Backpacker Tours New Zealand

Kiwi Experience Introduction

Kiwi Experience is New Zealand's original adventure transport network offering flexible backpacker tours of New Zealand for independent travellers who want to get off the beaten track and see the real New Zealand.

Our legendary green bus experiences provide cheap bus travel in New Zealand, from the very tip of the far north to the deepest of the deep south and everywhere else in between.

You have the freedom and flexibility to hop on and off the bus whenever and wherever you want while having the most unforgettable experiences on the planet!

After 19 years in the business we have constantly refined our trips, ensuring that we cover all the best parts of the country taking in amazing ‘off the beaten track’ spots off the main tourist trail, the must see New Zealand icons and genuine cultural experiences where you get to meet the locals and learn about New Zealand's culture.

With a whole year to complete your journey and over 20 pass options we guarantee you'll have the time of your life! Whether travelling alone or in a group there is no better way to take in the culture, beauty and adventure New Zealand has to offer.

Flexible Backpacker Tours in New Zealand

Flexibility and Independence – Your travel pass allows you to start at a given location around New Zealand, and travel in one direction until you get back to the place you started. Passes are valid for six to 12 months so you can stick to a minimum day itinerary or spend up to a year hopping on and off the bus, exploring all sorts of destinations around the country.

Travel with Like-Minded People – Because the trips are geared for independent traveller. It comes as no surprise that the bus is full of people with a common interest, to get out there and experience the country, culture, adventure activities and social life that is New Zealand.

Best Value for Money – Because the trips take the interesting route between the main cities you will actually visit all the areas of interest along the way. This means you won't have to spend any money getting to those out of the way places.

Accommodation Bookings – Accommodation is not included in the passes. You pay for accommodation as you go. We believe this is the best way because we will make accommodation bookings for you for free and then drop you off and pick you up at the door of your chosen hostel, motel or bed and breakfast. That way you are independent and can choose to stay with a group or head off by yourself for a night.

Activity Bookings and Discounts – Discounts for activities are provided “exclusively” to Kiwi Experience passengers. Your driver-guide can book you on these activities and arrange pick-up and drop-off times for you with the operator.

A bonus of travelling on Kiwi Experience is that we often have places reserved on certain activities during peak season. Therefore, we can get you a spot on an activity you really want to partake in, even though it may be closed to the general public.

Flash Green Buses – Our buses are built for backpackers and feature air conditioning, great stereos, videos to watch your videos of sky-diving, bungy-jumping etc, and enough room to carry surfboards, bikes and other equipment you decide to bring along for free.

Outstanding Driver-Guides – From the day we started our driver-guides have been our number one rating feature. They come from a wide range of backgrounds, from lawyers to adventure guides, and will show you around, give you down to earth information along the way and generally entertain you, participate in all activities with you along the way, and make sure all your accommodation and activity bookings are taken care of around New Zealand.

For further information about our tours and cheap bus travel in New Zealand, please contact us or visit our flexible backpacker tours in New Zealand Web site.

About New Zealand

Split into two main islands, and roughly the same size as Great Britain, New Zealand is a country of diverse geographical features—from lush rainforests and vast alpine chains, to steaming volcanoes and sweeping coastlines.

Abel Tasman National Park
Nelson, New Zealand
Photographer: Ian Trafford
(www.iantraffordphotos.com)

New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, has a population of over one-million people and is located near the top of the North Island, flanked by the Waitemata and Manukau harbours. Wellington, the country's capital city, at is the southern end of the North Island and boasts around 400 cafes and restaurants.

The North Island is a land of geothermal activity, golden beaches and sub-tropical rainforests, and its climate makes for a year-round destination.

Geysers, mud pools, and live volcanoes are found throughout the region. At the heart of the North Island is Lake Taupo, the result of volcanic eruptions over two-thousand years ago.

The South Island is a land of geographic extremes, from the imposing snow-capped mountains of the Southern Alps, to vast plains, glacial-fed lakes, and stunning coastal fiords. Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain is located here, flanked by the Tasman Glacier. Much of the island is densely forested.

Christchurch, the South Island's largest city, is a vibrant, cosmopolitan place with exciting festivals, theatre, modern art galleries, great shopping and award-winning attractions. An easy drive from Christchurch is Kaikoura, famous for its whale-watching attractions.

On the rugged south-west coast is Milford Sound, once described by Rudyard Kipling as the eighth wonder of the world. Nearby Queenstown is New Zealand's adventure capital and a year-round destination for thrill-seekers.

For further information about our tours and cheap bus travel in New Zealand, please contact us or visit our flexible backpacker tours in New Zealand Web site.