The Kiwi Experience is a must do New Zealand Backpacker getaway! A flexible hop-on hop off bus, allowing you to change your itinerary as you go and choose the best route for you!
If you’re eager to experience all of New Zealand’s highlights and thrive on adventure, the Whole Kit & Caboodle is the ultimate bus pass. Travel from the far north down to Queenstown, hitting every must-see destination and thrilling activity along the way. On top of that, enjoy a breathtaking cruise through Milford Sound, often called the eighth wonder of the world. It’s an all-in-one adventure you won’t forget.
Stops:
Auckland to Paihia
Cape Reinga day trip
Paihia to Auckland
Auckland to Hot Water Beach
Hot Water Beach to Waitomo
Waitomo to Rotorua
Rotorua to Taupo
Taupo (free day)
Taupo to Wellington
Wellington to Abel Tasman
Abel Tasman to Westport
Westport to Lake Mahinapua – seasonal location*
Lake Mahinapua to Franz Josef
Franz Josef (free day)
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Queenstown (free day)
Milford Sound day trip
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
Christchurch to Kaikoura
Kaikoura to Wellington
Wellington to Auckland express service via Taupo and Ro
4-22 Pax
18-99
Minimum 23 days
Everyone
Subject to availability
We recommend that travel time is 23 days minimum, but you can take longer if you want. The bus pass is valid for 12 months.
Yes. You can start and finish in any city along the route.
Yes, accommodation is reserved along the route, You will know where you are staying each night.
Some experiences are included, like Milford sound, while many other activities are optional and discounted. You can choose what you want to do.
Between 4-22 passengers, keeping the group size social but not overcrowd.