Bruce Hyland, USA, UTMarch 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!
Bruce Hyland, USA, UTMarch 2024
Cheryl Bradfute , USA, COMarch 2024
There’s no way we could have organized all this on our own.
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Kate McDonald, USA, VAMarch 2024
I would recommend New Zealand Trails to everyone!
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Bill McDonald, USA, VAMarch 2024
We travel often and to previously unknown destinations; but this was truly the best organized and conducted trip ever taken.
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Miriam Kalamian , USA, MTMarch 2024
I was hoping for a good experience. The reality exceeded my expectations!
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Anita G Urmann, USA, CAMarch 2024
It was an incredible experience! I just loved everything about it.
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Roger Brown, United KingdomFebruary 2024
The value-add of your guides was immense. They made our special holiday an unforgettable experience.
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Betsy Teter, USA, MNFebruary 2024
The best part of the trip for me was the guides.
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Gwen Currey, USA, AZFebruary 2024
Don't stop what you are doing. It works great.
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Art Aaron, USA, COFebruary 2024
Immerses you in the South Island culture and environment.
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Sue Michalka, USA, COFebruary 2024
Absolutely fabulous! I'd do it all over again tomorrow.
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Greg Slayton, USA, TNFebruary 2024
Spectacular is the only way to describe the trip!
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Shoshanna Anisman , CanadaFebruary 2024
I am in love with New Zealand and its people!
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Marsha Seekins, USA, WAFebruary 2024
I have never felt so at home somewhere so far from home.
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Meg Stafford, USA, MAFebruary 2024
The guides made this an unforgettable experience.
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Steve Leibovic, USA, VAFebruary 2024
I would recommend your company to friends without hesitation!
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Sue Brown, United KingdomJanuary 2024
The friendliness, helpfulness and calm competent skills of our guides was so good
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Kate Connery, USA, PAJanuary 2024
Our experience was phenomenal. It was truly a trip of a lifetime.
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Kristen Greene, New ZealandJanuary 2024
Adventures and experiences second to none.
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Karen Lane, United KingdomJanuary 2024
A truly memorable experience, exceeded all expectations.
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Barb Love, USA, CAJanuary 2024
As one of our fellow travellers said, "We came as strangers and left as a family."
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Maggie Quinn, USA, MIJanuary 2024
We met wonderful people who will be a part of our lives in the future.
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Marilyn Bell, USA,NYJanuary 2024
This was our first guided trip and I believe you have set a gold standard for any future trip that we take.
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Kathy Ketchum, OR, USAJanuary 2024
One of the best travel experiences I've had.
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Callie Pfister, USA, IDJanuary 2024
I loved that this tour had different activity levels so my mom and I could both enjoy ourselves.
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Wendel Barnett, USA, AZJanuary 2024
I will remember this trip for the rest of my life.
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Caroline Davies, New ZealandJanuary 2024
It was the first group tour holiday I have ever done and was a fantastic experience
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Becki Beaupre, USA, AZJanuary 2024
The guides made our trip one we will never forget.
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Christine Huhn, USA, CADecember 2023
I always felt safe and comfortable on this tour which is important as a solo traveler.
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Gwyneth Pudner, USA, CADecember 2023
New Zealand Trails was very helpful with answering all of our questions before the trip and the itinerary was very well organized.
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Teri Muenchau, USA, OKDecember 2023
It was my number one Bucket List Trip of a Lifetime!!
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Sarah Jane Ward, UKNovember 2023
The level of service from our guides was exceptional
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Rod Scott, LA USANovember 2023
We leave not only with fond memories of the land, and culture but with having made new friends.
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Pat Egerton, WA, USANovember 2023
It was everything and more than I anticipated.
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Doreen & Philip Lau, CanadaNovember 2023
The Masterpiece tour was out of this world!
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Durinda Kuczor, New ZealandNovember 2023
All I can say about the trip is summed up in one word, FANTASTIC!
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Danielle Brigati, USA, TXNovember 2023
It was truly the adventure of a lifetime.
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Susan Stahl, USA, WINovember 2023
The guides always put our needs first, whether it be hiking, bathrooms or stopping to view the beauty.
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Linda Labelle, CanadaNovember 2023
We never would have seen or done as much if we planned the trip on our own.
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Kay Wierba, UKNovember 2023
Our guides & an amazing group of people to travel with made it a trip to remember.
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Steve Hodges, USA, HINovember 2023
The six of us from Boise Idaho were all blown away by New Zealand.
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Adelle Capp, NY, United StatesNovember 2023
Would definitely recommend the tour to others.
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Cindy Palmer, USANovember 2023
It was a trip of a lifetime, and we’re quite seasoned travellers.
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Jill Capp, WI, United StatesOctober 2023
They went out of their way to cater to our needs.
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Lynn Tsuzuki, NJ, USAOctober 2023
A stunningly beautiful land we got to explore with the best guides in the world!
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Larry & Susan Girard, California, USAMarch 2023
The guides made the trip extra special.
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Christopher Clarkson, Lancashire, UKMarch 2023
Our guides Chris and Dan were incredible.
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Thomas Hastings, Florida, USAMarch 2023
One of the best vacations I’ve ever had.
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Marcia Mayeda, California, USAMarch 2023
Our guides, Ross and Kelly, were terrific.
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Heather Ferguson, NSW, AustraliaMarch 2023
As a solo traveller, it was wonderful to be part of a like-minded group of people.
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Bonnie Cutts, Minnesota, USAMarch 2023
I am recommending your company to anyone who will listen.
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Kathie Simpson, Colorado, USAFebruary 2023
Shona and Ryan are top-notch guides.
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Jeb Bull, North Carolina, USAFebruary 2023
A once-in-a-lifetime experience for us.
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Todd Anderson, Washington, USAFebruary 2023
New Zealand Trails provided excellent service and follow-up.
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Wes Morris, Washington, USAFebruary 2023
It was absolutely amazing and beautiful.
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Barry Snyder, California, USAFebruary 2023
Wonderful survey trip of the South Island.
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Jennifer Newell, Victoria, AustraliaFebruary 2023
The ‘Masterpiece’ was exceptional in so many ways.
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Beth Henderson, New York, USAFebruary 2023
We are so happy that we chose NZ Trails.
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Lisa Purcell, North Carolina, USAFebruary 2023
Our driver and guide were so kind, caring and accommodating.
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Susan Parsons, British Columbia, CanadaFebruary 2023
Far beyond my expectations!
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David Henderson, New York, USAFebruary 2023
The breadth of activities, the knowledge of our guides, and the beauty of the South Island made for a great trip.
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Keith & Karen Pandres, North Carolina, USAFebruary 2023
We really felt that we got to experience New Zealand’s South Island.
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Reed & Theresa Blair, Texas, USAJanuary 2023
Trip of a lifetime for my wife and I.
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Karen Slinger, Florida, USAJanuary 2023
The guides were very knowledgeable and accommodating in every way.
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Lisa Sleezer, Washington, USAJanuary 2023
This truly was the trip of a lifetime
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Roxie Bacon, Arizona, USAJanuary 2023
I would and will recommend the trip to my friends.
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Carol McCulloch, Phoenix, ArizonaJanuary 2023
I would not hesitate to consider another tour with New Zealand Trails.
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Rita Shepherd, Arizona, USAJanuary 2023
Every opportunity and acquaintance exceeded my expectations.
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Frank Chybowski, Arizona, USAJanuary 2023
The trip delivered on everything it promised.
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Jennifer Lehrman, New York, USADecember 2022
I'm busy recommending your trips to my friends.
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Morgan Werner, Connecticut, USADecember 2022
Great weather, a nice small group, fantastic guides, and wonderful activities.
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Sarah-Jane Walsh, AustraliaNovember 2022
The guides could not be more helpful and accommodating.
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Mary-Ann Beattie, Idaho, USANovember 2022
We enjoyed the other guests in our group.
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Judith Cox, Florida, USANovember 2022
Allowed us to discover and savour the beauty of NZ!
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Laurie Knowles, Mississippi, USAOctober 2022
I’ll be back. And I’ll bring friends.
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Anne Canzonetti, New York, USAOctober 2022
Knowledgeable guides made our trip exponentially better.
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Paula Hardison, Oregon, USAOctober 2022
The country came alive through every activity.
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Miriam Tannen, New York, USAFebruary 2020
This was our first group tour, and it spoiled us for any others.
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Denny Grilliot, Colorado, USAFebruary 2020
The trip was so wonderful from the beginning.
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Bruce Jentleson, Virginia, USAFebruary 2020
Truly one of the most enjoyable trips I have ever taken.
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Carolyn Foster, New South Wales, AustraliaFebruary 2020
We couldn’t fault the service we received.
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Sandy Perry, Montana, USAFebruary 2020
The perfect balance between activities and leisure time.
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Tamar Bailey, Washington, USAFebruary 2020
Our guides went out of their way to make our time together perfect.
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Barbara Jentleson, Virginia, USAFebruary 2020
The trip exceeded our expectations in every possible respect.
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Gerry Potter, Ontario, CanadaJanuary 2020
Thank you for the trip of a lifetime.
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Beatty Chadwick, Delaware, USAJanuary 2020
Guides were extraordinarily attentive, helpful and skillful.
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Jay Bryan, Pennsylvania, USAJanuary 2020
Can't imagine how the guides could have been any better!
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Sandi Farkas Courney, Washington, USAJanuary 2020
Our guides genuinely cared about our experience and it showed.
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Rosana Keleher, Maryland, USAJanuary 2020
New Zealand Trails provided an unforgettable experience.
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Cathy Atwell, Ontario, CanadaJanuary 2020
Thank you for being a big part of my trip.
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Alison Smyth, Northern Ireland, UKJanuary 2020
Each day was 'my favourite' until the next!
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Peter Keleher, Maryland, USAJanuary 2020
Overall it definitely exceeded my expectations.
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Helen McNeal, New York, USAJanuary 2020
Each of us felt like we were important and being looked after.
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Meighan Ash, North Carolina, USAJanuary 2020
Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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Marilyn Picchioni, New York, USAJanuary 2020
Trip of a lifetime that continues to resonate each day.
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Patricia Bowers, California, USAJanuary 2020
An experience I will never forget.
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Scarlet Wong, Alberta, CanadaDecember 2019
It certainly was a trip to remember.
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Patsy Reynolds, Florida, USADecember 2019
We came to New Zealand as tourists and we left feeling like family!
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Jane Walsma, Missouri, USADecember 2019
It was an amazing trip and I am really happy that we decided to book with NZT.
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Courtney Corda, California, USANovember 2019
The Masterpiece Tour was a perfect blend of activities.
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Mary & Peter Feero, New Brunswick, CanadaNovember 2019
The people were fantastic.
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Sue MacMaster, New Hampshire, USANovember 2019
Exceptional in every sense of the word.
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Michele Harrod, AustraliaNovember 2019
Definitely the best tour company from start to finish I have ever dealt with.
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Anne & Marv Vander Beek, Washington, USANovember 2019
Our guides were so enjoyable and knowledgeable.
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Charlie Gingo, Vermont, USANovember 2019
Masterpiece was just that = "A Masterpiece."
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Ian Scantlebury, Bristol, UKApril 2019
This was the most awesome holiday I have ever had.
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Rita Magyar , Beecroft, AustraliaApril 2019
I have traveled around the world but this trip was truly the best of all.
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Larry Lee , United StatesApril 2019
The best traveling/activity experience of my 74-year-long life.
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Heather Sturrey , Coquitlam, CanadaApril 2019
This trip was so magical and epic.
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Vic Chaney, California, USAFebruary 2019
This trip was one of the best I have been on.
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The Caulson Family , New York, USAJanuary 2019
Our NZ Trails Familymoon was a trip of a lifetime for us.
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Michael & Tracy Kennedy, USADecember 2018
The worst part about it was having to leave!
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Ron & Angela Hooper, USANovember 2018
We enjoyed going to out-of-the-way places.
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Alison & John Price, AustraliaOctober 2018
I can’t think of a better way to experience NZ!
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Sharon Strawbridge, AustraliaOctober 2018
My partner and I absolutely loved our trip.
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Mark & Jane Brossart, Minnesota, USAMarch 2018
We will cherish wonderful memories.
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Tom & Sarah Francis, Colorado, USADecember 2017
Unique accommodation and activities.
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Helen Herzberg, California, USAJanuary 2017
Could not have had a better experience.
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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