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Welcome to Kiwi Escapes!

Self-guided tours for independent travellers. Save up to 40% off retail prices. Really affordable, perfect for couples, groups and singles.

Big launch discounts!

Check out the OPENING SPECIALS. Submit an enquiry today for your next trip and take advantage of the savings.

Access Australian Escapes discounts as well.

Let us know where you're interested in going and we'll build a travel plan for you and save you a heap of money.

Best price guarantee!

We guarantee you at least 15% more value or 15% discount off a trip priced elsewhere. Conditions apply.

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New Zealand is just made for road trips. Take it easy and see what you want in your own time.

About NZ self drive

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Your perfect New Zealand self drive holiday is here!

Kia Ora! Our New Zealand holiday packages are a great a starting point. They cover all the highlights. Compare to doing it yourself and see the value. Save time and get more holiday for your money. Use our experience to make your NZ holiday the best ever!

  • Personal travel consultant assigned
  • All tour and travel packages are customisable templates
  • Flights arranged saving you money and hassles
  • All hand-picked hotel, resort and lodge accommodation
  • Minimum 15% price-beat and savings guarantee
  • Special access to heavily-discounted Australian packages
  • Over 20 years' travel industry experience

Our packages are for independent travellers. They include top-class accommodation, small to SUV-sized cars, immersive activities and other standard inclusions. Many packages include a substantial flight provision as well.

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Flight provision

This package includes a generous flight provision for travel to New Zealand. It will cover up to 100% of your flights. The final price will be quoted as part of your travel plan.

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12 Days NZ South Island Highlights

NZD $5,900 $3,709 per person

Duration
12 DAYS
Physical level
PHYSICAL 3/10
Theme
"HIGHLIGHTS" THEME

Auckland   Auckland  [Fully flexible]

Witness the striking contrasts between oceans, rivers, gorges, mountains, glaciers, towns and lakes. Indulge just about any area of interest from wineries to fly fishing, hiking to relaxing asa you experience most of the South Island’s favourite places.

Flight provision

This package includes a generous flight provision for travel to New Zealand. It will cover up to 100% of your flights. The final price will be quoted as part of your travel plan.

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9 Days North Island Family Adventure

NZD $2,504 $1,649 per person

Duration
9 DAYS
Physical level
PHYSICAL 4/10
Theme
"FAMILY" THEME

Auckland   Auckland  [Fully flexible]

The natural wonders of North Island NZ and endless family fun awaits. Cruise the pristine waters up north, experience Maori culture, explore the Coromandel, Rotorua, Taupo and more.

Flight provision

This package includes a generous flight provision for travel to New Zealand. It will cover up to 100% of your flights. The final price will be quoted as part of your travel plan.

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8 Days NZ South Island Holiday

NZD $3,074 $2,029 per person

Duration
8 DAYS
Physical level
PHYSICAL 3/10
Theme
"FAMILY" THEME

Queenstown   Queenstown  [Fully flexible]

From wildlife encounters to relaxing boat cruises, the whole family will be spoiled for choice With fun activities and no planning stress, this is a great way to relax and visit some of New Zealand’s top spots. It's also perfect for couples and small groups.

Can't see what you want? Not sure where to start?

Every New Zealand self drive holiday package is a starting point. Submit a booking enquiry to get a quote. We'll recommend the best holiday experience for you.

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Guarantee

Minimum 15% price-beat and savings guarantee

We will beat yours or any competitor's price or value by a minimum of 15%.

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Flight provision

This package includes a generous flight provision for travel to New Zealand. It will cover up to 100% of your flights. The final price will be quoted as part of your travel plan.

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9 Days NZ South Island Magic

NZD $3,806 $2,509 per person

Duration
9 DAYS
Physical level
PHYSICAL 3/10
Theme
"NATURAL WONDERS" THEME

Queenstown   Queenstown  [Fully flexible]

From wildlife encounters to relaxing boat cruises, the whole family will be spoiled for choice With fun activities and no planning stress, this is a great way to relax and visit some of New Zealand’s top spots. It's also perfect for couples and small groups.

Flight provision

This package includes a generous flight provision for travel to New Zealand. It will cover up to 100% of your flights. The final price will be quoted as part of your travel plan.

See package details

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9 Days Action-Packed NZ South Island

NZD $3,354 $2,139 per person

Duration
9 DAYS
Physical level
PHYSICAL 8/10
Theme
"ACTION ADVENTURE" THEME

Christchurch   Christchurch  [Fully flexible]

The South Island hardly needs any introduction - its reputation as an outdoor paradise is clear. You'll be introduced to many of the highlights by engaging in some of the most exciting activities.

Planning a road trip with friends?

Receive a travel plan to share with your friends and get their input. We'll show you some big savings as well.

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Perfect for lovers!

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New Zealand is made for sight-seeing and adventure for sure. It's also perfect for an unforgettable honeymoon or anniversary or any romantic escape. Do everything and relax in luxury overlooking a spectacular lake as well.

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EXPLORE

NZ Destinations

Maori man

"There's the North Island (Te Ika-a-Maui), the South Island (Te Waipounamu) and some water in between bro!"

North Island

North Island

Auckland, Hobbiton, Waiheke Island, Hamilton, Waitomo, Bay of Islands, Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park, Rotorua, Napier, Hawke's Bay and more.

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South Island

South Island

Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound, Queenstown, Wanaka (awesome trout fishing), Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, Abel Tasman National Park & the Abel Tasman Coast Track, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and much more.

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Combined North and South

Both Islands

It's easy to start at the top and work your way down or vice versa. You can arrive at Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch or Queenstown. Let us plan your trip to include the best highlights. We guarantee you'll love it and the value.

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Welcome!

"Your perfect NZ destination awaits. Come on over."

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Our themes

Action and adventure

Action and adventure

There are plenty of adventures on both islands. Action addicts of course just love Queenstown. It's famous for Fergburgers, bunjy jumping, tandem skydiving, river surfing, canyon swinging and jet boats. And we're just getting started.

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Family

Family

New Zealand is great for families. We often recommend the North Island for first-timers. Your kids will never forget the fun they had at places like The Coromandel and Rainbow Springs.

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Romance

Romance

Your ideal New Zealand honeymoon or romantic holiday would have to include stunning scenery. Luxurious accommodation of course. Maybe some adventure. A beach stay perhaps? Having everything organised well in advance is the key. Leave that to Kiwi Escapes.

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Highlights

Highlights

Highlights-themed packages cover the best of New Zealand. You visit the top places and do the top things to do. Awesome for first-time visitors.

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Natural wonders

Natural wonders

New Zealand is full of natural wonders. Milford Sound, the Champagne Pools at Wai-o-Tapu, the amazing Blue Pools along the Haast Pass, the Tongariro alpine crossing... The list is almost endless.

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Address and contact details for Kiwi Escapes & Australian Escapes

Level 19, 10 Eagle Street
BRISBANE
AUSTRALIA 4000

International: +61 (0)7 3040 6697

Main email address: [email protected]

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CAREFULLY PLANNED ITINERARIES

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No shortcuts. Our self-drive New Zealand holidays are aimed at the independent traveller. They include top-class accommodation, SUV cars, immersive activities and many other standard inclusions combined with plenty of free time.

We take feedback from travellers, agents and suppliers to regularly update the best places to stay and visit. With careful planning you see the highlights without rushing.

LOCAL EXPERTS

Benefit from inside knowledge

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All of our itineraries contain plenty of free time along with guided tours and activities conducted by experienced local operators.

Our packages often include "hidden gems" - places off the beaten track that less people know about. They can really make your trip super-special.

This means that along the way we've highlighted our favourite places to show you the best of New Zealand. All fitness levels are covered as well, so you can just do easy activities, right up to full-on adventure.

GREAT VALUE WITH A GUARANTEE

Get more for your money

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All of our packages include the best Bronze, Silver or Gold standard hotel, resort and lodge accommodation. We NEVER use back-packer-style accommodation.

Savings Guarantee

Bring us any competitor's self-guided itinerary. We guarantee to beat the price or value by at least 15%.

20+ YEARS

Take advantage of our experience

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Our itineraries are based on many year's experience planning and organising New Zealand holidays. The advantage to you is you will enjoy a stress-free holiday that you'll rave about.

The real value to you is that we make sure everything goes smoothly for you. That's our promise and responsibility. If anything goes wrong, for example a flight or day-tour gets delayed or cancelled, we'll sort it out for you.