island 9. Scenic inter-island ferry crossing: between the North and South Islands 10. Abel Tasman: Aqua Taxi in or out of the National Park 11. : Guided bike tour on scenic lakeside tracks 10. Abel Tasman Departs: Saturday/Monday Inclusions: 1-5 Westport Punakaiki Itinerary: A-C Nelson 15 days Mackinnon AS15W START/ FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH From$1855 NZD Departs: Sunday/Tuesday Inclusions: 1-3, 10-13 Itinerary: Y*, Z*,N-Y + 12. Queenstown: Shotover Jet boat ride 13. Doubtful Sound: Day trip and boat cruise into the majestic fiords 7. Blue Duck Station 13 12 11 Doubtful Sound 10 days Haast SH10W START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH From$1595 NZD Departs: Tuesday/Friday Inclusions: 1-3, 11-13 Itinerary: P*-Y + 12. Queenstown Wheelie good times Mt. Cook National Park Off-Peak Inclusions are listed on page 30. Off-Peak Itineraries are listed on page 31. Meals: (B) Breakfast (D) Dinner Accommodation: Standard accommodation is dorm share. Twin/single upgrades are available on request, subject to availability. 29 Stray Journeys Off-Peak: North + South Tours Stray Journeys Off-Peak Inclusions 30
Off-Peak Journeys Itinerary A - to Paihia Head north of to the stunning Bay of Islands. Along the way learn about early European and Maori history. You ll have the afternoon free to explore the seaside town of Paihia. B - Paihia to Cape Reinga (return) Travel to Cape Reinga, the northernmost point of the country and see where two oceans collide. Highlights today include driving along 90 Mile Beach and surfing the sand dunes (included). C - Paihia to Join a boat cruise through the beautiful Bay of Islands and see the iconic Hole in the Rock (included). Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and other marine life. This afternoon we head back to, where you have a free evening to explore the city. D + E - to Hahei + Free day in Hahei Today we head south to the Coromandel Peninsula via the colonial township of Thames. Visit to dig a natural spa pool in the sand (tidal dependent). The next day you ll have a free day to embrace beach life. We recommend taking a scenic coastal walk (or kayak) to Cathedral Cove. D*- Hillary Tour includes an extra free day in to check out the City of Sails. F - Hahei to We leave Hahei early destined for the worldrenowned surf town of. We ll stop on route to admire Bridal Veil Falls. This afternoon you can enjoy a local native bush walk to Inspiration Point or take the plunge and learn to surf. G - (via Waitomo) to While in Waitomo you ll have the opportunity to explore its famous limestone caves and mesmerising glow worms. In the afternoon you can opt to join a popular Hobbiton Movie Set tour (own expense) before arriving in. H - to Lake Aniwhenua The morning is free to try one of the many adventure activities on offer. We depart midday for Lake Aniwhenua where a local Maori guide will introduce us to the history of the area and its sacred sites. Feast on an underground cooked hangi dinner as you relax in a lakeside lodge. (D) I + J - Lake Aniwhenua to Blue Duck Station + Free day in Blue Duck This morning we head to, where the brave can sign up for a skydive! Later on we drive to Blue Duck Lodge, an award-winning 7,200-acre high country station nestled on the edge of the Whanganui River. On your free day, you can explore the station on an adventurous 4WD eco-safari farm tour (included). Get fully immersed in farm life with options to do clay pigeon shooting, horse trekking or join a goat hunt (own expense). (B) K - Blue Duck to Today you get the chance to hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, often referred to as one of the best one day walks in the world! This mustdo hike offers epic scenery as you cross over a volcanic plateau, passing by the Emerald Lakes and Mt Doom from Lord of the Rings. Tonight we sleep in a restored nurses home turned lodge. L - to You ll have an afternoon in, New Zealand s capital city, to indulge in its coffee and arts scene. Stroll Oriental Parade, browse the shops or spend time exploring the impressive National Museum of Te Papa. M - to Marahau Catch an early ferry across Cook Strait to the South Island. We ll stop at a cellar door top sample some of Marlborough s famous wines on route to Marahau, located on the edge of Abel Tasman National Park. N - Free day in Marahau You have a full free day to explore the paradise of Abel Tasman National Park, renowned for its intimate coves and turquoise waters. Hike a portion of the coastal track and catch an Aqua Taxi home at the end of the day (included). O - Marahau to Westport Continue south towards the wild West Coast, passing a stretch of road that was rated one of the Top 10 drives in the world by Lonely Planet. Overnight in the historic coal mining town of Westport. P - Westport to Franz Josef The journey continues down the rugged West Coast to the intriguing limestone Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and blowholes. Today we are destined for Franz Josef, home to the mighty Franz Josef Glacier. P*- to Franz Josef (Haast Tour only) The Haast tour begins in, taking the Atomic Shuttle over Arthur s Pass to the historic gold mining town of. Here you ll meet up with the bus on route to Franz Josef, home to a magnificent 12km glacier. Q - Free day in Franz Josef You have a free day in Franz Josef to explore the mighty glacier. We highly recommend joining a guided glacier tour like the Ice Explorer to get up close to this colossal ice formation (own expense). R - Franz Josef to Today is all about breath taking scenery as we make our way down to. Take a walk to the picturesque Lake Matheson, stop at and enjoy the drive over the mountainous Haast Pass. S - to Queenstown See more of on a guided bike tour around the lake (included) before departing for Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world. We ll stop by the famous A.J. Hackett bungy site, where you can take the plunge - if you dare! T U V - Queenstown (3 days) With so much to see and do in Queenstown, you need three full days to take it all in! Day 1 you can look forward to an exhilarating jet boat ride through the dramatic Shotover River Canyons (included). Day 2 depart early on a full day trip to the jaw dropping Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park. Soak up the Sound on a three-hour wilderness cruise (included). Day 3 is yours to do as you please, whether you choose to ride the gondola, hike, skydive, zipline, bungy or simply relax in this buzzing resort town. The options are endless! W - Queenstown to Mt. Cook We depart Queenstown and drive over the Lindis Pass through the beautiful Mackenzie Country. Tonight we overnight at the base of Aoraki/, New Zealand s highest mountain. Visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre for some mountaineering history or take a walk to the Hooker Glacial Lake. X - Mt. Cook to Tonight we stay on a historical Canterbury sheep station in Rangitata, famous for its Lord of the Rings landscapes. We ll make the most of the day by stopping at Lake Tekapo for ice-skating, snow tubing or a swim at the hot springs. Y - to It s an express drive up to for pick-ups and drop-offs at the International Airport. From here we drive north up the East Coast to, where you can check out the rich marine life that inhabits the area, including seals, dolphins and whales. Y* STARTS: Hillary, Mackinnon Tours start in Y + ENDS: Sheppard, Hillary, Blake, Mackinnon and Haast Tours end in Absolutely the best choice I made on my trip to New Zealand was booking a Journey with Stray. It was the easiest way to make new friends and have an absolute great time. There are so many great places and activities that it s almost impossible to pick one as a favourite. ~ Ray, 2017 Z - to We continue our drive up the coast, stopping at a seal colony on route. In we catch the ferry across Cook Strait enjoying a peaceful cruise through Marlborough Sounds before arriving back in for the night. Z* Mackinnon Tours overnight in the pretty harbour side town of where you can relax on the waterfront, walk around the boats or enjoy a spa pool at your accommodation. The following day the tour bus will collect you at midday on route to Marahau. AA - northbound to Settle in for an express day back up to, where this trip comes to an end in the early evening. We hope you had a blast on your Stray Journey! Off-Peak Inclusions are listed on page 30. Accommodation: Standard accommodation is dorm share. Twin/single upgrades are available on request, subject to availability. Ice, ice, baby Franz Josef Glacier 31 Stray Journeys Off-Peak Itinerary Stray Journeys Off-Peak Itinerary 32
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