Are you in charge of organising your groups next outing and wonder what there is to do around the Southland region?

At Event bus charters we offer day outings around Southland for small to large groups. 

We have created packages to suit most groups and the best part is we deal with all of the bookings for you.

If you want something we currently dont have on offer send us an inquiry and we can put together a free no obligation quote for you.

For more information or a quote based on your size group fill out the inquiry form below.

Lignite Pit Gardens

10 to 20 People: $32.00 per person

21 to 50 People: $22.00 per person

Optional Afternoon Tea: Tea/Coffee, crossiant, savoury and something sweet $10.00 per person

Tour Times: 1.00pm-4.00pm (other times available on request)

Tour Available: September to May

This small outing takes you 20 minutes out of the Invercargill City to explore 17 acres of a secret garden. Transformed from a disused mine into a tranquil garden they will be sure to impress.

Inclusions: Transport and entry into the gardens

Riverton Heritage

10 to 20 People: $58.00 per person

21 to 50 People: $40.00 per person

Tour Times: 11.00am-4.00pm (other times available on request)

Tour Available: All year round

Visiting Riverton you will take the time to visit local artist studios, cafes, vintage shops and local goods stroes. A guided tour of Te-Hikoi museum will provide engaging insights into the Maori and European settlement to the region. Moving onto the Templeton Flaxmill museum you will explore the history of the industry as well as a live demonstration of flax stripping and scutching.

Inclusions: Transport, entry into Templeton Flaxmill museum and a guided tour of Te-Hikoi museum

Deep South Bluff

10 to 20 People: $40.00 per person

21 to 50 People: $30.00 per person

Optional Afternoon Tea: Tea/Coffee, sandwich and cake  $10.00 per person

Tour Times: 12.30pm-4.30pm (other times available on request)

Tour Available: All year round

Once collected you will stop in at Awarua communications museum for a tour and short film. Explore technologies history from early telegraph and radio days through to the modern era. Leaving the museum visit Bluff to check out the panoramic views Bluff hill has on offer and of course the world famous Stirling point. Perhaps you might like to enjoy afternoon tea while taking in the sea views.

Inclusions: Transport and entry into Awarua communications museum

Gore and Gardens

10 to 20 People: $63.00 per person

21 to 50 People: $55.00 per person

Optional Afternoon Tea: Tea/Coffee, muffin and cake  $15.00 per person

Tour Times: 9.00am-5.00pm

Tour Available: Spring and Summer

A trip to Gore for a browse around the main street before visiting Mandeville heritage precinct. Famous for its aviation and railway exhibitions it will be sure to excite. If your tastebuds desire you may like to take a visit to Miss Cocoa Cafe for lunch. Travelling onto Waikaka and to Paterson Park gardens you will stroll around the 5 acres of gorgeous gardens.

Inclusions: Transport and entry into Mandeville heritage centre, entry into Paterson park gardens

 

 

 

 

Take part in an amazing race style experience across Invercargill or around Southland via our special GPS driven smartphone APP. With challenges and activities to test you as you compete against friends and colleagues.

Will you have what it takes for the win?!

 

Are you in charge of organising your next group event or social club outing? Would you rather someone did all the hard work for you? Do you often wonder what is there to do?

Event Bus has the answers!

We have tailored  packages to suit almost everyone’s needs. The best part is we deal with it all for you. If you want something we currently dont have on offer send us an inquiry and we can put together a free no obligation quote for you.

OR if you only want the transport we do that too!

We cater for small and large groups.

For more information or a quote based on your size group fill out the inquiry form below.

 

Southland Pub Crawl

$1400 50 Seater Bus – 8 Hour trip
$1100 23 or 21 Seater Bus – 8 Hour trip

$1200 50 Seater Bus – 6 Hour trip
$900 23 or 21 Seater Bus – 6 Hour trip

A  good old traditional pub crawl, choose to go East or West around Southland, where you want to stop along the way and for how long is up to you! Stop somewhere for lunch or dinner the choice is yours!

Download our information pack here :

Southland Pub Crawl – Information Pack 2024

Curling and Dinner

From $140.00 per person (Based on 21 to 30 people) – Allow 6 to 7 Hours

From $120.00 per person (Based on 41 to 50 people) – Allow 6 to 7 Hours

Event Bus transport you to to Gore to spend time curling with your group. Afterwards enjoy a carvery Buffet meal or a set menu meal at the well known and popular Croydon Lodge .

Download our information pack here :

Curling and Dinner- Information Pack 2024

Scavenger Hunts

From $15.00 per person (Based on 36-50 people)- Allow 2-4 hours 

From $30.00 per person (Based on 4 – 15 people) – Allow 2-4 hours

Scavenger hunts will test your knowledge of Invercargill or Southland. This amazing race style scavenger hunt will be sure to please the crowd.  Using our easy to use GPS driven smartphone APP teams will locate checkpoints and complete tasks that will test their minds as they compete against friends and colleagues.

Download our information pack here :

Scavenger Hunts Information – Checkpoint Chase 2023

Scavenger Hunts Information – Smash the Course 2023

Tuatapere Base Camp

From $145.00 per person (Based on 16-20 people) – Allow 7 to 8 Hours

From $105.00 per person (Based on 41 to 50 people) – Allow 7 to 8 Hours

Event Bus transport you to Tuatapere where you will take part in your choice of 3 of the following activities. Target Shooting, Claybird Shooting, Archery, Farm Tour, Frisby Golf or Mini Golf.

Finish off with a  lunch or dinner should you choose at the Tui base camp. A drink on the venture home is an option if time allows.

Download our information pack here :

Tui Base Camp information Package 2024

Highlands Adventure – Cromwell

From $410.00 per person (Based on 15 to 20 people)- Allow 10-12 Hours

From $340.00 per person (Based on 41 to 50 people) – Allow 10-12 Hours

A trip to Cromwell where your pit stop will be Highlands Adventure Park. Take a lap of the track in your bus on arrival. Enjoy a buffet lunch and entry into Highlands museum, try out the reaction test, how about a spin on the 650m outdoor track in a German made Go Kart? The options here are endless.

Download our information pack here :

Highlands Information Package 2024

 

Fiordland Jet – Te-Anau

Take a trip to Te-Anau with your group where you will board the Fiordland Jet for a 3 hour adventure down the Waiau River to Manapouri. Chill with your crew at Shallow Bay before returning back to Te-Anau. Optional extras such as nibbles at the beach or a platter at the pub tops off this awesome experience.

Download our information pack here :

Fiordland Jet information Package 2023 v2

 

The Playground – Queenstown

From $195.00 per person (Based on 15 to 20 people)- Allow 10-12 Hours

From $130.00 per person (Based on 41 to 50 people) – Allow 10-12 Hours

The Playground is Queenstown’s outdoor arena where you have permission to play like a kid again with their group activities.  Offering an exciting range of high quality, fun & challenging games, all in one spectacular location, at the foothills of Coronet Peak.

Download our information pack here :

The Playground Information Pack 2024

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