New Zealand Travel Agents

Kimkim has selected the best New Zealand travel agents so you'll have a worry-free trip.
With kimkim you will connect directly to a local specialist in New Zealand who will personalize your trip to your specific tastes. Once we have a sense of who you are and what you're looking for, you'll be matched with the right local travel agent for you. Not everyone wants to get completely off the grid—but even if you want to hit the most popular sites and cities, kimkim ensures a customized experience, including lodging, guides, and transportation.
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Vicky Steinhardt

(101 reviews)
New Zealand Travel Agent based in Noosa, Australia
Vicky specializes in: Tailor made travel, Family travel, Off the beaten track adventures, Unique locations, Honeymoons
Recent traveler reviews for Vicky:
"Vicky, our specialist, is exceptional, and if planning a trip I would highly recommend using her." - by Katie, Mar 17, 2026 · see review
"Vicky put together a busy and well-tailored two-week tour of Australian places for us." - by Jill M, Mar 17, 2026 · see review
"The transportation within Australia was all planned by Vicky and we had no issues." - by Kevin, Mar 12, 2026 · see review

Liz Neal

(88 reviews)
New Zealand Travel Agent based in Sydney-Auckland-Los Angeles
Liz specializes in: Unique and authentic adventure in the South Pacific for singles, couples, families and small groups.
Recent traveler reviews for Liz:
"Liz was great to work with in planning our trip to New Zealand!" - by Val, Mar 26, 2026 · see review
"I had a great experience with KimKim and with my specific advisor, Liz." - by Edward, Oct 29, 2025 · see review
"Hi Liz, first off I would just like to say that our trip to Australia was just great." - by Christine & John, Oct 16, 2025 · see review

Monika Vinsova

(55 reviews)
New Zealand Travel Agent based in Queenstown, New Zealand
Monika specializes in: self-drive tours, luxury travels, wildlife, adventure and active trips, romantic vacations, wine tours, wellness
Recent traveler reviews for Monika:
"We have just returned from an extended tour of New Zealand, which we planned with the help of KimKim's New Zealand specialists, Monika and Michelle." - by Michael and Beth, Mar 30, 2026 · see review
"Monika has so much patience." - by Haley, Mar 25, 2026 · see review
"Monika was extremely knowledgeable and helpful on our trip." - by Jake, Mar 24, 2026 · see review

Paula Adams

(49 reviews)
New Zealand Travel Agent based in California and Australia
Paula specializes in: Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and French Polynesia
Recent traveler reviews for Paula:
"Paula did an outstanding job." - by Elaine, Mar 28, 2026 · see review
"Paula planned our entire trip, and we followed her itinerary to the letter." - by Judith, Feb 2, 2026 · see review
"Paula was so helpful and efficient!" - by Sharon, Jan 28, 2026 · see review

Michelle Srzich

(47 reviews)
New Zealand Travel Agent based in Auckland, New Zealand
Michelle specializes in: Bespoke and tailor-made self-drive itineraries, luxury travel, active adventure
Recent traveler reviews for Michelle:
"We worked with Michelle to plan our trip to New Zealand; the trip was beyond our expectations --it was simply fabulous!" - by Cathy, Mar 30, 2026 · see review
"Michelle put together exactly what we hoped for after listening to what we wanted." - by Donald, Mar 28, 2026 · see review
"Michelle planned a fantastic trip!" - by Emily, Mar 11, 2026 · see review

Ruth Grau

(38 reviews)
New Zealand Travel Agent based in Adelaide, Australia, & Palm Springs, USA
Ruth specializes in: Luxury, Adventure, Family, Couples, Singles, Unique & Authentic, LGBTQ Travel
Recent traveler reviews for Ruth:
"Ruth did a great job planning our trip, meeting all our expectations of excursions, hotels, tours etc." - by Doreen, Mar 17, 2026 · see review
"Our four week trip to NZ was customized after an iterative process of inquiry and response, including by phone with Ruth." - by Iain, Mar 4, 2026 · see review
"I connected with Kim Kim and Ruth only a mere month and a half before our scheduled trip to New Zealand." - by Karen, Nov 15, 2025 · see review

Franck Lemaitre

(29 reviews)
New Zealand Travel Agent based in Auckland, New Zealand
Franck specializes in: self-drive tours, luxurious accommodation, cycling, hiking, wildlife
Recent traveler reviews for Franck:
"We had an amazing trip planned for New Zealand, with the help from Franck, our tour guide." - by Maile, May 9, 2024 · see review
"Thank you Franck, of KimKim/Once in a Lifetime." - by Jodi Lynn, Apr 2, 2024 · see review
"Franck was able to plan the perfect vacation for us." - by Anna, Mar 31, 2024 · see review

Connie Campos

(27 reviews)
New Zealand Travel Agent based in South Florida and New Zealand
Connie specializes in: Bring your dream trip to life with Bespoke custom travel. I craft custom vacations to Australia and New Zealand.
Recent traveler reviews for Connie:
"Connie from KimKim helped organize an amazing trip to Australia for my family this past summer." - by Melanie, Feb 2, 2025 · see review
"Connie and Sherry were great!" - by Dennis, Oct 8, 2024 · see review
"Connie was super helpful in helping me to arrange a fairly last-minute trip to Sydney and Melbourne." - by Doug, Aug 26, 2024 · see review

Asko Merilainen

(16 reviews)
New Zealand Travel Agent based in Melbourne, Australia
Asko specializes in: Custom made itineraries, unique & authentic stays, nature & wildlife, food & wine, luxury, honeymoon, self-drive, couples, singles, LGBTQ Travel
Recent traveler reviews for Asko:
"Excellent job from Asko ." - by Julia, Dec 7, 2025 · see review
"Asko was detailed in answering questions and was immediately available to assist when there was confusion at hotel check-in." - by Alma, Dec 3, 2025 · see review
"Asko was an amazing person to work with in planning our trip." - by Mary, Jun 30, 2025 · see review

Uma Natarajan

(16 reviews)
New Zealand Travel Agent based in New Zealand
Uma specializes in: Leisure Holidays, Honeymoon, Special Interest
Recent traveler reviews for Uma:
"Uma Natarajan was amazing." - by Beverley, Mar 7, 2026 · see review
"Uma did an incredible job building our dream trip to New Zealand." - by Emma, Feb 9, 2026 · see review
"Uma was absolutely amazing and the entire reason we had the trip of our lives to New Zealand!" - by Tracy, Dec 8, 2025 · see review

Kathrin Gerstel

(12 reviews)
New Zealand Travel Agent based in New Zealand
Kathrin specializes in: bespoke trips, Glowworm Caves, Cultural experience
Recent traveler reviews for Kathrin:
"The itinerary presented to us was exactly what we wanted and Kathrin did a great job of setting up the trip." - by David, Mar 29, 2026 · see review
"But Kathrin booked us into wonderful hotels I'd never have considered, and got us on interesting side trips." - by Chris, Mar 27, 2026 · see review
"Kathrin did a great job for us!" - by Jim, Mar 11, 2026 · see review
Kathrin's Favorite Itineraries:

Denise Siviter

(6 reviews)
New Zealand Travel Agent based in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Denise specializes in: Culture, walks, coastlines, beaches, wine, food, wildlife, nature, adventure, ski, golf, accommodation, transport, luxury, family activites,
Recent traveler reviews for Denise:
"We had an amazing trip and Denise was very thorough and engaged throughout our trip." - by Rhonda, Feb 12, 2026 · see review
"Denise with KimKim was an amazing member of our team ." - by Rich, Feb 6, 2026 · see review
"Denise did a fantastic job of arranging everything." - by james, Feb 3, 2026 · see review

Nats Subramanian

(4 reviews)
New Zealand Travel Agent based in New Zealand
Nats specializes in: Customized New Zealand Travel Packages, Unique Experiences
Recent traveler reviews for Nats:
"We had a fantastic experience with KimKim, and Nats, our dedicated agent, truly went above and beyond." - by W, Mar 1, 2026 · see review
"We had a wonderful time and Nats did an amazing job with preparing our itinerary." - by Robert, Jan 5, 2026 · see review
"We planned our New Zealand trip with Nats and had an amazing experience." - by Mary, Jan 26, 2025 · see review
Nats's Favorite Itineraries:

Tammy Lindsey

(2 reviews)
New Zealand Travel Agent based in Rancho Palos Verdes CA
Tammy specializes in: Couples, Families, Honeymoons, Adventure, Unique places, Experience what you see
I am a Travel Advisor for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands. Every clients is unique, so I want to get to know them in detail to create their perfect itinerary! Listening to small details, and weaving those throughout their trip, can make a good vacation become a magical one! I... read more
Tammy's Favorite Itineraries:

Michael Lynden-Bell

(1 review)
New Zealand Travel Agent based in Sydney
Michael specializes in: Tailor made travel, families, special interest, unique locations, Honeymoon
Hi, I'm Michael, a seasoned travel industry professional with 28 years of experience in creating unique and personalized travel experiences. Based in Sydney, Australia, I am passionate about responsible and sustainable tourism, and believe in supporting local communities and businesses. With... read more

Noemie Botha

(1 review)
New Zealand Travel Agent based in Auckland
Noemie specializes in: Bespoke and tailor-made self-drive tours, Off the beaten track experiences, Family, Active adventure
Originally from Switzerland, I’ve been lucky to call New Zealand home since 2017. I specialize in creating bespoke self-drive tours tailored to your interests, helping you discover the best of Aotearoa at your own pace. Like many, I was captivated by New Zealand’s breathtaking landscapes and the... read more
Noemie's Favorite Itineraries:

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Trip Reviews for New Zealand

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.8
Based on 302 ratings

Extended Tour of New Zealand
New Zealand | Feb 23 - Mar 25, 2026

Michael and Beth
Michael and Beth C.
Eagle, ID | Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
We have just returned from an extended tour of New Zealand, which we planned with the help of KimKim's New Zealand specialists, Monika and Michelle. Our trip involved two couples traveling together over thirty days, and travel to Great Barrier Island, North and South Islands, Kapiti Island and Doubtful Sound via internal airline flights, ferry, train, bus, shuttles and rental cars. Along the way we stayed in thirteen different cities and towns. Our vacation also included two multi-day... Read more

We have just returned from an extended tour of New Zealand, which we planned with the help of KimKim's New Zealand specialists, Monika and Michelle. Our trip involved two couples traveling together over thirty days, and travel to Great Barrier Island, North and South Islands, Kapiti Island and Doubtful Sound via internal airline flights, ferry, train, bus, shuttles and rental cars. Along the way we stayed in thirteen different cities and towns. Our vacation also included two multi-day backpacking (tramping) trips that we arranged ourselves and incorporated into the KimKim itinerary. In short, our vacation had many moving parts.

Happily, there was not a single hitch/glitch at any point. Every hotel was expecting us, every shuttle driver was on time. Our accommodations were clean and comfortable and located conveniently to venues, restaurants, etc. Monika's and Michelle's recommendations were all very helpful and tracked with the kind of experiences were all were looking for.

We have used KimKim services before, have recommended KimKim to our friends, and will certainly use KimKim again where we choose to do our own planning (as opposed to tour groups).

Local specialist: Monika Vinsova
Monika
Monika Vinsova
Local specialist in Queenstown, New Zealand | Replied on Mar 31, 2026

Hi Mike and Beth,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback !

We’re delighted to hear your New Zealand trip went so smoothly and that everything met your expectations. It was a real pleasure helping you design such a special and detailed itinerary.

We truly appreciate your trust and recommendation, and would be very happy to assist you again in the future.

Warm regards, Monika

Thank you, Michelle, for creating a perfect plan for us!
New Zealand | Mar 5 - Mar 19, 2026

Cathy
Cathy B.
Durham, NC | Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
We worked with Michelle to plan our trip to New Zealand; the trip was beyond our expectations --it was simply fabulous! We have planned most of trips in the past, but opted to use kimkim for this trip as we had no knowledge of what to visit in New Zealand. We are so happy we made this decision as we would have never been able to plan a trip with the kinds of experiences that Michelle booked for us. We thoroughly enjoyed the variety of experiences Michelle booked for us, from visiting... Read more

We worked with Michelle to plan our trip to New Zealand; the trip was beyond our expectations --it was simply fabulous! We have planned most of trips in the past, but opted to use kimkim for this trip as we had no knowledge of what to visit in New Zealand. We are so happy we made this decision as we would have never been able to plan a trip with the kinds of experiences that Michelle booked for us. We thoroughly enjoyed the variety of experiences Michelle booked for us, from visiting Doubtful Sound, to the 4 x 4 trip on a Station, to the kayak trip at the blue penguin sanctuary, to the Geo-thermal park and the experience at the Dark Sky Reserve. As fabulous as those experiences were, our absolute favorite experience was our stay at the Te Karaka Lodge. Whoa! Whoa x 10. We received such lovely pampered attention while enjoying exquisite accommodations and personalized attention from the two incredible chefs. I'm glad that you suggested that we added one more day to our trip to accommodate that extra night. The tour of the farm the next day by James, the farming manager, was informative and allowed us to better understand the life of farming professionals. That stay was THE perfect way to end our trip in your warm and beautiful country. Also, you allowed us enough free time for us to make a couple of our own side trips on our travel days; we made note of the suggested towns along the way and stopped at several during our car rides; they were charming. T
Finally, we don't have enough words to express how much the NZ culture and way of living made an impression on us. We were fortunate to be in your harmonious country during the Middle East crisis; the cultures of our two nations are remarkably different and New Zealand was our tonic to sooth our weary brains and hearts.... Thanks again, Michelle, for helping have such a memorable experience.

Local specialist: Michelle Srzich
Michelle
Michelle Srzich
Local specialist in Auckland, New Zealand | Replied on Mar 31, 2026

Sounds like we might be seeing you back here again some time :) Thnaks for the feedback, it was such a pleasure working with you to put together this trip. All the best for your future travels!

New Zealand in two weeks
New Zealand | Mar 14 - Mar 27, 2026

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David L.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

The itinerary presented to us was exactly what we wanted and Kathrin did a great job of setting up the trip. There was an unexpected glitch in that the overnight cruise on Doubtful sound had to be cancelled because of a mechanical problem with the boat.

Local specialist: Kathrin Gerstel

Trip of a lifetime. Absolutely perfect!
New Zealand | Mar 15 - Mar 21, 2026

Donald
Donald B.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

This trip was incredible. Michelle put together exactly what we hoped for after listening to what we wanted. Every aspect of the trip from pre planning ,lodging, trips, transfers, guides and adventures was perfect. Thanks for making this a trip of a lifetime!

Local specialist: Michelle Srzich
Michelle
Michelle Srzich
Local specialist in Auckland, New Zealand | Replied on Mar 29, 2026

Thanks for your review - I am thrilled that all ran smoothly. We do hope other people see the value of working with a local specialist to make the most of their time here so that they can just relax and enjoy the trip knowing they are in good hands!

So enjoyable
New Zealand | Mar 1 - Mar 17, 2026

Chris
Chris B.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
I don't have the words to say how much I enjoyed our trip through New Zealand. Yes, I could have booked everything myself and saved a little money. But Kathrin booked us into wonderful hotels I'd never have considered, and got us on interesting side trips. We were on the Marlborough wine tasting and cruise when we got a call letting us know our 9:30 ferry to Wellington had been canceled. Kathrin quickly got us on an earlier trip with a different cruise line. That alone was worth the... Read more

I don't have the words to say how much I enjoyed our trip through New Zealand. Yes, I could have booked everything myself and saved a little money. But Kathrin booked us into wonderful hotels I'd never have considered, and got us on interesting side trips. We were on the Marlborough wine tasting and cruise when we got a call letting us know our 9:30 ferry to Wellington had been canceled. Kathrin quickly got us on an earlier trip with a different cruise line. That alone was worth the extra having an agent cost. We had to get up early, but that was so much better than missing a day in Wellington and our trip to Weta Workshop. Another couple on the cruise were supposed to take the same ferry. They got no notification at all, and the last we saw of them, were still trying to book a ferry. So a big thumbs up to Kathrin.

You don't have to just accept kimkim's suggested itinerary. We swapped a trip to Willowbank Animal Sanctury for the suggested whale watching, and booked a suburban B&B near Zealandia instead of staying at a downtown Wellington hotel.

Highlights of the trip were seeing glow worms in Te Anau, the native birds on Kapiti Island, Weta Workshop, Zealandia, and the Hobbiton movie set. We came home with nearly 6,000 photos. We tried to photograph as many of the native birds as possible.

Don't let the no photography rule scare you away from the Te Anau glow worm cave. You can't get a good photo on a tour anyway. Just enjoy the view.

Milford and Doubtful Sound were pretty, but we didn't see them at their best. We hit a freak rainless period, so the smaller waterfalls and mist weren't there. If you like wildlife, stop at the Te Anau bird sanctuary. The DOC removed some of the birds, but they still have takehe. We took the path along the water and saw several small song birds.

Dunedin was the one bad spot. We got back from the overnight Doubtful Sound Cruise (where they treat you like royalty and the food is delicious and plentiful) about 12:30. By the time we battled the traffic and got to our downtown hotel, it was too late to see anything. On the plus side, we had a fabulous room with a washer and dryer.
We skipped the Otago Peninsula in favor of the Moeraki boulders, arriving about 7 am. We got all the photos we wanted before busloads of tourists arrived and climbed all over the rocks.

Christchurch was lovely. We rode the tram to the Botanic Gardens, where I regreted not taking a zoom lens to photograph the birds. The next day we took the train to Arthur's Pass. The food on the train was excellent, and we enjoyed hiking.

On the way to Blenheim, we visited Willowbanks. It's small but well designed, with a nice assortment of animals. They have heritage farm animals and native New Zealand animals. We didn't manage to see a kea in Fiordland, but saw several there, as well as 3 kiwis.

We did the aforementioned wine tasting and cruise in Blenheim.

I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Weta Workshop in Wellington. Our second day we took the cable car up and walked back through the gardens. Since we were there at 7:30, parking was no problem. We arrived at Zealandia by 9:30. It's a large predator free park in the middle of Wellington. We were struck by the lack of birdsong in New Zealand. Imported predators have nearly wiped out the birds. Zealandia was full of song.

Kapiti Island was even better. The birds were almost deafening, and because they live on a predator free island and are never hunted, they were fairly easy to photograph. We spent the morning in the older reforested area. In midafternoon we moved to the other side, where the lodge and cabins are located. We made the mistake of hiking the Boulder Beach trail. It had just reopened, so maybe we saw it at its worst. The first part is easy. Then you hit rocks and driftwood, and no trail markers. We finally turned around and went back.
The people who run the lodge are so kind. The food was delicious.
That night we did a red light walk and saw two kiwis. We slept in a glamping tent with a fabulous view.

By Tongariro Park we were wearing out. Luckily we stayed at the River Lodge, a beautiful old hose out in the country. Daniel, the landlord, must be the busiest man on earth. He's very outgoing and cheerful, and makes a great breakfast.
We had a nice view of Mt. Ruapehu from the balcony, and walked along the river photographing birds. We did a little hiking to see waterfalls.

We went to the two Waitomo caves that allow photography. One is a small limestone cave with nice formations. The other, Ruakuri has a little of everything; formations, glow worms, and plain walls.

Our last stop was Hobbiton. Depending on what you prefer, the light is better for photography in early morning. We opted for the nightly banquet, where you get 4.5 hours instead of 2.5, and get to see the buildings lit up at night. The food is great, but try to sit at the end of a table. Most of the food is placed there, and at least at our table, nobody passed it around. We had to stay an extra day to get banquet tickets, and it was so worth it. The perfect end to a perfect trip.

Local specialist: Kathrin Gerstel
Kathrin
Kathrin Gerstel
Local specialist in New Zealand | Replied on Mar 29, 2026
Chris, your review absolutely made my day. I’m so happy to hear how much you enjoyed your New Zealand adventure, and it truly means a lot that I could play a small part in shaping such a memorable journey. Working with you on your itinerary was a joy from start to finish, and I loved seeing how you made the trip your own with thoughtful swaps and personal touches. I’m especially delighted that the hotels, experiences, and little logistical rescues along the way helped everything flow... Read more

Chris, your review absolutely made my day. I’m so happy to hear how much you enjoyed your New Zealand adventure, and it truly means a lot that I could play a small part in shaping such a memorable journey. Working with you on your itinerary was a joy from start to finish, and I loved seeing how you made the trip your own with thoughtful swaps and personal touches.

I’m especially delighted that the hotels, experiences, and little logistical rescues along the way helped everything flow smoothly—moments like the ferry change are exactly why I love being part of someone’s travels. Knowing you were able to enjoy Wellington, Kapiti Island, Hobbiton, and all those incredible wildlife encounters without missing a beat makes me genuinely happy.

Thank you for letting me be part of your New Zealand experience. Your enthusiasm, curiosity, and love for nature and photography shine through every detail you shared. I hope the 6,000 photos keep the magic alive for years to come!