Our New Zealand bus travel timetable will help you navigate your way around our comprehensive travel network. It shows pick-up days, pick-up points, and approximate pick-up times (remember that any pick-up point is a drop-off point too). During summer most of our bus stops have daily pick-ups/drop-offs. In winter each location will have at least 4-5 departures per week and a departure at least every second day. Because we depart more often and have such a large fleet it’s easy to jump on and off along the way and know that a bus will be driving back through every town in 1-2 days..
To see what days the bus departs each scheduled overnight stop, click here for a printable PDF valid until 31/03/10.
When jumping off just let your Driver Guide know and make sure you grab your ticket. When you want to jump back on and continue your New Zealand bus travel adventure, contact us in advance so that we can make sure there is a spare seat waiting for you. This is a really important point – if you don’t call us we won’t know where or when to pick you up from. Everyone wants to travel with Kiwi Experience, especially in summer, so the more time you can give us the better.
* The pick-up times below are approximate only and are subject to change. Always check with your Driver Guide or our Reservations team the day before departure to confirm departure point and time.
Comprehensive pick-up point timetable
NZ - North Island Timetable |
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  Auckland to Paihia |
| Main pick-up points: |
| • Burger Fuel Parnell |
7:00am |
| Pick-up point for Lantana Lodge, City Garden Lodge, Leadbetter Lodge, International Backpackers, Kiwi Experience Office (Beach Road) |
| • Base ACB (Auckland to Paihia and Auckland to Mercury Bay) |
7:20am |
| • Nomads Fusion (Auckland to Paihia only) |
7:30am |
| Pick-up point for Queen Street Backpackers and Fat Camel |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Mexican Café |
6:50am |
| Includes pick up for Surf’n’Snow Backpackers |
| • Auckland City YHA |
7:05am |
| • Auckland International YHA |
7:10am |
| Includes pick up for Kiwi Backpackers |
| • Honey Centre - Warkworth |
8:30am |
| • Info Centre - Whangarei |
10:15am | |
 Paihia to Cape Reinga to Paihia |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Pipi Patch Lodge |
7:15am |
| Includes pick up for YHA Lodge 11, Mousetrap, Peppertree, Pickled Parrot, Saltwater Lodge |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Awesome Adventures Wharf |
7:15am |
| Includes pick up for Capt’n Bob’s Beachhouse, Centabay and Mairfair Lodge |
| • Beachside Holiday Park |
7:15am |
| • Waitangi Motor Camp |
7:15am | |
 Paihia to Auckland |
| Main pick-up points: |
| • Pipi Patch Lodge |
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3:00pm |
| Includes pick up for YHA Lodge 11, Mousetrap, Peppertree, Pickled Parrot, Saltwater Lodge |
| • Awesome Adventures Wharf |
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3:15pm |
| Includes pick up for Capt’n Bob’s Beachhouse, Centabay and Mairfair Lodge |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Info Centre Whangarei |
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4:00pm | |
 Auckland to Mercury Bay (Whitianga) |
| Main pick-up points: |
| • Auckland Central Backpackers (Base ACB) |
8:30am |
| Includes pick up for Albert Park Backpackers |
| • Nomads Fusion |
8:40am |
| Includes pick up for Queen Street Backpackers and Fat Camel |
| • Burger Fuel Parnell |
9:20am |
| Includes pick up for Lantana Lodge, City Garden Lodge, Leadbetter Lodge, International Backpackers, Kiwi Experience Office (Beach Road) |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Oaklands/Bamber Lodge |
8:00am |
| • Ponsonby Backpackers |
8:10am |
| • Brown Kiwi Travellers Hostel |
8:10am |
| • Uenuku Ponsonby Backpackers |
8:10am |
| • Surf’n’Snow Backpackers |
8:45am |
| Pick up is at Bungy opposite backpackers |
| • Auckland International YHA |
9:00am |
| Includes pick up for Kiwi Backpackers |
| • Auckland City YHA |
9:00am |
| • Information Centre - Bombay |
10:45am |
| • Thames |
12:30pm |
| • Tairua |
1:30pm | |
 Mercury Bay to Rotorua |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Turtle Cove |
7:30am |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Bay Watch Backpackers |
7:30am |
| • Buffalo Peaks |
7:30am |
| • Cat's Pyjamas |
7:30am |
| • YHA On the Beach |
7:30am |
| • Info Centre - Matamata |
11:15pm | |
 Rotorua to Waitomo |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Hot Rock Backpackers |
8:45am |
| Includes pick up for Treks YHA and Cactus Jacks |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Air NZ shop on Fenton St |
8:50am |
| Includes pick up for Rotorua Central Backpackers, Spa Lodge Backpackers and Crash Palace |
| • Rotorua Downtown/Info Centre |
8:50am |
| • Funky Green Voyager |
8:55am |
| • Kiwipaka |
9:00am | |
 Waitomo Wanderer |
| Main pick-up points: |
| • Hot Rock Backpackers |
7:15am |
| Includes pick up for Treks YHA |
| • Taupo Urban Retreat |
7:30am |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Air NZ shop on Fenton St |
7:30am |
| Includes pick up for Spa Lodge Backpackers and Crash Palace |
| • Kiwipaka |
7:15am |
| • Berkenhoff’s |
7:15am |
| • YHA Taupo |
7:20am |
| • Rainbow Lodge |
7:25am |
| • Planet Nomad |
7:25am |
| Pick up at Tourism Rotorua |
| Includes pick up for Rotorua Central Backpackers |
| • Tiki Lodge |
7:30am |
| • Go Global |
7:35am |
| • Funky Green Voyager |
7:40am |
| • Info Centre - Taupo |
7:40am | |
 Waitomo to Taupo |
| Main pick-up points: |
| Pick ups may be delayed due to activities |
| • Kiwipaka - Waitomo |
10:00am |
| • Black Water Café |
10:00am |
| Includes pick up for Junos | |
 Taupo/Rotorua to Tatapouri |
| Taupo Main pick-up points: |
| • Base Taupo |
7:30am |
| Pick up at Breakers Cafe |
| • Taupo Urban Retreat |
7:30am |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Tiki Lodge |
7:30am |
| • YHA |
7:30am |
| • Go Global |
7:30am |
| • Berkenhoff’s |
7:30am |
| • Rainbow Lodge |
7:30am |
| • Blackcurrent Backpackers |
7:30am |
| • Sunset Lodge |
7:30am |
| Rotorua Main pick-up point: |
| • Base Hot Rocks |
9:00am |
| Includes pick up for Treks YHA and Cactus Jacks |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Air NZ shop on Fenton Street |
9:00am |
| Includes pick up for Rotorua Central Backpackers,Spa Lodge and Crash Palace |
| • Kiwipaka |
9:00am |
| • Rotorua Downtown/Info Centre |
9:20am |
| • Whakatane Hostels |
12:30pm |
| Please phone the office to confirm exact time | |
 Tatapouri to Rangitukia |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Tatapouri Dive Centre |
10:00am |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop): |
| • Info Centre Tolaga Bay |
12:30pm |
| • 4 Square Tokomaru Bay |
2:00pm | |
 Rangitukia to Te Kaha |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Eastenders Farmstay |
10:00am |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Hicks Bay |
1:00pm |
| • Maraehoko Lodge |
2:00pm | |
 Te Kaha to Rotorua/Taupo |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Te Kaha Homestead |
10:00am |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Beachhouse Lodge Opotiki |
11:00am |
| • Info Centre Whakatane |
12:30pm |
| • Lloyds Lodge |
12:30pm | |
 Taupo to River Valley |
| Main pick-up points: |
| • Base Taupo |
9:30am |
| Pick up is at Breakers Cafe |
| • Taupo Urban Retreat |
9:25am |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Tiki Lodge |
9:25am |
| • YHA |
9:25am |
| • Go Global |
9:30am |
| • Berkenhoff’s |
9:35am |
| • Rainbow Lodge |
9:40am |
| • Blackcurrent Backpackers |
9:40am |
| • Sunset Lodge |
9:45am |
| * TIMES MAY VARY FOR THE FOLLOWING PICKUPS SO ALWAYS RECONFIRM WITH KIWI EXPERIENCE BEFORE DEPARTURE. |
| • Turangi |
10:55am |
| • Information Centre - Whakapapa |
2:00pm |
| • National Park |
2:30pm |
| • Alpine Motel Ohakune |
3:00pm | |
 River Valley to Wellington |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • River Valley |
1:00pm |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Levin |
3:30pm | |
 Wellington to Picton and Nelson |
| PICKUP TIMES CAN VARY DUE TO THE INTERISLANDER FERRY SCHEDULE |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Wellington YHA |
7:15am |
| Includes pick up for Base Backpackers, Beethovens, Rowena’s, Maple Lodge, Wellywood Backpackers, Trekkers, Lodge in the City |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Nomads Capital |
7:20am |
| • Wide World Backpackers |
7:20am |
| Pick up corner Willis and Dixon St |
| Includes pick up for Rosemere |
| • Downtown Backpackers |
7:25am |
| • Picton Ferry Terminal |
12:00pm | |
 Wellington to Taupo |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Wellington YHA |
8:00am |
| Pick up is at the YHA on Cambridge Terrace Includes pick up for Base Backpackers, Wellywood Backpackers, Cambridge Hotel, Maple Lodge and Beethoven’s, Trekkers and Lodge in the City |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Nomads Capital |
8:05am |
| • Lodge in the City |
8:05am |
| • Wide World Backpackers |
8:15am |
| Pick up is at the corner of Willis & Dixon St |
| Includes pick up for Rosemere |
| • Downtown Backpackers |
8:20am |
| • Paraparaumu Bus Stop |
8:45am |
| • New World - Waikanae |
8:55am |
| • Info Centre - Otaki |
9:05am |
| • Info Centre - Levin |
9:20am |
| • Bulls |
10:00am |
| • Sanson |
10:30am |
| • Info Centre - Taihape |
11:30am |
| • Turangi |
1:45pm | |
| Taupo via Rotorua to Auckland |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Base Taupo |
8:55am |
| Pick up is at Breakers Cafe |
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| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Sunset Lodge |
8:30am |
| • Taupo Urban Retreat |
8:50am |
| • Go Global |
8:55am |
| • Tiki Lodge |
9:00am |
| • Taupo YHA |
9:05am |
| • Rainbow Lodge |
9:10am |
| • Berkenhoff’s |
9:10am |
| • Blackcurrent Backpackers |
9:10am |
| • Rotorua Hostels |
11:00am |
| • Matamata Info Centre |
12:00pm | |
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NZ - South Island Timetable |
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 Nelson to Westport |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Fern Lodge |
8:30am |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Tasman Towers |
8:30am |
| • Shortbread Cottage |
8:30am |
| • Paradiso |
8:35am |
| • Nelson YHA |
8:40am |
| Includes pick up for Club Nelson,Dave’s Place and Boots |
| • Custom House |
8:45am |
| • Accent on the Park |
8:45am |
| • Beach Hostel - Tahuna Beach |
8:50am |
| • Deco’s (for Campground) |
8:50am |
| • Richmond Holiday Park |
9:15am |
| • YHA - St. Arnaud |
11:00am | |
 Westport to Lake Mahinapua |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • YHA Bazils |
9:00am |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Trippins |
9:00am |
| • Punakaiki Hostels |
12:00pm |
| • Greymouth Railway Station |
2:00pm |
| • Greymouth Info Centre & Hostels |
2:00pm |
| • Hokitika Info Centre |
3:15pm | |
 Lake Mahinapua to Franz Josef |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Mahinapua Hotel |
9:30am | |
 Franz Josef to Wanaka |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Rainforest Retreat |
7:30am |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Chateau Franz |
7:30am |
| • Glowworm Cottage |
7:30am |
| • Montrose |
7:30am |
| • YHA |
7:30am |
| • Fox Glacier Alpine Guides |
8:30am |
| • Ivory Towers |
8:30am |
| • Copland Track |
11:00am |
| • Info Centre - Haast |
11:00am | |
 Wanaka to Queenstown |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Base Wanaka |
9:00am |
| Includes pick up for Purple Cow YHA |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Holly’s Hostel |
9:00am |
| • Wanaka Campground |
9:00am |
| • Matterhorn South |
9:05am |
| • Wanaka Backpackers |
9:05am |
| • Puzzling World |
10:45am | |
 Milford Explorer |
| YOU MUST RECONFIRM YOUR PICKUP LOCATION FROM QUEENSTOWN TO ENSURE WE HAVE YOUR CORRECT DETAILS |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Base Discovery Lodge |
8:00am |
| Includes pick up for Nomads Queenstown, Info and Track Centre,YHA Central, Downtown Backpackers, Last Resort, Southern Laughter |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Pinewood Lodge |
7:45am |
| Includes pick up for Flaming Kiwi |
| • YHA - Lakefront |
7:50am |
| • Crown Plaza (for Bumbles Backpackers) |
7:50am |
| • Black Sheep |
8:05am |
| Includes pick up for Bungy Backpackers |
| • Frankton Bus Shelter |
8:20am |
| • Te Anau – Pop Inn Café |
10:30am |
| • The Divide (towards Milford Sound) - Routeburn |
12:00pm |
| • Milford Sound Wharf |
3:55pm |
| • The Divide (towards Te Anau) - Routeburn |
4:15pm |
| • Te Anau - Pop Inn Café |
5:55pm | |
 Queenstown to Dunedin (Bottom Bus) |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Base Discovery Lodge |
9:30am |
| Includes pick up for Southern Laughter, YHA Cental, Base Disco Lodge, Downtown Backpackers and Last Resort |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Pinewood Lodge |
From 9:15am |
| Includes pick up for Flaming Kiwi |
| • Alpine Lodge |
From 9:15am |
| • YHA Lakefront |
From 9:15am |
| • Black Sheep |
From 9:15am |
| Includes pick up for Bungy Backpackers |
| • Cromwell Tour Park |
11:00am |
| • Info Centre Alexandra |
11:30am | |
 Dunedin via Curio Bay to Invercargill |
| Main pick-up points: |
| Pick ups must be confirmed day before departure. |
| • Manor House |
7:30am |
| • YHA Dunedin |
7:35am |
| • Penny's Backpackers |
7:40am |
| • Elm Lodge |
7:45am |
| • Hogwartz Backpackers |
7:45am |
| • On Top Backpackers |
7:50am |
| • Dunedin Railway Station |
7:55am |
| • Kaka Point Store |
10:00am |
| • Owaka Pub |
1:00pm |
| • Papatowai Store |
From 1:30pm |
| • Curio Bay Campground |
From 4:00pm | |
 Invercargill to Te Anau |
| Main pick-up points: |
| • Tuatara Backpackers |
9:45am |
| • Southern Comfort Backpackers |
9:50am |
| • Riverton |
11:00am |
| • Tuatapere |
2:00pm |
| • Manapouri |
3:30pm | |
 Te Anau to Milford Sound to Queenstown |
| Main Pick-up point: |
| • Pop Inn Cafe |
10:25am | |
 Queenstown to Christchurch |
| YOU MUST RECONFIRM YOUR PICKUP LOCATION FROM QUEENSTOWN TO ENSURE WE HAVE YOUR CORRECT DETAILS |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Base Discovery Lodge |
8:30am |
| Includes pick up for Nomads Queenstown, Info and Track Centre, YHA Central, Downtown Backpackers, Last Resort, Southern Laughter |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Pinewood Lodge |
8:00am |
| Includes pick up for Flaming Kiwi |
| • Alpine Lodge |
8:05am |
| Includes pick up for Hippo Lodge |
| • Deco’s Hostel |
8:10am |
| Includes pick up for Campground |
| • YHA - Lakefront |
8:10am |
| • Crown Plaza (for Bumbles Backpackers) |
8:20am |
| • Black Sheep |
8:35am |
| Includes pick up for Bungy Backpackers |
| • Frankton Bus Shelter |
8:45am |
| • Cromwell Tour Coach Park |
9:30am |
| • Info Centre - Twizel |
11:30am |
| • Tekapo Shell Station |
12:30pm |
| • Info Centre - Geraldine |
2:00pm | |
| Christchurch to Westport |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Base Backpackers |
8:15am |
| Includes pick up for Dreamland |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Rolleston House YHA |
8:15am |
| • Cokers |
8:15am |
| • New Excelsior |
8:15am |
| • Occidental |
8:15am |
| • Stonehurst |
8:15am |
| Pick up is at Stonehurst on Gloucester St |
| Includes pick up for Charlie B’s, Round the World and Frauenreisehaus |
| • The Old Country House |
8:15am |
| • YHA - City Central |
8:15am |
| • Foley Towers |
8:15am |
| Includes pick up for City Oasis |
| • Kiwi House Gloucester Street |
8:15am | |
 Christchurch to Kaikoura |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Base Backpackers |
7:25am |
| Includes pick up for Bealey Ave Backpackers, Coachman Backpackers, and Dreamland |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Dorset House |
7:05am |
| • YHA - Rolleston House |
7:05am |
| • Cokers |
7:30am |
| • New Excelsior |
7:30am |
| • YHA - Central City |
7:35am |
| • Stonehurst |
7:45am |
| Pick up at Stonehurst on Gloucester Street |
| Includes pick up for Vagabond, Round the World, Frauenreisehaus, Charlie B’s and Friends |
| • The Old Country House |
7:55am |
| • Foley Towers |
7:55am |
| Includes pick up for City Oasis | |
 Kaikoura to Wellington |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Top Spot |
9:00am |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • K's Backpackers |
9:00am |
| • Albatross Backpackers |
9:00am |
| • Dolphin Lodge |
9:00am |
| • YHA - Maui |
9:10am |
| • Info Centre |
9:15am |
| • Adelphi Lodge |
9:15am |
| • Lazy Shag |
9:20am |
| • Moby Dix |
9:20am |
| • Dusky Lodge |
9:20am |
| • Blenheim Railway Station |
11:00am | |
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Fiji Timetable - Viti Levu |
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 Nadi to Mango Bay (Coral Coast)
Departure days: Mon, Wed, Sat. |
| Main pick-up points: |
| • Feejee Experience Head Office |
7:40am |
| • Nomads Skylodge Hotel |
8:00am |
| • Nadi Bay Hotel |
8:05am |
| • Smugglers Cove Resort |
8:15am |
| Pick-up point for Wailoaloa Beach area: Horizon Beach Resort, Aquarius Pacific, Edgewater Lodge, Traveller Beach, Tropic of Capricorn, Bluewater Lodge and Beach Escape Villas |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Airport / Airport Hotels |
7:45am |
| Pick-up point for Mecure Hotel, Capricorn International Hotel, West Motor Inn, Tokatoka Resort |
| • Denarau Hotels |
8:45am |
| Pick-up point for Wyndam, Radisson Fiji, Sheraton Fiji Resort, Westin Hotel, Sofitel resort and Fiji Hilton Beach Resort |
| • Nadi Town |
9:45am |
| Pick-up point for Nadi Downtown Backpackers |
| • Robinson Crusoe wharf |
12:30pm |
| • InterContinental Resort |
2:10pm |
| • Natadola Hotel |
2:10pm |
| • The Fijian |
3:00pm |
| • Sigatoka Town |
4:10pm |
| • Crows Nest Resort |
4:15pm |
| • Casablanca Hotel |
4:20pm |
| • Outrigger Resort |
4:20pm |
| • Tambua Sands Beach Resort |
4:25pm |
| • Bedarra Inn |
4:25pm |
| • Hideaway Resort |
4:30pm |
| • The Naviti Resort |
4:35pm |
| • The Warwick Resort |
4:40pm | |
 Mango Bay (Coral Coast) to Pacific Harbour
Departure days: Tue, Thu, Sun. |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Mango Bay Resort |
9:00am* |
| *Sunday departs at 8:00am |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Beachhouse Backpackers |
8:30am* |
| *Sunday departs at 7:30am |
| • Tsulu Beach Bungalow & Apts |
10:15am* |
| *Sunday departs at 9:15am |
| • Arts Village |
10:15am* |
| *Sunday departs at 9:15am |
| • The Uprising Resort |
10:25am* |
| *Sunday departs at 9:15am |
| • Deuva Inn |
4:45pm | |
 Pacific Harbour to Volivoli Beach
Departure days: Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Uprising Beach Resort |
7:30am |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Tsulu Beach Bungalow and Apartments |
7:35am |
| • Arts Village |
7:35am |
| • Holiday Inn |
8:45am |
| • Raintree Lodge |
9:00am |
| • Nausori Airport |
9:30am |
| • Korovou Hotel |
11:30am |
| • Wailotua Village |
2:30pm |
| • Ellington Wharf |
4:30pm | |
 Volivoli Beach to Nadi
Departure days: Tue, Thu, Sat. |
| Main pick-up point: |
| • Volivoli Beach Resort |
12:00pm |
| Other pick-up points (you must phone us for these locations otherwise the bus won’t stop) |
| • Wananavu Beach Resort |
11:45am |
| • Rakiraki Hotel |
12:15pm |
| • Ba Hotel |
3:00pm |
| • Cathay Hotel |
3:45pm |
| • Waterfront Hotel |
3:50pm | |
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Fiji Timetable – Outer Islands |
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