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Sarah
Mar 2024
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Walking in New Zealand
Hard to pick one thing but the trip out on Milford Sound was definitely A highlight. We arrived just after heavy rain and the rock faces were literally covered with ...
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Trusted Customer
Feb 2024
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Walking in New Zealand
It waa a very fun and informative trip. My first tour group. Our guide was very knowledgable of both islands. Plants, birds, cities, trails. Things to see and do on ...
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Claude
Feb 2024
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Walking in New Zealand
Smooth purchase process with Explore as always. Lot's of nice scenery in NZ, the hiking had more elevation gain that I expected and the hiking group comprised of 40 ...
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Roger
Jan 2024
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Walking in New Zealand
See the next answers. Several highlights e.g. Walking below Mt. Cook, Cruise on Milford Sound ( including best meal of the trip), exploring the west coast rainfore...
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Trusted Customer
Dec 2023
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Walking in New Zealand
Met all expectations , with the one serious negative, see below, which related to the travel and not the trip itself. Would have loved to have been able to spend mor...
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Tunde
Nov 2023
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Walking in New Zealand
Well organized, busy, but excellent trip in a beautiful country. Nature is on steroids in NZ. Short and longer walks with optional Alpine crossing at Tongariro that ...
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Wendy
Nov 2023
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Walking in New Zealand
The boat trip from Wellington to the South Island across the Cook Strait was beautiful. Walking around the lake at Wanaka and the views across the lake at Queenstown...
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Mark
Feb 2023
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Walking in New Zealand
Brilliant trip with a really excellent leader/driver. Wonderful sights and experiences.
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Penelope
Feb 2023
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Walking in New Zealand
This holiday is a spectacular scenic tour of New Zealand, enhanced by the guides wealth of experience. The day boat trip on the Marlborough Sound was amazing and i...
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Phillip
Jan 2023
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Walking in New Zealand
Excellent trip. Great scenery and great company.
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Michael
Nov 2022
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Walking in New Zealand
Mostly excellent but with some reservations....probably too fast paced for my entire liking but I think I have to accept that I should have known that it would be li...
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AWESOME NEW ZEALAND
This trip is one of the best we have experienced with Exodus. The varied walking, landscape and experiences on the trip make it an amazing adventure. Beware though...
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The best of New Zealand
What an amazing trip! I cannot recommend it highly enough - it showcasts everything that New Zealand has to offer, and despite travelling for 3 weeks it is not eno...
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Fabulous walking in New Zealand
A wonderful itinerary and excellent guides/leaders with infectious enthusiasm for this amazing country! The Tongariro Crossing and the visit to the Milford Sound, b...
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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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