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TRAVEL WITH US

Our logistics experience makes travel simple.

Planning a group outing, school excursion, or corporate event? Pearsons brings your group together in comfort for everything from day trips, to winery escapes, sports matches to custom South Island tours.

Quality coaches

Comfortable seating with climate control and premium options.

Friendly service

Our drivers enjoy our role helping people get where they need to be.

Versatile fleet

We offer options from 10-seater minibuses to 50-seat luxury coaches.

Safer travels

Experienced, vetted drivers and a multi-million-dollar investment in fleet safety.

Groups & tours

Take in some of the best views from the comfort of your seat and get safely to your location while we handle the navigation and the roads. Whether you’re going near or far, our range of air-conditioned coaches can comfortably get you there.

Talk to us for:

  • Day tours & sightseeing: custom day trips to heritage sites or iconic South Island locations.
  • Social & community groups: easy access transport for local clubs, families and seniors.
  • Custom itineraries: tell us where you want to go and we help you plan the experience.

Schools & education

Safe, dependable and community focused.

We know that consistent and safe bus services are the top priorities for schools and parents. Pearsons is a proven provider for the Ministry of Education and many schools across our regions delivering reliable on time daily services. Our drivers are local experts who know the routes and care about the safety of everyone on board.

Behind the daily school bus runs, we provide flexible transport solutions for school and tertiary activities. We can move small groups in our 10-seater minibuses or entire year groups in our 50-seater coaches.

  • School camps and field trips: comfortable charters with ample under bus storage for gear
  • Sports and interschools: punctual shuttles to ensure teams arrive ready to play.
  • Local excursions: flexible options for short trips
    University & tertiary: reliable campus shuttles and club event transport

Weddings & celebrations

When it comes to planning a wedding or celebration event, the timeline is critical. Let us help you make sure your guests arrive together, on time and safely.

  • Guest shuttles: move large groups without the worry of parking and with our safe, sober drivers
  • Bridal party transport: elegant, air-conditioned travel for the wedding party and immediate family.
  • Milestone events: safe transport for 21sts, anniversaries and family reunions.

With our local knowledge we have experience that’ll make a difference and know the best access points for venues.

Corporate & Events

Customised Logistics

Our teams provide polished transport solutions that organisations can rely on. We don’t only move people; we help manage the logistics to ensure everything remains on schedule.

Pearsons modern fleet offers a clean, professional environment where guests can relax or work between stops.

  • Our drivers are well-presented, discreet, and experts in regional navigation.
  • With the backing of the national Ritchies Transport group we can scale our proposals to fit your brief.

Conference & event shuttles: move delegates between hotels, venues and airports with a structured transport plan.

Site visits and field tours: reliable transport for investors, stakeholders, or staff to project sites, farms, or industrial facilities.

Airport transfers: punctual pickups from airports to ensure your guests arrive refreshed and on time.

Team building & staff functions: safe, comfortable travel for club outings, Christmas parties and off-site planning days.

Our fleet

Ready for any journey

Whether you need a 12-seater minibus for an intimate group or a 50-seater luxury coach for a major event, our fleet is equipped with:

  • Panoramic windows for scenic views.
  • Large under-bus luggage/equipment bays.
  • Safety features including seatbelts for peace of mind.

Pearsons Coachlines: Local, proven, proud of our communities.

 FAQ

Safety is central to everything we do.

What information do you need to provide a quote

We will need the dates you would like to travel, destination if you have selected one, number of passengers and budget. Our Request a Quote form guides you through the information required or get in touch with the team if you have other questions.

Can you suggest locations or itineraries?

Yes indeed, we can suggest some great new routes or locations for a tour. We have a lot of experience with charters and can put that to use planning your travel.

What if some of our group has special requirements?

We will be happy to help with any special requests where we can. Let us know in advance as much as possible.

What happens if we need to cancel?

If you need to cancel a booking for any reason, please notify us straight away and we will do our best to set a new dates or discuss options. You can see our full Terms and Conditions on our website.

Can we choose our charter driver

We can’t always guarantee a particular driver is available but we will do our best to meet any personnel requests. All our drivers are professionally trained, vetted and experienced.