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Office Details

120 Albert Street,
PO Box 949 Auckland
New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 358 5600
Fax: +64 9 358 3471
Email: info@magicbus.co.nz
What’s New For 2012
Free WiFi Onboard
From the 1st of November 2011 every Magic coach will be a mobile WiFi hotspot. And we're even giving it away free each day you travel with us. Learn more about our new service WIFI Onboard
This season we have some awesome changes to the Magic itinerary – we think it will make the Magic trip even better!
Have a read below about what passengers will be doing on the Magic Bus in the new season.
SOUTH BOUND CHANGES
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Coromandel
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We will soon join up with a local Hop on Hop off tour which will open up the Coromandel peninsula to Magic travellers. We will be departing Auckland half an hour earlier to give our passengers plenty of time to meet the Coromandel buses and more time in Rotoroa to take part in activities in the afternoon. -
East Escape Connection
Starts: Rotorua, Finishes: Rotorua, Departs Thursday & Sunday, Minimum days: 2
Our East Escape trip has been a great success so this year and we’ve decided to make it even better so more people can add it onto their trip. We will be changing it to an overnight trip from Rotorua. We will still take in all the best bits of the beautiful East Coast, as well as giving passengers plenty of time to do the unique activities such as rock sliding, shark diving and even a free surfing lesson. -
Rotorua - Taupo

We have listened to the feedback from our passengers and they have told us they wanted to spend more time in Rotorua... So we are now departing Rotorua later in the morning, our first pick up is now 11.15am. This gives our passengers enough time to take part in more activities like Kaitaki Rafting and Zorbing. Even with the later departure our passengers still have loads of time to explore Huka Falls, feel the thrill of the Huka Falls Jet and the Taupo Bungy, skydive over the lake and much more. This day now allows passengers to take their time and really enjoy two of the North Islands biggest tourist destinations.
NORTHBOUND CHANGES
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Wellington – Taupo
We have refreshed this day and added more attractions as our passengers to travel up the heart of the North Island. Our first stop along the way is at Mt Bruce, the National Wildlife Centre. Here our passengers will get up close and personal with kiwis and other unique NZ wildlife. Leaving Mt Bruce we then make our way to the iconic Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka. The passengers can taste the different Tui beers at the bar and enjoy a bite to eat at the café. We then head along the spectacular Desert Road and past Tongariro National Park, stopping for photos and taking in some of New Zealand’s most breath-taking scenery. It’s great for passengers because they really can make the most of the North Island in a short time. -
Taupo - Rotorua – Mt Mauganui – Auckland
Leaving Taupo we stop at the magnificent Huka Falls for a brief photo stop before we make our way to Rotorua to drop off and pick up passengers who want to stay there. Then our north bound buses will stop in at the Magic Forest giving passengers a chance to walk through the growing forest and also to learn a little about conservation. The next stop is at the chilled out beach town of Mt Maunganui. Here passengers have a little time to relax on the beautiful beaches and soak up the atmosphere of this iconic Kiwi holiday destination, before heading back to Auckland.
SOUTH ISLAND CHANGES
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Franz Josef – Wanaka

Due to very popular request we will now overnight in Wanaka! This great little town has so much to offer and is full of things to see and do. Jump out of a plane with Skydive Wanaka, get lost in Puzzling World and catch a movie at the classic Paradiso Cinema, not to mention the amazing scenery. Passengers can finish the night off in style at one of the many great bars in Wanaka. We will have heaps of time to explore the magnificent West Coast, making plenty of photo stops along the way! -
Wanaka – Queenstown
This will be a new day for us! We will mix the beautiful scenery of Central Otago, with some of the most iconic adrenalin activities of Queenstown. We will stop at the historic Kawarau bridge for those who want to bungy. Then we head to Arrowtown to soak in the atmosphere of this quaint town. Onwards to Shotover Jet for a chance to blast on the river before finally getting to Queenstown. What a day! -
Lake Tekapo – Christchurch – Kaikoura

Due to the recent events, we will not overnight in Christchurch for the coming season. After leaving Lake Tekapo in the morning we make our way into Christchurch just before lunch where we make 3 stops, one at the Antarctic Centre near the Airport one at the Jailhouse Backpackers and the final stop at Kiwi Base Camp. The coach will then make its way up the coast to Kaikoura. Passengers will spend 2 nights here which gives you plenty of time to go Whale Watching, Dolphin swimming or fishing on a private charter boat.







