, CanadaMarch 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!
Kathy Berman , USA, NHMarch 2024
I wouldn't have missed this trip for anything!!
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Susan Isquith, USA, NYMarch 2024
Excellent trip - met all my expectations - no disappointments.
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Di Neill, AustraliaFebruary 2024
Varied, exciting, educative, and was lead by skilled, enthusiastic, personable, informed leaders
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Jennifer & Graham Gillen, USA, VAFebruary 2024
We did so many DIFFERENT things in just 8 days.
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Julie Durban, AustraliaFebruary 2024
Guides are so supportive of each persons requirements.
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Andrew Cooper, CanadaFebruary 2024
EXCEPTIONAL and amazing adventure with a fabulous group.
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Darren Wood , AustraliaJanuary 2024
We have travelled twice a year for the last 15 years and this has been the best trip I have ever experienced.
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Eric Sorensen, USA, ORJanuary 2024
We went home with wonderful memories and new friends.
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Sunny Sorensen, USA, ORJanuary 2024
Our dream vacation exceeded our dreams and expectations!
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Martin Vesely, USA, WAJanuary 2024
I would highly recommend it to all of my friends.
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Christie Hendry, USA, CAJanuary 2024
Wonderful! Great way to see a lot of the South Island. Thank you! I love New Zealand.
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Marion Sacilotto, AustraliaJanuary 2024
One of the best trips I have ever taken.
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Vicky Dearing, New ZealandJanuary 2024
Trip of a lifetime-absolutely brilliant.
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Angela Urban, TX, USAJanuary 2024
We could have tried to plan our own tour, but your planning and guiding and service made it easy.
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Mark Petersen, USA, WIJanuary 2024
Loved the varied travel - boat, flight, kayak, bike and hiking.
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Jane Sinclair, USA, NYJanuary 2024
I could not have asked for a better trip or better guides.
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Kim Heddinger, USA, ORJanuary 2024
My experience was unlike anything I have experienced before.
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Jennifer Ruchti, USA, CADecember 2023
I just kept thinking...wow, this was SO worth it.
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Jeffrey Wolf and Joanne Otani, USA, NYDecember 2023
The guides were awesome, and the other guests were great.
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Tracy Trager, AustraliaDecember 2023
The friendships that I formed within the group from all over the world were totally fantastic.
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Bruce Farrand, CanadaNovember 2023
Fan-freaking-tastic. Well crafted, balanced and spectacular. Great guides.
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Emma Lawson, CanadaNovember 2023
The guides catered to everybody's needs and we felt like a family by the end.
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Jody Farrand, CanadaNovember 2023
Trip of a lifetime with experiences so unique to New Zealand
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Clare Cohen, UKNovember 2023
A wonderful adventure which more than lived up to expectations.
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Natalie Gustafson, NY, United StatesNovember 2023
We had such an amazing trip. I wasn't prepared for how much I would laugh, and learn, with our incredible guides.
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Matt Shapiro, CT, United StatesOctober 2023
We felt like family. Our guides made the trip.
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Catey Harwell, MT, United StatesOctober 2023
The decision making was taken care of, which allowed me to relax and enjoy the trip.
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Roxanne Dennis, Oklahoma, USAMarch 2023
Ryan and Kahu were so good at their jobs!
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Evelyn Tan, Ontario, CanadaMarch 2023
In true Kiwi terms the whole trip was awesome
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Nate Major, California, USAFebruary 2023
One of the best experiences I ever had in my life.
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Byron Hatcher, California, USAFebruary 2023
We will certainly spread the good word about you guys!
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Carol Fujiyoshi, Hawaii, USAFebruary 2023
The whole experience was a fabulous one.
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Diane Harvey, Philadelphia, USAFebruary 2023
The guides were terrific in both their knowledge and their helpfulness.
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Gayle Gilroy & Dave Koukol, Colorado, USAFebruary 2023
Our New Zealand Trails trip was very special.
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Derek McClure, Alberta, CanadaFebruary 2023
An excellent trip with excellent staff.
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Tom & Judy Edwards, British Columbia, CanadaFebruary 2023
We felt so welcomed everywhere we went.
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Anne Marie Yound, CanadaJanuary 2023
It is hard to put into words just how amazing it was.
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Mark Bennett, California, USAJanuary 2023
No hesitation recommending New Zealand Trails
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Jane Eton, Victoria, AustraliaJanuary 2023
We always felt safe and well cared for.
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James Buchanan, Tennessee, USAJanuary 2023
South Island was very exceptional in every way.
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Rita Cremering, Michigan, USAJanuary 2023
New Zealand is a truly magical place!
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Andy Temple, Colorado, USADecember 2022
I would recommend New Zealand Trails to everyone.
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Daphne Gawronski, California, USADecember 2022
A wonderful blend of experiences.
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David Walsh, USANovember 2022
It was definitely one of my top international experiences!
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Julie Philips, Maryland, USANovember 2022
Magical? Of course. Stunning? Without a doubt.
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Kayla McCarnes, USANovember 2022
The guides were very conscientious, competent and helpful.
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Louise Ogden, Minnesota, USANovember 2022
One of the best travel experiences I have ever had.
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Jessica Steinberg, Ontario, CanadaOctober 2022
I can’t wait to do another trip with you soon!
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Mayo Friedlis, Maryland, USAMarch 2020
New Zealand guides gave it the magic touch.
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Debbie Webb, New South Wales, AustraliaMarch 2020
We had a fantastic trip and made some great friends.
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Julia Speer, Oregon, USAMarch 2020
The activities were amazingly beautiful and fun.
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Bill & Mady Cloud, California, USAMarch 2020
A great introduction to New Zealand's charm and impressive landscape.
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Tammy Makela, Ohio, USAMarch 2020
Future trips definitely have a new standard to live up to.
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Mark Sager, Texas, USAFebruary 2020
Every single day was interesting, enjoyable, and completely different.
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John Dondero, USAFebruary 2020
I thought tour groups were for old people. I was absolutely WRONG!
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Amanda Carlson, USAFebruary 2020
We loved our trip and cannot wait to come back.
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Mike Stevens, Massachusetts, USAFebruary 2020
One of the greatest vacations I have ever had.
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Maggie Wright, United KingdomJanuary 2020
From the start everything fell into place.
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Douglas Nakamoto, California, USAJanuary 2020
The Pure South is a trip I will hold dear to my heart.
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Victoria Foster, UKJanuary 2020
Our guides had a genuine desire to make everyone's trip a memorable one.
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Michael Pasick, Michigan, USADecember 2019
This is the most memorable and best trip we have ever taken!
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Jenna Klos, Wisconsin, USADecember 2019
The most amazing experience I have ever had on a trip.
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Beth Lipson, Pennsylvania, USADecember 2019
The guides provided amazing knowledge about New Zealand.
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Marissa Lee, California, USADecember 2019
There were many nice touches that other tour companies overlook.
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Chinh Tran, Texas, USADecember 2019
The guides accommodated everyone perfectly.
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Holly Bartholomew, Utah, USADecember 2019
The diversity of the activities was perfect.
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Wayne & Linda Parks, Texas, USADecember 2019
Our trip provided what we were seeking without making us feel as if we were "tourists".
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Bob Vreeland, Maine, USADecember 2019
Never did we imagine how great our guides would be.
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Kristy Barkdull, Colorado, USADecember 2019
We loved our trip. It was well planned and executed.
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Carol Harlow, UKDecember 2019
A truly wonderful experience and a well put together trip.
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Ed Elmore, Virginia, USANovember 2019
I loved the country, your staff, all the New Zealanders I met, and the vibe of our group.
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Patricia Smith, Colorado, USANovember 2019
We have traveled to many places in the world, but this trip really stands out.
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Michelle Crenshaw , Florida, USAOctober 2019
I will tell anyone who cares to listen of the remarkable tour New Zealand Trails provides.
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Susanne Wilson, AustraliaOctober 2019
The words AMAZING, great and wonderful can't even describe the nature and the experience!
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Sue & Martin Arrowsmith, Derby, UKMarch 2019
Excellent mix of locations and activities.
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MaryAnn Dombrowski, Wisconsin, USAMarch 2019
All the details were taken care of.
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Jason Sattar, California, USAMarch 2019
Our guides were the best part of the trip!
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Marcia Tewell, Colorado, USAJanuary 2019
I have no idea how to make it any better!
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Jim & Gillian Anderson, CanadaNovember 2017
One of the best trips we have done.
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David Nelson, Utah, USAFebruary 2017
Like I was a visiting a magical land with some friends.
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Jim & Joyce Morgan, Utah, USAJanuary 2017
We had an absolutely wonderful vacation!
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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