Backpacking New Zealand Bus Travel Passes – NZ Backpacker Adventure Tours

Short on time New Zealand bus passes 

Think you're not here long enough to do Kiwi Experience? Think again! We realise that timefames and budgets can be tight so we offer a number of 'Short on Time' passes to ensure everyone can get a taste of New Zealand. Starting at just 1 day and NZD $100 there are a range of New Zealand bus passes to suit all travel needs, so you make the most of every day here.

The New Zealand bus passes below are ordered geographically from North to South and based on the winter travel times. During the New Zealand summer you can do some of the passes even faster!

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 1-5 days  6-10 days  11-15 days

1 - 5 Day Passes

Waitomo Wanderer

    Minimum travel time 1 days*Waitomo is consistently rated in New Zealand’s top 10 ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
    ON SALE$85
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    End: Rotorua/Taupo
    Rotorua/Taupo
    Book NowOn SaleWaitomo Wanderer

    Bay of Islands

    Minimum travel time 2 days*The Bay of Islands bus pass takes you from Auckland ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
    ON SALE$109
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    End: Auckland
    Auckland
    Book NowOn SaleBay of Islands

    Cape

    Minimum travel time 2 days*Experience an action packed day trip to Cape Reinga and 90 Mile ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
    ON SALE$109
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    End: Paihia
    Paihia
    Book NowOn SaleCape

    Milford Explorer

    Minimum travel time 1 days*Recently ranked as the worlds most beautiful place ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
    ON SALE$119
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    End: Queenstown
    Queenstown
    Book NowOn SaleMilford Explorer

    Bay & Cape

    Minimum travel time 3-4 days*As the name suggests this pass is the Bay of Islands ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
    ON SALE$215
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    End: Auckland
    Auckland
    Book NowOn SaleBay & Cape

    Geyserland

      Minimum travel time 4 days*The Geyserland pass is a 4 sector trip showing you the ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
      ON SALE$385
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      End: Auckland
      Auckland
      Book NowOn SaleGeyserland

      Deep South

      Minimum travel time 3 days*The Deep South is a journey into the deep south of ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
      ON SALE$395
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      End: Queenstown
      Queenstown
      Book NowOn SaleDeep South

      6 - 10 Day Passes

      Geyserland & Lake

        Minimum travel time 6 days*This trip is the Geyserland pass plus 1 more sector. ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
        ON SALE$435
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        End: Auckland
        Auckland
        Book NowOn SaleGeyserland & Lake

        Northern Round Up

          Minimum travel time 9 days*The Northern Round Up takes you through the core of ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
          ON SALE$585
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          End: Auckland
          Auckland
          Book NowOn SaleNorthern Round Up

          TranzAlpine Back Paddock

            Minimum travel time 7 days*You'll go by train over the magnificent Southern Alps ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
            Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$755
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            End: Christchurch
            Christchurch
            Book NowOn SaleTranzAlpine Back Paddock

            Southern Round Up

              Minimum travel time 10 days*Unlike the passes before it, the Southern Round Up ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
              Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$805
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              End: Christchurch
              Christchurch
              Book NowOn SaleSouthern Round Up

              11 - 15 Day Passes

              Kea

                Minimum travel time 15 days*Unlike the passes before it, the Kea heads up the coastline ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
                Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$935
                $885$NaN                 Start:
                End: Christchurch
                Auckland
                Book NowOn SaleKea

                TranzAlpine Dog Leg

                  Minimum travel time 12 days*You’ll go by train over the magnificent Southern Alps. ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
                  Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$995
                  $945$NaN                   Start:
                  End: Christchurch
                  Auckland
                  Book NowOn SaleTranzAlpine Dog Leg

                  Buzzy Bee

                    Minimum travel time 15 days*Starting in Auckland the Buzzy Bee winds its way down ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
                    ON SALE$1,140
                    $495                     Start:
                    End: Auckland
                    Queenstown
                    Book NowOn SaleBuzzy Bee

                    Bottoms Up

                    Minimum travel time 13 days*If you’re after the total South Island experience then this ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
                    Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$1,145
                    $1,095$NaN                     Start:
                    End: Christchurch
                    Christchurch
                    Book NowOn SaleBottoms Up