New Zealand Bus Travel
Home    Bus'N'Ski    National Bus Travel    National Bus Stops    Wellington-Picton Ferries    TranzAlpine Train    New Zealand Accommodation    Help
 
National Bus Travel
North Island
- Auckland
- Auckland Airport
- Bay of Islands (Paihia)
- Gisborne
- Hamilton
- Hobbiton (Hobbiton Movie Set)
- Kerikeri
- Matamata (Hobbiton Movie Set)
- Napier
- New Plymouth
- Paihia (Bay of Islands)
- Palmerston North
- Rotorua
- Taupo
- Tauranga
- Tongariro National Park
- Waitomo Caves
- Wanganui
- Wellington
South Island
- Blenheim
- Christchurch
- Dunedin
- Fox Glacier
- Franz Josef
- Greymouth
- Invercargill
- Kaikoura
- Tekapo (For Lake Tekapo)
- Milford Sound
- Mt Cook
- Nelson
- Picton
- Queenstown
- Te Anau
Stewart Island
- Oban
Bus and Train Travel
- Christchurch to Fox Glacier
- Christchurch to Franz Josef
- Christchurch to Nelson
- Christchurch to Queenstown
- Christchurch to Wanaka
- Fox Glacier to Christchurch
- Franz Josef to Christchurch
- Nelson to Christchurch
- Queenstown to Christchurch
Major Long distance Bus and Coach Operators in New Zealand
 

InterCity Coachlines
InterCity CoachlinesInterCity Coachlines is the largest national long distance bus and coach transportation network in New Zealand and has been
transporting international visitors and kiwis around New Zealand for more than 30 years. InterCity Coachlines operates buses and coaches services to 500 towns, cities and major skifields within New Zealand with over 130 services daily - 365 days a year .

InterCity Coachlines operates a fleet of modern eco-friendly, air-conditioned buses and coaches featuring reclining seats with foot and head rests. InterCity buses and coaches do not have onboard toilet/washroom facilities but InterCity regional and long distance passenger services do stop regularly for comfort and refreshment breaks.

All InterCity buses and coaches have seamless 3G and 4G mobile Wi-Fi access across all InterCity regional and long distance routes within New Zealand.

InterCity Coachlines operates the Starlighter overnight coach service between Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua, Taupo, Palmerston North and Wellington connecting with Cook Strait ferry services operating between Wellington in the North Island and Picton in the South Island. The Starlighter service features onboard toilet/washroom facility, reclining seats with foot and head rests, individual reading lights and air conditioning controls and makes two refreshment/comfort stops on route.

InterCity Coachlines operates the Starlighter overnight coach services between Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua, Taupo, Palmerston North and Wellington connecting with Cook Strait ferry services operating between Wellington in the North Island and Picton in the South Island. The Starlighter service features onboard toilet/washroom facility, reclining seats with foot and head rests, individual reading lights and air conditioning controls and makes two refreshment/comfort stops on route.

Alternatively you can travel on the Starlighter Sleeper service with bunk beds on board. Top bunks are single hammock-style beds, with two bunks side by side underneath, divided by a privacy screen. Each bunk comes with a small lightweight pillow and has a three-pin power point and a USB power point so you can keep your devices charged and enjoy free onboard wifi and a bottle of water and some cookies in case you need a midnight snack!

InterCity Coach InteriorFor stress free relaxing travel,  InterCity Coachlines GOLD seats - soft leather reclining seats with head and foot rests and individual USB charging ports, are located on the upper deck of the double decker coaches on the Wellington to Palmerston North, Taupo, Rotorua, Hamilton and Auckland daytime the Starlighter overnight coach services and the first 3 rows on the single deck of the Wellington to Auckland,  the Wellington to Palmerston North, Hastings and Napier coach services and the Christchurch to Kaikoura, Blenheim and Picton, Christchurch to Dunedin and Dunedin to Queenstown coach services.

These seats provide plenty of room to stretch your legs, lie back and relax and log onto wifi. The best thing is, they don't cost a lot more than the regular fare!

Some InterCity Coachlines coach services connect with Cook Strait ferry services at Picton in the South Island and Wellington in the North Island. Also coach and bus services from Nelson, Westport, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef and Hokitika connect at Greymouth for the famous TranzAlpine train the operates between Christchurch and Greymouth and Greymouth and Christchurch.

You can book accommodation that are close to InterCity Coachlines inter-regional long distance terminals in Auckland, Paihia, Rotorua, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch and Queenstown and near Franz Josef and Fox Glacier bus stops.

Accommodation that is close to InterCity Coachlines other regional and long distance bus departure locations and/or bus stops can be booked for other locations in New Zealand.

You can make reservations for airport pick up and drop  for InterCity Coachlines services for destinations in the North Island and selected destinations in the South Island from Auckland Airport and selected South Island destinations from Christchurch Airport.

You can also book accommodation near Christchurch Railway Station for the TranzAlpine train services to and from Christchurch.

 
Top - For bus routes, online fares, timetables and instant confirmation reservations
 

Great Sights
Great Sights CoachGreat Sights Coachlines operates premier sightseeing tours and long distance scenic coach services with a fleet of modern, eco-friendly coaches on major tourists routes connecting Milford Sound with Queenstown and Queenstown, Mt Cook/Aoraki, Christchurch and Queenstown to Wanaka, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef and Greymouth in the South Island and Auckland, Paihia (Bay of Islands), Waitomo Caves and Rotorua in the North Island, departing daily for the independent traveler.

All Great Sights coaches are fully equipped with air conditioning, reclining seats with foot and head rests, onboard washroom/toilet facilities, video and multi-lingual commentary (Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish on selected tours) and 3G and 4G mobile Wi-Fi access.

Great Sights CoachGreat Sights Milford Sound coaches feature glass roofs to ensure clear and unrivalled viewing of New Zealand's incredible scenery.

You can book accommodation that is close to Great Sights coach terminals/stops in Auckland, Paihia, Rotorua, Aoraki/Mt Cook, Christchurch and Queenstown.

You can make reservations for airport pick up and drop for Great Sights scenic coach and sightseeing services for selected destinations in the South Island from Christchurch Airport.

You can also book accommodation near Christchurch Railway Station for the TranzAlpine train services to and from Christchurch.

Top - For bus routes, online fares, timetables and instant confirmation reservations
 

Newmans Coachlines
From the 1 March 2018, Newmans Coachlines Christchurch to Tekapo, Twizel, Oamarama, Cromwell and Queenstown service is now operated by
InterCity Coachlines and the Queenstown to Wanaka, Haast, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef and Greymouth services are now operated by Great Sights.   

Top - For bus routes, online fares, timetables and instant confirmation reservations

Copyright © 2010-2018 - BM Marketing - All Rights Reserved