What was the best thing that they did for you?
Stacie: I made a silly mistake, thinking my InterCity bus arrived at 5:45pm instead of the actual 5:25pm time and missed the bus – the last bus out of Te Anau to Queenstown. I called them right away and he quickly researched any bus companies or taxis that could help me out. Nothing came up so the last resort other than hitchhiking was to contact another member to pick me up and drive me back to Queenstown. That would be 5+ hour drive for me. Luckily, a local Kiwi drove me to the next town to catch the very last Jucy coach so I was able to make it back to Queenstown to catch the Stray bus the next day!
The fact that they wer able to provide me comfort in an almost devastating situation and a timely solution, so selflessly, is just one example of how personal they can be with helping their friends.
You also took a 12-month bus tour, how was it?
Stacie: YES. So much, yes. Stray is a company that I would recommend a million times over. The bus drivers were all hilarious, caring, honest, knowledgeable and safe drivers. They took us to all the fun and cultural places, guaranteed our accommodation, and cooked delicious group meals that brought everyone together. My time in New Zealand would not be the same and nowhere near as amazing as it was if I had travelled by myself.
What is the best activity that you did in New Zealand?
Stacie: Probably the white water rafting in Rangitata. I had an amazing and very attractive guide who was hilarious, while also being informative about safety and having the best time. Truly, everything I’ve done in New Zealand was made “the best activity” thanks to the people I was with. Skinny dipping in Mt Cook glacier waters was cool – pun intended huehuehue – too.