Hey, we’re Stray!

We’re a travel company that likes to do things a little differently.

We challenge the traditional concept of a “tour” and give adventurous travellers what they crave: fun, adventure and the opportunity to give back.

That’s why we created the Stray Adventure Travel Network. See more. Do More.

It all started with hop-on/hop-off tours and evolved throughout the years to:

✅ small group tours with ✅ accommodation included... And more, much more.

Check out our amazing destinations

New Zealand

New Zealand is renowned for its amazing landscapes; from white sandy beaches to rugged snow-capped mountains and lush green rainforests.

See our NZ blog posts

Australia

Australia - the land of golden beaches, a humongous wild outback, cheeky local wildlife and sunshine for days! Australia will steal your heart.

See our Australia blog posts

Southeast Asia

Discover vibrant cities, ancient ruins from bygone empires, mouthwatering cuisine, lush mountain jungle and sparkling beaches.

See our Asia blog posts

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7 Super-easy money-saving tips to see New Zealand on a budget

By Travel Mate (guest blogger) | 23 February 2021 | 0 Comments
View from a hike in Queenstown

New Zealand is often considered by tourists to be an expensive place to travel around. I thought this was the case before coming too, especially as I had lived in Australia and heard lots of people complaining about how pricey it is in New Zealand.  But while the cost of travelling here is not like […]

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The day New Zealand found Blue Duck Station

By Ally | 16 February 2021 | 1 Comment
Stray tour - experience Blue Duck Station

Ten years after we “discovered” Blue Duck Station, the rest of New Zealand experienced the awesomeness of this eco-tourism wonderland. Recently, Seven Sharp (TVNZ’s current affairs programme) visited Blue Duck Station.

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How to Plan your Dream Trip to New Zealand

By Emily | 5 February 2021 | 0 Comments

So you want to come to New Zealand? Who doesn’t! We all know that so much more goes into planning your dream trip than what you see in those epic insta pics, and sometimes it is hard to know where to start.

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An adrenaline junkie’s list of the best places to skydive in NZ

By Tara | 15 January 2021 | 3 Comments

The ultimate bucket list activity – SKYDIVING! With such incredible scenery, it’s no surprise that New Zealand is consistently voted one of the best places in the world to jump out of a perfectly good aircraft (with a parachute, of course!). Here’s a guide to, what I think, are the top 7 skydive locations in […]

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This is the Ultimate To-Do in Wanaka List That Has You Covered Every Day of the Year

By Tara | 7 January 2021 | 1 Comment
Famous view from Roys Peak in Wanaka

Wonderful Wanaka has so much to offer. It’s almost impossible to squeeze everything in one blog post, but we’ve managed to create the ultimate to-do in Wanaka list for you. The list that is packed with free and paid activities in summer, winter and the seasons in between. Check it out.

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My Favourite Things To Do in Auckland: A Kiwi’s Guide To The Best Auckland Has To Offer

By Jodine | 6 January 2021 | 10 Comments
Downtown Auckland from Wynyard Quarter

Auckland is an awesome city – not only are you never more than 20mins drive from a beach, it’s got a really unique landscape with 50 volcanoes, a gulf peppered with islands, great dining options, its own culture and some nice short hikes/day walks.

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My All-Time Favourite Places for Tasty Vegan & Vegetarian Food in Byron Bay

By Emily | 5 January 2021 | 0 Comments
Vegetarian food - photo by Maddi

There is an amazing range of restaurants and cafés in the hippy, surf town of Byron Bay. Most of them are healthy, organic and even vegetarian or vegan, often proudly sourcing their fresh produce from sustainable, local farms and providers.

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5 Foods You Have to Eat in Cambodia to Take Your Taste Buds on a Delicious Adventure

By Travel Mate (guest blogger) | 5 January 2021 | 1 Comment
Fish Amok, Cambodia

Cambodian cuisine has many similarities to that of its close neighbours Thailand and especially Vietnam. However, unlike the Thai cuisine, Cambodian dishes usually contain less sugar and chilli – which makes it far fresher in my opinion!

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Our top 6 of unique NZ beaches – these beaches are stunning, no matter the season!

By Tara | 28 December 2020 | 0 Comments

Whether you’re a self-proclaimed beach babe or someone who could live without sand and it’s the ability to get everywhere, there’s no denying that the beaches in New Zealand are breathtakingly beautiful. We’ve narrowed it down to, what we think, are the top 6 must-see beaches in New Zealand.

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How to Fly Like an Eagle: These are the Best Places for Ziplining in Southeast Asia!

By Emily | 25 December 2020 | Comments Off on How to Fly Like an Eagle: These are the Best Places for Ziplining in Southeast Asia!
Flight of the Gibbon in Chiang Mai - photo by: AnnP (CC BY 2.0)

Want the rush of the wind in your hair, the exhilaration of flying and a big adrenaline hit? Go zip-lining! It’s a fun, safe activity where you get to see the scenery from a different viewpoint and race through the air at up to 100kms per hour!

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Our travel blog is your free guide to amazing destinations worldwide

Find out more about our amazing Stray Tours and how you can discover the best of New Zealand, Australia and Southeast Asia. Our Stray travel blogs are packed with loads of advice and tips.

Discover the best places and amazing experiences

As well as finding out about the highlights of our Stray Tours, we’ll give you the inside track on the coolest places to visit, the most awesome views, the best backdrop for your next Insta post and those hidden locations that most people miss.

You will discover all the must-do activities and where to find them on your Stray Tour in our travel blog. If you want to go sky diving or whale watching in New Zealand, take a 4WD safari, dive on The Great Barrier Reef in Australia or take a Mekong River cruise in Laos, you’ll find everything you need to know in our blog posts.

Plan your trip and do more when you’re travelling

It’s a fantastic way to plan your trip and make the most of your tour before you have even left home. For example, if you are visiting Southeast Asia for the first time and you want to know what other travellers realised they didn’t need to have packed, you’ll find that in our travel blog.

The blogs are also a useful resource while you’re travelling. If you want to explore the Great Barrier Reef, we have some tips on how to protect it. Or you can find out how to travel more sustainably in New Zealand, or where to go skiing in the South Island in Winter. There is so much info you can access on the Stray blog pages.

Blog posts written by travellers, for travellers

The beauty of our travel blogs is that they are written by people just like you. Our Stray team are as passionate about travelling and experiencing the real country as you are. And just like you, we are happy to have a go at white water rafting or bungee jumping when we get the chance!

Some days we like to chill out, and some days we like to party at the end of the day too! You’ll find lots of tips on everything from the most beautiful beaches to the coolest bars for a sundowner in our blogs.
Many of our blogs are written by people who live and work locally. So, if you want to know where the locals hang out in Auckland or where to get a vegan burrito for breakfast in Byron Bay, our Stray travel blog has the answers for you.

Share your travel experiences on the Stray travel blog

So dive into the Stray travel blogs below and start planning your tour of New Zealand, Australia or Southeast Asia. You can search for specific places or activities and find blogs that will help you to discover more.

We love to hear from you too. Share your experiences or let us and your fellow Stray travellers know about any travel hacks, tips, new or undiscovered places or activities you have discovered on your journeys. Just leave your comments at the bottom of any of our Stray travel blogs. That way, we can help other travellers get even more from the Stray blogs!

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