New Zealand Tours in March 2027

There were so many memorable things we did on this trip from the ride on the gondola to the steamboat to the Opera House the Great Barrier Reef the animals of Australia etc. This trip was an experience of a lifetime.

Had a great time in the north and South Islands of New Zealand. The whole trip was very well organised, made some amazing memories and the country was so beautiful and definitely did not disappoint. Everything ran smoothly with Lauren as our group leader, who always made sure we had the best time. Thanks Lauren, you’re a legend!! ᵕ̈

Just Come home from the North and South New Zealand tour with Lauren. What an adventure from white water rafting to late night chats there was never a dull moment. When you spend weeks with strangers they really become such good friends with amazing memories. Lauren was the best tour leader ever !!! The Trip wouldn’t be the same without her, when I lost something valuable to me during the trip she went above and beyond to help me find it Thank you Lauren (Best Tour Leader) 🫶

Overall, this trip was excellent, a once in a lifetime experience. The one thing that I would recommend is just a little more down time that we could have enjoyed at each of the places that we explored. I found the rushing around here and there a little too much. Gavin (our Tour Manager) and Linda (w/ Accent Travel) were excellent to deal with and I would recommend them anytime. Always helpful quick to answer any questions we might have had.

Went on the intro tour to New Zealand South Islands. Was an absolute amazing experience and covered a lot of the beautiful spots on the island. Have to give a special thanks to the group leader Lauren Ryan, who really made it what it was. She went above and beyond. Any question, help or advice needed she would go out of her way for you. Always energetic and wants everyone to have the best time. She made sure everyone felt part of the group and more so a short term family.

New Zealand Discovery, Feb - March 2025. Solo traveller. This was a superb tour and absolutely exceeded my expectations which were high! What a stunningly beautiful land Pros: 1. Our tour leader, Runty Jackson was excellent. I've been on several Explore trips and enjoyed good leadership but Runty was exceptional, he was a star! The trip would have been good anyway but thank you Runty, you made it outstanding. 2. The trip itinerary was great and we were able to do nearly everything that had been advertised. 3. Accommodation on the whole was fine. 4. We were lucky with weather so saw New Zealand's highlights, e.g. Doubtful Sound, Mount Cook, Fox Glacier and the west coast in perfect weather. Cons: Nothing major. 1. Breakfasts: These are the only included meals (except for 2 others). Best breakfast without a doubt was at Rotorua- exceptionally good. The Copthorne chain hotels were also quite good. However worst was in Napier. Frankly dire. White sliced bread, no variety of food, tinned sweeteened fruit. A jar of instant coffee. Horrible. The motel next door where we stayed was fine but the restaurant was not!!! 2. Coffee in hotel breakfasts. Again with the exception of Rotorua and the Bealey Quarter, the hotel coffee was not good. This is New Zealand after all, the land that prides itself on its coffee culture. Acturally one of the best breakfasts we had was in Hokitika where the motel didn't have food so Runty took us to a cafe in the town- excellent. Further suggestion By contrast with the rest of the trip, Wanaka was not that interesting, and restaurants were ok but mostly fast food types. Wanaka certainly didn't deserve 2 days. The advertised jet boat ride/ wilderness walk didn't seem to be available. I did take the boat across the lake and it was ok, but it was quite expensive for what it turned out to be. The 'guide ' didn't seem that knowledgable or indeed, interested. Instead I'd suggest at least another day in Abel Tasman National Park which was so, so beautiful. Maybe an overnight stay there and opportunities to walk more and spend more time on the idyllic beaches.