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.
Australia
Australia - the land of golden beaches, a humongous wild outback, cheeky local wildlife and sunshine for days! Australia will steal your heart.
Southeast Asia
Discover vibrant cities, ancient ruins from bygone empires, mouthwatering cuisine, lush mountain jungle and sparkling beaches.
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Stray New Zealander Keys continues to make us all jealous as she travels on Stray’s very first Vietnam trip… The first thing to grab my attention as we drove into Hoi An at dusk where the beautiful (Chinese) lanterns dotted along the streets.
Read MoreStray New Zealander Keys continues to make us all jealous as she travels on Stray’s very first Vietnam trip… The next day we had Naomi join us. She had been unable to start the tour with us in Ho Chi Minh because of a delay getting her visa but was now happily united with the […]
Read MoreStray New Zealander Keys continues to make us all jealous as she travels on Stray’s very first Vietnam trip…
Read MoreStray New Zealander Keys continues to make us all jealous as she travels on Stray’s very first Vietnam trip… We got into Buon Ma Thuot by early afternoon, where the whole group would stay in a traditional house – an experience exclusive to Stray.
Read MoreStray New Zealander Keys (aka Eileen) continues her travels on Stray’s very first Vietnam trip….. We headed out of Dalat and eventually made our way back down to sea level. The trip took us over another mountain range with stunning views of coffee plantations as far as the eye could see.
Read MoreKeys (aka Eileen) is a Tour Leader with Stray New Zealand, and also our Environmental Officer, based in our head office in Auckland. A keen and experienced traveller, we sent her off to Vietnam for the very first Stray trip, to explore and report back on her experience…
Read MoreKeys (aka Eileen) is a Tour Leader with Stray New Zealand, and also our Environmental Officer, based in our head office in Auckland. A keen and experienced traveller, we sent her off to Vietnam for the very first Stray trip, to explore and report back on her experience…
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The giggles were everywhere. They started on the concrete stairway leading up from the boat jetty. We’d just arrived at a small village along the Mekong River in Northern Laos, and the children were the first to greet us.
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Spiritual capital, slow boat end-point and UNESCO heritage city, Luang Prabang is a completely unique destination in Laos. It has a rare combination of French colonial history, traditional Lao village life, and a potent Buddhist influence through every street, and is a place you could easily spend two weeks or more. Even if you can’t […]
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Last weekend I went with all the other interns to Raglan for our first ever surfing lesson. This is what a weekend at Raglan Surf School is all about.
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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.
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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.
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