Louise was great to work with in planning my ...

New Zealand | Nov 8 - Nov 13, 2023

Louise was great to work with in planning my trip. With the exception of one lodging place, I give KimKim an A for the overall trip.
I visited so many incredible places- Glow Worm Cave, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Otega Regional Wine Tour, Hiking Trails, Wharf in Queenstown!!
This was my second trip to NZ and it was worth seeing again. The citizens of NZ are the friendliest and sweetest people I’ve ever met in all my travels. The country is one postcard after another - even the retail areas are nice. Public bathrooms are cleaner than most peoples homes!!! You can just tell these people love the tourism as it provides the majority of their lifestyle. All other countries with this much tourism should use NZ as a model.
People in the states - stop going on the same ole vacation year after year - go to NZ. It’s a lifetime vacation and one that you will remember forever.

Hotel Reviews

Blue Peaks Lodge

Queenstown

Old, tired and very dated. No amenities whatsoever. It was clean and is very convenient. The staff was super sweet and friendly. But I would not stay here again.

Authenticity & Character

Everything. Cleaner parking lot, updated rooms, add a lounge, add a courtyard, don’t put trash bins in the front door.

Location

Staff

Both of the young ladies were great.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Clean and simple. Lots of people like this. I just thought I was in low income housing.

Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas

Te Anau

Great location.

Authenticity & Character

Typical NZ hotel.

Location

Heart of city center.

Staff

Very accommodating.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Could use new mattresses.

Activity Reviews

Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Te Anau

The rarity of seeing such a beautiful cave.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Buses are just too rough riding. The bouncing makes you car sick.

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

Queenstown (NZ)

Loved everything this sound offered. Spectacular in every way.

Quality of Experience

The incredible views.

Transport

Better shock absorbers for a smoother ride. More knee room in between seats. Window shades to block sunlight when necessary.

Te Anau to Milford Sound, Milford Cruise with Picnic Lunch

Te Anau

Never seen anything so beautiful.

Quality of Experience

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Better riding bus is needed. Just so much bouncing and roughness. It’s very car sick.

Appellation Boutique Wine Tour

Queenstown (NZ)

Loved the first and last stop. Beautiful wineries.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Worst driver ever. Rude. Non stop talking. Drove extremely too fast. Just a lousy driver.

Transport

Not luxury at all. It’s van. Nothing luxurious about it.