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About Kiwi Experience

New Zealand's original hop on hop off bus network

A KIWI EXPERIENCE bus adventure is quite simply the best way to experience New Zealand.

Our local guides know the country and culture better than anyone else and have hosted over 500,000 passengers in our 30 years. Flexible, hassle-free, guided tours, tailored to your appetite for adventure and budget.

We take care of it all, leaving you guys to focus on the memory making and unrivalled experiences.

Lifelong friendships

Kiwi Experience welcomes passengers from all walks of life; lone-wolfs, happy couples, the young and the young at heart. Kiwi Experience creates a unique atmosphere by attracting like-minded homies from across the globe.

Driver Guides

Kiwi Experience doesn't hire bus drivers, we hire guides. Epic humans who are passionate about New Zealand, who go above and beyond, making things hassle-free by supporting you with accommodation and activity bookings. All of our guides are locals, who have travelled the world themselves, and know how to have one heck of a good time.

Accommodation

Kiwi Experience driver guides take care of sorting your comfy and affordable bed that delivers good ol' Kiwi hospitality. We guarantee your first night's accommodation at every overnight stop, even in peak season when accommodation can be hard to come by. In the sweet spots such as Taupo and Franz Josef, we offer two nights guaranteed... and in the adrenaline capital Queenstown even offer three.

Unique experiences

Our team are always sniffing out secret spots that no amount of Googling will surface. Hidden gems around New Zealand that embody the values and ethos of adventure and offer a truly unique opportunity to experience the culture and magic of Aotearoa ‘the land of the long white cloud’.

The original and the best

We don't imitate, we just do our thing better than anyone else. With 30 years in the game, there isn't a corner of New Zealand we don't know by heart or a fellow tourism vendor we don't know personally. The depth of these relationships ensures we're able to offer passengers a ‘best price guarantee’ on all activities along the way meaning more bang for your buck.

Freedom to explore

One of the best things about travelling? The freedom to explore a new place on your own time. We give you 12 months to kick off your trip from the date of purchase. Then, once you're on the road, you have another 12 months to complete your adventure.* Choose one of our seven start anywhere passes and you'll have the freedom to repeat your trip as often as you like.

See and do more

New Zealand is a playground that ensures no two days are the same. Our crew can advise you on all of the dopest activities and adventures your heart desires. Allowing for all budgets and appetites; we ensure each passenger gets what they want out of their trip. From whale watching to bungee jumping, surfing, to skydiving; there are plenty of mind-blowing experiences along the way.

The internet

If you find yourself totally over gazing out of the window at the epic landscapes as you travel across New Zealand and instead wanna scroll through your friends' Instagram back home then you can. Your driver guides can help you get the best SIM card for your needs.

Green, not mean

Every year, Kiwi Experience proudly takes thousands of travellers across New Zealand to experience the energy of the Kiwi people, world renowned scenery and breathtaking beaches. Unfortunately though, all those visitors can leave Mother Nature a little worse for wear. Dedicated to sustainability and passionate in our pursuit; we have a number of initiatives to encourage our passengers to offset their impact during their trip.

Our vehicles

The Kiwi Experience bus fleet is made up of new vehicles. As an operator Kiwi Experience have an outstanding safety record as a result of regular training and exceptionally high standards.

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