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New Zealand Tour & Trip Reviews
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Mark
Mar 2025
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New Zealand Explorer
A fabulous introduction to New Zealand. A very varied trip including trekking, sightseeing and cruising. Fairly full on, but it had to be to cover the ground and see...
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Trusted Customer
Mar 2025
Written on
New Zealand Explorer
I highly recommend this trip. It is worth the long journey. Our leader Runty Jackson was exceptional. He is a proud New Zealander with Māori children and gave us an ...
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Adam
Feb 2025
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New Zealand Explorer
I am very pleased with the trip. The program was very interesting and carried out calmly without rushing. Many thanks to the guide/driver (Pelle), who can be an exam...
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Caroline
Jan 2025
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New Zealand Explorer
Brilliant itinerary , such a variety of scenery, culture, experiences . A good overview of NZ
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Dana
Jan 2025
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New Zealand Explorer
Stunning New Zealand, but Group Dynamics Fell Short New Zealand is a breathtaking destination, and it exceeded all my expectations. The landscapes are like something...
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David
Jan 2025
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New Zealand Explorer
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 a...
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Alison
Dec 2024
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New Zealand Explorer
Great holiday, it was a nice group of people. The itinernery didn't al...
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Trusted Customer
Dec 2024
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New Zealand Explorer
The itinerary was good and covers a large range of cities/towns/geographic sites of interest - would slightly change it to include more time to explore the Steampunk...
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Isabelle
Dec 2024
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New Zealand Explorer
This was yet another wonderful trip with Explore. Every day was a good day. It included many hours on the road but I don't know if there is any solution to that. Per...
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Robert
Dec 2024
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New Zealand Explorer
Overall a fantastic experience thanks to our fantastic guide Kreig Lei...
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Anne
Dec 2024
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New Zealand Explorer
Super guide who went above and beyond. New Zealand is a beautiful country and it was great that we stayed in nice hotels. Food was tasty and it was good we were able...
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Lorraine
Dec 2024
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New Zealand Explorer
Hi, i have had the most exciting experiences of my life, we have seen and done every thing, accommodation was amazing,ing, we did have one night in a hostel whic...
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Trusted Customer
May 2024
Written on
New Zealand Explorer
An excellent way to discover New Zealand.
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Trusted Customer
May 2024
Written on
New Zealand Explorer
Very enjoyable and informative. Good group size and well arranged schedules.
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Liora
Mar 2024
Written on
New Zealand Explorer
The entire experience was fantastic and our guide (Luisa) was BEYOND awesome! The communication from HQ in the UK could've been better but things worked out pretty m...
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Judy
Feb 2024
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New Zealand Explorer
Wonderful trip and itinerary, very experienced and informative tour guide. The only glitch was with the accommodation in Christchurch. First, the hotel did not provi...
Editor’s Take
What to Look For in New Zealand Tour Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Many tours in New Zealand are adventure based, so a sense of safety, guide knowledge and competence are very important factors for reviewers of New Zealand tours.
Even though New Zealand is quite small, it can be easy to try and cram way too much into the tour itinerary - including quite long drives to get from place to place. Be sure to read the itineraries for New Zealand tours carefully to get a sense of the transportation time, and number of days spent in each place. If you’re looking for a slower pace, you don’t want to be disappointed!
When reading New Zealand reviews, it’s also important to bear in mind that tours of New Zealand often include Australia as well. For those travelers who have to travel a very long way to get to the Oceania region (which is most people!), this can be an excellent way to maximize your vacation time.
However, it also has the potential to feel like you barely skim the surface of what these incredible countries have to offer. Negative reviews may have been hoping for a more relaxed pace, and ended up feeling hectic the whole time instead.
Accommodations in New Zealand are usually up to westernized standards, with plenty of amenities available. If you are camping or staying in small towns, of course, expect to deal with some factors like wildlife and weather.
If you want a professional take on traveling in New Zealand, see the Travelstride new Zealand Guide »
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