How do you pay for the bus in New Zealand?

Start by purchasing a Bee Card online at www.BeeCard.co.nz or with CASH on the bus. You can go to an ORC office or a Bee Card retailer to buy a Bee Card, or ask your bus driver to purchase one (cash only on the bus). You can also order a Bee Card online. remember to register it by going online here.



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Pay for travel on buses, trains and ferries using an AT HOP card. Cash can be used to purchase a paper ticket for train and ferry travel only.

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Online. Order online, Most cards cost $5 to purchase and free postage is included direct to your address.Community Connect cards are free. Due to Covid affecting postal services, online card orders may currently take up to 15 working days to arrive via NZ post.

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That is a $1000 cost for every New Zealand household. Each new bus has a price tag of $750,000 compared to $420,000 for their diesel counterparts. Additionally, if the bus fleet grows as it has done over the last decade, increasing by 450 buses, that adds an extra $337.5 million on top.

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Bus and coach If you would prefer that someone else does the driving, there are guided coach tours ranging from day trips to multi-day itineraries. Or you can use the nationwide bus network to travel between regions.

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  1. Ask a friend to help you. ...
  2. Plan your journey with the help of your friend.
  3. Find out what time your bus arrives at the stop. ...
  4. Take some money to buy a ticket. ...
  5. Find your nearest bus stop. ...
  6. When you see the bus, hold your arm out. ...
  7. Tell the driver where you would like to go. ...
  8. Sit down and enjoy the ride.


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Within the next 12 months Auckland Transport (AT) will introduce easier payment options across all of Auckland's buses, trains, and ferries. This will enable customers to tag on and off with contactless payments (debit/credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay) alongside the current AT HOP card.

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Applying to adults who are paying the full fare, the change allows customers to access public transport with debit/credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, alongside the current AT Hop card. Customers using the new payment methods will pay the same as an adult AT Hop fare.

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The cost of living in New Zealand, for one person in a major city, is between NZ$3,000-NZ$4,000 per month. A family of four can expect to need NZ$5,000-NZ$6,000 per month to live.

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For a 10-day trip, we recommend visiting up to four or five different destinations. Our 10-day itinerary locations are some of the most popular: Auckland the City of Sails, Wellington the cultural, art and food capital, and Queenstown the home of world-class adrenaline activities.

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While New Zealand is generally considered a moderately expensive travel destination, there are ways to save money and travel on a budget. In this article, we will provide you with the best tips for saving money without sacrificing quality, ranging from hotels, food, souvenirs, transportation, and more.

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