New Zealand Local culture Trips

Collette does an excellent job at providing land tours. They have active itineraries that provide a great combination of local tours and free time to explore on your own. The guides are extremely knowledgeable about local customs, traditions and points of interest. Their online app is excellent for communicating the daily schedule, local points of interest, local dining and local maps for each area where you spend a night. They have a good combination of provided group meals and meals on your own to explore and enjoy at your own pace.

Fantastic tour, we enjoyed everything. Would definitely recommend it if you don't want the hassle of driving yourself. All the hotels were clean and comfortable and it was good that breakfast and several evening meals were included We visited so many amazing places and saw spectacular scenery everywhere. We didn't do many of the optional activities as so much was included already but I really enjoyed the jet boat trip on the Haast River.

What a wonderful trip! Gorgeous scenery, good food, Maori culture, Lord of the Rings opportunities, wildlife, and great travel director and driver. The locations chosen offered a nice variety to see different parts of both the north and south islands, learn about the agriculture and farming, as well as the history of the country.

The itinerary covered the main areas on both the north and south islands. What was really great was the secondary tours that you could take to further enhance the tour.

Our tour guide, Hope, and driver, Mark, were first class. Mark never drove fast around winding roads which helped with motion sickness, was always pleasant and helpful. Hope was able to tell us so much about her home, NZ, and was never boring. Her lovely voice was easy to listen to as she pointed out so many interesting things on the way. Hope also was caring and had so much patience with the whole group. If things didnt work out because of weather she was able to come up with great substitutes.

The sights and experiences packed into this 19-day tour were simply unforgettable. Every day offered new adventures on land or sea. Our tour manager was knowledgeable, adding incite to the experience with stories and background information as we traveled the length and breadth of both north and south islands. My day on Milford Sound, including optional flight back to Queenstown, was one of spectacular beauty and exciting adventure.