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Connor Smart
Mar 2025
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Kiwiana Panorama Reverse
The locations and the optional excursions on the trip were phenomenal. The places we stayed at varried quite a bit, the majority of them were nice and close to the a...
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Trusted Customer
Mar 2025
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Kiwiana Panorama Reverse
It was perfect! The right amount of time away.
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Trusted Customer
Mar 2025
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Kiwiana Panorama Reverse
The trip was absolutely amazing and I couldn’t recommend it more to anyone! My only regret is that I didn’t do the extra days and do the Ultimate NZ trip. *Personal...
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Breanna Tauscher
Feb 2025
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Kiwiana Panorama Reverse
Amazing add-ons and Phil did a fantastic job coordinating everything.
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Sarah Dennis
Jan 2025
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New Zealand Panorama Northbound
As a kiwi myself, I wasn’t exactly sure if this trip would be worth it. I can say confidently that even after one day all my worries were put to rest! The trip was t...
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Trusted Customer
Jan 2025
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Highlights of Australia and New Zealand
Amazing trip Down Under! Super busy trip, but saw & experienced so much in 3 weeks. There was incredible natural wonders to amazing architecture, animals, seas &...
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Trusted Customer
May 2024
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Highlights of Australia and New Zealand
Wonderful tour start to finish.
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Trusted Customer
Mar 2025
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Northern Spotlight
I enjoyed the tour and the guide and bus driver provided great information along the way. Chanta guide was very helpful along the way. The sights and extra activitie...
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Trusted Customer
Feb 2025
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Northern Spotlight
Overall I enjoyed my trip but was disappointed wth this AAT Kings tour compared with others I have done with them. I have always received information at the start in...
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Trusted Customer
Dec 2024
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Northern Spotlight
Very interesting. The tour leader is very professional and helpful.
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Paul Galea
Nov 2024
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Northern Spotlight
I found that this tour was a very exspensive bus ride to the tour operators operating in the diferent locations we visited. All these extras were very exspensive. I ...
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Cait Adelaide
Nov 2024
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Northern Spotlight
Such a great tour woth so many stops so you can truly take in how amazing the north island of Aotearoa is. Our guide; Lisa, was attentive, knowledgeable, and organis...
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Trusted Customer
Nov 2024
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Northern Spotlight
The disappointing and confusing thing was that people seemed to be joining in the tour all the time, some going on to the South Island, and we were unable to get to ...
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Linda Day
Oct 2024
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Northern Spotlight
I enjoyed the tour very much. I was able to make a couple of friends. The hongi and cultural performance was excellent. There was quite a bit of walking. The tour di...
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Wendy Grant
Oct 2024
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Northern Spotlight
Hi...wendy here...our recent bus tour holiday..my mum & me had wunderfull time...we enjoyed the scenery...& travel in the smart bus....comfortable...we enjoy...
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
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Northern Spotlight
All hotels were good quality except for the travel lodge...
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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