Our Awards

Multi Award winning Tourism experience in New Zealand

Over the past 35 years, we have worked hard to fine-tune the ultimate Kiwi Experience across New Zealand. We’re incredibly proud of all that we’ve achieved, and we’re stoked to have received recognition for our efforts in delivering sustainable tourism and customer experience excellence here in New Zealand.

We’re not usually ones to brag, but the trophy cabinet is pretty full… Check out our most recent accolades below:

Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2025

Your adventures, your reviews, our award! Kiwi Experience is thrilled to be a 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award winner, thanks to all our amazing travellers and their unforgettable journeys

Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2024

Your adventures, your reviews, our award! Kiwi Experience is thrilled to be a 2024 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award winner, thanks to all our amazing travellers and their unforgettable journeys

New Zealand’s Best Transport WINNER

We're delighted to have won the award for New Zealand's Best Transport at Australasia's largest tourism awards. We were up against some amazing competition and were thrilled to be recognised for our world-class customer service.

100% Pure New Zealand Award Winner

The 100% Pure New Zealand Qualmark Gold is given to Tourism operators in New Zealand that demonstrate that they deliver the most high-quality experiences New Zealand has to offer. This award also recognises our commitment to sustainable business practices and leadership.

Golden Backpackers - 10 year winning streak

Before the Golden Backpackers were rebranded in 2018 to be the Adventure Tourism Awards’ they were called the Golden Backpacker Awards. It’s safe to see we were on a roll; securing a decade long winning streak that continues even today. Recognising Customer experience and tourism excellence in Australasia - we’re incredibly proud to be supreme winners.

2017 NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards

Mega efficiency impact award recognizing our efforts in delivering a sustainable tourism feature for both the environment and the communities we visit.