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TREKKING IN NEW ZEALAND
A well-organised, varied and very enjoyable trip with great leaders and nice group members which did what it said on the tin. A good mix of travel an...
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TREKKING IN NEW ZEALAND
We packed so much in the three weeks that it was necessary to come back home and sit down with the itinerary. notes etc. to appreciate just how much we had achieved!...
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trekking new zealand
A very well put-together trip with a variety of really interesting experiences Seeing "Mount Doom" appear out of its cloud cap on the Tongariro crossing - on cue, d...
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TREKKING IN NEW ZEALAND
An absolutely brilliant three weeks in the most wonderful country. Everything as described in the trip notes, and more. Difficult to decide, but some of t...
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TREKKING IN NEW ZEALAND
Fantastic jam packed three weeks in the wonderful New Zealand. The trip was more than I could have hoped for, New Zealand would be a great back drop for any visit. ...
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TREKKING IN NEW ZEALAND
The trip was an unending variety of activities and experiences; physically tiring but without the stresses sometimes felt in non English speaking countries. It...
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TREKKING IN NEW ZEALAND
A great way to see and do a LOT! What to choose! Camping on the beach at Abel Tasman was beautiful, big sky, stunning sunset and dawn. The Red quarry on the Tongarir...
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TREKKING IN NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand exceeded my expectations and the trip provided even more than the brochure promises. The value for money was exceptional. There was such a diversity of l...
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Newzealand trekking ( TLZ)
Excellent trip with varied iteniary with amazing landscapes lots...trek in Tongariro national park, Milford Sounds, Mt Cook trek, Helicopter and jet boat rides , etc...
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TREKKING IN NEW ZEALAND
An action-filled three weeks. The trip was well organised to fit so much in the time. I enjoyed the two days in Siberia the most; as well as Milford Sound and around...
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TREKKING IN NEW ZEALAND
I have had great diffuculty rating this trip and even with the benefit of time, I just cannot give it more than 4 stars, I really wanted too but although there is no...
Perfect vacation!
Our trip to New Zealand exceeded all of our expectations thanks to Geoff's amazing service as our travel agent. He eagerly provided us with suggestions and tailored ...
Incredible, awesome, amazing experience
Our Real New Zealand Tours travel agent listened to our goals for the trip, how we wanted to travel, and what activities we wanted to do. Based on that, they create...
Self-designed 21 day trip to NZ
Geoff helped my wife and I to put together an itinerary that customized to our particular interests and preferences. At the outset he asked us where we'd like to go ...
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Glen
Feb 2025
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Walking in New Zealand
One hotel on an Explore walking tour is always disappointing. We have come to expect this after 6 previous walking trips with Explore. Unfortunately on this trip we...
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Wendy
Nov 2024
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Walking in New Zealand
This tour involved many great walks to experience the spectacular scenery, flora and fauna of New Zealand. Our minibus was comfortable for travelling in but it was ...
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Sharon
May 2024
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Walking in New Zealand
Vaughan went out of his way to ensure we had an amazing experience
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Angela
Apr 2024
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Walking in New Zealand
The highlight of my trip are the little extras that our tour guide Vaughn provided
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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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