Our car rental experience in Auckland was not...
New Zealand | Feb 21 - Mar 4, 2025

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vijay s.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025

Our car rental experience in Auckland was not memorable. The car reserved for us was a Subaru Outback, not an SUV, and it was not clear that the hotel parking charges were not included. The itinerary was long and winding, repetitive, and confusing. A simple daily summary with details about other attractions in the appendix would have served better. The font size was too small. Most accommodations were reasonable except Rotarua. Overall, it was a good trip.

Hotel Reviews
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Rotorua

avoid

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sudima
Christchurch

small rooms. Parking is additional. Good breakfast

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Staff
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Peppers Bluewater Resort
Lake Tekapo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kamana Lakehouse
Queenstown
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
front desk needs training in politeness
Cleanliness & Comfort
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Dunedin
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The Mayfair
Christchurch
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Christchurch Tramway Tour
Christchurch Tramway Tour
Christchurch

advance tram map would have been helpful

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Larnach Castle Tour - unguided
Larnach Castle Tour - unguided
Dunedin
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Te  Pā Tū  - Maori Cultural Experience
Te Pā Tū - Maori Cultural Experience
Rotorua
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Scenic Flight - Mt Cook Franz and Fox Magic - by heli from Tekapo
Scenic Flight - Mt Cook Franz and Fox Magic - by heli from Tekapo
New Zealand
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fly Cruise Fly – Queenstown to Milford Sound by scenic flight
Fly Cruise Fly – Queenstown to Milford Sound by scenic flight
Queenstown (NZ)
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Historic Steamship Cruise to Walter Peak Farm + BBQ Dinner
Historic Steamship Cruise to Walter Peak Farm + BBQ Dinner
Queenstown (NZ)
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Yellow-eyed penguins
Yellow-eyed penguins
Dunedin
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Michelle Srzich
Michelle
Michelle Srzich
Local specialist in Auckland, New Zealand | Replied on Mar 24, 2025

Thanks for taking the time to post a review Vijay, I do appreciate the feedback.