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Kiwi Experience - Top & Tail

Kiwi Experience - Top & Tail

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!

Start your Kiwi adventure with the Top & Tail Pass, a one-way journey from Auckland to Christchurch packed with highlights. Begin in the sun-drenched Bay of Islands, marvel at waterfalls, soak in the spa pools of Hot Water Beach, and explore the glow-worm caves of Waitomo. Continue to Rotorua’s geothermal wonders, cross the Cook Strait, and discover South Island icons like Abel Tasman, Franz Josef Glacier, Queenstown, and the breathtaking Milford Sound. Experience 18 days of pure New Zealand magic.

 

Stops:

Auckland to Paihia
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

 

Included

What To Bring

Trip Size

4-22 Pax

Age Range

18-99

Duration

Minimum 19 days

Suitable

Everyone

Free Date Changes

Subject to availability

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FAQs About Kiwi Experience - Top & Tail

The top & tail pass is a one-way hop on, hop off bus adventure from Auckland to Christchurch, designed for travellers who want to see New Zealand’s highlight without committing the full loop

We recommend that travel time is 19 days minimum, but you can take longer if you want.

No, you will start in Auckland and finish in Christchurch.

Yes, accommodation is reserved along the route, You will know where you are staying each night.

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.

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