New Zealand Travel Agents

Monika planned the most amazing trip for us! It’s our first time using KimKim and her local knowledge really showed! She definitely nailed our taste in hotels and activities that would appeal to us! Everything from the first taxi pick up to the events we attended went smoothly. Can’t say enough and would highly recommend!!
Thanks so much!

Hotel Reviews

The Hotel Britomart

Auckland

The service, location and food were all excellent! Would highly recommend staying here!

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful restaurant and rooms.

Location

Right in the heart of shopping and restaurants.

Staff

Friendly and helpful!

Cleanliness & Comfort

PurePod Karangaheke Gorge, Coromandel (Ruru)

Coolest place ever! It was our first PurePod experience and we absolutely loved it! They had provisioned us with breakfast and dinner as well and they were delicious!

Authenticity & Character

So well thought out and lovely!

Location

Beautiful view!!!!

Staff

Fantastic food!

Cleanliness & Comfort

On The Point

Rotorua

Loved this hotel and setting! Beautiful views overlooking Lake Rotorua and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Added bonus was their adorable mini ponies and donkeys!!

Authenticity & Character

Felt like a European hotel!

Location

Such a pretty setting overlooking Lake Rotorua

Staff

All were so friendly and helpful!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beautiful room!!!

Activity Reviews

America's Cup Yacht experience

Auckland

Such a perfect way to start our trip and such pretty views of the city and surrounding areas!

Quality of Experience

Staff was friendly!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

So nice!

Transport

Didn’t need transport as we could walk from our hotel.

Te Pā Tū - Maori Cultural Experience

Rotorua

Such an interactive and fun evening!

Quality of Experience

The food and interaction with the staff were great!

Food

So much yummy food!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Denis was a hoot!

Transport

Buses were easy and clean

Hiking in and Around the Coromandel Peninsula

Coromandel

Sadly we had a lot of rain while we were out on the peninsula, but did have a great time on the train ride and shopping around town.

Quality of Experience

The views!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We drove ourselves

Transport

We drove ourselves.

Glowworm Kayak Tour

Rotorua

This was such a fun evening despite the rain! The caves are so beautiful!

Quality of Experience

So much fun!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The staff was so friendly and they had all the extra gear we needed.

Transport

They were on time and easy to find.

Scenic Helicopter flight to Mt Tarawera Crater with landing

Rotorua

Wow, so worth doing as the views from the helicopter were so gorgeous!!!!

Quality of Experience

Such a great way to see all of the lakes around Rotorua!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Easy check in and we had a great pilot!

Transport

We drove ourselves

Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery

Rotorua

Really enjoyed learning more about Kiwi birds and seeing them!

Quality of Experience

Seeing the birds

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We had a very enthusiastic guide that was very knowledgeable.

Transport

We drove ourselves.

Our trip was so so SO amazing! We loved NZ so much and never wanted to leave. Monika was wonderful throughout the trip building process, booking, and during our trip of any needs came about. We had a few activities her shuffled due to weather and Monika was greatly supportive in getting things arranged and figured out appropriately! We are so grateful for her guidance and support.

Hotel Reviews

Pear Orchard Lodge

Nelson

Lovely, quiet spot on a pear farm. It’s warm and charming with a beautiful view. Hosts are attentive and kind.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Not walkable but beautiful location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

You can hear other guests through you walls, otherwise lovely

Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton

Loved this location, views, and walkability to everything!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

PurePod Greta Valley (Korimako)

Canterbury

We had a lovely stay in the purepod once we found it. The instructions to find it from where you part need to be updated as we had a hard time finding it for a bit. There is no sign for the car park as listed in the instructions and the directions for the track point you downhill when you really need to go uphill. The track should itself is overgrown to chin height so we were covered in grasses and very itchy by the time we found our way to the purepod itself. There was also a cannon (for birds in the vineyard is my guess) going off every few minutes until 9pm and starting again at 6am which makes the environment slightly less tranquil. The purepod itself is a dream, the food was amazing, and we had a lovely night, just a few details that were a surprise disappointment.

Authenticity & Character

Location

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Lake Tekapo

Lovely stay! A bit busy and crowded but overall wonderful location, walkable, and the laundry was really nice to have.

Authenticity & Character

Location

No

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Ramada Suites Queenstown

Queenstown

Loved the walkability to anywhere! Centrally located but away from the crowds and so quiet.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Wonderful experience with super kind and helpful staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Housekeeping did make the bed one night but left dirty cups and towels not replaced. Left used towel on top of made bed, odd housekeeping experience.

Activity Reviews

Tekapo Springs - StarGazing

Lake Tekapo

Didn’t have a clear night unfortunately so did virtual reality experience. Still learned a lot but different than authentic experience. Can’t control the weather so no one’s fault!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Great Taste Trail (self-guided cycle ride with E-bike Option) - Kaiteriteri to Mapua (43km)

New Zealand

So fun! And Nikki was great to work with. She loved the route she scoped for us and really showed us so much character of the area from the rolling hills to the beaches.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Abel Tasman - Sail , Seals and walk

New Zealand

Had to be rescheduled due to storm but reschedule was smooth and efficient and we had a wonderful time both on the boat and hike back!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Milford Sound - Coach, Cruise and FLY

New Zealand

Incredible experience. On the first leg piece driver was so fun and knowledgeable. He made the 4.5 hour drive pass by so easily and was a joy to spend time with. Cruise and fly were equally amazing and it was so cool to see the national park from so many different angles.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Skyline Gondola transport Including 3 rides on the Luge

Queenstown (NZ)

Beautiful views. Luge is very crowded, recommend going at a weird time to avoid crowds and lines. Staff were unfortunately cranky and rude.

Dart River Funyak Safari

New Zealand

No kayaking due to river level being too high but they quickly rearranged our trip and did the jet boat portion for us instead. This was a super fun a beautiful experience and we are very grateful they were able to accommodate some adventure for us despite the weather not working for kayaking.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

THANK YOU MONIKA - NEW ZEALAND TRIP

This was our 4th trip in a row that we have booked with KimKim and again it was everything we had hoped for.

Monika, you were amazing in everything you did for our recent 3 week bucket list vacation to New Zealand, which went seamlessly. Your blend of the north island on the first part of the trip and then flying to the south island to spend much more time was perfect. All of the accommodations were superb and a very nice mix of traditional and modern. Since we are active people we asked you in the beginning stages of planning this trip, to include unique daily excursions. The things you booked were fantastic and every day was different in their own ways. On the north island, a few of the things that we really enjoyed was the nighttime kayak trip to see glow worms in the caves, The Hobbiton Movie Set and the performance and dinner at the Maori Village which was highlighted by the Haka dance. Once we arrived on the south island for over 2 weeks, your choices of things to do is really too much to describe as we did so many things. If I was to list some of our favourites, they would be as follows. Starting out in Queenstown, the full day jet boat ride up a river and then returning in a 2 person inflatable Funyak (kayak) ride back down with the current was so much fun. Also, the overnight in a beautiful 20 person catamaran in the fjord laden Milford Sound which included kayaking in the Tasman Sea was amazing. On to the nighttime viewing of the blue penguins, sperm whale watch, hiking and much, much more. But, one of the top highlights for both of us was the HalfDay Heli/Glacier Hike at Mount Cook. Hiking on top of the glacier and down into beautiful ice caves was something we will always remember.

I could go on about more things we did on this trip, but I would like to finish with saying how much we appreciate everything you did to make this trip one our top trips ever. Your organizing skills with our itinerary, your punctuality in getting back to us so fast during the planning process, your professionalism and being a genuine nice person, truly was second to none and we highly recommend you!

Thanks again Monika and thanks to Kimkim for being our No. 1 choice to handle our travel plans.

Bryan and Jill Turkstra
Canada

We had an amazing trip and Denise was very thorough and engaged throughout our trip. We had some cancellations due to weather and Denise was very involved in figuring out a plan B. I can not say enough about the KimKim model of putting a trip together. They can customize a trip or put together a planned itinerary. We have used KimKim for a number of big trips now and can say this is, by far, the best way to efficiently organize a trip. I highly recommend them and Denise is the Bomb putting a New Zealand trip to fruition. Thank you so much for your professionalism and expertise in making our dream trips a reality!
Rhonda McCoy

Hotel Reviews

The Cinema Suites

Te Anau

Authenticity & Character

Location

O

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The Rees Hotel

Queenstown

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Awesome

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

Lake tekapo

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Fiordland Pure Wilderness Jet

Te Anau

Alex was the best driver and hostess EVER!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

PRIVATE BOUTIQUE WINE TOUR

Queenstown (NZ)

Ben was an amazing driver/guide. He was knowledgeable and charming, loved this tour!

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Te Anau Glow Worm Caves

Te Anau

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had a terrific time in New Zealand recently and it was in large part to the arrangements that Vicky at KimKim made for us. She recommended and booked hotels in both Aukland and Queenstown; activities in both cities and worked with us to help us create the adventure we wanted in New Zealand. The hotels (Hotel Britomart in Aukland and Sofitel in Queenstown) were beautiful and catered to our every need. The staffs were attentive and engaging. Vicky planned a trip that allowed us time for curated activities but also time for us to explore and experience New Zealand. The Waiheke Island gourmet wine and food tour was everything we hoped it would be. We had a terrific time with guide Grant and small group of fellow travelers. The real surprise of the trip was how enjoyable the Milford Sound tour was. The views were amazing and Katy, the tour guide did a fantastic job explaining the region, the wildlife and the sights we saw. All around -- this New Zealand trip was an experience we will never forget. We are so grateful for Vicky's care and attention throughout the process. She even spent time with us just prior to travel to go over each day and last minute considerations and suggestions.

Hotel Review

The Hotel Britomart

Auckland

Perfect in every respect. Great staff, terrific room, great restaurant and in the very heart of city by the docks. Wonderful experience!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Milford Sound Scenic Tour & Cruise – Ex Queenstown

Queenstown (NZ)

Breathtaking views and scenery. Katy our guide and driver was exceptional.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Katy was excellent -- knowledgeable and safe.

Transport

Large, Comfortable Mercedes Van w/Wi-Fi and comfortable seats.

Private Boutique Wine Tour

Queenstown (NZ)

Phil was a great guide. We enjoyed the day with him. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at the vineyard -- the views and ambiance as well as the amazing charcuterie platter that the winery prepared. The tastings were all good. The final tasting at Kinross with Brian was by far the best. Brian was skilled as well as knowledgable on the wine he was sharing.

Quality of Experience

Food

Excellent lunch at the winery's bistro.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Waiheke Island - The Gourmet Food & Wine

Auckland

Exactly what we had in mind. Grant the guide was perfect for the role. The entire day flew by.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport