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FLEXIBLE TRIPS FOR INDEPENDENT TRAVELLERS & BACKPACKERS, NEW ZEALAND
   

What is Kiwi Experience?

Kia ora and welcome! Kiwi Experience is the original bus travel network offering you some of the most unforgettable experiences you’ll find on the planet. Whether you’re an adrenalin junkie, a nature fanatic, a beach bum or just wanting to blow your mind with the most awe-inspiring landscapes, Kiwi Experience is the trip of a lifetime!

Developed for travellers, by travellers
Our extensive bus network offers the most flexible travel throughout New Zealand.

Flexible travel
You have the freedom and flexibility to hop on and off along the way wherever you want for a whole year from your first day of travel.



Your time
Whether you have limited time or all the time in the world, you can design your trip from over 20 pass options staying in each place as long as you like. And you can get on and off anywhere along the way.

Driver Guides
Our experienced and fully trained Driver Guides will show you the real New Zealand. Their commentary, insights and advice will help you experience the culture and really discover our country. These guys are passionate about our country! 

Accommodation
We can book your accommodation along the way, getting you discounts and guaranteeing your first nights accommodation at every overnight stop.

The real Maori cultural experience
We offer a real and raw cultural experience. Our Driver Guides will help you understand and experience our heritage throughout New Zealand. ONLY Kiwi Experience takes you to the East Coast for a truly unique and genuine Maori cultural experience all year round.

Off the beaten track
We are an ‘off the bus experience’ and we will stop to see the real New Zealand - often places you won’t find in the guide books.

Unique overnight stops
We’ve sorted some special nights for you on your trip around our country, offering the ultimate in uniquely New Zealand experiences:

• River Valley - an amazing adventure lodge, only in New Zealand
• Te Kaha Lodge - stay with a very welcoming Maori whanau (family) on the 
   East Cape
• Rangitukia - a farmstay on the East Cape
• Lake Mahinapua Hotel – a traditional West Coast pub with a secret night life
   twist

Awesome deals and discounts on activities
When you travel with us, we’ll get you the best deals – discounts saving you hundreds of dollars on activities, and exclusive freebies that are worth getting worked up about.

Free stuff
Included in our passes are loads of unique experiences that won’t cost you a cent, from sandboarding to national park walks to behind the scene bungy tours - exclusive to Kiwi Experience. Click here to check out the loads of free inclusions.

Green not mean
We believe in sustainable eco-tourism and we’ll help you understand the culture without damaging the delicate eco-systems.

Get amongst it
Find out more from your travel agent, this website or check out our many Facebook groups and YouTube videos. Then book your trip online. Don’t miss out!



KIWI EXPERIENCE

195 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052, New Zealand

Phone: [+64] 9 366 9830  Fax: [+64] 9 366 1374