Price from $4,395.00
Ultimate Explorer Tour
Our most popular trip and quite simply does everything - the best trip you can do.
Tour Length 27 / 28 days
Tour Covers North & South Islands
Starts From Auckland or Christchurch (can start loop anywhere)
NEW ZEALAND ADVENTURE TOURS: UNIQUE CAMPING CYCLING, HIKING & ADVENTURE TOURS
For the kind of traveller who wants to experience something a little different - go "beyond the tourist trail", hang with the locals, meet new people and make lifelong friendships.
Flying Kiwi stands alone, not just in New Zealand, but globally for it's unique style of travel. Overnight camping in remote locations and National Parks get you amongst the amazing landscapes that have made this country famous through movies such as Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. Travel publications such as Lonely Planet, Conde Nast and Wanderlust continually rate New Zealand as their number one destination in the world. With Flying Kiwi's New Zealand adventure tours you will explore some of the most beautiful places on the planet (lost beaches, dense rainforest, isolated peaks, turquoise lakes). Explore at your leisure on foot or through varying cycle trails, by kayak, cave, white-water raft, or are you mad enough to "bungy". Travel on our custom built vehicles in a safe, relaxed, environment with like-minded travellers who become friends for life! Explore Flying Kiwi's Adventure and Camping Tours for yourself
Why Travel With Flying Kiwi?
Simply Stunning Stays
It's one thing to look at the iconic New Zealand landscape from a bus window - it is another thing to stay in it!
With our unique camping accommodation beside beaches, lakes, mountains and forests, you will wake up to spectacular views, dine by the waters edge and escape the tourist crowds.
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Bikes, Hikes, Things To Do
Flying Kiwi trips are perfect for the more active traveller.
Flying Kiwi trips include optional bike rides and hikes nearly everyday plus a massive list of things to do. We carry bikes on board so you can cycle any distances you choose on some of New Zealand absolutely classic trails and there are a great range of hikes from short walks to 3 day treks.
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Flexible Travel Routes
Our buses do a continuous loop of New Zealand, which means that you can join and finish at any point on the route. You can even break you journey any number of times along to way to do extra stuff (like hike the Routeburn or Milford Sound Tracks).
Flying Kiwi is the perfect combination of independent travel and touring convenience.
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Award Winning Tours
Flying Kiwi has been nominated for some of the most prestigious awards across New Zealand and the world. National Geographic choose Flying Kiwi as the top New Zealand budget operator for client satisfaction for Multisport / Biking and hiking / Nature and Wildlife / Cultural Encounters.
Guaranteed Departures
- We don't need to cancel trips
- Once you are booked you are going - yee haa!
100% Kiwi Owned, Operated, Authentic and Genuine
- Flying Kiwi travellers of all ages share a great sense of adventure, an enthusiasm to try and enjoy new things and a genuine interest in experiencing the culture of New Zealand.
- As proof as awesomeness we only use our travellers photos in all our marketing - including this website!
- Flying Kiwi has been the choice for thousands of travellers for nearly 30-years now.
FLYING KIWI FEATURED TOURS
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Price from $2,420.00
Reverse Traverse Tour
Experience New Zealand’s finest National parks on an exceptional trip from south to north.
Tour Length 14 or 15 days
Tour Covers North and South Islands
Starts From Christchurch or Queenstown
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Price from $1,895.00
Hot Rocks Tour
The full North Island loop combines the unique thermal wonders of NZ with beautiful beaches.
Tour Length 9 or 10 days
Tour Covers North Island only
Starts From Auckland or Wellington
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Price from $2,210.00
Southern Light Tour
Perfect if you don’t have enough time to complete the full South Island but love stunning scenery & awesome activities.
Tour Length 9 or 10 days
Tour Covers South Island only
Starts From Picton or Christchurch
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Price from $2,216.00
Alpine Explorer - West First
Our famous 9-day Alpine Explorer heading down the rugged and pristine West Coast of the South Island before the ritz and glamour of Queenstown.
Tour Length 9 days
Tour Covers The best of the South Islands's mountains, glaciers and alpine passes
Starts From Christchurch
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Price from $2,216.00
Alpine Explorer - South First
Our famous 9-day Alpine Explorer heading South first toward the ritz and glamour of Queenstown and then up the rugged and pristine West Coast of the South Island.
Tour Length 9 days
Tour Covers The best of the South Islands's mountains, glaciers and alpine passes
Starts From Christchurch
Thanks Flying Kiwi for the best trip of my life. Every part of the tour was amazing. Lindsey, UK, 2012