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Since October 1989 Kiwi Experience has shown literally hundreds of thousands of young travellers the time of their lives in New Zealand. Kiwi Ex is an absolute tourism icon. One that's been copied a thousand times over but never been beaten. Flexible, social and more fun than you can poke a stick at Kiwi Ex will be one you'll tell the grandkids about.

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Legendary Kiwi Experience New Zealand

Your 30 Second Guide To Kiwi Experience

All Kiwi Experience passes are valid for 12 months travel.
Point to point passes are valid for one direction of travel.
National passes can be used as many times as you like over 12 months. Do any section you like as many times as you like.
Unlike normal coach service Kiwi Experience takes in all the historical, cultural experiences and off the beaten track spots.
Each coach has it's own dedicated driver/guide onboard who can help with local tours, accommodation etc

Kiwi Experience is the OG hop on hop off coach service. Everyone else came after. Started in 1989 by three Kiwi mates who'd returned from travelling the world and realised their own backyard had plenty to offer travellers keen for adventure. It's designed specifically for young travellers and backpackers with a huge range of passes to choose from. We've picked what we think are the best of the bunch.

The Whole Kit And Caboodle
Whole Country - 12 Months Validity From £902

The Whole Kit & Caboodle is a bus pass for those who want to see it all!

This pass will take you all the way from Cape Reinga to Queenstown, including stops at all excellent adventure tourism activities in between and a Milford Sound cruise.

Includes -

Minimum of 25 days of travel - start anywhere, finish anywhere
Milford Sound boat cruise
Cape Reinga day trip
2x Cook Strait ferry tickets (return journey)
Flexible, easy, stress-free travel with like-minded travellers
Legendary local Driver Guides
Unlimited travel - travel your pass again as many times as you like within 12 months.

The Funky Chicken

Whole Country - 12 Months Validity From £752

Start: Anywhere

Finish: Anywhere

The Funky Chicken offers you the best of the North and South Islands. You can start anywhere you like and end up where you began.

Includes -

Minimum of 21 days of travel - start anywhere, finish anywhere.
2x Cook Strait ferry tickets (return journey)
Flexible, easy, stress-free travel with like-minded travellers
Legendary local Driver Guides
Unlimited travel - travel your pass again as many times as you like within 12 months.

The Working Holidayer

Whole Country - 12 Months Validity From £799

Perfect for those on a working holiday visa. This pass takes you to many of New Zealand’s best highlights, including north to the spectacular Bay of Islands and all the way down to Queenstown. Plus, travel around the country as many times as you like with unlimited travel* to truly make the most of your time in New Zealand!

Includes -

Minimum 23 days of travel
2x Cook Strait Ferry Tickets (return journey)
Unlimited travel - Travel your pass again as many times as you like within 12 months.
Flexible, easy, stress-free travel with like-minded travellers
Legendary local driver guides

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The Tiki

Auckland - Christchurch - 12 Months From £745

The Tiki is a New Zealand icon for those with less time who want to see both islands, plus Milford Sound, the "eighth wonder of the world."

Includes -

Minimum of 16 days of travel - start Auckland, finish Christchurch
Milford Sound boat cruise
1x Cook Strait ferry ticket (North to South Island)
Flexible, easy, stress-free travel with like-minded travellers
Legendary local Driver Guides

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South And Sound

Start/Finish Christchurch- 12 Mth Validity From £465

Start: Christchurch

Finish: Christchurch

South and Sound will get you around the best the South Island offers. It combines the classic stop and adds on Milford Explorer, which also takes you to New Zealand’s ‘8th wonder of the world’ - Milford Sound.

This pass will take you to the wild West Coast, where you can learn to surf, see glaciers that descend into the rainforest and experience a beautiful sunset! It also includes the adventure capital Queenstown.

Includes -

Minimum of 11 days of travel
Includes a Milford Sound boat cruise
Flexible, easy, stress-free travel with like-minded travellers
Legendary local Driver Guides

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Northern Highlights

Auckland - Wellington - 12 Months Validity From £327

See the very best of what the North Island has to offer. The Northern Highlights will take you to the fantastic beaches in the Coromandel, out-of-this-world geysers in Rotorua, the Central Volcanic Plateau (home of Mt. Doom) and the lush farmland of the Horowhenua. Mix this with some amazing activities like black water rafting, a marae visit, and skydiving; you're in for one fantastic trip!

Includes -

Start Auckland, finish Wellington.
Minimum of 6 days travel
Change travel dates as many times as you like with no fees
Pre-Book and Pay for accommodation via the Trip Planner (by 7am two days prior)
Pre-Book and Pay for activities via the Trip Planner
Flexible, easy, stress-free travel with like-minded travellers
Legendary local Driver Guides

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