Rebekah Pokrandt , USA, WIMarch 2024
New Zealand Trails Reviews
We think we’re pretty awesome at what we do. But don’t just take our word for it. Overall our average guest rating is 4.9 out of 5 and we are a 2023 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award winner!
Instead of us telling you how amazing we are, we figured we would let our past guests do it for us.
You can take a look at our reviews from over a decade of incredible trips below.
See what our former guests are saying to the world, check out our reviews on Facebook and Google. Otherwise, keep scrolling to see what all the fuss is about.
If you've got any questions about our trips, you can also call or email Jodi – she'd love to chat with you!
Hugo Baumann, CanadaMarch 2024
Best thing is to be away from the crowd and the daily tourist push.
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Jane Udall, USA, CAMarch 2024
A great way to see and experience the best of South Island.
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The Sweet North and Kiwi Classic were everything I hoped they would be., USA, CAMarch 2024
The Sweet North and Kiwi Classic were everything I hoped they would be.
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Phyllis Skadahl , USA, MNMarch 2024
The Sweet North and Kiwi Classic were everything I hoped they would be.
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Kevin Smith, CanadaFebruary 2024
Beyond anything we could have achieved individually.
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Joy Smith, CanadaFebruary 2024
Very impressed with the organization of the trip.
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Albert Skinner, CanadaFebruary 2024
Exceptional and exceeded expectations in every way.
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Linda Phillips, CanadaFebruary 2024
Excellent, I have already recommended New Zealand Trails to friends.
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Roberta Miller, New ZealandFebruary 2024
I really got to see New Zealand through their eyes.
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Steven Friedrich, USA, WAFebruary 2024
Amazingly great. I would recommend it to others.
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Jenny Brown, USA, OHFebruary 2024
Our terrific guides were always there to help me.
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Jatinder Hopson, United KingdomFebruary 2024
Professional, friendly, informative, pleasant, helpful.
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Melissa Wilmarth, USA, TNJanuary 2024
Thank you for sharing your amazing country and culture with me!
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Estrella Tietz, USA, CAJanuary 2024
I am recommending this tour to active seniors.
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https://newzealandtrails.com/gallery/kiwi-classic-22nd-january-2024/, New ZealandJanuary 2024
We would definitely do another trip with New Zealand Trails.
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Stephen Foley, New ZealandJanuary 2024
My wife and I have done hiking all over the world and we have never had better guides.
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Patti Foley, AustraliaJanuary 2024
There was no way we could have put together so many amazing hikes and activities the way New Zealand Trails did.
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Maureen Shackelford, MD, USAJanuary 2024
This was an EPIC trip and will recommend to all my friends!
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Paul McCauley, USA, ATLJanuary 2024
Our experience was fabulous, we loved everything about it!
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Margaret Elliott, AustraliaJanuary 2024
The different activities added to the ‘well-rounded’ trip that it was.
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Mary Ellen Spencer, USANovember 2023
Fulfilling, worthwhile, the trip of a lifetime!
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Mary Wilhelm, CH USANovember 2023
I wanted a trip just like this and you had exceeded my expectations.
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Mariacruz Sherman, USANovember 2023
My husband and I are recommending this trip to all our friends
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J.D Shaeffer , CA, USANovember 2023
The perfect intro to everything NZ had to offer.
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Cindy Hasthorpe, AustraliaOctober 2023
I cannot praise your guides, Blake, Maya and Sandy enough.
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Chris Morris, UKOctober 2023
A most memorable experience that will stay with me forever.
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Dan Toffolo, Sheffield, UKApril 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed all my trips with New Zealand Trails
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Calia Skipton, California, USAMarch 2023
The whole experience was consistently excellent.
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Helen Avery, Queensland, AustraliaMarch 2023
The companionship within the group was a delight.
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Ross & Kaye Smith, Victoria, AustraliaMarch 2023
We were delighted with our experience.
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Gavin Kerr, Pennsylvania, USAMarch 2023
Extraordinary! This was the trip of a lifetime.
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Liz Debney, Queensland, AustraliaMarch 2023
I loved my experience with NZ Trails.
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Ali Kelly, British Columbia, CanadaFebruary 2023
Guides were amazing, funny, safe and knowledgeable.
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Jane Baynes, Ontario, CanadaFebruary 2023
This was a wonderful adventure l shall always cherish.
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Justine Jones, United KingdomFebruary 2023
New Zealand Trails could not have been better.
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Toni McNutt, Texas, USAJanuary 2023
Overall, guides, food, accommodations, and transportation were high level.
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Anne French, Ontario, CanadaJanuary 2023
Our guides Emily and Tim were the perfect team.
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Pam Bloch, USADecember 2022
If there is a way to see and experience NZ the REAL way, NZ trails is it.
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Manuela Di Gregorio, California, USANovember 2022
The guides were amazing and the landscape was magical.
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Dante Di Gregorio, California, USANovember 2022
Distinctive experiences that would be hard to arrange on our own.
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Trish & Brian Dotzert, Ontario, CanadaMarch 2020
Our guides were such an important part of our holiday.
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Glory Dole, Washington, USAFebruary 2020
Such a great adventure and introduction to NZ.
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Kerry Lambert, Utah, USAFebruary 2020
New Zealand Trails gave us the perfect tour.
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James Bennett, USAFebruary 2020
The service provided by Hayley and Finn exceeded my expectations.
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Travis Durnford, Alaska, USAFebruary 2020
This is one of the best guided trips we've ever done.
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Chris Stefanko, Michigan, USAFebruary 2020
I was especially happy with our tour guides - they were terrific!
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Claudia Isom, Florida, USAJanuary 2020
This trip was my #1 item on my post-retirement bucket list, in no way did it disappoint.
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Mark Moscato, Virginia, USAJanuary 2020
Words can't adequately describe the impact this trip made on me.
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Jennifer Phy, Texas, USAJanuary 2020
I got to EXPERIENCE New Zealand, not just stand and take a picture.
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Virginia Reyta, Washington, USAJanuary 2020
Impressive and professional. I couldn't ask for more.
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Michael Phy, Texas, USAJanuary 2020
The best trip I've taken; and I've been to some neat places.
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Alan Millard, Victoria, AustraliaDecember 2019
I was more than satisfied at the experience.
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Mike Pritzl, Wisconsin, USADecember 2019
Our guides were so incredible, I can't even put in words how we felt about them.
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Annie Bull, AustraliaDecember 2019
It was truly a memorable trip and one I will always treasure.
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Gregg Knapp, Wyoming, USADecember 2019
I will remember every moment of this trip forever.
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Raylene Hadley, Utah, USADecember 2019
Our guides were so friendly, approachable and incredibly knowledgeable about NZ.
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Heather Millard, Victoria, AustraliaDecember 2019
I felt like we were on a special adventure as a group... we had the inside track!
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Lorna Johnson, Scotland, UKNovember 2019
I have had the most wonderful time in New Zealand.
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Miranda Grace, Massachusetts, USAApril 2019
I honestly don't know if you could improve this trip.
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Neil Burke, Ontario, CanadaApril 2019
The choices included in our tour were perfect.
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Brian Smith, Port Colborne, CanadaApril 2019
I have been on many group trips and so far this was the best.
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Joanne Coutu-Sundy, Ridgeville, CanadaApril 2019
The experience of a lifetime for me and my husband.
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Barb Hall, CanadaMarch 2019
You really excelled at making this customized trip a once in a lifetime experience.
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Mark Rivet, Ridgeway, CanadaMarch 2019
We had a great time and the trip was well worth the cost.
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Peter Bartkus , Edmonton CanadaMarch 2019
New Zealand Trails was in a class of its own.
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Dani Folwarczny, USAJanuary 2019
I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
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The Backer Family, Nebraska, USADecember 2018
What we dreamt of all year truly came to pass!
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Kim Daubman, Pennsylvania, USADecember 2018
This trip exceeded my expectations.
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Jonathan Marshall, USANovember 2018
Thank you for the fine experiences & memories.
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Laura Salvay, California, USADecember 2017
The personal attention will never be matched.
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Tim O'Shea, CanadaFebruary 2017
I will recommend NZ Trails to others with pride.
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Shawn Aebi, Washington, USADecember 2016
We are still reeling from the stunning views.
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We absolutely loved the Sweet North itinerary.
Kathy & Geoff Randall Torquay, UK
February 2018
We absolutely loved the Sweet North itinerary. We fully appreciated the incredible attention to detail, the work that went on behind the scenes and the guiding was superb.
Photos of Kathy and Geoff's trip