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Eloise Le Bout

I have been living in Auckland, New Zealand for more than three years. What made me fall in love right from day one was not only the beautiful wildlife and breathtaking scenery, but also the friendly and welcoming locals. New Zealand is to me a hidden gem that people should explore!

I know very well that everyone has their own very specific reason to travel. Some travel to grow, some travel to meet new people, some travel to relax and unwind, some travel to celebrate. I am here to make sure the very reason you are travelling for is met. I enjoy creating made-to-measure travels to meet all the travellers' expectations, so I can be sure this trip will be a success.

My goal in this is to make sure you have the best time in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Thanks to my expertise and knowledge of the country, I will do my very best to make your stay unforgettable.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialize in self-driving tailored travels, from mid-range to luxury, depending on the traveller's wishes and requests. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"As far as I can remember, I have always been attracted to travelling. But I think what really made the difference is when my brother decided to go and live abroad, shortly followed by my sister. Hearing their stories really sparked something in me, and I eventually decided to try it myself. This was the best decision I have taken. Travelling is a wonderful experience in so many different aspects, from discovering gorgeous places and sharing stories with interesting people, to learning a new language, and immersing yourself in a new culture. "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Shortly after moving to New Zealand, I moved into a big house where 8 people were already flatting. Luckily we all got along very well. Most of them were big fans of hiking and outdoor adventure, and would always try to organise hikes during the weekend. I will never forget this day we went on a waterfall hike, via a hidden track in the Waitakere Ranges, walking up the river for a good 4 hours, then climbing up the side of the waterfall. Such a great adventure!"

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Recent trip reviews for Eloise

Beautiful New Zealand!
New Zealand | Mar 5 - Mar 19, 2023

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Don and Kathryn G.
Hawthorne, CA | Reviewed on Apr 03, 2023
We had an amazing two week, 10 person, guided van tour of New Zealand! Our driver and tour guide, Robert Miernik , was excellent! He was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and kind, with a great sense of humor. Robert also anticipated our needs and had great ideas for sightseeing and dinners. Franck helped finalize our tour, which had been delayed three years due to COVID. Our tour included both north and south islands, from Auckland to Christchurch. We saw green, rolling... Read more

We had an amazing two week, 10 person, guided van tour of New Zealand! Our driver and tour guide, Robert Miernik , was excellent! He was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and kind, with a great sense of humor. Robert also anticipated our needs and had great ideas for sightseeing and dinners. Franck helped finalize our tour, which had been delayed three years due to COVID. Our tour included both north and south islands, from Auckland to Christchurch. We saw green, rolling countryside with grazing sheep, geysers, beautiful fjords and lakes, glaciers in Mt Cook National Park in the NZ Alps.
Highlights from our group: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour, Rotorua with the incredible geysers, Maori Cultural Experience, Tongariro National Park, a helicopter ride to, and stepping out on, the Tasman Glacier, bike tour through beautiful wine country, bungee jumping, tram dinner in Christchurch.
It was a unforgettable trip!

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I had an amazing time. Our tour guide Robert...
New Zealand | Mar 5 - Mar 19, 2023

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Mary W.
La Mirada, CA | Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

I had an amazing time. Our tour guide Robert was amazing. He kept us busy every day and when we had down time he assisted us in making other arrangements. The accomodations were excelent, the van was perfect. I don't know who Eloise is but Franck did a great job.

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Magical New Zealand
New Zealand | Mar 3 - Mar 16, 2020

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Blaine M.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Mar 18, 2020

Thanks to Eloise for planning our wonderful trip thru New Zealand. The highlight of our trip was staying at the Matuka Lodge in Twizel(Mount Cook). The flight over the glaciers were beyond memorable. The whole itinerary was very well planned and everything went smoothly. Thanks for all the recommendations. Till the next time.

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Eloise Le Bout
Local specialist in Auckland | Replied on Apr 07, 2020

Thank you Blaine, I am glad to read you enjoyed your trip in our beautiful country! I wish you some fantastic trips to come and will be happy to have you back in New Zealand if you wish to come back!
Kind regards
Eloise

Great trip.
New Zealand | Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2020

Ira
Ira H.
Shaw, DC | Reviewed on Feb 06, 2020

Great trip. I especially enjoyed City Lights and Kamana Lake Hotel.

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Eloise Le Bout
Local specialist in Auckland | Replied on Feb 06, 2020

Thank you Ira, I am happy to read that you loved your stay and our choice of accommodation. Have a great day and hope to see you again in our beautiful country.
Kind regards
Eloise

Where do I start but to say ....
New Zealand | Nov 18 - Dec 2, 2019

Michael
Michael F.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Dec 11, 2019
what was planned by Eloise our guide, was brilliantly put together. I had an idea of the places where to go and with a little tinkering between ourselves Eloise came up with, for us, a perfect tour. Everything was smooth from the moment we were picked up at the airport, to the moment we were dropped off for our return. Knowing that everything was booked and paid for when we arrived at each accommodation, and tour meant there was never a concern with any payments. The only thing we had to... Read more

what was planned by Eloise our guide, was brilliantly put together. I had an idea of the places where to go and with a little tinkering between ourselves Eloise came up with, for us, a perfect tour. Everything was smooth from the moment we were picked up at the airport, to the moment we were dropped off for our return. Knowing that everything was booked and paid for when we arrived at each accommodation, and tour meant there was never a concern with any payments. The only thing we had to concern ourselves with and put our hand in our pocket for was where to get something to eat and drink on each day. The only blip was that our trip to Milford Sound was cancelled due to bad weather, but the weather is beyond anyone's control.
Highlights for us was Lake Tarawera and the thermal beach, Akaroa for penguin watching, which turned out to be a quaint little town also, and whale watching in Kaikoura to which the company concerned upgraded us to a helicopter flight so we had an added bonus to boot.
All in all the tour Eloise put together for us was just what we wanted and if I am ever to go back to New Zealand, I know who I will contact; Eloise, watch out for my next call !

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Eloise Le Bout
Local specialist in Auckland | Replied on Dec 11, 2019

Thanks a lot Michael for this very kind review. I am so glad you and Balbinita enjoyed New Zealand, and your trip that much. And what a lucky surprise for you to have had a free upgrade from our partner in Kaikoura, for your flight over the whales.
I will watch our for your next call then :), and hopefully next time you visit, the weather at Milford Sound will be welcoming!
Eloise