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Bay of Islands Bay of IslandsTravel Time: 2 Days*
Cape Reinga Cape ReingaTravel Time: 3-4 Days*
Deep South Deep SouthTravel Time: 3 Days*
Milford Explorer Milford ExplorerTravel Time: 1 Day*
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Funky Chicken

Minimum travel time 20 days*Legendary amongst travellers, this is the core “start anywhere” ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$1,325
$1,275$NaN Start:
End: Anywhere
Where you started
Book NowOn SaleFunky chicken
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Rangi

Minimum travel time 22 days*One of our all time favourites includes the stunning Bay of Islands ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
ON SALE$1,410
$659 Start:
End: Anywhere
Where you started
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Whole Kit & Caboodle

Minimum travel time 26 days*This is a mind-blowing experience around the best that New Zealand ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$1,845
$1,795$NaN Start:
End: Anywhere
Where you started
Book NowOn SaleWhole Kit & Caboodle
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Chilly Bin

Minimum travel time 25 days*Great for those that wanna get to the deep south and stuck into ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$1,665
$1,615$NaN Start:
End: Anywhere
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Book NowOn SaleChilly Bin
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Fush 'N' Chups

Minimum travel time 24 days*Perfect for beach lovers this pass includes the Bay of Islands and ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$1,505
$1,455$NaN Start:
End: Anywhere
Where you started
Book NowOn SaleFush 'N' Chups
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Hokey Pokey

Minimum travel time 23 days*As tasty as the ice cream classic, legendary Funky Chicken plus ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$1,435
$1,385$NaN Start:
End: Anywhere
Where you started
Book NowOn SaleHokey Pokey
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Super Funky

Minimum travel time 27 days*This is super funky! Our classic Funky Chicken, up north and ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
ON SALE$1,615
$749 Start:
End: Anywhere
Where you started
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Bay & Cape

Minimum travel time 3-4 days*As the name suggests this pass is the Bay of Islands ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
ON SALE$215
$NaN Start:
End: Auckland
Auckland
Book NowOn SaleBay & Cape

Bay of Islands

Minimum travel time 2 days*The Bay of Islands bus pass takes you from Auckland ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
ON SALE$109
$NaN Start:
End: Auckland
Auckland
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Long Drop

Minimum travel time 20 days*Head down to the deep south and meet the locals ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$1,540
$1,490$NaN Start:
End: Auckland
Christchurch
Book NowOn SaleLong Drop

Back Yard

Minimum travel time 22 days*Check out our awesome back yard - Auckland to Christchurch ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$1,490
$1,440$NaN Start:
End: Auckland
Christchurch
Book NowOn SaleBack Yard

Jandal

Minimum travel time 19 days*Chilled out, beachy, beautiful, the Jandal is a great option ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$1,395
$1,345$NaN Start:
End: Auckland
Christchurch
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Tiki

Minimum travel time 18 days*A New Zealand icon, for those with less time that want ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$1,310
$1,260$NaN Start:
End: Auckland
Christchurch
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Sheepdog

Minimum travel time 16 days*World famous for those travelling New Zealand with less ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$1,200
$1,550$NaN Start:
End: Auckland
Christchurch
Book NowOn SaleSheepdog

Zephyr

Minimum travel time 18 days*Head north to south with this highlights pass including ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
ON SALE$1,285
$499 Start:
End: Auckland
Christchurch
Book NowOn SaleZephyr

Kitchen Sink

Minimum travel time 22 days*The best option if you wanna start Auckland, finish Christchurch ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$1,720
$1,670$NaN Start:
End: Auckland
Christchurch
Book NowOn SaleKitchen sink

Geyserland

    Minimum travel time 4 days*The Geyserland pass is a 4 sector trip showing you the ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
    ON SALE$385
    $NaN     Start:
    End: Auckland
    Auckland
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    Geyserland & Lake

      Minimum travel time 6 days*This trip is the Geyserland pass plus 1 more sector. ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
      ON SALE$435
      $NaN       Start:
      End: Auckland
      Auckland
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      Northern Round Up

        Minimum travel time 9 days*The Northern Round Up takes you through the core of ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
        ON SALE$585
        $NaN         Start:
        End: Auckland
        Auckland
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        Buzzy Bee

          Minimum travel time 15 days*Starting in Auckland the Buzzy Bee winds its way down ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
          Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$1,140
          $1,090$NaN           Start:
          End: Auckland
          Queenstown
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          TranzAlpine Back Paddock

            Minimum travel time 7 days*You'll go by train over the magnificent Southern Alps ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
            Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$755
            $705$NaN             Start:
            End: Christchurch
            Christchurch
            Book NowOn SaleTranzAlpine Back Paddock

            Southern Round Up

              Minimum travel time 10 days*Unlike the passes before it, the Southern Round Up ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
              Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$805
              $755$NaN               Start:
              End: Christchurch
              Christchurch
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              Bottoms Up

              Minimum travel time 13 days*If you’re after the total South Island experience then this ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
              Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$1,145
              $1,095$NaN               Start:
              End: Christchurch
              Christchurch
              Book NowOn SaleBottoms Up

              TranzAlpine Dog Leg

                Minimum travel time 12 days*You’ll go by train over the magnificent Southern Alps. ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
                Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$995
                $945$NaN                 Start:
                End: Christchurch
                Auckland
                Book NowOn SaleTranzAlpine Dog Leg

                Kea

                  Minimum travel time 15 days*Unlike the passes before it, the Kea heads up the coastline ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
                  Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$935
                  $885$NaN                   Start:
                  End: Christchurch
                  Auckland
                  Book NowOn SaleKea

                  Top Dog

                  Minimum travel time 19 days*The Top Dog is Kiwi Experiences most comprehensive Christchurch ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
                  Cardholder** (NZD): ON SALE$1,080
                  $1,030$NaN                   Start:
                  End: Christchurch
                  Auckland
                  Book NowOn SaleTop Dog

                  Cape

                  Minimum travel time 2 days*Experience an action packed day trip to Cape Reinga and 90 Mile ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
                  ON SALE$109
                  $NaN                   Start:
                  End: Paihia
                  Paihia
                  Book NowOn SaleCape

                  Deep South

                  Minimum travel time 3 days*The Deep South is a journey into the deep south of ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
                  ON SALE$395
                  $NaN                   Start:
                  End: Queenstown
                  Queenstown
                  Book NowOn SaleDeep South

                  Milford Explorer

                  Minimum travel time 1 days*Recently ranked as the worlds most beautiful place ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
                  ON SALE$119
                  $NaN                   Start:
                  End: Queenstown
                  Queenstown
                  Book NowOn SaleMilford Explorer

                  Waitomo Wanderer

                    Minimum travel time 1 days*Waitomo is consistently rated in New Zealand’s top 10 ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
                    ON SALE$85
                    $NaN                     Start:
                    End: Rotorua/Taupo
                    Rotorua/Taupo
                    Book NowOn SaleWaitomo Wanderer

                    Kwik Kiwi

                      Minimum travel time 2 days*Hop-on Kiwi Experience to get a great price Wellington ... more infoStandard price (NZD):
                      ON SALE$90
                      $NaN                       Start:
                      End: Wellington
                      Auckland
                      Book NowOn SaleKwik Kiwi

                      Current promotionWhether you have limited time or all the time in the world, you can design your trip from over 25 Kiwi Experience passes and stay in each place as long as you like. Our New Zealand bus passes go to the very best parts of NZ, including many unique places the average New Zealand backpacker tours don’t go. All our New Zealand bus passes also come with legendary Driver Guides, a great group of people and our flexible travel options so you can see more. Use the map below to work out which pass, or passes, fit best with your budget and timeframe, and ensures you make the most of every New Zealand day you’ve got!

                      Want to know how our overnight stops work?
                      We stop here, and it’s for the night. You pick a bed and you fight for it tooth and nail… Seriously though, each green circle shows you where the bus – with you and all your mates – will stop for the night. You can’t skip ahead, so if you are short on time, chat to us about how to get the most out of your time here. mouse over passes

                      NOTE: Recommended travel times include at least 2 nights in Taupo, Franz Josef, and Queenstown (because there’s so much to do there!)

                      5 simple steps for a wicked Kiwi Experience
                      1. Choose your pass(es) based on what you want to see, where you want to start and the time and budget available. Add passes together to make your own customised experience.
                      2. Book your New Zealand backpacker tour online, contact us, or see your travel agent - whatever is easiest for you.
                      3. Choose where and when you want to start your trip and contact us to let us know. Then just turn up, jump on and let the good times roll.
                      4. Hop-off and hop-on again throughout your backpacker tour wherever, and whenever you like along the route. It’s all up to you!
                      5. Meet wicked new people, do mind-blowing activities, immerse yourself into New Zealand culture, and have the very best possible Kiwi Experience you can imagine!

                      New Zealand Passes

                      New Zealand passes
                      Our New Zealand bus tours and passes are hugely popular with those that want to travel NZ and see it all! Transport in New Zealand becomes much easier with each of our NZ bus passes, designed for your travel comfort. Each pass is unique but all of them go to some of the most amazing places New Zealand has to offer. All our New Zealand bus passes and tours also include lots of travel flexibility including hop-on, hop-off, 12 months to begin your travel and then 12 months to finish it - also fits perfectly if you are searching for backpacker tours in New Zealand.more

                      North Island Passes

                      North Is. passes
                      The North Island is renowned for its beaches, warmer climate, geothermal wonders, Maori culture, big cities and much more. Whether you’re in New Zealand backpacking for a couple of days, or here for a longer stay, our bus passes can get you to those great North Island locations you’re dying to see. The East As trip in particular is one of our highest rating passes and is without a doubt New Zealand's best kept secret. Remember too that all Kiwi Experience bus passes can be combined together to make up your own customised itinerary.more

                      South Island Passes

                      South Island passes
                      Renowned by many as the world's best adventure playground, the South Island offers an incredible number of activities set against a stunning backdrop of untouched forest, snowcapped mountains and rugged beaches. If you’ve only got time to see one island then you can’t go wrong with the South. Almost all passengers travel to the spectacular Milford Sound especially as we offer a free 1 ½ hour boat cruise and hot buffet lunch. If you’re looking for something even further off the beaten track then the deep south of New Zealand, especially Stewart Island, won’t disappoint. For your own customised trip, combine South Island passes together or combine them with larger New Zealand backpacker tours and passes.more

                      Short on time passes

                      Short on time passes
                      Think you're not here long enough to do Kiwi Experience? Think again! We realise that timefames and budgets can be tight so we offer a number of 'Short on Time' passes to ensure everyone can get a taste of New Zealand. Starting at just 1 day and NZD $100 there are a range of New Zealand bus passes to suit all travel needs, so you make the most of every day here.more