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Michelle Srzich

Let me guide you with my local knowledge of how to make the most of your time in New Zealand and the Fiji islands. I am a local 'Kiwi' born in Aotearoa New Zealand , so this country holds a special place in my heart and I am excited to share this beautiful part of the world with you.
I like to get to know you, the traveler, and design an itinerary that incorporates your own interests and captures the essence of the New Zealand experience while adding my own unique suggestions that I know you will love. I am also here in the country when you are traveling to help out with some local travel tips.
I can also help with your Fijian travel plans as this lovely island nation makes a great stopover on your way to New Zealand , or as a destination on its own.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialize in bespoke tailor-made self-drive tours and privately guided itineraries. I am a big supporter of sustainable travel and prefer to recommend and support smaller locally-owned suppliers of accommodation and day tours so that people visiting New Zealand can discover the uniqueness of our country and the warmth and friendliness of our Kiwi hospitality. My tours are built from experience and are respectful of the communities you are visiting.
For activities, I like to incorporate many different ones including hiking and cycling (with the option of e-bikes), food and wine, and wildlife activities, such as kiwi and native penguin spotting in their natural environment. I also like to offer scenic flights and cruises to give the traveler even more options to view our stunning natural scenery. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"A year as a Rotary Exchange Student in Illinois as a teenager first opened my eyes to the world of travel and after some more overseas travel after university, it was a natural progression to choose Tourism as a career.
I have extensive experience in outbound leisure travel and corporate travel and now I love working in Inbound New Zealand and South Pacific travel. I have traveled New Zealand and the world on working holidays as a backpacker, later with my own three children, and these days with the children grown up I prefer to travel with a little more luxury!
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Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"A helicopter ride to the Luxmore Hut on Fiordland's Kepler track followed by a hike with a local guide through the alpine landscape is one of New Zealand's best one day experiences. Even better if you can follow it up with an overnight cruise of Doubtful Sound - waking up in this pristine natural landscape is really magical. "

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Recent trip reviews for Michelle

Local expert needed for New Zealand Adventure
New Zealand | Jan 9 - Jan 21, 2026

Gayle
Gayle T.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Feb 02, 2026
My husband and I travel regularly and typically book our own travel, but wanted a local expert to assist with our trip to New Zealand and Michelle was fantastic. We gave her travel dates and a general idea of the itinerary we wanted. After a zoom call to get acquainted, she came back with a itinerary that was based on our requests. We took some time to review and discuss, made a few changes, and the trip was booked. We did not have to spend hours online evaluating possibilities, or wonder if... Read more

My husband and I travel regularly and typically book our own travel, but wanted a local expert to assist with our trip to New Zealand and Michelle was fantastic. We gave her travel dates and a general idea of the itinerary we wanted. After a zoom call to get acquainted, she came back with a itinerary that was based on our requests. We took some time to review and discuss, made a few changes, and the trip was booked. We did not have to spend hours online evaluating possibilities, or wonder if the selections would meet our expectations.
We enjoyed a variety of accommodations and experiences, all with a unique flavor of New Zealand, which was our goal. The weather created a need to change some of our plans and Michelle was easy to contact and available to recommend changes in the time frame we needed.
We prefer not to be tightly booked, and so had much time to explore on our our own in addition to the activities scheduled by KimKim.
The travel book provided was a step by step itinerary that was extremely helpful as we navigated different modes of transportation including rental cars. tour buses and ferries. It provided directions to pickup/meeting points so that we were easily on our way moving from one spot to another.

Local specialist: Michelle Srzich
Michelle
Michelle Srzich
Local specialist in Auckland, New Zealand | Replied on Feb 02, 2026

Thanks so much for sharing your feedback, Gayle. It was a pleasure working with you on this trip and I am so pleased to see that you noticed the value of our local knowledge in planning and booking a trip like this. Happy future travels with Kimkim!

This was an amazing trip!
New Zealand | Jan 19 - Jan 28, 2026

Jessee
Jessee H.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
This was an amazing trip! Milford sound and is an absolute must see for anyone going to the South Island. Clyde was a beautiful hidden gem and Oliver’s lodge was very cool. Lake Tekapo was a blast and I would definitely add a helo trip to the Mt Cook area if you have the time. Kaikoura was so much fun with the ocean and the mountains all at the same place. Golfing is so easy and cheap in New Zealand. There is virtually no one on the courses!! Jet boats on the Shotover River is a must! Read more

This was an amazing trip! Milford sound and is an absolute must see for anyone going to the South Island. Clyde was a beautiful hidden gem and Oliver’s lodge was very cool. Lake Tekapo was a blast and I would definitely add a helo trip to the Mt Cook area if you have the time. Kaikoura was so much fun with the ocean and the mountains all at the same place. Golfing is so easy and cheap in New Zealand. There is virtually no one on the courses!! Jet boats on the Shotover River is a must!

Hotel Reviews
Olivers Lodge
Clyde
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Amazing hospitality! Andy will take care of you!
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Fairways at Ocean Ridge
Kaikoura

The apartments are amazing! Laundry was available, perfect after a couple of weeks on the road. I would rent this place for a month and live happily!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Shakespeare B&B
Te Anau

So close to anything you need in Te Anau!

Authenticity & Character
So much character!
Location
Staff
Liz and Nathan were absolutely great hosts!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Jet Boat the Shotover River
Jet Boat the Shotover River
Queenstown (NZ)
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Walk the famous Milford track and cruise on Milford Sound (day tour from Te Anau)
Walk the famous Milford track and cruise on Milford Sound (day tour from Te Anau)
New Zealand

Watch out for Sandflies!!! Bug spray and cover those ankles!!

Quality of Experience
Food
Perfect! The bag of food kept going!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Roo did a great job and took care of us all day!
Transport
Eco Zip Line Kaikoura
Eco Zip Line Kaikoura
Kaikōura

This is a must! So much fun and the views are spectacular!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Charlie and Olive were great!!
Transport
Local specialist: Michelle Srzich
Michelle
Michelle Srzich
Local specialist in Auckland, New Zealand | Replied on Jan 29, 2026

Thanks for your review, it sounds like you really had a blast in the South Island. I hope we see you back here again some time for the North - there are some great golf courses there too! Michelle

Mel climbed a mountain with me. Wonderful. ...
New Zealand | Jan 12 - Jan 19, 2026

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RUSSELL Y.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Mel climbed a mountain with me. Wonderful. The helicopter couldn’t go due to weather, but the backup plan was great.

Overnight cruise was a highlight of the year. Dave, our captain, Mikey, our chef, and Anna were all great as were the other guests. Lobster catch turned into dinner as did our fish from our fishing efforts.

All was great.

Local specialist: Michelle Srzich
Michelle
Michelle Srzich
Local specialist in Auckland, New Zealand | Replied on Jan 21, 2026

Thanks for your review and feedback, I will pass on to Fiordland Expeditions , they will be as thrilled as I am to know this was the highlight of the year!

Such an amazing experience in NZ! 18 days of pure beauty!!!
New Zealand | Dec 29 - Jan 14, 2026

Kelli
Kelli S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Such an amazing experience in NZ! 18 days of complete beauty. We loved everything our agent booked for us, all the hotels & excursions were fantastic. Our Clearwater experience was beautiful , we even saw a penguin! We especially loved our small plane ride to Milford Sound, & the steamboat cruise ship dinner. We loved everything about Queenstown. Such a cool place. Mount Cook was beautiful, we did 4 different hikes, all amazing. Wellington is a beautiful city, do not miss the botanical... Read more

Such an amazing experience in NZ! 18 days of complete beauty. We loved everything our agent booked for us, all the hotels & excursions were fantastic. Our Clearwater experience was beautiful , we even saw a penguin! We especially loved our small plane ride to Milford Sound, & the steamboat cruise ship dinner. We loved everything about Queenstown. Such a cool place. Mount Cook was beautiful, we did 4 different hikes, all amazing. Wellington is a beautiful city, do not miss the botanical garden. Breathtaking. Lake Tekapo is so blue, & a cute little town to visit. We especially loved the kayaking to the natural hot springs & then to the glow worm caves…. So fun. Our guides were phenomenal. Such cute guys! The night sky while we kayaked back was the prettiest I’ve ever seen. We also loved exploring waimangu volcanic valley with the cruise. So interesting, our boat guide was awesome. Hobbiton was fun, don’t miss even if you don’t love the LOTR movies, it’s really interesting to learn about. All in all we loved our vacation & would highly recommend working with Michelle.

Hotel Reviews
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Dunedin

Beautiful hotel, very clean. Great location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to the octagon
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean! Beautiful furnishings.
Ramada Suites Queenstown
Queenstown

Great location, clean & updated Just beware that parking can be tricky unless you pay for hotel parking. We parked on the roads but often times it was a few blocks away.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Great Ponsonby ArtHotel
Auckland

Very unique hotel if you are looking for something different. Clean & good location. Late 1800’s vibe.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was clean, but no AC in our room. It was very hot & humid.
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
Canterbury

Super private, clean, all the amenities Restaurant was really good Easy to access washer & dryer Beauty at every turn

Authenticity & Character
Such cute little apartment style rooms!
Location
Staff
Staff was always so friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fable Christchurch
Christchurch

Beautiful hotel, spacious rooms

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean & comfortable
The Gables
7220

Darling little cottage! We had amazing service & the cottage was perfect for our needs. Very spacious, charming & unique.

Authenticity & Character
Super charming!
Location
Easy to walk to everything in Picton
Staff
Amazing service, so friendly & helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean. Did not have AC though
Bolton Hotel
Wellington

Perfect location, beautiful hotel, super friendly staff, highly recommend Very spacious suites Our suite also had a washer & dryer which was awesome!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walk to most things, super close to the botanical garden
Staff
So friendly!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Kaitahi Lodge
Palmerston North

Cannot recommend this hotel enough. Amazing owner, the accommodations are incredible. Beautiful, spacious, unforgettable

Authenticity & Character
So unique, beautiful in every way
Location
Close to the city, but far enough away to feel secluded
Staff
Jazz was INCREDIBLE
Cleanliness & Comfort
So clean, honestly seemed to be brand new
Millennium Rotorua
Rotorua 3040

Great hotel, clean & spacious, great location, beautiful private deck

Authenticity & Character
Very nice lobby, room was perfect & spacious
Location
Walkable to everything
Staff
Super friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean
Activity Reviews
Queen Charlotte track (Ship Cove to Furneaux Lodge walk)
Queen Charlotte track (Ship Cove to Furneaux Lodge walk)
New Zealand

This was one of our very favorite days in NZ. Such an amazing & beautiful hike! We loved every second of the 10 mile track. Furneaux Lodge at the end of the hike… such a beautiful setting & delicious lunch. I could have sat there for hours. The boat ride there & back was easy & conveniently located in Picton. Highly recommend!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Te  Pā Tū  - Maori Cultural Experience
Te Pā Tū - Maori Cultural Experience
Rotorua

We loved this Maori culture experience, from the ease of the bus pick up at our hotel, to the authentic Maori war dance upon arrival, & the small group activities & learning. It was awesome. The music & dance show was so entertaining. The food was ok… really small portions. But the experience was great.

Quality of Experience
Food
Portions
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Waimangu Valley Nature Walk & Lake Rotomahana Boat Cruise
Waimangu Valley Nature Walk & Lake Rotomahana Boat Cruise
Rotorua

This was AWESOME! We loved the hike down to the lake, very informative pamphlet & we learned a lot about the area. The boat ride was super interesting. Our boat captain was so great, explained what we were seeing & answered all our questions. Highly recommend! Great way to spend the morning!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Loved our boat driver!!!
Transport
Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour - Glowworm Caves
Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour - Glowworm Caves
Rotorua

I wish I could give this 6 stars. Our guides were awesome. Funny & easy to talk to. The kayaks & gear were great. The hot pools were great, so fun to explore the different pools & temperatures. Dinner was great, & the glow worm caves were amazing. Cooler than I expected. The kayaking back in the dark… phenomenal. The night sky was as beautiful as I’d ever seen. Loved every minute of this excursion.

Quality of Experience
So fun!!!
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Coolest guides
Transport
Historic Steamship Cruise to Walter Peak Farm + BBQ Dinner
Historic Steamship Cruise to Walter Peak Farm + BBQ Dinner
Queenstown (NZ)

Steamship ride was super fun, the boat is super unique. The sheep sheering & the sheep dog experience was awesome! Food was so so.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
New Zealand

Super awesome experience! I wasn’t a huge fan of LOTR, but honestly you don’t have to be to enjoy this experience. The guide we had was so great. Super knowledgeable about what scenes were in what areas, made the whole afternoon so fun. I highly recommend!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great guide!
Transport
Loved the videos they showed in the bus on the way to the site.
Clearwater Wildlife Tours- 'Wild One' Tour
Clearwater Wildlife Tours- 'Wild One' Tour
Dunedin

Such an amazing afternoon! Loved our guide, super knowledgeable. We even saw a penguin!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fly Cruise Fly – Queenstown to Milford Sound by scenic flight
Fly Cruise Fly – Queenstown to Milford Sound by scenic flight
Queenstown (NZ)

Cannot recommend this enough. The flight was amazing, our pilot was amazing, it was unforgettable.

Quality of Experience
So great to work with
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone we worked with was fantastic
Transport
Big Sky Stargazing -outdoor stargazing tour
Big Sky Stargazing -outdoor stargazing tour
Aoraki / Mount Cook Village

Super knowledgeable guides Well worth staying up so late! The moon was bright so it wasn’t as spectacular as we’d hoped, but no fault of the company. Just the luck of the draw. Pick up was easy, the entire staff was awesome.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Michelle Srzich
Michelle
Michelle Srzich
Local specialist in Auckland, New Zealand | Replied on Jan 18, 2026

Thanks so much for your feedback, I am thrilled to see I really nailed it with planning the perfect trip for you and Ben. So glad it all went well and happy future travels with Kimkim! Michelle

pretty much everything we did was a highlight of our trip
New Zealand | Dec 22 - Jan 3, 2026

Jim
Jim C.
Waltham, MA | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2026
Michelle and her team planned and executed perhaps our best family vacation. After hearing about our itinerary, more than one local family questioned how we knew to do all the cool things we were doing on our trip! To list our favorite activities over two weeks is to list every activity Michelle lined up for us. Biggest wow factor was the night in Milford Sound, the heli-hike and the Timber trail. Fly fishing was spectacular, wineries were lovely - and we were even surprised how much we... Read more

Michelle and her team planned and executed perhaps our best family vacation. After hearing about our itinerary, more than one local family questioned how we knew to do all the cool things we were doing on our trip! To list our favorite activities over two weeks is to list every activity Michelle lined up for us. Biggest wow factor was the night in Milford Sound, the heli-hike and the Timber trail. Fly fishing was spectacular, wineries were lovely - and we were even surprised how much we valued just a short visit to Great Barrier Island. (local guides on the Mt Luxmore hike, GBI and fishing were top notch) Even the driving was a highlight (and Michelle delivering the rental car to our hotel was an appreciated detail). all our accommodations were just as expected with the exception of our last night which surprised us with is beauty and tranquility - the perfect way to exhale and reflect with the family on what felt like several epic vacations over just two weeks.

Hotel Reviews
The Rees Hotel
Queenstown

really solid hotel. beautiful placement on the lake - ~halfway between airport and town. We did the chef's tasting menu there at the restaurant and absolutely loved it.

Authenticity & Character
really nice and a solid vibe
Location
away from town, great location on the lake - and we walked in and out of Queenstown along the lake a couple times
Staff
seemed great.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fiordland Jewel
Milford Sound

LOVED This experience. seemed like such a great way to truly experience the Sound vs. just see it. Boat was great and crew was amazing.

Authenticity & Character
Location
can you get more beautiful that having all of Milford Sound to yourself?
Staff
the Skipper and team were amazing! so engaging and friendly. they each went out of their way to make our stay feel really special - on Xmas non the less.
Cleanliness & Comfort
surprisingly nice and comfortable for a boat. (food was great too)
Timber Trail Lodge
Ongarue

as anticipated fairly basic off the grid lodge - super clean, great staff, good food.

Authenticity & Character
Five for Authenticity
Location
Staff
warm and welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
exceeded expectations for an off the grid lodge
M Social
Auckland

location in Auckland was super convenient. its a little beat up tho.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
nothing horrible, just a lot of touch up paint needed and some walls needing cleaning.
Te Karaka Lodge
Waikato

this lodge exceeded expectations in terms of its beauty, it comfort, luxury and tranquility.

Authenticity & Character
Location
both a 4 and 5 star. its in the middle of no where which makes it so special
Staff
The manager was lovely - and we spend extended time chatting with the chefs too.
Cleanliness & Comfort
it's beautiful and well taken care of. not pretentious at all. very welcoming.
Local specialist: Michelle Srzich
Michelle
Michelle Srzich
Local specialist in Auckland, New Zealand | Replied on Jan 12, 2026

Thanks so much for your review, I am absolutely thrilled that the trip went so well and that you have such amazing memories from your family trip. We do try to find those 'hidden gems' and provide the type of trip you can't find in a google search or using A.I to plan the itinerary so is nice when travelers like yourselves acknowledge the value of a good local travel specialist to assist with the planning. Happy future travels with Kimkim!

Wonderful Trip! Michelle did amazing and we c...
New Zealand | Dec 21 - Jan 3, 2026

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Garrett B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jan 05, 2026
Wonderful Trip! Michelle did amazing and we ccouldn't recommend her more! Every event that we did we would highly recommend, and many of the accommodations were very unique and cool as well. Thanks again! Read more

Wonderful Trip! Michelle did amazing and we ccouldn't recommend her more! Every event that we did we would highly recommend, and many of the accommodations were very unique and cool as well.

Thanks again!

Hotel Reviews
Ramada Suites Queenstown
Queenstown

Everything you could want; clean and friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
Pretty normal hotel but not bad at all!
Location
Just off the main strip, only a ~10 minute walk to the main streets.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Naumi Hotel Wellington
6141

Great! Very unique hotel character.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Regal Palms Resort
Rotorua

Totally fine! Would have been great for kids/families; they had mini golf and games that we didn't use.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The River Lodge Ohakune
Ohakune

This was wonderful - please use this place in the future! Daniel the owner was so nice, and it was one of the more unique accommodations that we stayed in! Also: "The Cyprus Tree" restaurant in Okahune was one of the better restaurants that we ate at all trip. Really good!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close drive to the national park. I think something in Waimarino would have worked as well, we ended up hiking over closer to there.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
PurePod Waitomo (Matu)

Wonderful! This definitely felt the most unique and most special of the whole trip. The owners put a lot of care into making sure everything was perfect upon arrival. Only complaint would be to have the addition of a fan for the summer; it gets quite hot in there!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very close to downtown Otorohanga but very private.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sudima Auckland City
Auckland

Good hotel close to downtown; it has everything you need.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Jet Boat the Shotover River
Jet Boat the Shotover River
Queenstown (NZ)

Super fun! I was not expecting it to be as fast or as close to the canyon walls as they were.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Black Abyss - Abseiling, ziplining and black-water tubing
Black Abyss - Abseiling, ziplining and black-water tubing
New Zealand

Wonderful! Guides were great and it was the most unique experience we had. Definitely do the longer "Black Abyss" one if you have the time.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides were wonderful!
Transport
 Rafting Kaituna River, grade 5
Rafting Kaituna River, grade 5
Rotorua

Amazing and highly recommend! It was more intense than I thought but the guides did a great job!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Skyline Gondola transport Including 3 rides on the Luge
Skyline Gondola transport Including 3 rides on the Luge
Queenstown (NZ)

Great views and the activities at the top are fun! The luge was the highlight.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fly Cruise Fly – Queenstown to Milford Sound by scenic flight
Fly Cruise Fly – Queenstown to Milford Sound by scenic flight
Queenstown (NZ)

Best views and I'm very glad that we did this first; it helped get a lay of the land. Pilot was great as well!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Michelle Srzich
Michelle
Michelle Srzich
Local specialist in Auckland, New Zealand | Replied on Jan 06, 2026

Thanks so much for your review and your recommendation of my service, I am thrilled the trip came together so well.
All the best for your future travels with Kimkim!

We were able to focus on the fun part of trip planning and leave the logistics to the professionals.
New Zealand | Nov 13 - Nov 29, 2025

Kimberly
Kimberly M.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
We really enjoy planning trips and were not sure about using a travel service, but our experience with KimKim and our local specialist, Michelle, exceeded our expectations. Our New Zealand trip was a great mix of culture/ tourist sights, activities, beautiful views and off the beaten path places. Michelle helped us to narrow down our itinerary to better match our schedule and allow us to fully enjoy each location. She changed things around for us many times before we settled on the final... Read more

We really enjoy planning trips and were not sure about using a travel service, but our experience with KimKim and our local specialist, Michelle, exceeded our expectations. Our New Zealand trip was a great mix of culture/ tourist sights, activities, beautiful views and off the beaten path places. Michelle helped us to narrow down our itinerary to better match our schedule and allow us to fully enjoy each location. She changed things around for us many times before we settled on the final itinerary. We had to make an adjustment to the itinerary due to a forest fire and Michelle called us as soon as we arrived in Auckland to advise us and help us to figure out an alternate plan.

All of the accommodations were either unique boutique stays or had amazing views, and in many cases both. We traveled around quite a bit and were excited each time we got to a new hotel. There were many highlights to our trip, but some of our favorites: M Social in Auckland, E-Ride Waiheke, Black Swan Inn and Te Pa Tu Maori Cultural Experience in Rotorua, Mountain Bike Rotorua, cycling the Lake Dunstan Trail in Cambridge and the river trail in Taupo, staying at the Taima PurePod, Kinloch Lodge, Milford Sound cruise (overnight) and Cinema Suites in Te Anau. Having all of the transfers, accommodations, breakfasts and activities booked for us made a busy trip feel easy. We were able to focus on the fun part of trip planning and leave the logistics to the professionals.

Activity Review
Te  Pā Tū  - Maori Cultural Experience
Te Pā Tū - Maori Cultural Experience
Rotorua

This was one of the highlights of our trip - exceeded expectations. The cultural experience was interactive, food delicious and singing/dancing amazing. Highy recommend.

Quality of Experience
The people were passionate and involved the guests in the experience.
Food
Family style meal with a mix of guests to meet and lots of variety in the food. Delicious!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The transport was a little long. The bus driver led a sing along to pass the time.
Transport
Pretty long bus ride. But the driver made it fun.
Local specialist: Michelle Srzich
Michelle
Michelle Srzich
Local specialist in Auckland, New Zealand | Replied on Jan 05, 2026

Thanks so much for your review and for taking the time to send me your further feedback on your experiences in New Zealand. You have taken home some amazing memories! I am glad you appreciated how much the local knowledge can add to your trip and I am sure you will be happy to work with Kimkim again for your future travels.

Great time in New Zealand!
New Zealand | Nov 12 - Nov 25, 2025

Shannon
Shannon R.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Overall, we had a great experience with the outings planned by our kimkim travel agent, Michelle. She gave some good insights that we would not have known about (like a marathon in Queenstown the original date we wanted to go). The accommodations were nice in Auckland and in Queenstown the views were amazing. We appreciate the help with planning out our trip. Read more

Overall, we had a great experience with the outings planned by our kimkim travel agent, Michelle. She gave some good insights that we would not have known about (like a marathon in Queenstown the original date we wanted to go). The accommodations were nice in Auckland and in Queenstown the views were amazing. We appreciate the help with planning out our trip.

Hotel Reviews
M Social
Auckland

Loved our view and the vibe in general here. Location was perfect!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
QT Auckland
Auckland

We had a great, quick stay here and would definitely consider staying here again!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Not a view like other places near the waterfront.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Michelle Srzich
Michelle
Michelle Srzich
Local specialist in Auckland, New Zealand | Replied on Dec 15, 2025

Thanks for the great review Shannon , it was a pleasure working with you on this trip and putting together time in New Zealand to fit around your other plans in Australia. The hotel with the great views in Queenstown was the Heritage in case anyone reading this was curious.
All the best!

Amazing!!
New Zealand | Nov 23 - Dec 5, 2025

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Emily H.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Dec 09, 2025

We are so lucky to have found Michelle! We had the most incredible trip to New Zealand and everything was perfect. We had beautiful hotels, fun activities, and lots of support along the way. The Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel, Fiordland Lodge, and Lakestone Lodge were the nicest hotels we've ever stayed in and the shotover jet in Queenstown, glow worms in Te Anu, and cruise on the Milford Sound were fabulous once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Thanks Michelle!

Local specialist: Michelle Srzich
Michelle
Michelle Srzich
Local specialist in Auckland, New Zealand | Replied on Dec 30, 2025

It was such a pleasure creating this trip for you Emily and thanks for your review.
All the best for your future travels!

Love the trip planned all the right activitie...
New Zealand | Dec 28 - Jan 7, 2025

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Talia S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Dec 04, 2025

Love the trip planned all the right activities. Wish she was a bit more communicative about her travels when she wasn’t going to respond and make sure we had someone to communicate with but she planned a great trip with great activities

Local specialist: Michelle Srzich
Michelle
Michelle Srzich
Local specialist in Auckland, New Zealand | Replied on Dec 04, 2025

Thanks so much for taking the time to post your review of your New Zealand vacation. Happy future travels!