I've had the pleasure of travelling with
Stray twice now, New Zealand's award-winning guided hop-on-hop-off bus network for adventurous travellers.
Last year I discovered the South Island with their
Ron pass and this year I explored more of the North with the
Jonah pass, and both trips were unforgettable experiences.
I can't rave about Stray enough, they are the
ultimate way to travel New Zealand,
especially as a solo backpacker. Read on for my top reasons why!