Christmas vacation to New Zealand

New Zealand | Jul 15 - Jul 23, 2022

Our travel agent, Liz Neal, helped us plan an amazing family vacation to New Zealand. We traveled to three different cities on both islands. Every accommodation, driver, and tour she booked for us were excellent, on time, and exactly as described. We had originally planned to visit the North Island only, but Liz convinced us to go to Queenstown also, and was her advice ever spot on. We had some tours in mind before we went, but Liz suggested a few others that were fantastic. We can't wait to go back someday!

Hotel Reviews

Heritage Queenstown

Queenstown

Stunning view, spacious accommodation, but a little far from town.

Authenticity & Character

Location

a little inconvenient getting to and from city center

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QT Auckland

Auckland

Great location, very clean, but has a very specific boutique hotel vibe that was more geared towards adults than families.

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Location

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Activity Reviews

Auckland to Rotorua visiting Hobbiton with lunch

Auckland

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Mitai Cultural Experience & Dinner

Rotorua

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Food

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Waimangu Valley Nature Walk & Lake Rotomahana Boat Cruise

Rotorua

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Half Day Glenorchy and Paradise Explorer

Queenstown (NZ)

Quality of Experience

Was expecting it to be more Lord of the Rings-based.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Tour guide was very friendly.

Transport

Very windy roads that easily cause motion sickness

Walter Peak Farm and Gourmet Barbecue Lunch

New Zealand

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Food

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Private City Tour - 4 hours

Auckland

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Whale & Dolphin Eco-Safari

Auckland

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90 Minute Weta Workshop Unleashed

Auckland

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