Flexibility and freedom with a Kiwi Experience bus pass

Tuesday, 2 November 2010 5:04 PM

Kiwi Experience, the New Zealand travel pass company, is celebrating a milestone this year as it turns as old as most of its customers. The 21-year old company offers hop-on, hop-off bus travel meaning that you can explore the Antipodes at your own pace.

As well as the flexibility and freedom that hop-on, hop-off travel offers, each bus has a knowledgeable Driver Guide who can offer tips on the best spots to see in New Zealand.

However, for its 21st birthday, Kiwi Experience wants you to say where the best spot in New Zealand is. Visitors are invited to take part in the Kiwi Experience online poll to pick their highlights, from where to find the best pie, to where to see the most breathtaking sunset.

One-day north island passes start at $75 (£36) per day, while south island three-day bus passes start at $375 (£180) per person, and the 32-day Full-Monty pass will take you all over New Zealand for $2,202 (£1,060).

To find out more about a Kiwi Experience buss pass, visit: www.kiwiexperience.com

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