New Zealand boasts breathtaking landscapes, from mountains to pristine beaches and lush forests. The country is renowned for its diverse terrain, Maori culture, and thrilling outdoor adventures.
Discover this incredible country with the thrilling Hop-on Hop-off Bus Passes. Select your own travel route and destinations, then you choose from a variety of adreneline pumping activities and social hostels. With these bus passes your accomodation is not included however it is guaranteed.
Your Adventure, Your Way. Discover the magic of New Zealand as you create memories that will last a lifetime.
How It Works: It’s simple.
1) Work out how many hours you will need to visit your favourite destinations, using our planner below.
2) Book your New Zealand Bus Pass and choose your duration. Your pass activates on the day you take your first bus journey.
3) From that day, your pass is valid for the full number of hours you selected.
4) Travel in any direction, up to the amount of hours available on your pass. When your hours are up, your pass simply expires — and if you’re not ready to stop, you can extend it.
Choose Your Own Pass Duration: Whether you are travelling for weeks or months, choose a New Zealand Bus Pass duration to suit your travel period. Choose anywhere between 15 and 80 hours. Your pass activates on your first travel day, and you only use the hours specified online for each route (eg. being stuck in traffic won’t affect your time consumption!)
Travel Your Way: Explore New Zealand in any direction, for as long as your schedule allows. Start your travel pass at one of many stopson both the North and South Island.
Flexible Extensions: If your pass is coming to an end but you want the adventure to continue, extend your pass with additional hours to journey even further along the road.
Daily Timetables: With daily departures, seamless planning ensures you can focus on the journey, not logistics.
Stay Connected: Enjoy complimentary WiFi* and in-seat USB chargers on all our coaches, keeping you linked throughout your travels.
Control your own Transport: Easily reserve your seat for the next adventure through the online platform.
Exceptional Value: Invest your funds in enjoyment, not transportation worries, with the most cost-effective option available.
Streamlined Experience: Simplify your travels with just one pass, eliminating unnecessary complications and enhancing convenience.
Select the destinations you're visiting to calculate your approximate travel time.
Select the destinations you're visiting to calculate your approximate travel time.
How do I book a trip with my New Zealand Bus Pass?
You can use our New Zealand Bus Planner to see which pass would be best for you. Once you’ve selected your duration, you’ll be sent instructions on how to control your pass and book sectors — just enter your origin, destination and date to check availability and lock in your trip.
What amenities can I expect on the bus?
Coaches offer free WiFi*, USB chargers, air-conditioning, reclining leather seats and a restroom. WiFi is limited to services within certain coverage areas.
What is my booking number?
It’s the unique number used to manage your pass and book sectors online. You’ll receive it, along with full instructions, once your pass is issued.
How do I get a refund for my New Zealand Bus Pass?
Once travel commences, no refund applies.
How do I change booked sectors on my pass?
You can manage your pass and change booked sectors online. Once your pass is issued, you’ll also be given a phone number to make changes closer to departure.
What do I need to show the driver when I board?
Show your booking number (digital or printed) and have photo ID available if requested.
What happens if I don’t turn up for a booked sector?
No problem — you can simply rebook that sector online.
Can I transfer my pass to someone else?
No, your Bus Pass is unique to the person it was issued to and can’t be transferred.
Can I add more time to my pass?
Yes. You can top up your pass with extra travel days online at any time — instructions on how to do this are sent once your pass is issued.
What‘s the difference between a ’Ticket‘ and a ’Pass’?
A ticket covers a single, specific trip at a set time. A pass gives you multiple journeys on the one booking, with the freedom to choose your origin, destination and time whenever you’re ready to travel.
What types of passes are available?
New Zealand Bus Passes give you travel anywhere on the Intercity Bus route on both North and South Islands. You simply select how many hours you would like and you have the flexibility to hop on and off along the way.
Check out our bus planner to see how many hours you will need!
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