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Want to see the highlights of New Zealand's South Island? This loop starting and ending in Christchurch showcases the very best of the area excluding the Far South.
Duration12 months
Max Group Size30
Minimum Age18 years
Fitness LevelAny
MealsNot included
Start & End LocationChristchurchStray Hop On - Hop Off South Island (Willy Pass: 15 Days) Highlights
- New Zealand bus pass valid for 12 months
- Flexible, guided travel around New Zealand
- Hop on hop off where you like
- Start in Christchurch and end in Chirstchurch
- Comfortable private buses
- Stray Driver Guide - source of local knowledge, can help with booking activities & accommodation
- Off the beaten track - authentic, local culture
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Frequently Asked Questions about Stray Hop On - Hop Off South Island (Willy Pass: 15 Days)
Is there a limit to the number of times I can hop-on hop-off?
No, there is no limit. You can hop off at every stop if you want to.
How far in advance do I need to book my travel on the bus?
We recommend you book any travel on the bus at least 48 hours beforehand. This is necessary in order to guarantee your seat (particularly in peak season when it gets busy, i.e. November – March).
Help – the bus is full on the day I want to travel. What do I do?
Unfortunately we can get busy in the summer months and so we recommend you book your seat at least 48 hours in advance. However if you find that the bus is already full, please call the reservations team and we will put you on a waiting list. Nine times out of ten you will still be able to get on the bus you want, as we do get cancellations. Otherwise we will work with you to get you on the next departure.
Is accommodation included?
Hop-On Hop-Off Passes: No, accommodation is not included in the pass price. This can be easily booked through your driver on a pay-as-you-go basis and we guarantee your first night's stay at every location as we pre-book beds for you.
How do I book accommodation?
All dorm share accommodation can be booked through your Stray driver. We guarantee we will find you a bed for the first night when you travel on the bus, which is really helpful for during peak season.
How do I book activities?
You book and pay for any activities as you go, through your Stray driver. Feel free to ask him/her for recommendations!
How many people will I be travelling with?
In winter our average group size is 20, in summer 30. Our buses range from 14 to 45 seaters. We try to use the appropriate bus for the group size, keeping it as small and nifty as possible! This means you can do and see more in a day.
Is it OK to travel alone?
Totally! A lot of our travellers arrive alone, others are with friends or partners. It doesn’t matter because by the end of day 1 you have already made a great group of friends on the bus! (“Meeting liked-minded travellers” frequently is rated in the top 5 reasons to travel with us.)
How fit do I need to be?
You don’t have to be an athlete to travel with us – all walks and activities are optional and there is something for everyone.
Is there wifi on the bus?
No we don’t have WIFI on our buses. We trialled it but found that using Prepaid SimCards with data plans provided faster and better coverage across New Zealand than we could provide on the bus. Free SimCards are available at the Auckland International Airport when you arrive, from the Stray Travel Shop (Auckland City) and some Driver Guides also carry these. The data packages are flexible and affordable.
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