Bus Services in New Zealand

Journey by luxury coach, departing Aoraki/Mount Cook on a one-way tour to Queenstown. You'll be mesmerized by the vivid landscapes of New Zealand's Southern Alps during the 4-hour drive south, which takes you alongside Lake Pukaki, through Mackenzie Basin and over Lindis Pass into Central Otago. Stop for a tea break in Omarama before continuing on through the Kawarau Gorge and past verdant farmland into Queenstown. Hotel drop-off included.

Get from Auckland to Paihia in the Bay of Islands the easy way with this bus transfer pass. The handy pass will save you time and hassle in Auckland, so you can maximize your stay in the beautiful winterless north. Plus, enjoy guided commentary on board the bus, which will tell you all about the history, nature, and culture of the Bay of Islands.

Discover the famous cities, natural wonders, and national parks of New Zealand's South Island with a great-value yearlong travel pass. Enjoy unlimited access to the hop-on and hop-off buses, stopping at destinations including Christchurch, Queenstown, Franz Josef Glacier, Mount Cook National Park, and Abel Tasman National Park.

Take a picturesque drive from the Bay of Islands to Auckland on a one-way coach tour from Paihia. The 4-hour journey departs in late afternoon and heads south from the Northland through rugged landscapes and scenic countryside. Listen to onboard commentary about this North Island region and enjoy views of native bush and farmland before crossing the Auckland Harbour Bridge into the city, with drop-off at your hotel.

In the afternoon, depart Mount Cook Village on a one-way narrated tour to Wanaka by luxury coach. The 3.5-hour journey follows a scenic route along Aoraki/Mount Cook's Lake Pukaki and through the Mackenzie Basin and Omarama before arriving in the rural township of Tarras, where a shuttle transfers you to your final destination on the shores of Lake Wanaka.

Relax during a one-way coach tour from Mount Cook to Christchurch, enjoying scenic views of New Zealand's South Island. Leave the driving up to an expert guide who narrates the landscape, from the shores of Lake Pukaki to the Canterbury Plains and Otago farmland. You'll make a photo stop at Lake Tekapo before ending your 4.5-hour tour at Christchurch the garden city.