Off the beaten path NZ tour
New Zealand | Jul 31 - Aug 11, 2023

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Brette H.
Radnor, PA | Reviewed on Aug 12, 2023

All of the drivers who picked us up were amazing and friendly. Ken, the coromandel boating captain was a pleasure and was definitely one of the best highlights of the trip. Eric from the Dunedin wildlife tours was also excellent, knowledgeable and friendly.

The NZ fine touring team were also fantastic. We had a few quirks pop up and I found the team to be very responsive and helpful. The itinerary was great.

This was my second experience booking through Kimkim and I definitely look forward to the third time!

Activity Reviews
Cathedral Cove Classic Sea Kayak Tour
Cathedral Cove Classic Sea Kayak Tour
New Zealand

Ken is a treat! He proved to be knowledgeable, friendly and personable. I appreciated his jokes and insights of the area. I hope to go back one day and I hope I can catch another cruise with him.

Quality of Experience
We got very lucky with the weather and took full advantage of it. Saw a fur seal, lots of fish, a jelly fish and had crystal clear waters.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ken is the best. He called to warn us about potentially poor weather but we got lucky. He was a lot of fun and while we certainly enjoyed the views, he made the trip a highlight for sure.
Transport
The boat was great and the wharf location made it easy to find and get to.
Visit the Te Papa Museum
Visit the Te Papa Museum
Wellington

This was a must do and worth the hour and change to do it. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history and the items in the museum. It’s worth spending a whole day there but you will certainly get the highlights with additional insights.

Quality of Experience
Our guide was on time and answered a lot of questions. She provided a lot of context and history which made us appreciate the displays all the more.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Monarch Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour & Penguin Place
Monarch Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour & Penguin Place
Dunedin

Eric was great! He knew a lot about the wildlife and history of the area. He also has great driving skills and was more than capable at pointing out hard to spot wildlife as we went along.

Quality of Experience
We saw lots of birds and a sea lion! Getting to see the albatross and penguins on the separate stops was well worth it. The boat tour was fun despite intermittent rain and the occasional choppy sea.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable! I really enjoyed the whole day.
Transport
All Blacks Rugby Experience
All Blacks Rugby Experience
Auckland

It you’re a rugby fan it’s fantastic. If you’re not a rugby fan, it’s worth doing to get an understanding of how important the game is to New Zealanders. The history and cultural context outlined in the tour was very good.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Sabina Din
Sabina
Sabina Din
Local specialist in Wanaka | Replied on Aug 18, 2023

Hi Brette,

Thank you so much for this lovely review. It has been a pleasure helping you with your trip! I'm sure it would have been fantastic to see a live World Cup game too! Lets see if the Lionesses can take the win!

Thanks again,

Sabina