Meet the Boss - Cara
Kia ora! I’m Cara – Adventurous mother of 2, Driver, Tour Guide, and founder of the Snow Express. Born and raised in Auckland, but after 20 years cruising the stunning (and sometimes sketchy) roads of the South Island, I’m about as Southern as a cheese roll!
I’ve racked up a solid stash of driving creds – Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 – and spent years behind the wheel doing it all! From city streets to deep underground in the gold mines, running charters, and touring the best spots in Aotearoa, I’ve tackled everything from icy alpine passes to twisty coastal highways. If it’s got wheels and a road, you bet I can drive it!
The Snow Express is a tight-knit, two-driver team – me and my equally road-savvy co-pilot – making sure your journey is smooth, safe, and stress-free. No dodgy rides with randoms – just us, our trusty little bus, and a heap of good vibes getting you where you need to go.
Whether you’re heading up the mountain for a ski mission or rounding up the gang for an epic group adventure, we’ve got you sorted. So chuck your gear on board, grab a seat, and let’s hit the road…
No stress, no hassle, just fun!
Show Cara some love and by her a coffee!
Meet the Snow Express Minibus - Small but Mighty!
Say kia ora to our 22-seater Toyota Coaster - your trusty steed for adventure! She’s no stretch limo, but she’s got plenty of heart and enough grunt to get you where you need to go.
Room for the Whole Whānau – Comfy seats, plenty of space… well, unless there are 22 of you – then it’s a cosy kinda comfortable!
Handles All Conditions – Snow, rain, sunshine – no worries! The Coaster takes on mountain roads and coastal highways just like a big bus!
Good Vibes Only – Onboard tunes, quality banter, and a local driver who knows the best routes (and probably a few good stories too).
Your Safety is our top priority - The bus is equipped with seatbelts (that must be worn) on every seat, Emergency equipment, Good quality snow chains, and we keep in communication with the mountain staff to ensure that you get to the top safe and sound!
We keep our bus in tip top condition because she is our baby!