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Becca18 • 8 years ago
Great fun and new friends
Had a great 5 weeks doing the Kiwi Experience with the whole kit and caboodle pass. Most of our drivers seemed very knowledgeable on the places and routes and activities we did were all great. Particular favourites were the helihike in Franz Josef and the Deep South trip. Accommodation was mostly good however there is a lack of wifi in most hostels and wish we didn't stay in so many Bases!! Trip is not as flexible as it seems as you need to have your buses worked out in advance to avoid being on standby... also it is not always possible to book extra nights in accommodation if you don't do it a long way in advance - Wellington was particularly difficult for this!! My only big negative was the rigidity in the places you go- for instance both my boyfriend and I felt river valley and lake manihipua were a waste of time for us. Also in lake manihipua we were given an awful room which was really really loud across the hall from the pub... not what you expect for $55!!! All in all though a great trip and would recommend Kiwi Experience to anyone.
Kgaunt • 8 years ago
Absolutely amazing!
Been on the kiwi bus for a month and it's without a doubt the best way to see New Zealand, they pack so many cool activities in and I've met loads of incredible people. Honestly the best time of my life. Only downside is there are so many people so lots of queuing and waiting at hostels etc. Bus drivers are awesome and really make the trip!
Hasi • 8 years ago
Giant Class trip with beautiful views
I started my Kiwi Experience a month ago and can't believe how many great people I met and how beautiful NZ is.
Amandav • 8 years ago
A Good and easy way to travel in New Zealand
Kiwi is a really nice way to get around in New Zealand if you want to meet a lot of new people! It is very easy to make new friends since you travel and live together with all on the bus. You need to be flexible and be able to accept that kiwi kind of deciedes a lot for your. Some drives are kind of rude. Other than that I lived travelling with kiwi and I do not regret it.
ninaavr • 8 years ago
Buck list ticker
This ticket has enabled me to tick so many things off my bucket list, such as swimming with dolphins, whale watching, numerous hikes, bungeejumping, skydiving, lord of the rings tours (7 in total!!) and making international friends. As a bonus I even got sort of a tan!! :)
Chris22 • 8 years ago
Great Experience
Great Drivers and easy travelling , good Organised
shiggy • 8 years ago
It was really a great Kiwi Experience!
I am working an travelling in NZ since August and I've only got a bus pass from Kiwi Experience (no car). It's really awesome to travel with Kiwi Experience, because all the busdriver are super friendly, they are always well informed and of course you can meet new people on the bus. It's great that you can see the whole country, even if you only have limited time here in NZ, but when you're longer in NZ, I would buy a car. But still I always enjoyed my time and it was definetely a Kiwi Experience!
Lady Shae • 8 years ago
Sweet experience
This tour is a great way to meet amazing people and enjoy each cities day and night life. New Zealand is a stunning country in itself, and riding this bus is a good way to see it especially if on a time crunch like it was.
Juliemariekl • 8 years ago
Great time in NZ
I decided to travel around NZ with Kiwi Experience because I didn't have time to plan all of my travels in NZ on my own and Kiwi Experience seemed to get me pretty much all the places, that I wanted to go, which was good. I think it has been a great time with Kiwi Ex. At some times it was a bit confusing for me having to plan that much ahead but that is just because I'm more spontaneous of mind. I think it was very good that the bus drivers are also sort of your guides and they are more than willing to help you with any questions. Over all a great experience with Kiwi Ex!
Kudzijm • 8 years ago
Really good and fun time
If you're a young & travelling NZ I would definitely recommend!
