The Kiwi hop-on hop-off travel network connects you with the best destinations across New Zealand as well as the secret spots that can’t be Googled.
After acquiring your KIWI Experience bus pass you have 12 months to start your journey. After the first trip with one of the green KIWI Experience busses your pass is valid for 12 months. The minimum age to join the KIWI Experience is 18 years, but although there is no upper age limit you will be travelling mostly with young people.
Finding The Right Fit
Kiwi Experience has a solid line-up of bus passes to fit every well-minded traveller. When choosing your pass it helps to know how long are you in New Zealand for? Planning to travel around North Island only? South? Both Islands? We know that it can be overwhelming making this decision on your own, so get in touch if you need any help.
Don’t Just Do The Minimum Time
If you are looking at the Kiwi bus passes you probably came across the “Minimum Travel Time” – it’s a great way to get an idea of how long it takes to complete your route. However, don’t forget that Kiwi is also a Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus option, yes, take as much advantage as you can. There are many stops where you need to spend more than one night – like Rotorua, Wellington and Abel Tasman. Have a day or two to play with your itinerary as you go – you never know who you will meet along the way, right?
Plan Ahead
New Zealand is a hugely popular destination and over Summer time it’s full on. There might even be more people than sheep during the sunny days – OK, maybe a bit dramatic there. Truth is: if you want to tick all the items off your list of things to do in New Zealand, plan ahead. This advice is three times more important if you don’t have much flexibility. Get in touch and we are more than happy to help you put together a personalized itinerary.
Mayday
Don’t you have a clue about what we are talking about? Different bus passes? Minimum Travel Time? Plan your trip? Don’t panic! Just get in touch with the friend KILROY team – we are the experts after all!
Listen To Your Driver Guide
They are locals (and absolute legends) and are there to help you to have an unforgettable trip. Don’t be afraid to ask them questions. They are the ones who know the country and culture better than anyone else – which means that they know the cheap pubs too.
Don't Forget Where You Are
Kiwi Experience will take you through fiords, glaciers, volcanos, waterfalls and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Tongariro National Park and Te Wahipounamu. Of course, take as many photos as you want, but just remember to enjoy the breathtaking environment around you. Make sure you get away from those screens every now and then.
