🚨 2 Intercity Bus Pitfalls to Avoid! 🚨

Tekapo → Wanaka Transfer Trap Your FlexiPass only covers Tekapo to Tarras (2h14m). The Tarras → Wanaka leg (30min) costs extra NZD $60 💸—and you must LOG OUT to book it (otherwise the "Pay" button stays grayed out! 🤯). Pro Tip: If your bus is late (like mine was!), the Yello shuttle driver will wait—mine departed Tarras around 3:30 PM. ⏳🚐 Hidden Booking Fees Each one-time ticket on Intercity’s website adds a NZD $5.50 "service fee" 🎫. Save $$ by bundling all non-FlexiPass trips in ONE order! I paid double fees for: Tarras → Wanaka Christchurch ↔ Kaikōura Auckland → Hamilton Final Thoughts: New Zealand remains absolutely worth it—I’m still daydreaming about my trip! 🌈🇳🇿 Got questions? Drop a comment or DM! #NZTravelTips #IntercityHacks #BudgetTravelNZ #WanakaBound