About Flying Kiwi

Established in 1988, Flying Kiwi has established a reputation for showing travelers the real New Zealand. Our aim is to take people beyond the tourist trail to experience some of the more remote parts of the country as well as the more famous attractions. We are proud to have received Qualmark status and to have been awarded an environment award by the Nelson Chamber of Commerce.

Views and Reviews:

We  are very proud of our trips but its always good to get a second options. Click on the red text to view past clients blogs, photo galleries and tour reviews . 

Latest News:

Flying kiwi has been listed by National Geographic as one of the "Best Adventure Travel companies on Earth". The significant recognition followed rigoruous criteria involving an assessment of the companies sustainability, quality of service, spirit of adventure and client satisfaction.

Flying Kiwi was rated as the top New Zealand budget operator for client satisfaction in the following categories:

- Multisport

- Biking/hiking

- Nature/Wildlife

- Cultural Encounters 

Flying Kiwi was the only exclusive New Zealand budget operator to be listed and outlines that for real adventure and

unbeatable value they are the leading option in New Zealand.

MEMBERS OF: TIANZ — Full member of the Tourism Industry Association of New Zealand BCA — Full member of the Bus and Coach Association CAN — Member of the Cycling Advocates Network CTONZ – Cycle Tour Operators of New Zealand - Nelson Tasman Sustainable Tourism Charter  Sustainable Business Network  Qualmark BCA – Bus and Coach Association ITOC – Inbound Tour Operators INDUSTRY AWARDS: 2007 - New Zealand Tourism Award Finalists 2006 - Chamber of Commerce Medium Business Winner, Environment Award Winner, Export Award Finalist  2004  - Chamber of Commerce Environment Award Winner AFFILIATE PROGRAM: If your interested in working with us as an affiliate of Flying Kiwi then please Click here to join our program RECRUITMENT: We are currently looking for new Adventure Tour Guides - click on the highlighted text to find out more. WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY: We love our trips but dont just take our word for it. Read a few reviews, blogs and see past travellers photo galleries. Click here to view client reviews .