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KIWI EXPERIENCE
NEW ZEALAND
Why Kiwi Experience
This is the legendary New Zealand
travel network, offering you
some of the most unforgettable
experiences on the planet. Jump
on the adventure of a lifetime
and get amongst it! Awesome
hop-on hop-off bus adventures
for travellers, by travellers; Kiwi
Experience is New Zealand’s
original adventure company.
They’re celebrating being 25 years
young, so you know you’re in safe,
experienced and fun hands. Let
the good times roll!
Flexible Travel
Plans change – you may find something (or
someone) that stops you in your tracks.
We really don’t think this should ever be an
issue, so the lovely guys at Kiwi Experience
have given you over 25 different pass
options, and on all of them you can stay
where you want en route, for as long as
you like, no questions. When you’re ready,
hop back on the bus, where you want.
Remember this is your trip, you’re the boss.
Take your Time
The awesome thing about all of these
passes is you’ve got 12 months to kick off
your trip from your date of purchase. Then
it gets better, you have another 12 months
to complete your epic NZ adventure. This
is Kiwi pace, no stress, no worries and
definitely no rushing... get used to it.
GREG HART “MANGEE”
unlimited travel
Repeat your trip as often as you like within
12 months completely free of charge
on any of the ‘start anywhere’ passes!
(Subject to terms and conditions)
gets you to the heart of nz
Put the guide book down and let Kiwi
Experience show you all sorts of weird
and wonderfully unique New Zealand
experiences that definitely won’t be in
any book! Get under this utterly beautiful,
fantastically scenic and superbly heartpumping
country’s skin, trust us this will be
a journey you won’t forget anytime soon.
AWESOME Inclusions
To make sure your hard-earned cash goes
as far as possible, they’ve included loads of
unique experiences – boat cruises through
the stunning Milford Sound, Cathedral Cove
Driver Guides
Kiwi’s legendary Driver Guides are definitely the people to know, they are the difference between a
regular tour and the New Zealand experience of a lifetime! These guys will make sure your travelling
experience is one of a kind, free of hassle and stress. They’re 100% Kiwi, entertaining characters
and are totally passionate about their country. They are such an integral part of the experience; we
want you to meet one of them before you get there!
WHEN DID YOU START DRIVING FOR KIWI? 2007 HOW DID YOU GET
YOUR NICKNAME? Dancing on a pool table in Franz Josef wearing a
rather minimal outfit (man-G) WHATS ON YOUR IPOD? New Zealand tunes,
pop-rock, reggae, cheese music, Venga Boys, Bonnie Tyler FAVOURITE
KIWI STOP? Queenstown for social nightlife and Ferg Burger. Milford for
its dramatic scenery FAVOURITE KIWI ACTIVITY? Skydive Taupo and
Cathedral Cove Kayaking FAVOURITE KIWI MOMENT? Taking 50 passengers
to Mum and Dads for a BBQ MOST EMBARRASSING KIWI EXPERIENCE
MOMENT? Mmmmm… Locking myself under the coach (bag lockers) BEST SECRET SPOT IN NEW
ZEALAND? Not such a secret but it’s Milford Sound, the best part of NZ! FAVOURITE OVERNIGHT
ACCOMMODATION ON KIWI EXPERIENCE? Would be Bazil’s in Westport, old school backpackers and
the guys that run it (Ray and Steve) are true genuine kiwi lads that know how to look after you FIVE
TOP TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS TO NEW ZEALAND? 1) Get out of your comfort zone and scare yourself
2) Meet new people 3) Talk to the locals (unless they scare you) 4) Try new foods 5) Go big or go
home and trust your Driver Guide FAVOURITE FOOD SPOT Queenstown- Fergburger, and pies from
any bakery BEST PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Anywhere on the West Coast of the South Island
hike, digging your own hot pool at Hot
Water Beach, sandboarding at Ninety-
Mile Beach, Huka Falls, Karangahake
Gorge, Ruakuri Walk, Tawhai Falls, Cape
Foulwind, Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and
Lake Matheson… just to name a few! Kiwi
Experience can always hook you up with
heaps of cool optional activities too,
and make sure there is a always a free
alternative wherever the bus stops!
How do overnight stops work
The big green dots on the map show where
your overnight stops will be. Just relax, the
drivers will sort you out with some ‘sweet
as’ accommodation which you pay for
locally as you go. You’re guaranteed a bed
for each overnight stop you make. In some
places it’s best to stay for at least a couple
of nights to get the most out of it – our
big favourites include Taupo, Franz Josef
and activity-central Queenstown.
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