Excellent trip.
New Zealand was a wonderful country to visit. It has a casual laid back vibe which was ideal for an intense touring holiday. There is plenty to see and do.
We were a small group so it gave us the time and opportunity to see more sites than featured in the itinerary. Cities, towns, places of interest and geographic sites were all covered. There was plenty of walking involved to counteract some of the longer journeys.
Our guide/driver, Thiago was exceptional with an excellent local knowledge that added interest and variety to the trip’s itinerary. Changes were made to adapt to the everchanging weather conditions to ensure we had the best experiences. He was always patient and professional.
All the hotels were of a good standard with comfortable beds and working bathrooms! Most of the hotel rooms in New Zealand had some level of catering facility in each room, as well as the usual tea and coffee making facilities.
If I had to pick favourite places it would be the stay at Lake Wanaka and the walk and views around Mount Cook.
I would thoroughly recommend this trip.
RaftingAdventure
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort, Lodge
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Auckland, Christchurch, Hokitika
Auckland, Christchurch, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Wanaka, Te Anau, Dunedin, MacKenzie Country, Napier, Wellington, Nelson, Abel Tasman National Park
Jump into a world of geothermal wonders, white-water rapids, glaciers and oceanside summits on this 19-day adventure across New Zealand’s South and North Islands. Starting in the south, you’ll explore the limsestone landscape of pancake-shaped rock formations and blowholes at Punakaiki, spend two nights in Queenstown and walk through the forest near Franz Josef Glacier. Then journey to the north, where you’ll learn about Maori culture from a local guide, roll down the Rotorua hillside in a zorb and hike up Mount Maunganui. Explore the best of New Zealand from bottom to top and enjoy plenty of free time to skydive, stargaze or unwind with your new friends – maybe with a local beer or cocktail in hand.
Adventure
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hostel, Lodge
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Auckland, Christchurch, Abel Tas
Auckland, Christchurch, Abel Tasman National Park, Wellington, Rotorua, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Westport
Journey through the South Island of New Zealand on this 12-day adventure. Explore the limestone landscape of pancake-shaped rock formations and see the blowholes at Punakaiki. Take a ferry through Marlborough Sounds and spend a night at Lake Tekapo, known for its turquoise waters and snowy peaks. Spend two days in Queenstown and enjoy plenty of free time to skydive, surf, stargaze or unwind with your new friends.
Adventure
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hostel
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Christchurch, Wellington, Abel T
Christchurch, Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Westport