Operating since 1992, the Hahei Explorer is a scenic boat trip like no other. You’ll cruise through the Hahei Marine Reserve and travel 14kms along the beautiful coastline. Unique, insightful and unforgettable this tour is not only perfect for snapping those Insta-worthy pics but also discovering the beauty of New Zealand from a different perspective. […]
Heading to Australia? Good on ya mate! Let’s help them bounce back from the bushfires.
Witnessing the Australian bushfires in November and December 2019 was horrifying and it can be challenging to know what we can do to help and whether it’s safe to travel at the moment. The world has responded with an outpouring of grief, support and donations which has been truly heart-warming during this beyond-challenging time. The […]
Thrills and Spills in Queenstown – Jet boating with KJet
Queenstown is a stunning little town in New Zealand’s South Island, located on beautiful Lake Wakatipu. But there’s nothing sleepy about this scenic lakeside town. Known for its seemingly endless adventure activities with numerous ways to explore the lake and waterways. I always wanted to experience Jet boating and had heard lots of great things […]
Stray in partnership with Kohutapu Lodge wins top award for Community Engagement
Stray and Kohutapu Lodge have won the Community Engagement Award at the 2019 Tourism Industry Association (TIA) Awards. The accolade recognises the work Stray and Kohutapu Lodge have done in the remote Central North Island community of Murupara. This work began in 2013, involving Stray, Kohutapu Lodge and Murupara Area School with a vision to […]
Stray – The Adventure Travel Network
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 – freedom, fun, adventure, the opportunity to give back, and the flexibility to travel at their own pace. That’s why we created the Stray Adventure […]
7 top money saving tips in New Zealand
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 traveling here is not like […]