4.6/5 Excellent
Excellent
119
Great
42
Average
8
Disappointing
3
Terrible
0
New Zealand Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
This trip encompassed everything I had wanted to experience in New Zealand and more - helped by excellent guiding by experienced Exodus leader Ian and supported by P...
Covered the highlights of the whole of New Zealand in a three week marathon trip! Hit all the major spots of the whole country which of course means many long hours ...
visiting new zealand is like visiting a child. the land itself is still developing. its fresh and exciting. you get the feeling that its looking forward to its futur...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
An excellent way to discover New Zealand.
Trusted Customer
May 2024
Very enjoyable and informative. Good group size and well arranged schedules.
Liora
Mar 2024
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...
Judy
Feb 2024
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...
Josephine
Feb 2024
I have run our t of adjectives describing this trip to friends. The scenery is breathtaking. I think possibly the boat trip to Doubtful Sound was maybe the best but ...
Trusted Customer
Feb 2024
LOCATION IS AMAZING WITH MUCH TO LOOKFORWARD TO AS EACH DAY PASSED. Would reco...
Linda
Jan 2024
Having visited New Zealand before, this trip took me to places that were not included in the usual tourist trail. This was a well planned trip that included a varie...
Lisa
Jan 2024
I love the Explore tours. What makes them 5 stars is the tour guides. They always go the extra mile and take to us to places and activities that are not necessarily ...
Peter
Jan 2024
The tour was discounted but I have gone on more than 10...
Catherine
Dec 2023
This was one of the best holidays we have ever had. Every day brought new scenery and experiences and we feel privileged to have had the opportunity to see such a st...
Lorna
Dec 2023
Every day was a highlight. Lulu was a great guide and excellent driver. Beauti...
Editor’s Take
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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