Comments on: Stray, New Zealand – A Detailed Case Study of Hop On Hop Off Bus Travel

By: Cal

Cal — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 21:05:00 +0000

Hey, How did you get the Winter discount? I’m going in July/August and looking at passes now, don’t know if I’ll get more off nearer the time?

By: flashpackerhq

flashpackerhq — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 21:54:00 +0000

In reply to Charlie.

Hey Charlie,

Glad this post helped with your planning. I was referring to $ in US dollars. I’m not too sure how much prices will have changed over three years, but like you say it should give you some idea.

Good luck with the trip! Let me know how it all goes!

– Travis

By: Charlie

Charlie — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:56:00 +0000

Hey! Thanks for the post – really helpful insight into the additional costs they elaborate on on the site. I’m from the UK so doing some currency conversion – are your amounts NZ or US$?? I appreciate currency will have fluctuated but it still gives me an idea! Thanks :)

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By: Sharlie

Sharlie — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 04:49:00 +0000

very helpful! Thank you!

By: Zarah

Zarah — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 11:16:00 +0000

Great post! Originally traveling with a buddy but got flaked out and now had to do it alone! The summary gave me an idea what I can do or squeeze in for my 10 days trip this April.
Cheers!

By: Pakhi

Pakhi — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:51:00 +0000

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By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 30 Jun 2013 18:06:00 +0000

Great article! Nice to see the insights from a passenger. I’ve got a window of free time in September/October and was looking into going with Stray but would hate to miss out on some of the walks due to bad weather – which month did you go in?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 17:29:00 +0000

In reply to Anonymous.

Hey BB,

Thanks! Yeah, if the dolphins are out and about, be sure to do the swim. A real highlight of that trip (even if the water was damn cold).

Be sure to come back and let us know how the trip went! I can’t wait to hear back from some of you on your experiences!

– T

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 17:28:00 +0000

In reply to Darren Walsh.

Totally possible, though you will likely find yourself wanting to stay somewhere longer and unable to do so. Part of that kind of trip.

I wasn’t as conservative as some, but then I was there to make the most of it and spent what was necessary to do so. I think you’ll be just find with that kind of budget. My advice is to take a look at the binders they’ll have on the bus that contains all the different activities available to you during your trip. Figure out what you want to do and what it will cost right at the beginning, so you can cut things that might not be as important to focus on the things you really want to do. That will give you a good idea of where your money will go.

Have a blast! Please come back after the trip is over and let me know how it all worked out!

Safe travels!

– T

By: Darren Walsh

Darren Walsh — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 10:31:00 +0000

Excellent post man, I have the short Moe booked and going in 2 weeks. The full trip takes 16 nights and I have only 17 nights to play with, not ideal but possible do you think?
Also how conservative we’re you with your spending when there? Looking at a budget of about 3000 for the 17 nights. Thanks for your help :-)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:01:00 +0000

This post has been really useful. I’m planning my tour of NZ, which starts next Sunday! I’m thinking about doing the bus travel totally independently, but I’ve made a note of a lot of your recommended stops. I was thinking of skipping the dolphin swim, but you’ve convinced me to go for it!

By: Andy

Andy — Fri, 03 May 2013 02:42:00 +0000

Thanks for this post! I’m thinking of doing this over the upcoming june/july months. As a first time 23 yr old solo female traveler, I’m a little concerned about safety and whether to do this or an inclusive tour. But, I really like the idea of getting off at stops and meeting different people. I just dont want to find myself doing activities alone. Any advice on the best kind of stray experience?

By: phoebe teepee

phoebe teepee — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:07:00 +0000

this was an amazing post. seriously. THANK YOU <3

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:56:00 +0000

In reply to Ryan.

It totally would – I worked in Sydney for a couple months just previous to the trip and it helpedÂ immensely!Â

-T

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:55:00 +0000

In reply to Alex Marshall Clarke.

Glad to hear it! Â You’re going to have an amazing time! Â Kaikoura was probably one of my favorites but it’s small, so can get over looked. Â Don’t miss it.

-T

By: Alex Marshall Clarke

Alex Marshall Clarke — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:11:00 +0000

Great summary! My husband and I are doing this tour in December this year and your review has confirmed my rough costs that I had budgeted. Although will be cutting down on some of those activities. Thanks :)

By: Cheap Flights to Auckland

Cheap Flights to Auckland — Thu, 31 May 2012 10:21:00 +0000

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By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:43:00 +0000

Wow that is expensive! I definitely want to see NZ and do most of the stuff you did. Thanks for writing this, it is one of the best resources on the buses I’ve read. Maybe a Working Holiday could take the edge off that price…