Announcements

Hole in the Rock Discovery Cruise

Looking for an unforgettable weekend in the Bay of Islands? Why not book on Nakedbus.com’s new “Hole in the Rock Discovery Cruise” and get in on all the action up the winterless north?

Commentary will be provided throughout the trip where you will find interesting historical and cultural facts that are significant to the Bay of Islands. Remember to bring sunhat, sunscreen, sunglasses and lots of memory for your camera. So, come and enjoy the wonderful Hole in the Rock Discovery Cruise experience.

Terms and Condition for Orientation 2010

19 February 2010

Nakedbus.com – New Zealand’s lowest cost long distance bus fares online. You can travel anywhere in New Zealand from $1 when you book early with nakedbus.com (the earlier you book the less you pay).

Terms and conditions

  1. The promoter is Nakedbus NZ Ltd (nakedbus.com or Promoter), PO Box 46018 Herne Bay, Auckland, New Zealand.
  2. Entry into the competition constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
  3. Entry to the competition is free (excluding internet charges) and is only open to New Zealand residents who are 18 years or over. Employees (and their immediate families) or nakedbus.com and their related entities are ineligible to enter.
  4. The promotion commences at 12:00am on 19 February 2010 and closes at 23:59 on 30 March, 2010.
  5. To enter the promotion, participants must become a nakedbus.com fan on facebook and tag themselves on one of the photos in the photo album “WIN $200 for 2010 Orientation”. Participants can enter as many times as they like
  6. Unconfirmed fan submission or tags or entries not complying with these terms and conditions, are invalid. Entries received after 30 March, 2010 are invalid.
  7. The winning entrant will be notified by email before 16 April, 2010.
  8. This offer is non-transferable, non-refundable, non-exchangeable, non-replaceable and non-redeemable for cash.
  9. The offer consists of the following components: four $200 cash prize.
    Total prize component is valued at NZ$800.
  10. The promoter expressly reserves the right to resolve any discrepancies, disputes or otherwise unforeseen circumstances at it deem fit and the Promoter’s decision will be final and binding upon every person who enters. No correspondence will be entered into. The Promoter expressly reserves the right to change or alter these Terms and Conditions at any time.
  11. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for incomplete, incorrectly submitted, delayed misdirected or illegible submissions.
  12. The promoter is responsible for the any bank transaction fee for delivering the prize.
  13. The Promoters shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever that is suffered by any entrant or winner (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss), or for any personal injury suffered or sustained as a result of taking any prize, except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law.
  14. The Promoter shall not be responsible for any entries that are not received or are otherwise interfered with due to problems with the internet or telecommunications services.
  15. If for any reason this promotion is not capable of running as planned due to any reason including unauthorized intervention, fraud, or any other causes beyond the control of the Promoter, which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this promotion, the Promoter reserves the right (subject to any applicable by law) in its sole discretion to cancel the competition or to disqualify any individual who has tampered with the entry process.
  16. In order for you to participate in this promotion nakedbus.com will collect your facebook account. The purpose for collecting this information is to enable nakedbus.com to administer the promotion. By entering this promotion you agree that the Promoter may use the aggregate information collected from the competition for related research and marketing purposes. The winner in this competition agrees that their identity may be disclosed in the promotional material. The Promoter will not use your personal information for any other purposes.

Overnight Cruise at Doubtful Sound

Cruise along the unexploited Doubtful Sound – experience the best New Zealand has on offer. Your journey will start from Te Anau where transport will be provided to take you across Lake Manapouri and Wilmot Pass before boarding our custom designed boat at the picturesque Doubtful Sound. The boat will cruise down the main Fiord before heading off to explore some of the more remote Doubtful Fiords. Catch your own dinner while watching the dolphins swimming playfully next to the boat or immerse yourself in the peace and tranquillity of nature underneath the stars. All your meals will be prepared by our experienced chef with local ingredients onboard.

Find out more at Overnight Cruise in the unexploited Doubtful Sound

Can’t complete your bookings?

4 February 2010

If you are having trouble completing your nakedbus bookings lately we may have the solution. We have added a new line for our terms and conditions in our booking process which you will need to tick before you can proceed to the payment page.

If the box is unticked then the payment options will be in grey and you won’t be able to click on them.

If the box is ticked then the payment options will be in red and you will be able to proceed with your booking.

Please remember to read our terms and conditions before travel.

Dolphin Encounter in Bay of Islands

Go swimming with the dolphins in the Bay of Islands on your day off. You will be travelling on a modern high speed luxury boat that is designed specifically for dolphin and whale watching and offers easy access to the water, hot showers and underwater cameras. Whats more, you get the magical experience to swim with the dolphins (condition permits) and we will supply you with snorkels, masks, fins and wetsuits

This activity can be purchased either on its own or together with the bus service from Auckland to Paihia to make it the perfect day trip get away. Visit our Dolphin Encounter in Bay of Islands page for more information.

Off-road Cape Reinga Day Trip

Looking for a day trip to the northernmost tip of New Zealand? Visit Cape Reinga via the 90 Mile Beach with Nakedbus.

You get to visit:

  • Explore the Gumdiggers Park (entry fee included)
  • Drive along the 90 mile Beach
  • Visit Ancient Kauri Kingdom
  • Visit Cape Reinga Lighthouse and the meeting of two oceans
  • Boogie board down huge sand dunes
  • Dig for Tuatuas *shellfish – seasonal
  • Visit Mangonui Fish & Chip shop

For more information check out out Off-road Cape Reinga Day Trip page

Double Decker Queenstown Sightseeing Tour

Explore the beautiful Queenstown Lake region while Catch a genuine British double decker bus and get a bird’s eye view of Queenstown, Arrowtown and the spectacular Wakatipu basin, along with some of the areas key attractions.

  • Lake Hayes
  • AJ Hackett Bungy Bridge
  • Gibbston Valley Wines
  • Historic Arrowtown
  • Edith Cavell Bridge

For more detail visit our Double Decker Queenstown Day Tour page

We are hiring

14 January 2010

We have decided we’re growing so fast, we need another member in our team who can make the website their baby. We are looking for a graphic designer and techy web master combined kind of person and we are hoping like mad this person does exist. You will be responsible for the planning, development and support of the nakedbus.com and nakedpassport.com websites as well as creating all graphic design work to be used in print and online. If this sounds like you then WE WANT YOU. We have a young, fun and dynamic work environment, and we really enjoy what we do.

Check out the advert on seek, apply, and come and prove us right and show us what you’re made of, if you really do exist!

Big Day Out 2010

7 December 2009

Yes, we are running a bus to Big Day Out on 15th January, 2010
Yes, we will drop you off right at the door of the biggest concert in New Zealand
No, you don’t have to wait any more to book

Now that you have your 2010 Big Day Out tickets it’s time to sort out the best way to get there. Nakedbus has dedicated Big Day Out services that can pick you up at:

  • Hastings
  • Napier
  • Taupo
  • Rotorua (with a stop at McDonalds for breakfast – opening especially for the nakedbus crew!)
  • Cambridge
  • Hamilton

    and

  • New Plymouth
  • Te Kuiti
  • Otorohanga

    and

  • Gisborne
  • Opotiki
  • Whakatane
  • Te Puke
  • Bayfair
  • Tauranga
  • Waihi
  • Paeroa

and everywhere in between. If you are still wondering about how to get to Big Day Out and back home then look no further. All of Nakedbus’s BDO services take you right to Mt Smart Stadium just before the door opens so everyone will get to see their favourite band. They depart from the stadium again shortly after the concert and get you back home. There is no need to get a local bus or taxi – Bus to Big Day Out Simple. As always the first ticket starts at $1 + booking fee. Seats are available now online so book now to secure your seat.

All trips are RETURN trips so you don’t need to book each leg separately.

This year we have another awesome line up:

  • Muse
  • Powderfinger
  • Lady Hawke
  • Peaches
  • Lily Allen
  • Grinspoon
  • Girl Talk
  • Dizzee Rascal

New Zealand show only:

  • Midnight Youth
  • Cairo Knife Fight
  • Mountaineater
  • Head Like A Hole
  • The Veils
  • True Lovers
  • Deja Voodoo
  • Tim Phin ( DJ)
  • Kidz In Space
  • Bandicoot

So, are you ready to party? Seats are available to book online now. Don’t miss out!

Not sure how to book?

Select the following:

From: the city or town you want to be pick up
To: BigDayOut2010
Date: 15 January
Return: [blank]

Click on “Start Search”, select the bus and confirm. Fill in your details and choose a payment option. Once you have confirmed payment you will receive a confirmation with your reference number. You need this to get on the bus. The ticket is valid for return journey (using the same reference number). Be sure to listen to your driver carefully as he/she will give out details on when and where you will be pickup after the concert when you arrive at Mt Smart Stadium.

Nakedbus.com is now three years old!

12 October 2009

Life is unfair, it’s our birthday but you get the presents. You get double nakedrewards with every booking from the 12th of October to the end of the month. If that’s not enough, you can also get some REAL prizes presents!! Every booking made during October puts you in the draw to win from a pool of amazing prizes:

1. Casio Ex-Z250 digital camera x 1
2. Nokia 6121 Mobile phones x 3
3. Return nakedbus.com trips x 30
That’s 4% of the value of your booking given straight back to you plus over $2000 worth of prizes up for grabs.

So Happy Birthday to us and a BIG thank you to you! Have a glass of bubbly or a piece of cake to celebrate, but not too much, summer is coming… keep your eyes peeled and watch this space for exciting things happening at nakedbus.com this summer!!

Book now and be in to WIN.
Please note: you only earn nakedrewards if you are signed in at the time you make a booking. Once the booking is confirmed we will not be able to add nakedrewards afterwards so make sure you login into your account before you book. If you do not have a nakedrewards account, sign up now and start earning your way towards your free nakedbus.com trips.


Nakedbus.com – New Zealand’s lowest cost long distance bus fares online. You can travel anywhere in New Zealand from $1 when you book early with nakedbus.com (the earlier you book the less you pay).

Terms and conditions

1.       The promoter is Nakedbus NZ Ltd (nakedbus.com or Promoter), PO Box 46018 Herne Bay, Auckland, New Zealand.

2.       Entry into the competition constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

3.       Entry to the competition is free (excluding internet charges) and is only open to New Zealand residents who are 18 years or over. Employees (and their immediate families) or nakedbus.com and their related entities are ineligible to enter.

4.       The promotion commences at 12:00am on 12 October 2009 and closes at 23:59 on 31 October, 2009.

5.       To enter the promotion, participants must complete at least one confirm booking on the nakedbus.com website. Participants can enter as many times as they like

6.       Unconfirmed bookings, submitted by or through fraud or other illegal activity, or entries not complying with these terms and conditions, are invalid. Entries received after 31 October, 2009 are invalid.

7.       The winning entrant will be notified by email before 5 December, 2009.

8.       This offer is non-transferable, non-refundable, non-exchangeable, non-replaceable and non-redeemable for cash.

9.       The offer consists of the following components: One Casio Ex-Z250 digital camera valued at $450, three Nokia 6121 Mobile phones valued at 350 and 30 Nakedbus.com return tickets valued at $1200.
Total prize component is valued at NZ$2700.

10.   The promoter expressly reserves the right to resolve any discrepancies, disputes or otherwise unforeseen circumstances at it deem fit and the Promoter’s decision will be final and binding upon every person who enters. No correspondence will be entered into. The Promoter expressly reserves the right to change or alter these Terms and Conditions at any time.

11.   The Promoter accepts no responsibility for incomplete, incorrectly submitted, delayed misdirected or illegible submissions.

12.   The promoter is responsible for the courier fee for the prize.

13.   The Promoters shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever that is suffered by any entrant or winner (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss), or for any personal injury suffered or sustained as a result of taking any prize, except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law.

14.   The Promoter shall not be responsible for any entries that are not received or are otherwise interfered with due to problems with the internet or telecommunications services.

15.   If for any reason this promotion is not capable of running as planned due to any reason including unauthorized intervention, fraud, or any other causes beyond the control of the Promoter, which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this promotion, the Promoter reserves the right (subject to any applicable by law) in its sole discretion to cancel the competition or to disqualify any individual who has tampered with the entry process.

16.   In order for you to participate in this promotion nakedbus.com will collect your email address. The purpose for collecting this information is to enable nakedbus.com to administer the promotion. By entering this promotion you agree that the Promoter may use the aggregate information collected from the competition for related research and marketing purposes. The winner in this competition agrees that their identity may be disclosed in the promotional material. The Promoter will not use your personal information for any other purposes.

Customer Comments

One and Only

This is the only busline I will travel on now, The ticket prices are a fraction of the other bus companies and I can’t see any reason for other people to use other companies if they knew about NakedBus.com.

Jason Eden

How did I not know?

How did I not know about you sooner!!
-Elesha Stoney

Concept and value are great!

I thinks the concept and the value for money are great.
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