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

(91 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 was extremely helpful and proactive at getting us the information we needed before and during the trip." - by Gordon, Jan 30, 2026 · see review
"Vicky planned a wonderful trip for us." - by Gina, Jan 27, 2026 · see review
"Vicky our specialist was wonderful." - by Andrée, Jan 8, 2026 · see review

Liz Neal

(86 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:
"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
"Liz our trip planner did a great job of planning our trip." - by Jean, Sep 23, 2025 · see review

Paula Adams

(47 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 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
"Paula did a great job customizing a trip exactly to suit our family's style of travel." - by Brian, Jan 7, 2026 · see review

Monika Vinsova

(41 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:
"Monika created an extraordinary New Zealand trip that felt perfectly tailored to us." - by Jamie, Jan 29, 2026 · see review
"Monika at Kim Kim did a wonderful job putting together a vacation with the places and experiences we had prioritized." - by Iris, Jan 24, 2026 · see review
"Kudos to KimKim (and more specifically, Monika), for customizing this trip in a way that hit all of our specifications and needs." - by susan, Jan 24, 2026 · see review

Michelle Srzich

(40 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:
"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." - by Gayle, Feb 1, 2026 · see review
"All in all we loved our vacation & would highly recommend working with Michelle." - by Kelli, Jan 18, 2026 · see review
"Michelle and her team planned and executed perhaps our best family vacation." - by Jim, Jan 7, 2026 · see review

Ruth Grau

(34 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:
"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
"It was an amazing trip thanks to Ruth." - by Dania, Nov 8, 2025 · see review
"Our travel specialist, Ruth, planned an amazing trip for our family of 5 (3 teenagers)." - by Elizabeth, Jul 27, 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

(14 reviews)
New Zealand Travel Agent based in New Zealand
Uma specializes in: Leisure Holidays, Honeymoon, Special Interest
Recent traveler reviews for Uma:
"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
"The planning and communication by my agent, Uma, was outstanding." - by Patricia, Nov 15, 2025 · see review

Kathrin Gerstel

(6 reviews)
New Zealand Travel Agent based in New Zealand
Kathrin specializes in: bespoke trips, Glowworm Caves, Cultural experience
Recent traveler reviews for Kathrin:
"Everything Kathrin had arranged for us was amazing." - by Ruth, Feb 5, 2026 · see review
"Kathrin was excellent!" - by Evan, Jan 14, 2026 · see review
"Kathrin is fantastic." - by Susan, Dec 17, 2025 · see review
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Denise Siviter

(5 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:
"Denise with KimKim was an amazing member of our team ." - by Rich, Feb 5, 2026 · see review
"Denise did a fantastic job of arranging everything." - by james, Feb 2, 2026 · see review
"Denise provided excellent guidance in developing an itinerary." - by Robert, Nov 24, 2025 · see review

Nats Subramanian

(3 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 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 did a fabulous job of customizing our itinerary to our requests and preferences." - by Patricia, Jul 16, 2024 · 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 266 ratings

Trip of a lifetime
New Zealand | Jan 13 - Jan 30, 2026

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Emma M.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Feb 09, 2026
Uma did an incredible job building our dream trip to New Zealand. She worked with us to build in Lord of the Rings and nature excursions that were important to us (Highlights included Weta Workshop tour, half day lord of the rings tour in Glenorchy, Mt Tarawera Crater Walk in Rotorua, Kai Bites tour in Christchurch, and Zealandia by Night tour in Wellington). We greatly appreciated her partnership on telling us when we were trying to fit in too much during planning, leaving us with an... Read more

Uma did an incredible job building our dream trip to New Zealand. She worked with us to build in Lord of the Rings and nature excursions that were important to us (Highlights included Weta Workshop tour, half day lord of the rings tour in Glenorchy, Mt Tarawera Crater Walk in Rotorua, Kai Bites tour in Christchurch, and Zealandia by Night tour in Wellington). We greatly appreciated her partnership on telling us when we were trying to fit in too much during planning, leaving us with an itinerary that was the perfect balance of action-packed activities and free time to explore or relax at our leisure for every location. Before departure, she provided a thorough day-by-day itinerary and many resources to prepare us for New Zealand. On the trip itself, she was crucial to our trip remaining on track as we were there at a very rainy time. She took point on rearranging our itinerary when some of our events were cancelled for inclement weather. The restaurant recommendation list was also phenomenal - some of our best meals were at the restaurants they recommended.

Activity Reviews
Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour (Half Day)
Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour (Half Day)
Queenstown (NZ)

We got to see so many filming locations as part of this tour. The guides made sure to calibrate their tour based on who was in attendance, so the super LOTR fan and the casual enjoyer (i.e., my husband and myself) could both appreciate and enjoy their time. They brought a flip book to show the scenes and how they were staged for the film, and Pure Glenorchy was also able to get us onto a privately owned location for the Hobbit and to get a better view of Isengaard. And of course the photo opportunity at the end was an awesome touch. It even included a break for afternoon tea in the park in Glenorchy!

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Amiki Cultural Food Tours - Kai Bites
Amiki Cultural Food Tours - Kai Bites
Christchurch

Ash was an amazing tour guide for the Kai Bites tour. She took us around to her favorite spots, taking care to point out important history, art, and buildings around Christchurch, including spots that we would not have thought to check out or would have noticed on our own. Ash made sure to point out shops that features local artisans so we could bookmark them for our own time, and when we mentioned our dinner reservation plans, she helped pick out a menu of must haves (which were, to no surprise, amazing recommendations). She clearly has a love for her work and sharing great food with others, and it was such a delight to spend the time with her, which made this a top excursion on our trip.

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Food
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Zealandia by Night
Zealandia by Night
Wellington

This was the best part of the trip as someone looking forward to the diverse bird wildlife of New Zealand. The guides were so informed and clearly passionate about their work, so the audio tour component was very informative. We were able to see little spotted kiwis in the wild, a Ruru, and multiple tuatara. And it felt more intimate as a small group walking through Zealandia after dark with provided red flashlights to be able to search the brush for wildlife.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Crater Walk on Mount Tarawera
Crater Walk on Mount Tarawera
Rotorua

The experience of this rewarding hike was phenomenal. The guides were kind and so fun, helping take photos and explain everything you could see from the top of the crater. The skree down into the crater was the highlight, with the best part being able to go quickly at the bottom.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Uma Natarajan
Uma
Uma Natarajan
Local specialist in New Zealand | Replied on Feb 09, 2026

Hello Andrew & Emma,

Thank you so much for your kind words and the elaborate review. I absolutely loved working with you both for your New Zealand Holiday.

Please keep in touch. I would be delighted to see you again in our beautiful country.

Best,
Uma

We have sent Monica a nite of thanks as she w...
New Zealand | Jan 12 - Jan 31, 2026

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Teri D.
Canada | Reviewed on Feb 06, 2026
We have sent Monica a nite of thanks as she was beyond amazing if I could give her 10 stars I would. Read more

We have sent Monica a nite of thanks as she was beyond amazing if I could give her 10 stars I would.

Hotel Reviews
M Social
Auckland
Authenticity & Character
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Hana Lodge
Rotorua

Excellent all around

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The Central Private by Naumi Hotels
Authenticity & Character
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Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise - Real NZ Fiordland Navigator
Manapouri
Authenticity & Character
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Peppers Bluewater Resort
Lake Tekapo
Authenticity & Character
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The Mayfair
Christchurch
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Fyffe Country Lodge
Kaikoura
Authenticity & Character
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The Lord Clyde

Excellent beyond Excellent

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Pen-y-bryn Lodge Oamaru
Oamaru
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Escape to Picton
Picton

Excellent

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Beyond excellent
Local specialist: Monika Vinsova
Monika
Monika Vinsova
Local specialist in Queenstown, New Zealand | Replied on Feb 08, 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words, Terri! It was such a pleasure planning your trip for the whole group and I’m so glad everything went smoothly. I hope you all made wonderful memories! Take care, Monika

New Zealand was everything we hoped it would ...
New Zealand | Jan 29 - Feb 5, 2026

Rich
Rich B.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Feb 06, 2026

New Zealand was everything we hoped it would be. Denise with KimKim was an amazing member of our team . She was in communications on a regular basis. We did have a couple weather situations. No one can control those, she was out ahead of each one offering guidance and options….thank you.
We would recommend KimKim to anyone and betting we will be back!

Local specialist: Denise Siviter
Denise
Denise Siviter
Local specialist in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand | Replied on Feb 08, 2026

Kia ora Rich and Jana

Thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure working with you both as well as Rhonda and Michael.
I am so pleased you had a great time even if the weather disrupted your plans on a couple of the days.
Take care and hopefully see you revisit New Zealand again at a later date.
Warm Regards
Denise 🥝

All our trips were great, we enjoyed Milford ...
New Zealand | Jan 17 - Jan 30, 2026

Laura
Laura P.
Kansas City, MO | Reviewed on Feb 05, 2026
All our trips were great, we enjoyed Milford Sound and the Kapiti Coast tours very much, as well as Zealandia and Mt. Cook. The glacier boat trip was fantastic. We also liked the Cook Strait ferry and coastal train ride to Christchurch. The Hobbiton tour was surprisingly enjoyable. The half day Queensland tour was fun, too. Thanks, Kimkim! Read more

All our trips were great, we enjoyed Milford Sound and the Kapiti Coast tours very much, as well as Zealandia and Mt. Cook. The glacier boat trip was fantastic. We also liked the Cook Strait ferry and coastal train ride to Christchurch. The Hobbiton tour was surprisingly enjoyable. The half day Queensland tour was fun, too. Thanks, Kimkim!

Hotel Review
The Hermitage Hotel
Mount Cook Village

We enjoyed the views from our room, the glacier boat trip, and the Sir Edmund Hilary museum.

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Local specialist: Liz Neal

EXCELLENT TRIP
New Zealand | Jan 12 - Feb 2, 2026

Ruth
Ruth R.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Feb 05, 2026
Everything Kathrin had arranged for us was amazing. Our accommodations were stunning, the scenery was stunning, the people were kind, the food was delicious. Most wonderful place we've ever been. Kathrin did an excellent job getting to know us so she could schedule what we love. Read more

Everything Kathrin had arranged for us was amazing. Our accommodations were stunning, the scenery was stunning, the people were kind, the food was delicious. Most wonderful place we've ever been. Kathrin did an excellent job getting to know us so she could schedule what we love.

Hotel Review
Queenstown House Boutique B&B
Queenstown

Rooms are very comfortable with gorgeous views. Breakfast is delicious. Maryann was a very gracious hostess.

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The view
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Kathrin Gerstel