InterCity overnight bus with Gold seats

How to get prepared for your bus journey

We hope these tips help get you on the way to a smooth trip the next time you travel somewhere in New Zealand by bus.

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Five top reasons to take the North Island bus

Skip is the ‘cheaper, faster, funner’ way to get around New Zealand’s North Island and Chloe Dickenson's experience of a journey from Tauranga to Wellington proved these three things to be true.

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Why choose an express bus for your North Island holiday?

If you're trying to decide the best transport option for your holiday in New Zealand's North Island, find out why an express bus service is an easy way to travel.

Top four day trips from Queenstown

Queenstown is one of the South Island's top destinations, and with majestic scenery on offer there are plenty of reasons to experience these four best Queenstown day trips.

Top reasons to visit historic Akaroa

The historic village of Akaroa, near Christchurch in New Zealand's South Island, offers a unique taste of French influence, and stunning scenery.

Five New Zealand bus travel myths busted

It's often said New Zealand bus travel can't take you to excited places, and isn't the best way to get between destinations. But this couldn't be further than the truth.

How to plan New Zealand bus travel

Planning your New Zealand travel by bus can be daunting, but here are five top tips for making the most of your journey.

What to expect at an A&P Show

I grew up in a small New Zealand rural community, where farming and forestry were the backbone of the town, the lifeblood of the community. One of my fondest memories as a child was going to the annual A&P Show....

Bus Queenstown to Milford Sound

Your NZ Travel Checklist

Sort passport and visa – tick. Book flight to New Zealand – tick. Now all you need to decide is where to go, what to see and how to get there. This can seem like quite a daunting task, planning...

Weird New Zealand foods - Eskimos

Try unique food in New Zealand

Ever heard of huhu grubs? What exactly is L&P and where can I find it? We've got answers to all your questions about the weirdest foods in New Zealand...