Backpackers - see the real New Zealand

New Zealand is a great place for backpackers and independent travellers of all ages and walks of life and the best way to explore the country is on InterCity - New Zealand's largest coach network.

We are not a "party bus" - when you travel with InterCity you will get to meet other like-minded visitors to New Zealand as well as meet the many Kiwis who use our services every day.

New Zealand is easy to get around and has a huge variety of scenery and adventure activities for you to enjoy. And our low cost fares and frequent departures ensure you can spend your time and money on getting the best out of your holiday.

Our bus network is the most extensive in New Zealand offering at least daily connections to 600 cities, towns and communities around New Zealand. We even offer overnight bus connections that can let you save the cost of a night's accommodation as well as a cheap bus ticket.

We know you want to maximize your time and budget - so check out our backpacker discounts great deals.

You can book just a sector at a time and take advantage of our great backpacker discounts or you can use our Flexi-Pass® and TravelPass to get fantastic savings on your whole itinerary.

Cape Reinga
Photograph of Cape Reinga, New Zealand Cape Reinga, the departing place for Maori spirits
Paihia
Photograph of Paihia, Bay Of Islands Paihia, shimmering waters, superb beaches and abundant wildlife
Rotorua
Photograph of Rotorua Rotorua, Experience bubbling mud, exploding geysers and Maori culture.
Waitomo Caves
Photograph of Waitomo Caves Waitomo Caves, Limestone cave cathedrals sculpted over centuries by the forces of nature.
Hokianga
Photograph of Hokianga day tour Hokianga, the residential place of Kupe the very first voyager, and Maori, to discover New Zealand.
Taupo
Photograph of the city of Taupo, New Zealand Taupo, panoramic views over the lake and the volcanic mountains of Tongariro National Park
Christchurch
Photograph of the city of Christchruch, New Zealand Christchurch, with its beautiful public gardens, parks and the Avon River. InterCity coach stop
Wellington
Photograph of the city of Wellington, NZ Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand.
Gisborne
Photograph of the city of Gisborne, New Zealand Gisborne, The first City in the world to see the sunrise!
Auckland
Photograph of the city of Auckland, New Zealand Auckland, City Of Sails. Set between two harbours and a gulf full of islands InterCity coach stop
Milford Sound
Photograph of Milford Sound, New Zealand Milford Sound, towering peaks, cascading waterfalls and the awesome Mitre Peak rising up majestically from the ocean floor.
Mt Cook
Photograph of Mount Cook, New Zealand Mount Cook, and the beautiful towering mountain peaks of the Southern Alps.
Queenstown
Photograph of Queenstown, New Zealand Queenstown, the world capital and home of bungy jumping.
New Plymouth
Photograph of New Plymouth District, New Zealand New Plymouth, Mount Taranaki provides a dramatic backdrop to the city.
The Coromandel
Photograph of New Plymouth District, New Zealand The Coromandel, New Zealand's favourite holiday destination.
The Hawkes Bay
Photograph of The Hawkes Bay, New Zealand Hawke's Bay, New Zealand's leading food and wine region.
Dunedin
Photograph of Dunedin, New Zealand Dunedin,New Zealand's wildlife and architectural heritage capital is also home to 25,000 lively students'
Invercargill
Photograph of Invercargill, New Zealand Invercargill, dates back to the 1850's.
Franz Josef Glacier
Photograph of Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand Franz Josef Glacier, was first explored in 1865 by geologist Julius von Haast.
Fox Glacier
Photograph of Fox Glacier, New Zealand Fox Glacier, descends from the Southern Alps down into temperate rainforest
Nelson
Photograph of Nelson, New Zealand Nelson, the sunniest region in New Zealand.