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Flying Kiwi wins Adventure World Cup!

Well ok there wasn't an adventure World Cup.....but following the success of our native All Whites (New Zealand football team), we know our trips top the tables in the adventure leagues.

Winter has arrived in Kiwi land and as we dust down our skis the team are busy preparing a mountain of new options for next season. We are exploring new hikes, new bike rides and adding a great range of extended break options on all trips.

To add to the excitement we are also offering our best early booking deal ever....so read on, click away and get in the mood for adventure...

In this issue:

Photo competition winners
Save $500 off two island trips
New - Hop on/off options on all Flying Kiwi trips
Travel partners - explore China
World Cup classics - the best football vids online

Photo Competition Winners

This seasons entries were fantastic. Congratulations to all snappers for some absolutely stunning pics. It was a difficult decision but in the end the following entries just had the x-factor. The winners are:

1st prize - underwater camera + $NZ200 cash

Rob Chandler - Ice, ice baby

2nd Prize - $50 of Amazon vouchers

Alexander Dorsk - Camping at Oamaru

3rd Prize - Multi function swiss army card

Chantal van der Leek- Friends at Tongariro

Runner Up Prizes - All receive 30% off any future trips and a 20% discount for up to 3 friends (valid for 12 months)

Petra Helms- Flying Kiwi on the road

Steve Hopkins - Enjoying the waterfalls

John Ring - Wave your hands in the air

Julie Jones - A Flying Kiwi

Pedro Crespo - Boots with a view

Tony Thomas- Jet Boating

Leonard Lieu - Stunning Panorama

You can view all this years entries here.

If you have a few great pics up your sleeve than stay tuned to our facebook page as we will be announcing another picture comp soon.

Save $500 on two island trips

For a limited time we are are offering an amazing $500 off our extremely popular two islands trips.

This fantastic deal is valid for groups of two or more traveling together. The saving can be applied to the following trips:

Ultimate Explorer - covering the best of both islands - start and finish anywhere - from 27 days

Reverse Traverse - leaving from Christchurch or Queenstown and finishing in Auckland - from 14 days

Grand Traverse - head out from Auckland on this great southbound journey finishing in Queenstown - from 15 days

This offer is valid for all bookings made by 8th August so if you fancy joining one of our trips then get in quick! More information can be found on our specials page.

Extended hop offs on all trips

One of the most popular and unique elements of Flying Kiwi trips is the ability to take extended breaks at any point. This great flexibility enables you to hop off the bus and jump on any of the next buses coming past (buses roll through every 9 days and passes are valid for up to 2 years!!).

Our teams have been working hard to put together a collection of excellent itineraries for extended breaks throughout the country.

There are 23 hop off options in total - all with something unique and exciting to offer. Some of our most popular options include:

- exploring the wilderness areas of Stewart Island and Kiwi spotting on this wonderful, remote location

- Kayaking, sailing or hiking around the 3 breathtaking National parks surrounding the Nelson region

- Jump off the bus during our winter break and refine your snow skills with a ski season in Queenstown

- Canoeing expeditions down the Whanganui river - multi day trips are available to lose yourself in the wet and wild

Visit our website for more information on extended break options.

China's first hop-on/off bus

China is an increasingly popular stop for round the World travelers and with regular flights into Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong it's also becoming increasingly accessible.

China is an epic adventure destination with a huge diversity of panoramas from the bustling streets of Shanghai to the remote mountainous Ming-dynasty villages. Highlights include some of the World's most celebrated historical vistas such as the Great Wall and the Terracotta army.

Established as the World's oldest and most populated civilization the country will have you bumping into history and new experiences at every turn. You will get to experience some of the most diverse cuisine in the World whilst soaking up a totally unique culture.

Travel around China is certainly not an experience for the faint hearted and local transport is an exciting challenge for many.

There is, however, a salvation for those looking to experience the country - Dragon Bus. The company has recently launched the first and only independent travel network in China. With 8 separate routes and a range of passes, plus the option of sector travel, it's a flexible and easy way to explore the country. Trips take in amazing scenery, historical sites, modern wonders and unique experiences with a combination of private buses plus some train travel to get between cities.