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Travel specialist Michelle Srzich
active 1 day ago

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...

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Travel specialist Monika Vinsova
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Monika Vinsova

"Travel is an investment in yourself" is the quote that inspires me for many years now and I love to share my knowledge with others as I believe travelling truly is one of the best ways...

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Travel specialist Ruth Grau
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Ruth Grau

I grew up in small outback towns in South Australia before starting in the travel industry in Adelaide. After working many years in Sales & Marketing with tour companies, wholesalers and airlines,...

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Travel specialist Noemie Botha
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Noemie Botha

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...

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Trip Reviews for New Zealand

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Fabulous trip to New Zealand !
New Zealand | Mar 7 - Mar 27, 2026

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Beth F.
Kansas City, MO | Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
My husband & I booked a catamaran trip in the north island of New Zealand for March 2026 and decided to stay a couple of weeks extra to see more of the country. A friend told us about kimkim and we decided to give it a try. So glad we did!!! We had a fabulous trip!!! Monika, the local specialist we worked with, did a wonderful job helping us plan where to go and what to see in the north island before the boat trip and the south island for the two weeks remaining on our stay in New... Read more

My husband & I booked a catamaran trip in the north island of New Zealand for March 2026 and decided to stay a couple of weeks extra to see more of the country. A friend told us about kimkim and we decided to give it a try. So glad we did!!! We had a fabulous trip!!! Monika, the local specialist we worked with, did a wonderful job helping us plan where to go and what to see in the north island before the boat trip and the south island for the two weeks remaining on our stay in New Zealand. She made sure we saw and experienced as much as we possibly could in our timeframe. We stayed in nice hotels (some with free laundry facilities which we needed), went on great tours to beautiful places (some included food &/or wine), and was provided transportation in several locations (when we didn't have a rental car). Monika also gave us recommendations on other things to see and do in every place we stayed and as we traveled around the country. She even gave us driving tips . Her attention to detail was amazing!! She took great care of us before, during and after our trip. We had a couple of issues with vendors that were no fault of ours or hers. She intervened on our behalf and made sure we got reimbursed.
We will definitely use kimkim on our next adventure and we highly recommend Monika if you are going to New Zealand!

Hotel Reviews
Distinction Christchurch Hotel
Christchurch
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M Social
Auckland
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The Vicarage Geraldine
Geraldine

Beautiful restoration of an old vicarage!

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Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Rotorua
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Activity Reviews
Hidden Gems - City Cultural Walk
Hidden Gems - City Cultural Walk
Christchurch
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Safari of the scenes Glenorchy (LOTR)
Safari of the scenes Glenorchy (LOTR)
New Zealand
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Skyline Gondola Ride
Skyline Gondola Ride
Queenstown
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Queenstown Wine Sampler tour (half day)
Queenstown Wine Sampler tour (half day)
Queenstown
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Milford Sound - return coach and cruise from Queenstown (Real NZ)
Milford Sound - return coach and cruise from Queenstown (Real NZ)
Queenstown
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Ahi Restaurant - 4 snacks and 4 courses
Ahi Restaurant - 4 snacks and 4 courses
Auckland
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Food
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Hobbiton Movie Set 'Signature Tour' from the Shire’s Rest™
Hobbiton Movie Set 'Signature Tour' from the Shire’s Rest™
Matamata
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Te Puia - Thermal valley guided experience with Haka performance and Hangi lunch
Te Puia - Thermal valley guided experience with Haka performance and Hangi lunch
New Zealand
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Nocturnal Adventure Glow-worm Tour
Nocturnal Adventure Glow-worm Tour
Rotorua
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Local specialist: Monika Vinsova
Monika
Monika Vinsova
Local specialist in Queenstown, New Zealand | Replied on Apr 20, 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words, Beth!

I’m so glad you had a wonderful trip — it was a pleasure planning it for you and Fred !

Wishing you many more amazing travels ahead! ✨

Warm regards from New Zealand ! Monika

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Michelle did a fantastic job organizing our t...
New Zealand | Mar 28 - Apr 15, 2026

Laura
Laura H.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
Michelle did a fantastic job organizing our trip!
We had a family of 8 at the start in Auckland. All of our transportation, accommodations, and tours were arranged for us.
As we traveled south some of the family had to go back home, but the fun kept on coming!
In Rotorua we went to the Maori cultural center, Hobbiton, kayaking, and a visit to hot springs and spa.
Napier was another fantastic place as well as Windy Wellington.
The arrangements were made for one of the couples to... Read more

Michelle did a fantastic job organizing our trip!
We had a family of 8 at the start in Auckland. All of our transportation, accommodations, and tours were arranged for us.
As we traveled south some of the family had to go back home, but the fun kept on coming!
In Rotorua we went to the Maori cultural center, Hobbiton, kayaking, and a visit to hot springs and spa.
Napier was another fantastic place as well as Windy Wellington.
The arrangements were made for one of the couples to leave from Wellington while the rest of us crossed to the southern island and then by train to Christchurch.
Michelle made all these arrangements for an easy transfer to our destinations.
Our accommodations were beautiful and in easy walking distance into the city center.
We did food walking tours and the International Antarctic center in Christchurch.
From there we went down to 4 of us.
This is where Michelle had arranged for us to rent and drive a car south to Lake Tekapo. We went on a small plane over the southern Alps and Mt. Cook. We stayed at an absolutely beautiful home overlooking the lake.
We then drove to Queenstown and stayed a couple of blocks from the city center.
We went to a sheep farm on the lake and learned a lot about the farm and its residents (sheep).
From Queenstown 2 of us took a shuttle, boat,shuttle, and finally another boat to Doubtful sound. Absolutely stunning!
We stayed overnight on the boat and were treated to delicious food and great accommodations.
It was a full days travel back to Queenstown but we have some great memories. Our captain Sean and Chef Juanita did a great job of filling our bellies.
We left Queenstown the next day and stayed one more night in Auckland. Michelle arranged our transportation to and from our airport needs. The hotel was so perfect for ending our New Zealand adventure.
Thank you for a great trip!
Laura Hirth

Hotel Reviews
M Social
Auckland

Perfect location.

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Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise - Southern Secret
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Captain Sean and Chef Juanita did a great job!
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Lake Tekapo Holiday Homes - various properties
Lake Tekapo

This was a home overlooking the lake.

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Orari & Orari Apartments
Christchurch

Beautiful and amazing.

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Adina CityLife Wellington
Wellington
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Very dated
Activity Reviews
Manapouri to Queenstown
Manapouri to Queenstown
New Zealand
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Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise - small group onboard Southern Secret (Fiordland Cruises) Self-drive to Manapouri
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise - small group onboard Southern Secret (Fiordland Cruises) Self-drive to Manapouri
New Zealand

Great trip!

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Historic Steamship Cruise to Walter Peak Farm + Lunch BBQ
Historic Steamship Cruise to Walter Peak Farm + Lunch BBQ
Queenstown (NZ)
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The service and food were very good.
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Jet Boat the Shotover River
Jet Boat the Shotover River
Queenstown (NZ)

That was so much fun!

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Scenic Flight over Mt Cook and glaciers by plane from Tekapo - The Grand Traverse (Tekapo Air Safaris)
Scenic Flight over Mt Cook and glaciers by plane from Tekapo - The Grand Traverse (Tekapo Air Safaris)
New Zealand

This was such a highlight!

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Our pilot Justin was very informed and a great pilot.
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Progressive Māori Dinner Tour (kai safari)
Progressive Māori Dinner Tour (kai safari)
Christchurch

Delicious international food.

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Ashley was a great tour guide.
Cycle the Hawkes Bay wineries (self guided bike ride, includes transport)
Cycle the Hawkes Bay wineries (self guided bike ride, includes transport)
New Zealand
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Redwoods treewalk by day including glow-worm cave
Redwoods treewalk by day including glow-worm cave
Rotorua

This blew me away! Beautiful and well maintained.

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Te Pā Tū - Maori Cultural Experience
Te Pā Tū - Maori Cultural Experience
Rotorua
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Steaming cliffs Waimangu Valley Nature Walk & Kayaking - private group
Steaming cliffs Waimangu Valley Nature Walk & Kayaking - private group
Rotorua

So much fun!

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Polynesian Spa
Polynesian Spa
Rotorua
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Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
New Zealand

So much fun!

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Aucky Walky Food Tour - private
Aucky Walky Food Tour - private
Auckland
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We walked.
Additional private taxi transfer from airport to hotel or vice versa for second group on same day (Corporate Cabs)
Additional private taxi transfer from airport to hotel or vice versa for second group on same day (Corporate Cabs)
New Zealand
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Shiva in Auckland was great. Highly recommend! Nigel in Queenstown went out of his way to get us to where we needed to go.
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Local specialist: Michelle Srzich
Michelle
Michelle Srzich
Local specialist in Auckland, New Zealand | Replied on Apr 20, 2026

Thanks for your 5 star review! It was fun working with you to plan this trip with your grown up children and I am thrilled to hear it all came together in the end, as it was a logistical challenge to work with four different arrival and departure dates . I am sure those that missed the North Island will be keen to return to see what you experienced in the South, which I think you would agree is quite different scenery.
All the best Hirth family!

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pre tour travel
New Zealand | Feb 5 - Feb 24, 2026

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cathy l.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
Michelle provided a great itinerary for us which ultimately reflected our desires perfectly. I was unclear about what we really wanted and she was wonderful with information and recommendations that were a significant improvement over my ‘ google’ knowledge. Communication before and during the trip was seamless. We had some problems with a rental car which required a hastily changed itinerary; she was available and very helpful. This was my first experience with a travel planner- very... Read more

Michelle provided a great itinerary for us which ultimately reflected our desires perfectly. I was unclear about what we really wanted and she was wonderful with information and recommendations that were a significant improvement over my ‘ google’ knowledge. Communication before and during the trip was seamless. We had some problems with a rental car which required a hastily changed itinerary; she was available and very helpful. This was my first experience with a travel planner- very positive overall!

Hotel Reviews
Fiordland Jewel
Milford Sound

A very special experience- first class and a unique way to see the fjord. Our Captain has an intimate history and experience in the sound and his presentation was truly superb

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Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel
Queenstown
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Activity Review
Milford Sound overnight Cruise - Fiordland Jewel
Milford Sound overnight Cruise - Fiordland Jewel
Milford Sound

This was the perfect way to see the Sound

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Local specialist: Michelle Srzich
Michelle
Michelle Srzich
Local specialist in Auckland, New Zealand | Replied on Apr 17, 2026

Thanks for your feedback Cathy. I am so glad when people mention they see the value of using a real travel specialist instead of AI to plan their trip, not just for a better itinerary but we are there to help if anything doesn't go quite as planned. Happy future travels with Kimkim!

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