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Queen Bee

Start: Queenstown
Finish: Auckland

Make a bee-line for the city of sails on this quick South to-North pass. The Queen Bee starts in the stunning Queenstown and takes you right up to Auckland on a minimum travel time of just 7 days. Take in all the spectacular South along the east coast before cruising through rugged North Island terrain, rolling farmlands and ancient volcanoes.

What's included

  • Minimum of 7 days travel - start Queenstown, finish Auckland.
  • 1x Cook Strait ferry ticekt (South to North Island) - if pass was purchased from 1 October 2023
  • Flexible, easy, stress-free travel with like-minded travellers
  • Legendary local Driver Guides

The extra bits:

  • Change travel dates as many times as you like with no fees
  • Pre-Book and Pay for accommodation via the Trip Planner - (by 7am two days prior to arrival) 
  • Pre-Book and Pay for activities via the Trip Planner

To view our current bus timetables, please click here.

NZ $685

Queenstown to Lake Tekapo

We head out of Queenstown, through the Lindis Pass, so get your cameras ready because this is ‘Lord of the Rings’ territory. After stopping to admire Mt Cook at Lake Pukaki, we travel to Lake Tekapo with its amazing location by snow-capped alps and clear starry skies. Lake Tekapo has something for everyone - relaxing at the lakeside and taking in the untouched view, soaking in the hot springs, discovering one of the many scenic walkways or checking out the mind-boggling stars in what is the world’s largest dark sky reserve.

Accommodation

  • Lakefront Lodge Tekapo (not included - book via the Trip Planner)

Experiences

  • Lake Pukaki (free)
  • Church of the Good Shepherd (free)
  • Mount John walk (free)

Lake Tekapo to Christchurch

We have a straight run into Christchurch, our largest city in the South Island and the 3rd largest in New Zealand. Witness a city rebuilding and flourishing in the wake of the 2011 earthquakes, explore the street art, see the blooming botanical gardens, and learn about the history of a city that’s experienced so much in recent times.

Accommodation

  • Hotel Give (not included - book via the Trip Planner)

Experiences

  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens (Free)
  • Quake City
  • International Antarctic Centre

Christchurch to Kaikoura

Departing Christchurch, we arrive in Kaikoura in time for you to check out what it's most famous for – whale watching or swimming with the dolphins. Spend the evening chilling on the beach or sampling some of the best seafood New Zealand offers for your dinner. The name Kaikoura means to eat crayfish (“kai” means to eat, “koura” means crayfish).

 

Accommodation

  • Dusky Lodge (not included - book via the Trip Planner)

Experiences

  • Kaikoura Viewpoint Walk (free)
  • Seal Colony (free)
  • Swim with Dolphins (optional extra)
  • Whale Watching (optional extra)

Kaikoura to Wellington

We head north and take in the last of the dramatic Kaikoura coastline. It’s a spectacular drive and we stop for a close look at the seals that lay about on the rocks. We make our way to the Picton ferry terminal in time to catch the afternoon sailing to the North Island. Say farewell to the South Island (Te Wai Pounamu) and we’re on our way! The ferry ride takes a few hours so chill out and enjoy the view of the amazing Marlborough Sounds before arriving into the capital city in the evening. 

Accommodation

  • Nomads Backpackers (not included - book via the Trip Planner)

Experiences

  • Seal colony (free)
  • Interislander Ferry (not included)
  • Cuba Street nightlife

Wellington to Taupo

With an early start from windy Wellington, we head north through Taihape, the gumboot capital of New Zealand and the Central Plateau, home of the Tongariro National Park. Then it’s through to Taupō, driving alongside New Zealand's biggest lake. If the weather suits, it’s time to skydive.

 

Accommodation

  • Based by the Lake (not included - book via the Trip Planner)

Experiences

  • Taupō Skydive (optional extra)
  • Taupō Sailing Adventure (optional extra)

Taupo to Auckland (via Rotorua)

Today we head for Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), via Rotorua*. Rotorua is renowned for its Maori heritage and thermal activity, jump off the bus here if you haven't had a chance to explore it yet, or continue onwards through the rolling countryside to Auckland, also known as the ‘City of Sails’. 

*Please note this bus is an express service to Auckland, but you can jump off the bus in Rotorua

Accommodation

  • LyLo Auckland (not included - book via the Trip Planner)

Experiences

  • Auckland Skytower
  • Auckland nightlife
  • Walk up Mt Eden
  • Explore Mission Bay
  • Jump on a ferry to Rangitoto Island, or Waiheke Island  

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