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Why Choose a Flying Kiwi New Zealand Tour?

New Zealand is all about the outdoors - immersing yourself in stunning landscapes, enjoying unique activities and experiencing a strong culture and history - our tours are designed for people who want to embrace all these elements and discover the real beauty of New Zealand with a fantastic group.

A Flying Kiwi tour attracts people from all over the globe - the perfect mix of solo travellers, couples and mates who always end up as great friends (we have even had a few Flying Kiwi weddings!!). Flyng 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.

WIth so many options to choose from we know its hard to decide which company suits you best. Most of our clients come from referrals and we hope the list below will help you understand why!

We have compiled the main differences between our tours and other tour and bus options around New Zealand. We have tried to avoid too much marketing blurb and given an honest rundown of the facts!



ACCOMMODATION BY LAKES, MOUNTAINS & COASTS Camping and cabin options	No accommodation. Pay extra and arrange own accommodation in hostels.	Accommodation in hostel dorms (usually sharing bunk room with minimum of 6 people).
ENJOY BEAUTIFUL PLACES OTHER BUSES DON'T REACH Being self sufficient and having a license with the Department of Conservation (DOC) enables us to stay and visit stunning locations others can't or don't visit	Stop off in major cities and towns. Difficult to get off the tourist track.	Accommodation mainly in towns and cities with mainstream tourists. Don't have DOC license so restricted options in some areas.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES EVERYDAY Free & optional activities everyday - choose what you want to do	No activities included.	Join activity option with other passengers or wait for others to complete it.
AWARD WINNING, TRUSTED & ESTABLISHED COMPANY Rated top in over 6 categories in National Geographic's highly regarded "Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth"	Many well established hop on and off options.	Many new companies without Qualmark award and/or Qualmark enviro award.
HOP ON AND OFF OPTIONS NZ's only tour operator to offer extended break options	Regular hop on and off options.	Fixed date trip. Stay with same group and follow fixed itinerary.
TASTY, HEALTHY MEALS INCLUDED Eat as much as you want at breakfast, lunch & dinner most days + fruit basket on the bus - guide does all shopping	No meals - shop and cook yourself in hostels or eat out.	Breakfast only with no food on bus. Few other meals included. Shop and cook or eat out for extra meals.
CYCLE OPTIONS EVERYDAY Hire a bike and explore the country with great pick up/drop off system.	Expensive daily hire options + have to cycle back/return to pick up location	Expensive daily hire options + have to cycle back/return to pick up location.
SMALL GROUPS + 2 GUIDES Large spacious buses with open seating area and 2 guides to help with all parts of the trip.	Larger coach style - usually carry up to 45 people. Arrange your own activities/ accommodation once dropped off.	Sizes vary with groups but usually 1 guide looking after everything + drivers change during trip.
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES All trip departures are guaranteed so once you book you have piece of mind.	Most companies offer guaranteed departures.	Require a minimum number before trip is confirmed.

if our tours look like your kind of thing then use our new zealand tour picker to browse our most popular tours - don't forget, if you can't find what your looking for just contact us and we can create your own custom New Zealand tour.