Combine Kiwi Experience ‘Gumboot’ and Feejee Experience ‘Hula Loop’ passes and save NZD $65!

Standard Price:
NZD $1,229

Minimum Trip Time:
15+ days NZ; 4 days Fiji

Maximum Trip Time:
12 months in each country

Chill out on our great beaches and laze about the amazing beachside resorts!!! Loads of FREE inclusions in your Hula Loop pass including; bilibil rafting, sand boarding, tubing and loads more! Checkout the itinerary below… Siga na Leqa (no worries).

Our Gumboot pass takes you through the Southern Alps across to the South Island’s west coast, then you’ll loop around the South Island and up through the North Island to Auckland. This pass is everything you want it to be. Kayak on a glacial lake, bushwalks in some of the world most remote forests, get a rush of adrenalin in Queenstown, check out the North Islands volcanic plateau – wicked! Check out the Gumboots detailed itinerary below.

Sector 1: Nadi to Mango Bay, Coral Coast
Departs: Mon, Wed, Sat

First stop this morning is Wailolola Beach where your Guide and Driver will outline the Feejee Experience product. Then it’s onto Nadi Town markets to get some supplies and barter with the locals. From Nadi town we head south to our lunch spot and one of Fiji’s most famous beaches, Natadola Beach for sunbathing, body surfing and mingling with the locals all whilst your Driver and Guide cook a BBQ lunch. Early afternoon is the first cultural experience at Malomalo Village, where your Guide will explain traditional customs in a Fijian village. The last activity is on the Coral Coast itself - sand boarding the Sigatoka sand dunes! Later in the afternoon we arrive at our accommodation, Mango Bay - a beachfront resort, complete with free snorkelling, kayaking, pool, volleyball and loads of other free and paid activities.

Highlights:

• Bartering at Nadi Markets
• Natadola Beach
• Malomalo Village Visit
• Sandboarding down the Sigatoka Sand Dunes
• Mango Bay Resort
• Activities in the evening - these vary from quiz nights, night club
• Kava ceremony, beach bonfire and more!

Sector 2: Mango Bay to Pacific Harbour
Departs: Tue, Thu, Sun

Have a big breakfast FREE at Mango Bay resort in preparation for a big day! We head east to Matakibau Track, an amazing 2 to 3 hour trek in the Namosi Highlands – one of our travellers favourite activities! After a picnic lunch we explore the Navua River by tube, swimming in secluded waterfalls and finally taking a long-boat past villages and farms. We spend the night in Fiji’s Adventure Capital, Pacific Harbour at Uprising Beach Resort. Arriving in the afternoon allows you plenty of time on the beach and to enjoy the resorts unique free activities.

Highlights:

• 2-3 hour trek through the Namosi Highlands
• Tubing down the Navua River
• Swimming in secluded waterfalls
• Longboat journey
• Uprising Beach Resort
• FREE horse-boarding, kayaking and other activities in Fiji’s Adventure Capital

Sector 3: Pacific Harbour to Volivoli Beach
Departs: Wed, Fri, Mon

Today we take you to Volivoli – an amazing beach resort! Before we get you there we take in the highlights of Fiji’s capital – Suva. Then it’s inland to visit a local school orphanage, travel to the remote Wailouta village to meet the chief in a traditional sevu-sevu (kava) ceremony and join the villages bilibili rafting. At Volivoli Beach – kayak, snorkel, or play volleyball. We top it off with a bonfire at night!

Highlights:

• Tour of Suva – Fiji’s capital
• Local school or orphanage visit
• Wailouta Village visit
• Traditional sevu-sevu (kava) ceremony
• Bilibili rafting down the Wainibuka River with the Wailotua villagers
• Enjoy FREE nightly activities and entertainment with your fellow travellers

Sector 4: Volivoli Beach to Nadi
Departs: Thu, Sat, Tue

We start at midday today so you have time to learn to dive, snorkel, kayak, swim or chill out in the sun. We’ll then head west on the Kings Road of Viti Levu focusing on our Indo-Fijian culture. Driving through the heart of sugar cane farming we’ll arrive at our first stop of the day at Ba Town for curry lunch and an Indo-Fijian culture experience. We’ll finish the day heading inland again for a swim at the Sabeto Valley mud pools and hot pools.

Highlights:

• Dive, snorkel, kayak, swim or chill out in the sun
• Ba Town
• Curry Lunch
• Indo-Fijian cultural experience
• Sabeto Valley mud pools and hot pools

CHRISTCHURCH TO WESTPORT (VIA ARTHURS PASS)

We depart Christchurch early and cruise west across the Canterbury Plains and start climbing the foothills of the Southern Alps through the Korowai/Torlesse tussock land park onto the main coast to coast alpine road.  We travel through the Arthur’s Pass National Park where you are surrounded by the stunning snowcapped mountains and if you’re lucky, you may even get to meet some of the locals – the cheeky “Kea” which are mountain parrots native to NZ.   On arrival in Westport we meet up with the rest of the crew, traveling down from Nelson at Buller Adventure Tours where you have the chance to go horse trekking or jet boating on the mighty Buller River.

WESTPORT TO LAKE MAHINAPUA

Today we head down the spectacular West Coast Road that stretches along the rugged Tasman shoreline. The road winds through diverse landscapes, which never cease to amaze both locals and visitors alike. Highlights include Cape Foulwind seal colony, rugged beach walks & Punakaiki Pancake Rocks & Blowholes.  Tonight your driver will arrange a group meal for you at the legendary Mahinapua Hotel known as the “Poo Pub” (a traditional West Coast Pub).  It’s an awesome evening to get to know your fellow travellers.

LAKE MAHINAPUA TO FRANZ JOSEF

Our first stop this morning is the Bushman’s Centre where you will get an insight into how people make a living on the coast with sphagnum moss growing, old timber-milling techniques, possum trapping and helicopter deer recovery – known as New Zealand’s last great adventure.  We then head through to Franz Josef Glacier Village, nestled in the Westland National Park.

FREE DAY FRANZ JOSEF

Today is your chance to hike on Franz Josef Glacier, rated in the top three NZ activities by Kiwi Experience passengers.

FRANZ JOSEF TO WANAKA

We start out early in order to catch the perfect mirror reflection of Mt Cook and the Southern Alps on Lake Matheson, near the village of Fox Glacier. We then cruise down the last stretch of the West Coast Road stopping at popular scenic spots along the way. Then we head into Mount Aspiring National Park and arrive in the awe-inspiring destination of Wanaka in the afternoon.

WANAKA TO QUEENSTOWN

A short but action packed drive today through to the NZ's adventure capital, Queenstown. Highlights include Puzzling World (check out the toilets - highly entertaining), skydive over Lake Wanaka & the Southern Alps and stop in at the world’s first commercial bungy site - the Kawarau Bridge. On arrival in Queenstown you will get a chance to book all activities and re-confirm coaches at Base Travel Desk as well as get a group photo with all your new West Coast friends.  Then out on the town  -what better way to enjoy a memorable trip down the coast with a night out exploring Queenstown nightlife with all the crew to finish things off!

FREE DAY QUEENSTOWN

Queenstown is rated up there as being one of our passengers favorite spots to hang out in NZ so take the time to spend at least 3 days here apart from being one of the most beautiful places in the world, Queenstown is New Zealand’s, if not the world’s, adventure capital. You can take advantage of the beautiful lake and surrounding walks, or get into a whole range of adrenalin pumping activities. We do recommend one activity however, the overland day trip to Milford Sound, commonly referred to as New Zealand’s most beautiful spot, and that’s saying something!

QUEENSTOWN TO CHRISTCHURCH

We head out of Queenstown, up over the Lindis Pass into the Mackenzie Country, named after James Mackenzie who was a notorious sheep rustler (or Velcro glove wearer). After dropping people in Twizel for the connection to Mt Cook, we travel through to the amazing aqua blue Lake Pukaki to see Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo for a view of the Church of the Good Shepherd, the bronze sheep dog and the milky blue colour of the glacier fed lakes. From there we have a very straight and flat run into Christchurch and will deliver you to the hostels of your choice between 4.30pm and 6pm.

CHRISTCHURCH TO KAIKOURA (TRAVELS THIS ROUTE TWICE)

We travel across the northern Canterbury Plains towards Kaikoura arriving there around midday. Kaikoura used to be the South Island’s best-kept secret. Kaikoura means to eat Crayfish (kai - to eat, Koura - Crayfish), actually the full name is Te-Ahi-kai-koura-a-Tama-ki-te-rangi These days its the Whales, Dolphins, Seals and the fish and chips that Kaikoura is becoming ever more popular for.  Experience Dolphin Swimming, Whale Watching, Seal Colony walk or chill out at the hostel situated just up from the beach.

KAIKOURA TO PICTON & WELLINGTON

We head north and take in the last of the dramatic Kaikoura coastline. It’s a spectacular drive, and we may take the opportunity to stop for a close look at the seals that lay about on the rocks all day long. We make our way to the Picton ferry terminal in time to catch the 1.30pm sailing to the North Island. Say farewell to the South Island (Te Wai Pounamu) and we’re on our way! The ferry ride takes about 3 hours, and you will be met by our ‘Fairy Bus” Pukeko on the other side to whisk you off to your hostels.

WELLINGTON TO TAUPO

We’ve got quite a distance to cover today so we head away from Wellington by 8am to beat the rush hour traffic.
We pass through Taihape where we drop off and pick up people for River Valley. Departing Taihape we make the climb up to the Central Plateau, home of the Tongariro National Park. For access to the National Park, we can drop you off in the township of Turangi.

TAUPO TO AUCKLAND (VIA ROTORUA)

This morning we head north to Rotorua, often referred to as 'rotten rua' due to the abundance of thermal activity in the area. After dropping off passengers who are spending a few days to have a good look around we make our way to Auckland, taking in the rolling countryside along the way.

AUCKLAND – PAIHIA (BAY OF ISLANDS)

We arrive in the Bay of Islands around mid day and check out the surrounding sights of Paihia, including the historical site of Waitangi. Northland is rich in history and Maori culture. With its clear water, huge kauri forests, and 144 islands to explore you will soon see why Kiwi Experience heads up north. Swim with the dolphins, experience the Excitor fast boat ride out to the famous hole in the rock, go kayaking, sailing, fishing, diving, snorkeling or just relax on the beach.

PAIHIA TO AUCKLAND

Departing late afternoon you have all day to do as you please before making the 4 hour drive back to the “big smoke”, as us Kiwis affectionately call Auckland.