And if you want to discover the best of what New Zealand has to offer and meet a whole heap of new travel buddies along the way this 16 day Auckland to Christchurch “Amplified New Zealand” tour is the ideal trip if you’re short on time.

Packaging in all your transport, accommodation, an amazing local guide and all the must see stops on both the North and South Island you’ll get involved in some of the best experiences that the land of the long white cloud has to offer!

The trip also includes heaps of amazing activities too – including a traditional Hangi (earth oven cooked meal), Maori cultural experiences, scenic walks, a Gondola ride to the lookout point over Queenstown and even learn to carve your own traditional bone pendant.

It’s 16 days of adventure, fun and awesome Kiwi times!

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At 134m high the Nevis Bungy Jump is the highest jump site in New Zealand and you’ll hurtle towards the mighty Nevis River below with 8.5 seconds of free fall before your bungy chord kicks in.

The ultimate test of bravery and facing your fears, you’re the only person who can make yourself jump!

After your pickup in Queenstown you’ll wind through some incredible New Zealand landscape before arriving at the Nevis Bungy Jump site, where you’ll head out on their cable car for your jump.

One of the must do activities in Queenstown and it’ll have you buzzing for days!

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But why just soak up the views from the highest building in New Zealand when you can jump off of it instead?!

Yup, join the crew of AJ Hackett (the pioneers behind the world famous Nevis Bungy jump) and take a leap of faith off the Auckland SkyTower with the SkyJump – a wired base jump 192 metres off the Sky Tower and reaching speeds of 85 km an hour.

The perfect way to start or finish your New Zealand adventure full of adrenaline!

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Australia

The Australia section ticks off all the major bucket list items that the East Coast has to offer – including Fraser Island and The Whitsundays as well as experiencing the Great Barrier Reef and learning to surf.

It’s everything you need to kickstart your time in Australia alongside a Sydney to Cairns Greyhound Bus Pass – the most popular way to travel the East Coast trail – so you can stop off at destinations like Byron Bay, Noosa, Magnetic Island and Mission Beach along the way.

With heaps of flexibility you’ve got up to 3 months to complete your trip (or extend it to 6 months  if you want longer) – plenty of time to make the most of what Australia has to offer.

This part of the package includes;

• Surf lesson in Byron Bay with Soul Surf School
• 3 Day/2 Night Fraser Island Tour with Pippies On Fraser
• 2 night Whitsundays Sailing Adventure with Tongarra
• Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Trip with Divers Den

New Zealand

The Kiwi Experience Bus is one of the most popular ways to travel around New Zealand – the hop on, hop off format give the perfect balance of flexibility, comfort and cost.

And The Whole Kit And Caboodle Pass is the most inclusive option that Kiwi Experience have – taking in all the highlights that both the North Island and South Island have to offer.

Explore the stunning beaches of the Bay of Islands, the geothermal hot spot of Rotorua and the adrenaline capital of Queenstown.

For those on a tight time frame you can simply kick back and enjoy the min trip time of 30 days, but if you have more time to play with your pass is valid for a full year – so you can always extend your stay in your favourite destinations!

PLEASE NOTE – ANY KIWI EXPERIENCE DISCOUNTS WILL BE APPLIED TO THIS PRICE SO YOU’LL ALWAYS GET THE BEST DEAL!

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Stoked to hear you’re looking to road trip New Zealand in a Campervan – it’s one of the most fun and flexible ways to travel around NZ!

And you’re in luck – we’ve got a huge range of camper vans to choose from and our Campervan hire experts are here to make finding your perfect Campervan a breeze!

You can now search for the best campervan rates and book here

Something For Every Style And Budget

To make sure you get the best Campervan for your trip we work alongside all the major Campervan hire companies in New Zealand – including Travellers Autobarn, Jucy, Spaceships and Britz so you have the best choice of Campervan styles, routes and of course budget.

From budget 2 person camper vans to luxury 5 berths including showers and toilets, no matter how you want to road trip in New Zealand we have you covered!

And if you already have a Campervan quote and would like us to beat it let us know!

View All New Zealand Travel Passes

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Discover the amazing coastline, enjoy incredible beaches and learn heaps about the local wildlife and Maori history from their awesome guides.

Departing from Hanei Beach you’ll be taught all the kayaking basics before hitting the water and exploring this slide of New Zealand. Meet some of the unique wildlife that calls this place home and keep an eye out for some of the awesome marine life – if you’re super lucky you might even spot some of the local orcas whales!

Travelling on one of our Kiwi Experience or Stray New Zealand Bus Passes? You can book this trip for the discounted rate of $92!

Contact us for more details!

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And no we’re not talking about captive dolphins here (a BIG no no in our eyes!), we’re talking about 100% wild, free dolphins just cruising around on their day to day life!

Well this incredible dolphin trip in Kaikoura, on New Zealands South Island, is probably one of the best day trips NZ has to offer!

You’ll join the crew from Dolphin Encounter and head off of New Zealand stunning coast in search of the many dusky dolphin pods which call this part of the world home. For those who want to stay dry on the boat you’ll hopefully be treated to them swimming alongside the boat, doing flips and generally enjoying life – so keep your camera handy.

For those who want to get a bit more up close and personal with them you’ll be jumping into the ocean (don’t worry you’ll have a wetsuit!) to swim alongside them – probably one of the most memorable travel experiences you’ll ever have!

Whichever option you choose you’ll hopefully leave with some incredible pictures and a BIG smile!

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You’ll join the crew from Franz Josef Glacier Guides for a two part trip. First off is a gorgeous scenic helicopter flight (a bucket list item in its own right!) where you’ll take in some incredible views over this sprawling glacier and the surrounding mountain ranges.

Then after landing on the upper part of Franz Josef Glacier you’ll then enjoy a 2 hour hike on the ice where your experienced guide will tell you more about the history of the glacier as you navigate through spectacular ice formations and even traverse through brilliantly blue ice caves.

Your Franz Josef Glacier heli hike also includes entry to the Glacier Hot Pools too – the perfect way to relax after an adventure on the ice!

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