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New Zealand | Aug 27 - Sep 5, 2023

Joelle
Joelle T.
Arcadia, CA | Reviewed on Sep 07, 2023

Vickie was wonderful in her suggestions for our NZ South Island tour. Our itinerary was very organized in an app format and the recommended excursions were unique to NZ. We loved all our new memories we created and would highly recommend both Kimkim and Vickie.

Hotel Reviews
The George
Christchurch

Excellent service and comfortable rooms. Excellent location with delicious food for both dinner and breakfast. Would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend this place to friends.

Authenticity & Character
Very clean and comfortable
Location
In front of a park & the George has bikes for hire to explains the town.
Staff
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The Hermitage Hotel
Mount Cook Village

Fantastic views and location. Close to trails and the dinner and breakfast buffets are wonderful. Would definitely recommend this place and will stay here again.

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Rainforest Retreat
Franz Josef Glacier

Very cute and unique place. Located near town and restaurants. Would highly recommend this place & will stay here again.

Authenticity & Character
Tree house rooms are very unique. Excellent experience
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Novotel Auckland Airport
Auckland

Perfect stay for airport convenience. Would highly recommend this place and would stay here again.

Authenticity & Character
Location
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Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown Lakefront
Queenstown

This place was just ok. The breakfast was mediocre and the place was old and rundown. Had beautiful lake views & was close to town, but I would not stay here again.

Authenticity & Character
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Activity Reviews
Historic Tram Dinner
Historic Tram Dinner
Christchurch

Fun experience. Great way to see the town. Food was delicious and great quality. Wish it had commentary about the city history during the tram tour.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Appellation Boutique Wine Tour
Appellation Boutique Wine Tour
Queenstown (NZ)

This tour was Nothing Special. Coming from California and enjoying great wine tours there and have experienced wine tours in Italy- this was just ok. The wines were ok, and the wineries were nothing special- the lunch was simple. I would not do this tour again.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I felt the driver was driving too fast. Felt uncomfortable at times.
Transport
Milford Sound Coach/Cruise/Coach inc lunch ex ZQN
Milford Sound Coach/Cruise/Coach inc lunch ex ZQN
Queenstown (NZ)

Excellent tour. Our driver Paulie was FANTASTIC. He was very knowledgeable and informative about the area. We felt safe in the bus and he was a cautious driver.

Quality of Experience
Food
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TSS Earnslaw Farm Tour & Dinner
TSS Earnslaw Farm Tour & Dinner
Queenstown (NZ)

This was mostly a dinner and buffet tour. The farm portion was short and rushed. Minimal animal interactions. I would not recommend this tour if you’re looking for some animal farm experience

Quality of Experience
Food was wonderful
Food
Excellent buffet
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great staff
Transport
Unique ferry ride
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-hike
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-hike
Franz Josef Glacier

Fantastic experience. Highlight of the South Island. Must do and see

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide Kylan was fantastic
Transport
CHCH Touring - Private Transfer Train Station to Accommodation
Christchurch

Nice views. Great commentary. Fun train ride

Quality of Experience
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Explore Wanaka
Explore Wanaka
Wānaka

Quick stop in town. Not much time spent. Cute little town. Self exploration of Wanaka

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Vickie Parrack
Vickie
Vickie Parrack
Local specialist in Wanaka | Replied on Sep 18, 2023

Wow Joelle what a review!! Thank you so much for being so kind, I had a blast working with you and that was so sweet of you to recommend me to a friend.

Take care

Vickie xx