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Getting AroundThere are many different ways to travel NZ, from guided bus tours with Kiwi guides, through to buying a camper van and off you go. Here we look at each option, give you some links to follow to see prices etc and provide some reviews from the people who have experienced them first hand - for better or for worse!
Coach Tours:
Kiwi Experience
What they say: 'Kiwi Experience is the legendary hop-on, hop-off bus adventure in New Zealand. We are your trip of a lifetime!
Whether you’re a backpacker, independent traveller or a gypsy, Kiwi Experience has the freedom, flexibility, huge travel network and over 20 passes to suit any timeframe or budget.
Hop-on and off the bus whenever, wherever you want and have loads of fun in between.' Click here for backpacker reviews of Kiwi experience
Stray
What they say: 'We provide outstanding trips from day tours to flexible passes covering all of New Zealand
You'll travel with like-minded travellers from all over the world.
You'll save money with more included on our trips and better local options.'
There's total flexibility - you can 'get-on' and 'get-off' anywhere that you want along the way. Click here to review stray
Magic Bus
What they say:'Magic Bus is New Zealand's trusted transportation for backpackers and independent travellers. The first Qualmark endorsed visitor transport, Magic Bus offers flexible New Zealand backpacker bus travel for the ultimate New Zealand adventure tour.'
To review the Magic bus please click here
Buses:
Naked Bus
What they say:
nakedbus.com® is a very low fare city to city bus network covering New Zealand. We'll keep bringing you the lowest bus prices starting from $1