Cheaper than Stray, better than NZ Experience.
It stops at pretty much all the places the other companies stop at, and it's cheaper.
Look out on www.backpackerboard.co.nz for Magic Deals. (That's also a NZ traveler forum!)
The drivers are great, good humoured and never seemed bored of visiting 'the same old places', they'll introduce you to some quirky characters en route, and take you to some of the best restaurants.

