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2017/18
ADVENTURE TRAVEL NETWORK
HOP-ON HOP-OFF PASSES | STRAY JOURNEYS TOURS
See more.
Do more.
Go further off the beaten track!
Valid from Oct 2017 - Sep 2018 2017
Prices are in NZD
Our values
Our Purpose
To share our world, our people, We have passion, we have sizzle
We’re passionate about travel,
adventure, and sharing our knowledge.
our places, our culture. To be the
We make a difference
We consider our actions, big or small.
energy for positive change.
We do right by our people, our community
and our environment. We walk the walk
We don’t just talk about what we are going
to do, we get out there and we deliver!
Hop-on Hop-off Stray Journeys
Flexible Travel Network Adventure Tour Network
Cape Reinga
Open a world of free and adventurous travel Be sure to maximise each and every travel day on our
with flexible passes which enable you to do action-packed small group adventure tours around
what you want, when you want. Passes include New Zealand. Stray Journeys include a knowledgeable Paihia
travel on a private bus network, a fun Driver Guide, Paihia Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands Driver Guide, a selection of top-rated adventure Hokianga
access to stunning national parks and off the activities, access into beautiful and remote parts of NZ,
beaten track destinations. Simply pay-as-you-go Whangarei Whangarei
transport on quality buses, accommodation and some
for accommodation and activities along the way.
meals along the way. Not to mention a whole lot of fun!
Hahei
Hahei (2)
Hot Water Beach
Hop-on Hop-off
Hot Water Beach Auckland
Auckland Summer Tours Oct ‘17 - Apr ‘18
Te Kaha
Raglan Rotorua
National Passes pg 11 Cape Reinga National Tours pg 19 Rotorua
Waitomo Caves Whakatane
North Island Passes pg 13 Tatapouri North Island Tours pg 21
Blue Duck Station (2)
Taupo
Lake Taupo
Whakahoro Aniwhenua Gisborne Blue Duck Station
South Island Passes pg 14 Tongariro National Park South Island Tours pg 22
Whakahoro Tongariro
Raetihi National Park
Off-Peak Tours May - Sep ‘18
Marahau (2) Off-Peak tours include all the good stuff that our Marahau (2)
Abel Tasman Nelson Summer Tours include however they are hosted on Abel Tasman Picton
Wellington our Hop-on Hop-off network so they follow a different
Wellington
Picton route (refer to the Hop-on Hop-off route map).
Westport Hanmer
Punakaiki Springs
Greymouth Kaikoura National Tours pg 27 Kaikoura
Hokitika
Franz Josef (2) North Island Tours pg 29
Fox Glacier Mt Cook Christchurch South Island Tours pg 29 Franz Josef (2) Christchurch
Picton
Mt Cook
Peel Forest
Rangitata
Makarora
Gunn’s
Milford
Sound
Camp Wanaka
Wanaka
Christchurch
Queenstown (2) Queenstown (3)
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en
De
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Te Anau
to e
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n t i l SH Doubtful
Invercargill Sound
Waipapa Point (Catlins)
Stewart Island
Strademark Places Stray guided route
Overnight stop Northbound express route
(2) 2 night stop Ferry connection (not included) Strademark Places Stray Journeys guided route
Point of interest Unguided sector Overnight stop Northbound express route
(2)(3) 2-3 night stop Ferry/boat cruise
Detour route in place until State Highway 1 re-opens. Kaikoura can still Dan the Man, Blue Duck Legend Point of interest Scenic Flight
be accessed as a return trip from Christchurch.
#straynz
The #seemoredomore
Stray Way
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?
Hop-off anywhere
When you are ready to move on, simply book back onto
the bus using Stray Mate and the adventure continues.
150+ activities
Start on offer
planning Get great advice on the best activities on offer,
all bookable with your Driver Guide. Pay-as-you-
go with the operator, so you only pay for the
Login to Stray Mate to book your travel things you really want to do.
dates and check your itinerary.
Hop back on!
You can hop-off as often as you like.
On Standby?
Not to worry, being hop-on hop-off
Lots of departures
we find seats free up and 95% of
travellers get to travel on their
preferred travel date.
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
Where you’ll go
pay-as-you-go with the accommodation provider.
Further off the beaten track!
Private room upgrades are subject to availability.
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..
Travel for up to Make lots of
Who’s on board 12 months! new mates
It’s an adventurous outgoing crowd with a common objective With 12 months validity you can stop to work and play along the way.
‘to have a great time’! The minimum age is 7 and 7-17 years Loved the trip, then do it again with most sectors available for re-travel*.
olds must travel with a legal guardian. We have no maximum
as we believe ‘age is a state of mind’. *Re-travel excludes ‘Christchurch to Greymouth’ and all north of Auckland sectors
7 Hop-on Hop-off: How it works? Hop-on Hop-off: How it works? 8
Strademark Hokianga
Rag
lan
Places
(Stray Journeys)
A world renowned surfing hot
spot, with dramatic cliffs,
sweeping beaches and a little
Hahei
hippy township with great
coffee! People of all abilities
We specialise in going further off the beaten track into special places flock here for the perfect wave
Te Kaha
or yoga with coastal views.
that are otherwise hard to reach. We call our most beautiful, most Raglan
TOP-RATED
interesting and most memorable destinations ‘Strademark Places’.
Lake Aniwhenua
Tatapouri ACTIVITY
Hah
These are the places you are less likely to find in a guide book, but
Blue Duck Station
ei by Stray passengers
you’ll be talking about long after the adventure has ended. Put simply, Raetihi
if they carry the ‘Strademark’ stamp they are what makes us stand out
from the crowd and they are not to be missed! A quintessential Kiwi holiday
Marahau
hotspot overlooking a
marine reserve. Hike to
Cathedral Cove or head to
Hot Water Beach to dig a
natural spa bath.
A favourite amongst travellers, Blue Duck
Station offers a truly unique insight into life
on a high country station. By day explore Peel Forest
Makarora
the farm and by night sing ‘kumbaya’ (Stray Journeys)
around the camp fire.
ih i
Mt. Cook This place is the definition of
Gunn’s Camp
paradise, where luscious native et
bush and walking tracks meander
a
Featured Strademark Place
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Mt. Coo This homely historic nurses lodge
along a picturesque coastline.
k Explore the many coves by foot,
on the outskirts of National
u
Bl
Park has plenty on offer. By
e kayak or sailboat.
Du u day hike the world renowned
ck S
t a ti o n ha Tongariro Crossing and by night Lake Aniwhenua
ra
settle in for a spa bath with
Ma
mountain views, woodfired As one of Stray’s top-rated experiences, a visit to Lake Aniwhenua
pizzas and a murder mystery. simply can’t be missed. Venture into the remote heartland of the
Stay at the base of New Zealand’s Central North Island where many local Kiwis have yet to visit.
highest peak, renowned for its majestic
alpine scenery and glacial lakes. 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.
Te Be guided into a local forest to learn about a sacred archaeological site,
K ah the regions fascinating history, its people and their culture. Visitors will
have the opportunity to participate in an inspiring community project
a
that brightens the lives of local school children.
On the edge of Fiordland, stay Be welcomed to Te Kaha’s
in a rustic camping ground This historic sheep station which family- run homestay with a Includes:
and hike up to Key Summit for sits amongst ‘Lord of the Rings’ traditional Maori greeting.
+ 1 night accommodation in a tranquil lakeside lodge
Pe
postcard quality scenery. type scenery, offers interesting Swim, fish, feast on fresh
lF walks, horseback adventures and grade
e
or seafood, build a bonfire or enjoy + Dinner (a hangi feast), dessert and a continental breakfast
e st 5 adrenaline fueled white water rafting. a spa with ocean views. + Guided tour to sacred archaeological site
+
p
Introduction to the Murupara area, its people and challenges
am
G unn’s C + Involvement in a local community program (available during school
term only)
o uri Optional extras:
tap
Ta + Learn how to perform the mighty Haka, or traditional flax weaving
$
89 NZD per person
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
Full of Beanz, riding the dunes
Cape Reinga
Hop-on Hop-off
National Passes
Cape Reinga
6 weeks + Paihia
Bay of Islands
Everywhere Whangarei
START/FINISH: AUCKLAND*
POPUL AR
Minimum Travel Days: 33-34
Hahei (2)
$1735 NZD
Summer only^
Auckland
Hot Water Beach
Te Kaha Hahei (2)
Raglan
Auckland Hot Water Beach
Rotorua Raglan
5 weeks + Whakatane
Rotorua
Lake
Waitomo Caves Waitomo Caves
Aniwhenua
Taupo
Lake Tatapouri Blue Duck Station (2) Taupo
4 weeks + 4 weeks +
Blue Duck Station (2)
Maximus
Tongariro National Park
Raetihi
Whakahoro Aniwhenua Gisborne
START/FINISH: AUCKLAND* MOST Tongariro National Park
Raetihi Max Short Max
Minimum Travel Days: 28-31 POPUL AR Marahau (2) Nelson
Wellington START/FINISH: AUCKLAND* START/FINISH: AUCKLAND*
Picton
Minimum Travel Days: 24-25 Minimum Travel Days: 21-24
$1495
Westport
NZD Punakaiki
Kaikoura
$1325 $1145NZD
Greymouth
NZD
Franz Josef (2)
Fox Glacier Mt Cook Christchurch
Marahau (2) Peel Forest
Abel Tasman Nelson Gunn’s
Wellington
Milford Camp Wanaka
Sound
5 weeks + Picton Queenstown (2)
Westport
Te Anau
Short Maximus
Invercargill
Punakaiki
Kaikoura
Waipapa Point (Catlins)
Greymouth Stewart Island Deciding to Stray New Zealand was the best decision
START/FINISH: AUCKLAND* I made. I had the most amazing time, thanks to the
Minimum Travel Days: 25-29 awesome itinerary, having lots of flexibility and all great
Franz Josef (2) Auckland
Hahei (2)
Hot Water Beach
people I met along the way. New Zealand has so much to
$1325 NZD
Fox Glacier Mt Cook Christchurch
*Start/Finish
Where most people start, but on loop passes you can
start anywhere on the circuit.
offer. I totally fell in love with this place! Raglan
Waitomo Caves
Rotorua
Lake
Aniwhenua
Peel Forest Minimum Travel Days ~ Josephine - ‘Moe Traveller’, 2017 Blue Duck Station (2)
Tongariro National Park
Taupo
Raetihi
Rangitata The least number of days required to complete the
Gunn’s pass; however, it is recommended you allow extra time
to hop-off along the way.
Milford
Sound
Camp Wanaka Marahau (2) Nelson
^Summer Only Passes Wellington
The East Coaster sector on the Everywhere & Jase Pass Picton
Queenstown (2)
Westport
is only available during Summer (Oct - April). Punakaiki
4 weeks + | One way 4 weeks + | One way
Greymouth
POPULAR
Te Anau Franz Josef (2)
Moe Short Moe
Fox Glacier Mt Cook Christchurch
Strademark Places Peel Forest
Invercargill START: AUCKLAND FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH START: AUCKLAND FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH Gunn’s
Overnight stop Minimum Travel Days: 23-25 Minimum Travel Days: 19-22 Milford Camp Wanaka
Waipapa Point (Catlins) Sound
Queenstown (2)
(2) 2 night stop
$1235 $1045
Stewart Island NZD NZD Te Anau
Invercargill
Point of interest Waipapa Point (Catlins)
Stewart Island
Northbound express route
11 Hop-on Hop-off: National Passes Hop-on Hop-off: National Passes 12
North Island South Island
Kung fu!
Cathedral Cove, Hahei
Passes Passes
Greymouth
Franz Josef (2)
Fox Glacier
Mt Cook Christchurch
Hahei (2) Peel Forest
Auckland Hot Water Beach Abel Tasman National Park Gunn’s
Milford Camp
Sound Wanaka
Raglan Queenstown (2)
Rotorua Te Anau
Waitomo Caves Lake Cape Reinga
Aniwhenua
Blue Duck Station (2) Taupo Paihia Marahau (2) Nelson Invercargill
Picton Marahau (2) Nelson Waipapa Point (Catlins)
Tongariro National Park Whangarei Paihia
Raetihi Stewart Island
Whangarei
Westport Picton
Punakaiki Westport
Hahei (2) Greymouth Kaikoura Punakaiki
Greymouth Kaikoura
Auckland
Hot Water Beach
Franz Josef (2) 2 weeks +
Te Kaha Franz Josef (2)
Auckland
Wellington
Raglan Rotorua
Fox Glacier Mt Cook Christchurch
Fox Glacier Christchurch
Long Q
Mt Cook
Waitomo Caves Whakatane Peel Forest START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH*
Taupo Lake Tatapouri Gunn’s Peel Forest Minimum Travel Days: 11-13
Blue Duck Station (2) Aniwhenua Gisborne Milford Camp Wanaka
2 weeks +
POPULAR
Tongariro National Park
Raetihi
Sound
Queenstown (2)
Wanaka $985NZD Unguided sector+
Jill Te Anau Queenstown (2)
START/FINISH: AUCKLAND* 2 weeks +
Invercargill
Minimum Travel Days: 10 Waipapa Point (Catlins)
Short Q
$625NZD Wellington
Stewart Island
START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH*
Minimum Travel Days: 8-10
$695NZD Unguided sector+
1.5 weeks + | One way 3 weeks + < 1 week 3 weeks + POPULAR 2 weeks +
1 week +
Peter Jase Patch Ron Willy
START: AUCKLAND FINISH: WELLINGTON START/FINISH: AUCKLAND* START/FINISH: AUCKLAND START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH* START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH*
Minimum Travel Days: 9 Minimum Travel Days: 15-18 Minimum Travel Days: 3-4 Minimum Travel Days: 15-18 Minimum Travel Days: 13-16
Stew
START: QUEENSTOWN FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH
$565 NZD
$895 NZD
Summer only^ $210 NZD
$895 NZD
$775 NZD
Minimum Travel Days: 6-8
$395NZD
1.5 weeks + < 1 week < 1 week 3 weeks + | One way 2 weeks + | One way
< 1 week
Tom East Coaster Jack Short Ron Short Willy Burt
START/FINISH: AUCKLAND* START/FINISH: ROTORUA START/FINISH: AUCKLAND START: PICTON FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH START: PICTON FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH START/FINISH: QUEENSTOWN
Minimum Travel Days: 9 Minimum Travel Days: 3 Minimum Travel Days: 2 Minimum Travel Days: 15-17 Minimum Travel Days: 12-14 Minimum Travel Days: 3
$565 NZD
$295 NZD
Summer only^ $105 NZD
$895 NZD
$725 NZD
$295NZD
Just like the Jill but excludes Wellington
Minimum Travel Days +Unguided sector: Christchurch to Greymouth
*Start/Finish ^Summer only Passes The least number of days required to complete the pass; however, Included with your pass is a sector operated by ‘Atomic Shuttle’.
Where most people start, but on loop passes you can start anywhere! The East Coaster sector on the Everywhere & Jase Pass is only available during Summer (Oct - April). it is recommended you allow extra time to hop-off along the way. 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, 150+ quality
he tangata, he tangata.
activities to
Tuck your willy in! choose from
Stingray feeding, Tatapouri
It is the people, the people, the people.
And that is what we do best! Comfortable
vehicles
Caring, sharing,
enthusiastic
Guides!
Hahei Holiday Resort
Accommodation
in all shape
and sizes
Good mate Pickle, Stray Driver Guide
Stray Journeys
Summer Oct ‘17 - Apr ‘18 Off-Peak May - Sep ‘18
Max group size 24 24-48*
Knowledgeable
Adventure Tours
Driver Guide
National Parks +
Strademark Places
See more + do more
on small group tours
Page 23 Page 30
Activities included
Meals some N/A
Knowledgeable guides
Accommodation (Std) Quad share Dorm share
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
Some meals are included such as
On top of the world traditional hangi’s, BBQ’s and buffets
Roy’s Peak, Wanaka
*Off-Peak tours are hosted on Stray’s private Hop-on Hop-off network ^ Children underRounding up the riff raf
Stray Journeys
Blue Duck Station, Whakahoro
Summer
National Tours
Paihia
Hokianga
23 days
Whangarei
Cook ANZ23
START/FINISH: AUCKLAND
MOST Hahei
$4345
From NZD POPUL AR
Hot Water Beach
Auckland
Departs: Saturday Itinerary: A-W
Inclusions: 1-27 Meals: Breakfast 19, Dinner 12
Rotorua
21 days | One way 21 days
Taupo 22 DAYS Hahei
Hillary TNZ21
Sheppard ANZ21 Blue Duck Station Tongariro START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH Auckland
Hot Water Beach
START: AUCKLAND FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH National Park From
$4035 NZD
From
$4185 NZD
Departs: Saturday Itinerary: V*-V* (excl. A-C)
Rotorua
Inclusions: 1-4, 9-27 Meals: Breakfast 17, Dinner 10 Taupo
Departs: Saturday Itinerary: A-V*
Inclusions: 1-26 Meals: Breakfast 18, Dinner 12 Blue Duck Station Tongariro
National Park
Marahau (2)
20 days
Picton Wellington
Hanmer Dingle TNZ20
Marahau (2) Picton
Springs START/FINISH: AUCKLAND
Wellington
Kaikoura From
$3965 NZD
Hanmer
Springs
Hokitika Kaikoura
Departs: Tuesday Itinerary: D-W
Inclusions: 1-4, 9-27 Meals: Breakfast 17, Dinner 10 Hokitika
Franz Josef (2)
Franz Josef (2)
Christchurch Christchurch
Mt Cook Mt Cook
18 days | One way Makarora
Makarora
Blake NS18 Wanaka
START: AUCKLAND FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH Queenstown (3)
Wanaka
Strademark Places
Queenstown (3)
From
$3865 NZD
Doubtful
Sound
Overnight stop
Departs: Tuesday Itinerary: D-V*
(2) (3) 2-3 night stop Inclusions: 1-4, 9-26 Meals: Breakfast 16, Dinner 10
Doubtful
Sound Point of interest
Northbound express route Summer Inclusions are listed on page 23. Summer Itineraries are listed on page 25.
Ferry/boat cruise 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.
Cathedral Cove, Hahei Scenic flight Room upgrades do not apply in Doubtful Sound.
19 Stray Journeys Summer: National Tours Stray Journeys Summer: National Tours 20
16North Island 14 days
Mackinnon
POPULAR
Summer Tours Picton ASI14
Marahau (2) START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH
From
$3115 NZD
Hanmer
Springs Departs: Saturday Itinerary: I*-V*
Kaikoura Inclusions: 1-4, 16-26 Meals: Breakfast 12, Dinner 6
Hokitika
Franz Josef (2) 9 days
Christchurch
Mt Cook Haast SH9
START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH
Makarora
From
$2145 NZD
Wanaka Departs: Thursday Itinerary: M*-V*
Inclusions: 1-4, 20-26 Meals: Breakfast 8, Dinner 4
Queenstown (3)
Doubtful
Sound 5 days
9 days
POPULAR
Heaphy TSI5
Batten ANI9
START/ FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH
START/FINISH: AUCKLAND
Hanging out Hahei styles
From
$945 NZD
From
$1425 NZD
Departs: Saturday Itinerary: I*-L*
Inclusions: 1-4, 16-19 Meals: Breakfast 4, Dinner 2
Departs: Saturday Itinerary: A-H + W
Inclusions: 1-14 Meals: Breakfast 7, Dinner 6
Paihia
6 days
Hokianga
Whangarei
South Island
Beetham NH6
POPULAR
Summer Tours
START/FINISH: AUCKLAND Hahei
From
$1065 NZD
Auckland
Hot Water Beach
Departs: Tuesday Itinerary: D-H + W
Inclusions: 1-4, 9-14 Meals: Breakfast 5, Dinner 4
Rotorua
Taupo
3 days
Blue Duck Station Tongariro
Worsley TB3 National Park
START/FINISH: AUCKLAND
From
$465 NZD
Departs: Saturday Itinerary: A-C
Inclusions: 1-8 Meals: Breakfast 2, Dinner 2
Wellington
Summer Inclusions are listed on page 23. Summer Itineraries are listed on page 25.
Godzone, Accommodation: Standard accommodation is quad share, except Blue Duck Station which is six-share. Twin/single upgrades are available.
Seasons: Summer Journeys operate Oct 2017 – Apr 2018. Off-Peak Journeys operate May - Sep 2018, refer to page 27. Doubtful Sound Room upgrades do not apply in Doubtful Sound.
21 Stray Journeys Summer: North Island Tours Stray Journeys Summer: South Island Tours 22
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Inclusions k ian
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Throughout your tour
1. Experienced Driver Guide throughout the trip
2. Comfortable transport on quality 24 seater buses
5
3. Accommodation in comfortable lodges, hostels and cabins 6
7
4. Meals as indicated on your itinerary
8
North Island 9
5. Bay of Islands wildlife boat cruise
6. Hokianga ferry ride and sand boarding a
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7. Visit to Tane Mahuta (NZ’s largest Kauri tree) in Waipoua 1 0 . Ro t
Forest, Hokianga
11 10
Words cannot capture how awesome New
8. Swim in the crystal clear waters of Kai Iwi Lakes Zealand is. The people are the kindest you’ll
9. Scenic walk to Cathedral Cove and dig your own spa at Hot 12 13
ever encounter and the nature is absolutely
Water Beach, Hahei
breathtaking! Stray was a perfect way to see the
10. Enjoy a cultural experience, traditional hangi meal and kapa
haka performance, Rotorua country and meet the locals.
11. Visit the powerful Huka Falls, Taupo
12. 4WD eco-safari farm adventure, Blue Duck Station
17
~ Alexandra, 2017
14
13. Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (19km) with 16 15
27
transfers, Tongariro National Park
14. Explore Te Papa National Museum, Wellington 18 17
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lu e Pools
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26
South Island
22
15. Bluebridge Ferry across Cook Strait
16. Winery cellar door visit, Marlborough
24
25 17. Hike in Abel Tasman National Park inlcuding one-way
23 Aqua Taxi back out (or Paddle board hire)
18. Thermal Pools and Spa, Hanmer Springs
19. Peninsula walk to visit the seal colony, Kaikoura
ou
b tful S nd 20. Visit a Pounamu stone jade factory, Hokitika
ou
.D 26. 21. Walk around Lake Matheson (Mirror Lake) and the
Mt
.C Blue Pools, Mt Aspiring National Park
23
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22. Adrenaline fuelled jet boat ride down Makarora River
ok
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 Wanaka
26. Walk up Hooker Valley track, Mt. Cook National Park
27. Scenic flight over Marlborough Sounds and Cook Strait
Where’s Wally?
Summer Itineraries are listed on page 25.
Hot Water Beach, Hahei
23 Stray Journeys Summer Inclusions Stray Journeys Summer Inclusions 24
16Journeys Summer H - National Park to Wellington O - Franz Josef to Makarora
Itinerary Spend the afternoon in the capital city of
Wellington. Check out the lively arts scene
and stylish craft breweries or spend time
Travel down the West Coast to Mount
Aspiring National Park, stopping at the
famously picturesque Lake Matheson. Get
exploring Te Papa National Museum. (B) the adrenaline flowing on a Jet boat ride in a
A - Auckland to Paihia stunning mountain valley. (B,D)
I - Wellington to Marahau
Your journey kicks off this morning from P - Makarora to Doubtful Sound
Auckland. Stop for lunch and a swim at scenic
Waipu Cove en-route north to your seaside This morning we cross Cook Strait by ferry
destination of Paihia (D) and cruise through the scenic Marlborough We get off the beaten track in Doubtful
Sounds. On our way to Abel Tasman we’ll stop Sound, boarding an overnight cruise ship in
at a cellar door to sample the regions famous the jaw-dropping Fiordland National Park.
B - Paihia to Hokianga wine. (B,D) Spot the resident dolphins playing and take a
sea kayak out for a paddle! (B,D)
Start the morning with a wildlife cruise in the I* Christchurch to Picton
beautiful Bay of Islands made of 144 islands. Picton to Marahau Q – Doubtful Sound to Queenstown
Onwards to Opononi for a traditional Maori
greeting. Optional Waipoua Forest twilight Mackinnon and Heaphy Tours start at
tour activity. (B,D) Christchurch International Airport driving Today we head to the party town of
north up the coast to overnight in the quaint Queenstown, home of the Bungy Jump and
town of Picton. The following day meet often referred to as the ‘adventure capital of
C - Hokianga to Auckland the world’! (B)
your bus at midday to continue through
Marlborough’s wine region and into Abel
Take a ferry across Hokianga Harbour for Tasman National Park. (B,D) R + S – Free Days Queenstown
sand boarding in the dunes. En-route back to
Auckland we’ll visit Tane Mahuta, NZ’s largest
tree and stop for a swim and a stroll around J - Free day Marahau With so much to see and do, you need TWO
the crystal clear waters of Kai Iwi Lakes (B) free days to fully experience Queenstown.
Optional activities include: zipline tours,
This was without a doubt one of the best experiences of my life. D - Auckland to Hahei
Enjoy a full free day to explore Abel Tasman
National Park. Walk the scenic coastal track
canyoning, skydiving, jet boating, amazing
hikes and much more! (2B)
I had quit my job and had decided to travel alone so I was looking and catch a water taxi back or choose from
optional activities like sailing or sea kayaking.
for an adventurous tour where I could meet people and cover a lot Today we travel to a popular kiwi holiday
destination in beautiful Coromandel. Take
(B) T - Queenstown to Mt. Cook
of ground. Stray did not disappoint. I met some incredible people a scenic walk to the paradise-like Cathedral
Cove and dig your own natural spa on Hot K - Marahau to We spend the morning in Wanaka biking some
and did things that I will remember forever. Water Beach. Optional kayaking tour. (D) Hanmer Springs of NZ’s most scenic trails. After lunch we head
to the base of NZ’s highest mountain, Aoraki/
D* - Hillary Tour has an extra free day in Travel through the beautiful scenery of Mt Cook. Enjoy a walk with the mountain
Auckland to check out the ‘city of sails’. views or sign up for a scenic heli-flight. (B,D)
~ Seth ‘Beetham traveller’ - 2017 Kahurangi National Park and Nelson Lakes on
your way to peaceful Hanmer Springs, where
E - Hahei to Rotorua you can relax in thermal hot pools for the
afternoon. (B,D) U - Mt. Cook to Christchurch
Rotorua offers a wide range of activity options, Marvel at ‘Lord of the Rings’ like scenery as
including the popular Hobbiton Movie Set. L - Hanmer Springs to we make our way to Christchurch. On our way
In the evening, we visit Tamaki Maori Village Christchurch we stop for a break on the turquoise shores of
for an interactive cultural experience and Lake Tekapo. Thrill seekers have the option to
traditional hangi dinner. (B,D) join a thrilling Grade 5 white water adventure
On route to Christchurch we stop in the coastal
town of Kaikoura, famous for its rich marine near Rangitata (own expense). (B)
F - Rotorua to Blue Duck and bird life. Optional activities include whale
watching or dolphin swimming. (B)
V - Christchurch to Wellington
Today’s destination is Blue Duck Lodge, an L* - END: Heaphy Tour ends at Christchurch
award winning lodge on a high country station International Airport.
nestled near the edge of the Whanganui Drive up the coast to Picton completing the
River. Learn about this impressive station and South Island loop. Jump aboard a scenic flight
its conservation efforts on a 4WD eco-safari M - Christchurch to Franz Josef to cross Cook Strait by air enjoying spectacular
tour. (B,D) views on route to Wellington. Spend the
evening exploring Wellington’s nightlife along
Enjoy the journey across the picturesque Cuba Street.
G - Blue Duck to National Park Arthur’s Pass to reach Franz Josef on the West
Coast, home to the Franz Josef Glacier. (D) V* - START: Hillary Tour starts and finishes in
Christchurch, skipping North Auckland (A - C).
Head to Tongariro National Park to hike M* - START: Haast Tour starts at
one of the world’s best one-day walks, the Christchurch International Airport. V* - END: Sheppard, Hillary, Blake,
spectacular 19km Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Mackinnon and Haast Tours end at
Alternatively enjoy shorter walks in the Christchurch International Airport.
region. (B,D) N - Free day Franz Josef
Summer Itineraries operate from Oct 2017 - Apr 2018. W - Wellington to Auckland
Off-Peak operates May – Sep 2018, refer to page 27. You have a free day to explore the mighty
Franz Josef Glacier. We recommend opting for
Summer Inclusions are listed on page 23 the once-in-a-lifetime guided glacier tour. (B) Today is an express trip (via National Park)
back to Auckland where your Stray Journey
Meals: (B) Breakfast (D) Dinner.
comes to an end. We hope you had a blast
Accommodation: Standard accommodation is quad share, except Blue Duck Station which is six-share. travelling with us!
Skim the Wilkins River, Mt. Aspiring National Park Twin/single upgrades are available. Room upgrades do not apply in Doubtful Sound.
25 Stray Journeys Summer Itinerary Stray Journeys Summer Itinerary 26Stray Journeys 26 days
Off-Peak
22 DAYS
Hillary TNZ26W
May - Sep 2018 START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH
From
$2745 NZD
Hahei (2)
Departs: Sunday Meals: 1D, 1B
With New Zealand’s mild climate you can Stray Inclusions: 1-3, 6-13 Itinerary: Y*-Y+(exc A-C) Auckland Hot Water Beach
all year round and be sure to have a great time!
Every season offers something special for the Raglan
keen adventurer.
Rotorua
Waitomo Caves Lake
24 days Aniwhenua
Cape Reinga
Off-Peak Journeys operate on Stray’s private Blue Duck Station (2) Taupo
Hop-on Hop-off network. Your tour will still Dingle AKAK24W Tongariro National Park
START/FINISH: AUCKLAND Raetihi
include a dedicated Driver Guide, accommodation Paihia
and a selection of top-rated activities. Whangarei
From
$2695 NZD
As the transport is shared with Hop-on Hop-off
Departs: Tuesday/Thursday Meals: 1D, 1B
travellers you will get to meet more people and Inclusions: 1-3, 6-13 Itinerary: D-AA
share the fun along the way. Hahei (2) Marahau (2) Nelson
Hot Water Beach Wellington
Auckland Westport
Picton
National Tours
Punakaiki
Raglan 22 days | One way Greymouth Kaikoura
Rotorua
Waitomo Caves Lake Blake NS22W Franz Josef (2)
Aniwhenua START: AUCKLAND FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH
Blue Duck Station (2) Taupo Fox Glacier Mt Cook Christchurch
27 days Tongariro National Park
From
$2465 NZD
Peel Forest
Raetihi
Cook ANZ27W
Departs: Tuesday/Thursday Meals: 1D, 1B
Inclusions: 1-3, 6-13 Itinerary: D-Y+ Wanaka
START/FINISH: AUCKLAND
MOST
Queenstown (2)
$2955
From NZD POPUL AR
Marahau (2) Nelson Doubtful Sound
Departs: Saturday/Monday Meals: 1D, 1B Picton Wellington
Inclusions: 1-13 Itinerary: A-AA Westport
Punakaiki
Greymouth Kaikoura
25 days | One way
Franz Josef (2)
Sheppard AKCH25W Fox Glacier Mt Cook Christchurch
START: AUCKLAND FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH
Peel Forest
From
$2845 NZD
Wanaka
Departs: Saturday/Monday Meals: 1D, 1B
Inclusions: 1-13 Itinerary: A-Y+ Queenstown (2)
Doubtful Sound
Strademark Places
Overnight stop
(2) 2 night stop
Point of interest
Northbound express route
Off-Peak Inclusions are listed on page 30. Meals: (B) Breakfast (D) Dinner Accommodation: Standard accommodation is dorm share.
Ferry connection Twin/single upgrades are available on request, subject to availability. Find your zen at Inspiration Point, Raglan
Off-Peak Itineraries are listed on page 31.
27 Stray Journeys Off-Peak: National Tours Stray Journeys Off-Peak: National Tours 28
16Emerald Lakes, Tongariro National Park
North Island Cape Reinga Off-Peak Tours
Inclusions
Off-Peak Tours
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Batten ANI13W Hot Water Beach 1. Experienced Driver Guide throughout the trip
START/FINISH: AUCKLAND Auckland
2. Comfortable transport on 24-48 seater buses ke Aniwhenu
La a 6
7.
From
$1295 NZD
Raglan 3. Accommodation in comfortable lodges, hostels and cabins
Departs: Saturday/Monday Meals: 1D, 1B
Rotorua
Inclusions: 1-8 Itinerary: A -L+AA Waitomo Caves Lake
Aniwhenua North Island
Blue Duck Station (2) Taupo 7
Tongariro National Park 4. Cape Reinga: day trip up to Cape Reinga via 90 mile beach
10 days Raetihi 5. Paihia: boat cruise in the Bay of Islands, visit Hole in the 8
POPULAR Rock and spot marine life
Beetham NH10W
6. Hahei: Visit Hot Water Beach and dig a natural spa in the
START/FINISH: AUCKLAND
sand
From
$995 NZD
7. Lake Aniwhenua: A community and cultural experience
including a guided tour of sacred Maori carvings, 10
Departs: Tuesday/Thursday Meals: 1D, 1B introduction to the region, a traditional hangi dinner
and breakfast
Inclusions: 1-3, 6-8 Itinerary: D-L+AA Wellington 9
8. Blue Duck Station: 4WD eco-safari farm & native bush tour
South Island Abel Tasm
3 days 10. an
Worsley TB3W South Island 9. Scenic inter-island ferry crossing: between the North
and South Islands
Off-Peak Tours
START/FINISH: AUCKLAND
10. Abel Tasman: Aqua Taxi in or out of the National Park
From
$395 NZD
11. Wanaka: Guided bike tour on scenic lakeside tracks
12. Queenstown: Shotover Jet boat ride
Departs: Saturday/Monday 11
Inclusions: 1-5 Itinerary: A-C 13. Doubtful Sound: Day trip and boat cruise
15 days into the majestic fiords 12
13
Marahau (2) POPULAR
Nelson
Picton Mackinnon AS15W
START/ FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH
Westport
Punakaiki
From
$1855 NZD
Greymouth Kaikoura
Departs: Sunday/Tuesday
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Queenstown (2)
From
$1595 NZD
‘Wheelie’ good times
Mt. Cook National Park
Departs: Tuesday/Friday
Doubtful Sound Inclusions: 1-3, 11-13 Itinerary: P*-Y+
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 30Off-Peak Journeys H - Rotorua to Lake O - Marahau to Westport W - Queenstown to Mt. Cook Y - Peel Forest to Kaikoura Z - Kaikoura to Wellington
Itinerary
Aniwhenua
Continue south towards the ‘wild’ West Coast, We depart Queenstown and drive over the It’s an express drive up to Christchurch for We continue our drive up the coast, stopping
The morning is free to try one of the many passing a stretch of road that was rated one Lindis Pass through the beautiful Mackenzie pick-ups and drop-offs at the International at a seal colony on route. In Picton we catch
adventure activities on offer. We depart of the Top 10 drives in the world by Lonely Country. Tonight we overnight at the base Airport. From here we drive north up the East the ferry across Cook Strait enjoying a peaceful
midday for Lake Aniwhenua where a local Planet. Overnight in the historic coal mining of Aoraki/Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest Coast to Kaikoura, where you can check out cruise through Marlborough Sounds before
A - Auckland to Paihia Maori guide will introduce us to the history town of Westport. mountain. Visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine the rich marine life that inhabits the area, arriving back in Wellington for the night.
of the area and its sacred sites. Feast on an Centre for some mountaineering history or including seals, dolphins and whales.
underground cooked hangi dinner as you relax take a walk to the Hooker Glacial Lake. Z* Mackinnon Tours overnight in the pretty
Head north of Auckland to the stunning Bay in a lakeside lodge. (D) P - Westport to Franz Josef Y* STARTS: Hillary, Mackinnon Tours start in harbour side town of Picton where you can
of Islands. Along the way learn about early Christchurch relax on the waterfront, walk around the boats
European and Maori history. You’ll have the X - Mt. Cook to Peel Forest or enjoy a spa pool at your accommodation.
afternoon free to explore the seaside town of I + J - Lake Aniwhenua to The journey continues down the rugged West Y + ENDS: Sheppard, Hillary, Blake, Mackinnon The following day the tour bus will collect you
Paihia. Blue Duck Station + Coast to the intriguing limestone Punakaiki and Haast Tours end in Christchurch at midday on route to Marahau.
Free day in Blue Duck Pancake Rocks and blowholes. Today we are Tonight we stay on a historical Canterbury
destined for Franz Josef, home to the mighty sheep station in Rangitata, famous for its
B - Paihia to Cape Reinga Franz Josef Glacier. ‘Lord of the Rings’ landscapes. We’ll make the AA - Wellington northbound
(return) This morning we head to Taupo, where the most of the day by stopping at Lake Tekapo
P*- Christchurch to Franz Josef for ice-skating, snow tubing or a swim at the to Auckland
brave can sign up for a skydive! Later on we
drive to Blue Duck Lodge, an award-winning (Haast Tour only) hot springs.
Travel to Cape Reinga, the northernmost 7,200-acre high country station nestled on
point of the country and see where two Settle in for an express day back up to
the edge of the Whanganui River. On your The Haast tour begins in Christchurch, taking Auckland, where this trip comes to an end in
oceans collide. Highlights today include free day, you can explore the station on the ‘Atomic Shuttle’ over Arthur’s Pass to the
driving along 90 Mile Beach and surfing the the early evening. We hope you had a blast on
an adventurous 4WD eco-safari farm tour historic gold mining town of Greymouth. Here your Stray Journey!
sand dunes (included). (included). Get fully immersed in farm life you’ll meet up with the bus on route to Franz
with options to do clay pigeon shooting, Josef, home to a magnificent 12km glacier.
horse trekking or join a goat hunt (own
C - Paihia to Auckland expense). (B)
Q - Free day in Franz Josef Absolutely the best choice I made on my trip to New Zealand was booking
Join a boat cruise through the beautiful Bay of
K - Blue Duck to Raetihi
a Journey with Stray. It was the easiest way to make new friends and have
Islands and see the iconic ‘Hole in the Rock’
(included). Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins
You have a free day in Franz Josef to explore an absolute great time. There are so many great places and activities that
the mighty glacier. We highly recommend
and other marine life. This afternoon we head
Today you get the chance to hike the Tongariro joining a guided glacier tour like the ‘Ice it’s almost impossible to pick one as a favourite.
back to Auckland, where you have a free Explorer’ to get up close to this colossal ice
evening to explore the city. Alpine Crossing, often referred to as one of the
best one day walks in the world! This must- formation (own expense). ~ Ray, 2017
do hike offers epic scenery as you cross over
D + E - Auckland to Hahei a volcanic plateau, passing by the Emerald
Lakes and ‘Mt Doom’ from Lord of the Rings. R - Franz Josef to Wanaka
+ Free day in Hahei
Tonight we sleep in a restored nurses home
turned lodge.
Today is all about breath taking scenery as
Today we head south to the Coromandel
we make our way down to Wanaka. Take a
Peninsula via the colonial township of
walk to the picturesque Lake Matheson, stop
Thames. Visit Hot Water Beach to dig a L - Raetihi to Wellington at Fox Glacier and enjoy the drive over the
natural spa pool in the sand (tidal dependent).
mountainous Haast Pass.
The next day you’ll have a free day to embrace
beach life. We recommend taking a scenic You’ll have an afternoon in Wellington,
coastal walk (or kayak) to Cathedral Cove. New Zealand’s capital city, to indulge in its
S - Wanaka to Queenstown
coffee and arts scene. Stroll Oriental Parade,
D*- Hillary Tour includes an extra free day in browse the shops or spend time exploring the
Auckland to check out the ‘City of Sails’. impressive National Museum of Te Papa. See more of Wanaka on a guided bike tour
around the lake (included) before departing
F - Hahei to Raglan for Queenstown, ‘the adventure capital of the
M - Wellington to Marahau world’. We’ll stop by the famous A.J. Hackett
bungy site, where you can take the plunge - if
We leave Hahei early destined for the world- you dare!
renowned surf town of Raglan. We’ll stop Catch an early ferry across Cook Strait to the
on route to admire Bridal Veil Falls. This South Island. We’ll stop at a cellar door top
sample some of Marlborough’s famous wines
afternoon you can enjoy a local native bush T U V - Queenstown (3 days)
walk to Inspiration Point or take the plunge on route to Marahau, located on the edge of
and learn to surf. Abel Tasman National Park.
With so much to see and do in Queenstown,
you need three full days to take it all in!
G - Raglan (via Waitomo) N - Free day in Marahau Day 1 you can look forward to an exhilarating
to Rotorua jet boat ride through the dramatic Shotover
River Canyons (included). Day 2 depart early
You have a full free day to explore the paradise
of Abel Tasman National Park, renowned for on a full day trip to the jaw dropping Doubtful
While in Waitomo you’ll have the opportunity Sound in Fiordland National Park. Soak up
to explore its famous limestone caves and its intimate coves and turquoise waters.
Hike a portion of the coastal track and catch the Sound on a three-hour wilderness cruise
mesmerising glow worms. In the afternoon
you can opt to join a popular Hobbiton Movie an Aqua Taxi home at the end of the day (included). Day 3 is yours to do as you please,
Set tour (own expense) before arriving in (included). whether you choose to ride the gondola, hike,
Rotorua. skydive, zipline, bungy or simply relax in this
buzzing resort town. The options are endless!
Accommodation: Standard accommodation is dorm share. Twin/single upgrades are available on request, subject to availability.
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Off-Peak Inclusions are listed on page 30.
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