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Kiwi Experience: The Full Monty

The Kiwi Experience is definitely the easiest, most flexible and affordable way to get yourself to the best bits of New Zealand. In a nutshell, it’s a hop on, hop off bus service that takes you to most famous highlights of Kiwi-land, as well as the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track. Hop off the bus when you want to explore an area some more - and when you’re ready to leave, just jump on the next bus to pass your way. The Kiwi Experience is also a great way to make new friends, as every single bus is full to the brim with other backpackers! The Full Monty is the most comprehensive Kiwi Experience pass taking you to all the hottest spots throughout both the North and South Islands...

	Pass details Why buy this? This route is the absolute ultimate - perfect for a first time visitor to New Zealand as you get to see everything! From the winterless north to the deep south, you're in for the experience of a lifetime. You'll see volcanoes, glaciers, beautiful beaches, rainforests, an abundance of wildlife and loads more. You'll travel with like-minded people as well as meeting a host of local characters. There's the chance to throw yourself off of a bridge with just a piece of rubber attached to you, or to leap out of an aeroplane at 12,000 feet if you dare! If you’re after the more sedate approach, then there are a host of great short walks we will take you on. It's up to you to choose, as we give you the freedom and control to travel the way you want to. Your itinerary Auckland Paihia (Bay of Islands) Cape Reinga Mercury Bay Rotorua Waitomo Taupo Tongariro Napier Gisborne Rangitukia Napier Gisborne Rangitukia Te Kaha River Valley Wellington Nelson Westport Lake Mahinapua Franz Josef Wanaka Queenstown Dunedin Curio Bay Invercargill Te Anau Milford Sound Christchurch Kaikoura Mount Maunganui What you get Hop-on, hop-off bus pass Ngawha Mineral Hot Springs Maori culture Swim with dolphins Go diving or snorkelling Sandboard down gigantic sand dunes Walk to Cathedral Cove Take a dip in hot pools Try zorbing or luging Climb over swing bridges Visit the Waitomo caves See caves made of dead fish Quad biking Visit Tongariro National Park Skydiving, bungy jumping and jet boating Walk the Tongariro Crossing Learn to surf See great views of Mt Hikurangi and Waiapu River Go horse trekking Te Kaha homestay Watch the sunset from a hot tub! Walk through native bush Swim in waterfalls Trek volcanoes White water rafting Visit Te Papa museum Explore Tasman National Park Enjoy a water-taxi ride Meet a seal colony Visit the ‘Poo Pub’ Visit the Pancake Rocks Hike the Franz Josef glacier Great nightlife in Queenstown Explore Milford Sound Penguin and albatross viewing Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Whale watching opportunities Seal colony walk Climb up to Central Plateau What you don't get Flight to New Zealand Visa for New Zealand Hostel accommodation Travel insurance Backpacks and kit How it works Minimum time to complete this trip: 38 days (Winter) 31 days (Summer) Maximum time to complete this trip: 6 months Once you’ve got your pass, just phone or email Kiwi Experience to book your seat on your first bus. You can start anywhere along the route, weaving your way around both the islands before finishing in the same place you started. You can only travel in one direction and each leg may only be travelled once.You can stay in each destination for as long as you like. Kiwi Experience buses will pass through regularly - just phone or email to book a seat when you want to leave. (You can book a seat up to the day before you want to leave, though we advise that you book further ahead at peak times.) The Kiwi Experience pass is valid for 6 months, which may be extended locally for a fee. You cannot buy the pass more than 12 months in advance of your trip. Cancellations and refunds The Kiwi Experience voucher is subject to a £100 cancellation fee before the start date has been confirmed. After the start date has been confirmed, a £100 will be charged and an admin fee may be levied by Kiwi Experience. After the pass has been exchanged, the voucher is non refundable. OR

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