Stray NZ Brochure 2017-18

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 Prices are in NZD

2017

Our values

Our Purpose

To share our world, our people, our places, our culture. To be the energy for positive change.

We have passion, we have sizzle We’re passionate about travel, adventure, and sharing our knowledge.

We make a difference We consider our actions, big or small.

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!

Stray Journeys

Hop-on Hop-off Flexible Travel Network

Adventure Tour Network

Cape Reinga Open a world of free and adventurous travel with flexible passes which enable you to do what you want, when you want. Passes include travel on a private bus network, a fun Driver Guide, access to stunning national parks and off the beaten track destinations. Simply pay-as-you-go for accommodation and activities along the way.

Be sure to maximise each and every travel day on our action-packed small group adventure tours around New Zealand. Stray Journeys include a knowledgeable Driver Guide, a selection of top-rated adventure activities, access into beautiful and remote parts of NZ, transport on quality buses, accommodation and some meals along the way. Not to mention a whole lot of fun!

Paihia

Bay of Islands

Whangarei

Paihia

Bay of Islands

Hokianga

Whangarei

Hahei

Hahei (2)

Hop-on Hop-off National Passes

South Island Passes

Te Kaha

Raglan

pg 11

North Island Passes

Hot Water Beach

Auckland

Rotorua Cape Reinga Whakatane

Waitomo Caves

pg 13

Taupo

Blue Duck Station (2) Whakahoro

pg 14

Tongariro National Park

Tatapouri Lake Aniwhenua Gisborne

Raetihi

Summer Tours

Oct ‘17 - Apr ‘18

National Tours

pg 19

North Island Tours

pg 21

South Island Tours

pg 22

Off-Peak Tours Marahau (2)

Abel Tasman

Nelson Picton

Westport Punakaiki Greymouth

Wellington

Kaikoura

Mt Cook

Christchurch

Picton

Peel Forest

Blue Duck Station Whakahoro

Taupo

Tongariro National Park

May - Sep ‘18

National Tours

pg 27

North Island Tours

pg 29

South Island Tours

pg 29

Marahau (2)

Picton

Abel Tasman

Wellington Hanmer Springs

Kaikoura

Hokitika

Franz Josef (2) Mt Cook

Christchurch

Makarora

Rangitata

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Te Anau

Invercargill

Wanaka

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Queenstown (3)

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Christchurch

Queenstown (2)

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Milford Sound

Gunn’s Camp Wanaka

Hot Water Beach

Rotorua

Off-Peak tours include all the good stuff that our Summer Tours include however they are hosted on our Hop-on Hop-off network so they follow a different route (refer to the Hop-on Hop-off route map).

Franz Josef (2) Fox Glacier

Auckland

to

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Doubtful Sound

Waipapa Point (Catlins)

Stewart Island

(2)

Strademark Places

Stray guided route

Overnight stop

Northbound express route

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 night stop

Ferry/boat cruise

Point of interest

Scenic Flight

Detour route in place until State Highway 1 re-opens. Kaikoura can still

be accessed as a return trip from Christchurch.

(2)(3) Dan the Man, Blue Duck Legend

The

Stray Way

#straynz #seemoredomore

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.

Start planning Login to Stray Mate to book your travel dates and check your itinerary.

150+ activities on offer

Get great advice on the best activities on offer, all bookable with your Driver Guide. Pay-as-yougo with the operator, so you only pay for the things you really want to do.

Hop back on!

You can hop-off as often as you like.

On Standby?

Not to worry, being hop-on hop-off we find seats free up and 95% of travellers get to travel on their preferred travel date.

Lots of departures 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 pay-as-you-go with the accommodation provider.

Private room upgrades are subject to availability.

Who’s on board It’s an adventurous outgoing crowd with a common objective ‘to have a great time’! The minimum age is 7 and 7-17 years olds must travel with a legal guardian. We have no maximum as we believe ‘age is a state of mind’.

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Hop-on Hop-off: How it works?

Where you’ll go Further off the beaten track!

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..

Make lots of new mates

Travel for up to 12 months!

With 12 months validity you can stop to work and play along the way.

Loved the trip, then do it again with most sectors available for re-travel*. *Re-travel excludes ‘Christchurch to Greymouth’ and all north of Auckland sectors

Hop-on Hop-off: How it works?

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Strademark

lan Rag Hokianga (Stray Journeys)

Places

Hahei

We specialise in going further off the beaten track into special places that are otherwise hard to reach. We call our most beautiful, most interesting and most memorable destinations ‘Strademark Places’.

These are the places you are less likely to find in a guide book, but you’ll be talking about long after the adventure has ended. Put simply, if they carry the ‘Strademark’ stamp they are what makes us stand out from the crowd and they are not to be missed!

Gunn’s Camp

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Mt. Coo Du

Lake Aniwhenua

Tatapouri

Raetihi

Marahau

TOP-RATED ACTIVITY

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Blue Duck Station

by Stray passengers

A quintessential Kiwi holiday hotspot overlooking a marine reserve. Hike to Cathedral Cove or head to Hot Water Beach to dig a natural spa bath.

Peel Forest

Mt. Cook

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This place is the definition of paradise, where luscious native bush and walking tracks meander along a picturesque coastline.

Explore the many coves by foot, kayak or sailboat.

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A favourite amongst travellers, Blue Duck Station offers a truly unique insight into life on a high country station. By day explore Makarora the farm and by night sing ‘kumbaya’ (Stray Journeys) around the camp fire.

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A world renowned surfing hot spot, with dramatic cliffs, sweeping beaches and a little hippy township with great coffee! People of all abilities flock here for the perfect wave or yoga with coastal views.

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Featured Strademark Place

This homely historic nurses lodge on the outskirts of National Park has plenty on offer. By day hike the world renowned Tongariro Crossing and by night settle in for a spa bath with mountain views, woodfired pizzas and a murder mystery.

Stay at the base of New Zealand’s highest peak, renowned for its majestic alpine scenery and glacial lakes.

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Lake Aniwhenua As one of Stray’s top-rated experiences, a visit to Lake Aniwhenua simply can’t be missed. Venture into the remote heartland of the Central North Island where many local Kiwis have yet to visit.

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This historic sheep station which sits amongst ‘Lord of the Rings’ type scenery, offers interesting walks, horseback adventures and grade 5 adrenaline fueled white water rafting.

Be welcomed to Te Kaha’s family- run homestay with a traditional Maori greeting.

Swim, fish, feast on fresh seafood, build a bonfire or enjoy a spa with ocean views.

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On the edge of Fiordland, stay in a rustic camping ground and hike up to Key Summit for postcard quality scenery.

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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.

Be guided into a local forest to learn about a sacred archaeological site, the regions fascinating history, its people and their culture. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in an inspiring community project that brightens the lives of local school children.

Includes: + + + + +

1 night accommodation in a tranquil lakeside lodge Dinner (a hangi feast), dessert and a continental breakfast Guided tour to sacred archaeological site Introduction to the Murupara area, its people and challenges Involvement in a local community program (available during school term only)

Optional extras: + 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

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Strademark Places

Strademark Places

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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* Minimum Travel Days: 33-34

$1735

NZD

POPUL AR

Hahei (2)

Summer only^

Hot Water Beach

Auckland

Te Kaha

Raglan 5 weeks +

Whakahoro

Tongariro National Park

MOST POPUL AR

Tatapouri Lake Gisborne Aniwhenua

Blue Duck Station (2)

Raetihi

Marahau (2)

Raetihi

5 weeks +

NZD

Picton

Westport

Short Maximus START/FINISH: AUCKLAND* Minimum Travel Days: 25-29

Nelson

Punakaiki Greymouth

Wellington

Kaikoura

Mt Cook

Christchurch

Gunn’s Camp Wanaka

Rangitata

Queenstown (2)

$1325

$1145NZD

Gunn’s Camp Wanaka Queenstown (2)

Waipapa Point (Catlins)

Stewart Island

Where most people start, but on loop passes you can start anywhere on the circuit.

^Summer Only Passes The East Coaster sector on the Everywhere & Jase Pass is only available during Summer (Oct - April).

(2)

Deciding to Stray New Zealand was the best decision I made. I had the most amazing time, thanks to the awesome itinerary, having lots of flexibility and all great people I met along the way. New Zealand has so much to offer. I totally fell in love with this place!

POPULAR

Blue Duck Station (2)

Short Moe

Overnight stop

Minimum Travel Days: 23-25

Minimum Travel Days: 19-22

$1235

$1045

START: AUCKLAND FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH NZD

Nelson Picton

Taupo

Raetihi

Wellington

Punakaiki Greymouth

Franz Josef (2) Fox Glacier

START: AUCKLAND FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH NZD

Rotorua Lake Aniwhenua

Tongariro National Park

4 weeks + | One way

Moe

Point of interest

Raglan

Westport

4 weeks + | One way

Hot Water Beach

Waitomo Caves

Marahau (2)

Strademark Places

2 night stop

Hahei (2) Auckland

~ Josephine - ‘Moe Traveller’, 2017

Minimum Travel Days The least number of days required to complete the pass; however, it is recommended you allow extra time to hop-off along the way.

Northbound express route

Hop-on Hop-off: National Passes

Minimum Travel Days: 21-24

NZD

Invercargill

Invercargill Stewart Island

START/FINISH: AUCKLAND*

Minimum Travel Days: 24-25

Te Anau

Te Anau

Waipapa Point (Catlins)

Short Max

Christchurch Mt Cook Peel Forest

*Start/Finish

Peel Forest Milford Sound

Milford Sound

Kaikoura

Franz Josef (2) Fox Glacier

Wellington

4 weeks +

START/FINISH: AUCKLAND*

Franz Josef (2) Fox Glacier

4 weeks +

Max

Nelson Picton

Punakaiki Greymouth

Rotorua Lake Aniwhenua Taupo

Tongariro National Park

NZD

Abel Tasman

11

Waitomo Caves

Westport

Marahau (2)

$1325

Taupo

Hot Water Beach

Raglan

Whakatane

Blue Duck Station (2)

START/FINISH: AUCKLAND* Minimum Travel Days: 28-31

$1495

Rotorua

Waitomo Caves

Maximus

Hahei (2) Auckland

Christchurch

Mt Cook

Peel Forest Milford Sound

Gunn’s Camp Wanaka Queenstown (2)

Te Anau

Invercargill

Waipapa Point (Catlins)

Stewart Island

Hop-on Hop-off: National Passes

12

North Island

Kung fu!

Cathedral Cove, Hahei

South Island Passes

Passes

Greymouth

Franz Josef (2) Fox Glacier

Hot Water Beach

Raglan

Blue Duck Station (2)

Tongariro National Park

Queenstown (2) Te Anau

Cape Reinga

Paihia

Taupo

Marahau (2)

Paihia

Whangarei

Raetihi

Punakaiki Greymouth

Hot Water Beach

Auckland

Jill

Auckland

Rotorua

Waitomo Caves

Whakatane Taupo

Blue Duck Station (2)

Tongariro National Park

POPULAR

Fox Glacier

Milford Sound

Mt Cook

Christchurch

Raetihi

Kaikoura

Mt Cook

Peel Forest

START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH* Minimum Travel Days: 11-13 Unguided sector+

Short Q

START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH*

Minimum Travel Days: 8-10

3 weeks +

< 1 week

3 weeks +

POPULAR

Ron

Willy

Minimum Travel Days: 9

Minimum Travel Days: 15-18

Minimum Travel Days: 3-4

Minimum Travel Days: 15-18

Minimum Travel Days: 13-16

$565

$895

$210

$895

$775

NZD

Summer only^

< 1 week

START/FINISH: AUCKLAND NZD

< 1 week

START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH* NZD

3 weeks + | One way

START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH*

Jack

Short Ron

Short Willy

Minimum Travel Days: 9

Minimum Travel Days: 3

Minimum Travel Days: 2

Minimum Travel Days: 15-17

Minimum Travel Days: 12-14

$565

$295

$105

$895

$725

NZD

Summer only^

NZD

START: PICTON FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH NZD

Just like the Jill but excludes Wellington

*Start/Finish Where most people start, but on loop passes you can start anywhere!

Hop-on Hop-off: North Island Passes

^Summer only Passes The East Coaster sector on the Everywhere & Jase Pass is only available during Summer (Oct - April).

Minimum Travel Days The least number of days required to complete the pass; however, it is recommended you allow extra time to hop-off along the way.

START: QUEENSTOWN FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH

Minimum Travel Days: 6-8

$395NZD

2 weeks + | One way

East Coaster

START/FINISH: AUCKLAND

Stew

NZD

Tom

START/FINISH: ROTORUA

Unguided sector+

1 week +

Patch

START/FINISH: AUCKLAND*

$695NZD

2 weeks +

Jase

NZD

Long Q

2 weeks +

Waipapa Point (Catlins)

Wellington

2 weeks +

$985NZD

Stewart Island

Peter

START/FINISH: AUCKLAND*

Christchurch

Invercargill

1.5 weeks +

13

Punakaiki Greymouth

Fox Glacier

Stewart Island

Picton

Westport

Queenstown (2)

Te Anau

$625NZD

NZD

Waipapa Point (Catlins)

Wanaka

Queenstown (2)

Minimum Travel Days: 10

START: AUCKLAND FINISH: WELLINGTON

Invercargill Nelson

Franz Josef (2)

Gunn’s Camp Wanaka

START/FINISH: AUCKLAND*

1.5 weeks + | One way

Kaikoura

Peel Forest

Tatapouri

Lake Aniwhenua Gisborne

Marahau (2)

Picton

Franz Josef (2)

Te Kaha

Raglan

Wellington

Nelson

Westport

Whangarei

Hahei (2)

2 weeks +

Gunn’s Milford Camp Wanaka Sound

Abel Tasman National Park

Rotorua Lake Aniwhenua

Waitomo Caves

Christchurch

Peel Forest

Hahei (2) Auckland

Mt Cook

START: PICTON FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH NZD

< 1 week

Burt

START/FINISH: QUEENSTOWN

Minimum Travel Days: 3

$295NZD +Unguided sector: Christchurch to Greymouth

Included with your pass is a sector operated by ‘Atomic Shuttle’.

Departures operate 7 days per week. Cannot be retravelled.

Hop-on Hop-off: South Island Passes

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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, he tangata, he tangata.

Tuck your willy in!

Stingray feeding, Tatapouri

150+ quality activities to choose from

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

Summer Max group size

Oct ‘17 - Apr ‘18

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Off-Peak

May - Sep ‘18

24-48*

Stray Journeys Adventure Tours

Knowledgeable Driver Guide

National Parks + Strademark Places

Activities included

Meals

Accommodation (Std)

See more + do more Page 23

some

Quad share

on small group tours

Page 30

N/A

Knowledgeable guides

Dorm share

to lead the way

Room upgrades

Children 7-17 years^

15% off full RRP

Share the journey

15% off full RRP

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

meals are included such as traditional hangi’s, BBQ’s and buffets

Some On top of the world Roy’s Peak, Wanaka *Off-Peak tours are hosted on Stray’s private Hop-on Hop-off network

^ Children under <7 years are not able to travel with Stray. 7 -17 years must travel with legal guardian.

Rounding up the riff raf Blue Duck Station, Whakahoro

Stray Journeys

Summer National Tours

Paihia

Hokianga

23 days

Whangarei

Cook ANZ23

START/FINISH: AUCKLAND From

$4345

Hahei

MOST POPUL AR

NZD

Auckland

Hot Water Beach

Departs: Saturday Itinerary: A-W Inclusions: 1-27 Meals: Breakfast 19, Dinner 12

Rotorua 21 days | One way

Sheppard

Taupo

Blue Duck Station

ANZ21

START: AUCKLAND FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH From

$4185

Tongariro National Park

NZD

21 days

22 DAYS Hillary TNZ21

Auckland

START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH From

$4035

Rotorua

Itinerary: V*-V* (excl. A-C) Meals: Breakfast 17, Dinner 10

Taupo

Blue Duck Station

Marahau (2) Picton

Hanmer Springs

Wellington

Franz Josef (2) Mt Cook

Dingle From

Hokitika

$3965

Stray Journeys Summer: National Tours

Overnight stop

(2) (3)

2-3 night stop

From

Mt Cook

Kaikoura

Christchurch

Makarora Wanaka

NS18

$3865

Wellington

Hokitika

Queenstown (3)

START: AUCKLAND FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH

Queenstown (3)

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Itinerary: D-W Meals: Breakfast 17, Dinner 10

18 days | One way

Strademark Places

Picton

Hanmer Springs

Franz Josef (2)

Wanaka

Cathedral Cove, Hahei

Marahau (2)

NZD

Christchurch

Blake

Doubtful Sound

TNZ20

Departs: Tuesday Inclusions: 1-4, 9-27

Makarora

Tongariro National Park

20 days START/FINISH: AUCKLAND

Kaikoura

Hot Water Beach

NZD

Departs: Saturday Inclusions: 1-4, 9-27

Departs: Saturday Itinerary: A-V* Inclusions: 1-26 Meals: Breakfast 18, Dinner 12

Hahei

NZD

Departs: Tuesday Inclusions: 1-4, 9-26

Itinerary: D-V* 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Apr 2018. Off-Peak Journeys operate May - Sep 2018, refer to page 27.

Scenic flight

Accommodation: Standard accommodation is quad share, except Blue Duck Station which is six-share. Twin/single upgrades are available.

Room upgrades do not apply in Doubtful Sound.

Stray Journeys Summer: National Tours

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North Island

14 days

Summer Tours

Picton

Marahau (2)

Mackinnon

Kaikoura

POPULAR

START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH From

Hanmer Springs

ASI14

$3115

NZD

Departs: Saturday Inclusions: 1-4, 16-26

Itinerary: I*-V* Meals: Breakfast 12, Dinner 6

Hokitika

Franz Josef (2) Mt Cook Makarora

Queenstown (3)

Batten

Doubtful Sound

$1425

Paihia

Hokianga

Departs: Tuesday Inclusions: 1-4, 9-14

NZD

Hahei Auckland

Itinerary: I*-L* Meals: Breakfast 4, Dinner 2

Summer Tours

POPULAR NH6

NZD

$945

South Island

Whangarei

START/FINISH: AUCKLAND

$1065

Itinerary: M*-V* Meals: Breakfast 8, Dinner 4

TSI5

Departs: Saturday Inclusions: 1-4, 16-19

Departs: Saturday Itinerary: A-H + W Inclusions: 1-14 Meals: Breakfast 7, Dinner 6

From

NZD

Departs: Thursday Inclusions: 1-4, 20-26

From

NZD

Beetham

$2145

START/ FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH

Hanging out Hahei styles

6 days

SH9

START/FINISH: CHRISTCHURCH

Heaphy

START/FINISH: AUCKLAND From

Haast

5 days

POPULAR

ANI9

9 days

From

Wanaka

9 days

Christchurch

Hot Water Beach

Itinerary: D-H + W Meals: Breakfast 5, Dinner 4

Rotorua Taupo

3 days

Worsley TB3

Blue Duck Station

Tongariro 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.

Seasons: Summer Journeys operate Oct 2017 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Apr 2018. Off-Peak Journeys operate May - Sep 2018, refer to page 27.

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Stray Journeys Summer: North Island Tours

Godzone, Doubtful Sound

Accommodation: Standard accommodation is quad share, except Blue Duck Station which is six-share. Twin/single upgrades are available.

Room upgrades do not apply in Doubtful Sound.

Stray Journeys Summer: South Island Tours

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4. Meals as indicated on your itinerary

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5. Bay of Islands wildlife boat cruise 6. Hokianga ferry ride and sand boarding

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7. Visit to Tane Mahuta (NZ’s largest Kauri tree) in Waipoua Forest, Hokianga

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8. Swim in the crystal clear waters of Kai Iwi Lakes 9. Scenic walk to Cathedral Cove and dig your own spa at Hot Water Beach, Hahei

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10. Enjoy a cultural experience, traditional hangi meal and kapa haka performance, Rotorua 11. Visit the powerful Huka Falls, Taupo

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13. Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (19km) with

transfers, Tongariro National Park

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14. Explore Te Papa National Museum, Wellington

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12. 4WD eco-safari farm adventure, Blue Duck Station

Words cannot capture how awesome New Zealand is. The people are the kindest you’ll ever encounter and the nature is absolutely breathtaking! Stray was a perfect way to see the country and meet the locals.

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15. Bluebridge Ferry across Cook Strait 16. Winery cellar door visit, Marlborough 17. Hike in Abel Tasman National Park inlcuding one-way Aqua Taxi back out (or Paddle board hire)

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18. Thermal Pools and Spa, Hanmer Springs 19. Peninsula walk to visit the seal colony, Kaikoura

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22. Adrenaline fuelled jet boat ride down Makarora River 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 Summer Itineraries are listed on page 25.

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Stray Journeys Summer Inclusions

Where’s Wally?

Hot Water Beach, Hahei

Stray Journeys Summer Inclusions

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Journeys Summer

Itinerary

H - National Park to Wellington

O - Franz Josef to Makarora

Spend the afternoon in the capital city of Wellington. Check out the lively arts scene and stylish craft breweries or spend time exploring Te Papa National Museum. (B)

Travel down the West Coast to Mount Aspiring National Park, stopping at the famously picturesque Lake Matheson. Get the adrenaline flowing on a Jet boat ride in a stunning mountain valley. (B,D)

A - Auckland to Paihia Your journey kicks off this morning from Auckland. Stop for lunch and a swim at scenic Waipu Cove en-route north to your seaside destination of Paihia (D)

B - Paihia to Hokianga Start the morning with a wildlife cruise in the beautiful Bay of Islands made of 144 islands.

Onwards to Opononi for a traditional Maori greeting. Optional Waipoua Forest twilight tour activity. (B,D)

C - Hokianga to Auckland

This was without a doubt one of the best experiences of my life.

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Take a ferry across Hokianga Harbour for 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 the crystal clear waters of Kai Iwi Lakes (B)

D - Auckland to Hahei Today we travel to a popular kiwi holiday destination in beautiful Coromandel. Take a scenic walk to the paradise-like Cathedral Cove and dig your own natural spa on Hot Water Beach. Optional kayaking tour. (D)

D* - Hillary Tour has an extra free day in Auckland to check out the ‘city of sails’.

E - Hahei to Rotorua Rotorua offers a wide range of activity options, including the popular Hobbiton Movie Set. In the evening, we visit Tamaki Maori Village for an interactive cultural experience and traditional hangi dinner. (B,D)

F - Rotorua to Blue Duck Today’s destination is Blue Duck Lodge, an award winning lodge on a high country station nestled near the edge of the Whanganui River. Learn about this impressive station and its conservation efforts on a 4WD eco-safari tour. (B,D) G - Blue Duck to National Park Head to Tongariro National Park to hike one of the world’s best one-day walks, the spectacular 19km Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Alternatively enjoy shorter walks in the region. (B,D) Summer Itineraries operate from Oct 2017 - Apr 2018.

Off-Peak operates May – Sep 2018, refer to page 27.

Summer Inclusions are listed on page 23 Meals: (B) Breakfast (D) Dinner.

Skim the Wilkins River, Mt. Aspiring National Park

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I - Wellington to Marahau This morning we cross Cook Strait by ferry and cruise through the scenic Marlborough Sounds. On our way to Abel Tasman we’ll stop at a cellar door to sample the regions famous wine. (B,D)

I* Christchurch to Picton Picton to Marahau

We get off the beaten track in Doubtful Sound, boarding an overnight cruise ship in the jaw-dropping Fiordland National Park.

Spot the resident dolphins playing and take a sea kayak out for a paddle! (B,D)

Q – Doubtful Sound to Queenstown

Mackinnon and Heaphy Tours start at Christchurch International Airport driving north up the coast to overnight in the quaint town of Picton. The following day meet your bus at midday to continue through Marlborough’s wine region and into Abel Tasman National Park. (B,D)

J - Free day Marahau Enjoy a full free day to explore Abel Tasman National Park. Walk the scenic coastal track and catch a water taxi back or choose from optional activities like sailing or sea kayaking.

(B)

K - Marahau to Hanmer Springs Travel through the beautiful scenery of Kahurangi National Park and Nelson Lakes on your way to peaceful Hanmer Springs, where you can relax in thermal hot pools for the afternoon. (B,D)

L - Hanmer Springs to Christchurch On route to Christchurch we stop in the coastal town of Kaikoura, famous for its rich marine and bird life. Optional activities include whale watching or dolphin swimming. (B)

L* - END: Heaphy Tour ends at Christchurch International Airport.

M - Christchurch to Franz Josef Enjoy the journey across the picturesque Arthur’s Pass to reach Franz Josef on the West Coast, home to the Franz Josef Glacier. (D)

M* - START: Haast Tour starts at Christchurch International Airport.

N - Free day Franz Josef You have a free day to explore the mighty Franz Josef Glacier. We recommend opting for the once-in-a-lifetime guided glacier tour. (B)

Accommodation: Standard accommodation is quad share, except Blue Duck Station which is six-share.

Twin/single upgrades are available. Room upgrades do not apply in Doubtful Sound.

P - Makarora to Doubtful Sound

Today we head to the party town of Queenstown, home of the Bungy Jump and often referred to as the ‘adventure capital of the world’! (B)

R + S – Free Days Queenstown With so much to see and do, you need TWO free days to fully experience Queenstown.

Optional activities include: zipline tours, canyoning, skydiving, jet boating, amazing hikes and much more! (2B)

T - Queenstown to Mt. Cook We spend the morning in Wanaka biking some of NZ’s most scenic trails. After lunch we head to the base of NZ’s highest mountain, Aoraki/ Mt Cook. Enjoy a walk with the mountain views or sign up for a scenic heli-flight. (B,D)

U - Mt. Cook to Christchurch Marvel at ‘Lord of the Rings’ like scenery as we make our way to Christchurch. On our way we stop for a break on the turquoise shores of Lake Tekapo. Thrill seekers have the option to join a thrilling Grade 5 white water adventure near Rangitata (own expense). (B)

V - Christchurch to Wellington Drive up the coast to Picton completing the South Island loop. Jump aboard a scenic flight to cross Cook Strait by air enjoying spectacular views on route to Wellington. Spend the evening exploring Wellington’s nightlife along Cuba Street.

V* - START: Hillary Tour starts and finishes in Christchurch, skipping North Auckland (A - C).

V* - END: Sheppard, Hillary, Blake, Mackinnon and Haast Tours end at Christchurch International Airport.

W - Wellington to Auckland Today is an express trip (via National Park) back to Auckland where your Stray Journey comes to an end. We hope you had a blast travelling with us!

Stray Journeys Summer Itinerary

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National Tours

Dingle Paihia

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Rotorua Lake Aniwhenua

Waitomo Caves

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Hot Water Beach

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Waitomo Caves

Blue Duck Station (2)

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Raetihi

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As the transport is shared with Hop-on Hop-off travellers you will get to meet more people and share the fun along the way.

START/FINISH: AUCKLAND

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Departs: Sunday Inclusions: 1-3, 6-13

With New Zealand’s mild climate you can Stray all year round and be sure to have a great time!

Every season offers something special for the keen adventurer.

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Off-Peak Inclusions are listed on page 30.

Off-Peak Itineraries are listed on page 31.

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Meals: (B) Breakfast (D) Dinner

Accommodation: Standard accommodation is dorm share.

Twin/single upgrades are available on request, subject to availability.

Find your zen at Inspiration Point, Raglan

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Meals: (B) Breakfast (D) Dinner

Accommodation: Standard accommodation is dorm share.

Twin/single upgrades are available on request, subject to availability.

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Itinerary A - Auckland to Paihia

Head north of Auckland to the stunning Bay of Islands. Along the way learn about early European and Maori history. You’ll have the afternoon free to explore the seaside town of Paihia.

B - Paihia to Cape Reinga (return) Travel to Cape Reinga, the northernmost point of the country and see where two oceans collide. Highlights today include driving along 90 Mile Beach and surfing the sand dunes (included).

C - Paihia to Auckland Join a boat cruise through the beautiful Bay of Islands and see the iconic ‘Hole in the Rock’ (included). Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and other marine life. This afternoon we head back to Auckland, where you have a free evening to explore the city.

D + E - Auckland to Hahei + Free day in Hahei

Today we head south to the Coromandel Peninsula via the colonial township of Thames. Visit Hot Water Beach to dig a natural spa pool in the sand (tidal dependent).

The next day you’ll have a free day to embrace beach life. We recommend taking a scenic coastal walk (or kayak) to Cathedral Cove.

D*- Hillary Tour includes an extra free day in Auckland to check out the ‘City of Sails’.

F - Hahei to Raglan

I + J - Lake Aniwhenua to Blue Duck Station +

Free day in Blue Duck This morning we head to Taupo, where the brave can sign up for a skydive! Later on we drive to Blue Duck Lodge, an award-winning 7,200-acre high country station nestled on the edge of the Whanganui River. On your free day, you can explore the station on an adventurous 4WD eco-safari farm tour (included). Get fully immersed in farm life with options to do clay pigeon shooting, horse trekking or join a goat hunt (own expense). (B)

K - Blue Duck to Raetihi Today you get the chance to hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, often referred to as one of the best one day walks in the world! This mustdo hike offers epic scenery as you cross over a volcanic plateau, passing by the Emerald Lakes and ‘Mt Doom’ from Lord of the Rings.

Tonight we sleep in a restored nurses home turned lodge.

L - Raetihi to Wellington You’ll have an afternoon in Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city, to indulge in its coffee and arts scene. Stroll Oriental Parade, browse the shops or spend time exploring the impressive National Museum of Te Papa.

Catch an early ferry across Cook Strait to the South Island. We’ll stop at a cellar door top sample some of Marlborough’s famous wines on route to Marahau, located on the edge of Abel Tasman National Park.

N - Free day in Marahau

G - Raglan (via Waitomo) to Rotorua While in Waitomo you’ll have the opportunity to explore its famous limestone caves and mesmerising glow worms. In the afternoon you can opt to join a popular Hobbiton Movie Set tour (own expense) before arriving in Rotorua.

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The morning is free to try one of the many adventure activities on offer. We depart midday for Lake Aniwhenua where a local Maori guide will introduce us to the history of the area and its sacred sites. Feast on an underground cooked hangi dinner as you relax in a lakeside lodge. (D)

M - Wellington to Marahau

We leave Hahei early destined for the worldrenowned surf town of Raglan. We’ll stop on route to admire Bridal Veil Falls. This afternoon you can enjoy a local native bush walk to Inspiration Point or take the plunge and learn to surf.

Off-Peak Inclusions are listed on page 30.

H - Rotorua to Lake Aniwhenua

You have a full free day to explore the paradise of Abel Tasman National Park, renowned for its intimate coves and turquoise waters.

Hike a portion of the coastal track and catch an Aqua Taxi home at the end of the day (included).

O - Marahau to Westport Continue south towards the ‘wild’ West Coast, passing a stretch of road that was rated one of the Top 10 drives in the world by Lonely Planet. Overnight in the historic coal mining town of Westport.

P - Westport to Franz Josef The journey continues down the rugged West Coast to the intriguing limestone Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and blowholes. Today we are destined for Franz Josef, home to the mighty Franz Josef Glacier.

P*- Christchurch to Franz Josef (Haast Tour only)

Y - Peel Forest to Kaikoura

Z - Kaikoura to Wellington

We depart Queenstown and drive over the Lindis Pass through the beautiful Mackenzie Country. Tonight we overnight at the base of Aoraki/Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain. Visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre for some mountaineering history or take a walk to the Hooker Glacial Lake.

It’s an express drive up to Christchurch for pick-ups and drop-offs at the International Airport. From here we drive north up the East Coast to Kaikoura, where you can check out the rich marine life that inhabits the area, including seals, dolphins and whales.

We continue our drive up the coast, stopping at a seal colony on route. In Picton we catch the ferry across Cook Strait enjoying a peaceful cruise through Marlborough Sounds before arriving back in Wellington for the night.

X - Mt. Cook to Peel Forest Tonight we stay on a historical Canterbury sheep station in Rangitata, famous for its ‘Lord of the Rings’ landscapes. We’ll make the most of the day by stopping at Lake Tekapo for ice-skating, snow tubing or a swim at the hot springs.

Y* STARTS: Hillary, Mackinnon Tours start in Christchurch Y + ENDS: Sheppard, Hillary, Blake, Mackinnon and Haast Tours end in Christchurch

Q - Free day in Franz Josef You have a free day in Franz Josef to explore the mighty glacier. We highly recommend joining a guided glacier tour like the ‘Ice Explorer’ to get up close to this colossal ice formation (own expense).

Z* Mackinnon Tours overnight in the pretty harbour side town of Picton where you can relax on the waterfront, walk around the boats or enjoy a spa pool at your accommodation.

The following day the tour bus will collect you at midday on route to Marahau.

AA - Wellington northbound to Auckland

Settle in for an express day back up to Auckland, where this trip comes to an end in the early evening. We hope you had a blast on your Stray Journey!

The Haast tour begins in Christchurch, taking the ‘Atomic Shuttle’ over Arthur’s Pass to the historic gold mining town of Greymouth. Here you’ll meet up with the bus on route to Franz Josef, home to a magnificent 12km glacier.

Absolutely the best choice I made on my trip to New Zealand was booking a Journey with Stray. It was the easiest way to make new friends and have an absolute great time. There are so many great places and activities that it’s almost impossible to pick one as a favourite. ~ Ray, 2017

R - Franz Josef to Wanaka Today is all about breath taking scenery as we make our way down to Wanaka. Take a walk to the picturesque Lake Matheson, stop at Fox Glacier and enjoy the drive over the mountainous Haast Pass.

S - Wanaka to Queenstown See more of Wanaka on a guided bike tour around the lake (included) before departing for Queenstown, ‘the adventure capital of the world’. We’ll stop by the famous A.J. Hackett bungy site, where you can take the plunge - if you dare!

T U V - Queenstown (3 days) With so much to see and do in Queenstown, you need three full days to take it all in!

Day 1 you can look forward to an exhilarating jet boat ride through the dramatic Shotover River Canyons (included). Day 2 depart early on a full day trip to the jaw dropping Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park. Soak up the Sound on a three-hour wilderness cruise (included). Day 3 is yours to do as you please, whether you choose to ride the gondola, hike, 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.

Stray Journeys Off-Peak Itinerary

W - Queenstown to Mt. Cook

Ice, ice, baby Franz Josef Glacier

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