February 2023

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 5 out of 5 and we are a 2021 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 reviews from some of our amazing past guests 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!
February 2023
One of the best experiences I ever had in my life.
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We will certainly spread the good word about you guys!
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The wide knowledge and insight of the guides was a bonus.
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Beyond the very high expectations we had for the trip
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Shona and Ryan are top-notch guides.
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Guides were amazing, funny, safe and knowledgeable.
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The whole experience was a fabulous one.
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The ‘Masterpiece’ was exceptional in so many ways.
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The guides were terrific in both their knowledge and their helpfulness.
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Our New Zealand Trails trip was very special.
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We are so happy that we chose NZ Trails.
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Cameron is easily in my top 2% of guides.
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I cannot properly express how much I loved this trip.
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I would never have been able to have anywhere close to the same experience without NZ Trails' hospitality and expertise.
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Your country sells itself— it is so spectacularly beautiful— but the guides make the trip.
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Loved every minute in New Zealand and with New Zealand Trails.
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NZ Trails has made it to number one of all my travel vacations.
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Their patience, knowledge and service was top notch.
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My experience on this tour and my own travels in NZ after this tour were incredible.
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Our driver and guide were so kind, caring and accommodating.
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Far beyond my expectations!
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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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This was a wonderful adventure l shall always cherish.
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New Zealand Trails could not have been better.
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We really felt that we got to experience New Zealand’s South Island.
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An excellent trip with excellent staff.
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We felt so welcomed everywhere we went.
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Very well organised trip, from Becky in the office to Hayley our super guide.
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One of the best vacation experiences I have ever had.
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I will definitely be back to do another trip with NZ Trails.
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It is hard to put into words just how amazing it was.
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No hesitation recommending New Zealand Trails
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Trip of a lifetime for my wife and I.
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Overall, guides, food, accommodations, and transportation were high level.
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Our guides Emily and Tim were the perfect team.
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The guides were very knowledgeable and accommodating in every way.
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We always felt safe and well cared for.
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One of the best trips we've done.
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I would and will recommend the trip to my friends.
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I would not hesitate to consider another tour with New Zealand Trails.
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Every opportunity and acquaintance exceeded my expectations.
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South Island was very exceptional in every way.
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New Zealand is a truly magical place!
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I loved getting to know more about the Maori culture.
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We love you guys and recommend you to all of our friends.
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We were looking for a full-out New Zealand experience and you delivered.
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The trip delivered on everything it promised.
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Perfect blend of beautiful scenery, adventure, activity and fun.
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A well-chosen platter of NZ Great walk portions
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I will highly recommend it to friends.
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I had very high expectations for this trip and they were exceeded.
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I'm busy recommending your trips to my friends.
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Great weather, a nice small group, fantastic guides, and wonderful activities.
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The whole experience was brilliant.
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Amazing way of seeing beautiful parts of NZ.
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10/10 family experience
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A lovely taster of several of the New Zealand Great Walks
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I would recommend New Zealand Trails to everyone.
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A wonderful blend of experiences.
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If there is a way to see and experience NZ the REAL way, NZ trails is it.
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The best guides anyone could hope for!
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We had a great time and enjoyed meeting the other guests.
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New Zealand is a magnificent country.
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The guides were amazing and the landscape was magical.
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The guides could not be more helpful and accommodating.
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We enjoyed the other guests in our group.
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Distinctive experiences that would be hard to arrange on our own.
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PROFESSIONAL WORLD CLASS A PLUS PLUS!
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It was definitely one of my top international experiences!
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Magical? Of course. Stunning? Without a doubt.
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Incredible sense of achievement.
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Niamh's level of customer service was superior.
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I don't think we could have had a better more complete trip!
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The guides were very conscientious, competent and helpful.
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Your customer service is at the top of the tourism game.
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Allowed us to discover and savour the beauty of NZ!
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The perfect experience was travelling with New Zealand Trails!
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Everything was carried out with exceptional professionalism.
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One of the best travel experiences I have ever had.
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I’ll be back. And I’ll bring friends.
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Knowledgeable guides made our trip exponentially better.
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The country came alive through every activity.
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I can’t wait to do another trip with you soon!
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Our guide absolutely “made” the trip.
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I would totally recommend this five day excursion.
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Outstanding adventure that was well organised.
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Lived up to expectations and more.
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We did not want the trip to end!!
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Chatty cheerful guides set a wonderful atmosphere to the tour.
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The experience was fantastic.
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I felt completely spoilt with activities, meals, accommodation and then the hiking experience filled my cup.
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Provided me exactly what I was looking for in the trip.
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I absolutely loved all 5 days.
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New Zealand guides gave it the magic touch.
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We had a fantastic trip and made some great friends.
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The activities were amazingly beautiful and fun.
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Our guides were such an important part of our holiday.
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A great introduction to New Zealand's charm and impressive landscape.
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Absolutely fantastic, loved every minute of it.
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Jodi was clearly one of the best parts of the tour.
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Future trips definitely have a new standard to live up to.
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This was our first group tour, and it spoiled us for any others.
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The trip was so wonderful from the beginning.
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There's nothing that isn't absolutely gorgeous about New Zealand.
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The time that I had with New Zealand Trails will be one of the most unforgettable times in my life.
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Our guide and the organization was outstanding.
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We saw more of the country than we would have if we had traveled by ourselves.
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You see the countryside and get under the skin of the country and its people.
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Such a great adventure and introduction to NZ.
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Such an adventure and wonderful experience!
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Every single day was interesting, enjoyable, and completely different.
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Truly one of the most enjoyable trips I have ever taken.
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New Zealand Trails gave us the perfect tour.
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The service provided by Hayley and Finn exceeded my expectations.
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I thought tour groups were for old people. I was absolutely WRONG!
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We loved our trip and cannot wait to come back.
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We couldn’t fault the service we received.
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The perfect balance between activities and leisure time.
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One of the greatest vacations I have ever had.
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Our guides went out of their way to make our time together perfect.
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The trip exceeded our expectations in every possible respect.
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I am so glad I took the tour and saw all there was to offer.
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This is one of the best guided trips we've ever done.
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I was especially happy with our tour guides - they were terrific!
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I really enjoyed seeing more of the hidden treasures of the South Island.
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This trip was my #1 item on my post-retirement bucket list, in no way did it disappoint.
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Words can't adequately describe the impact this trip made on me.
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Thank you for the trip of a lifetime.
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Guides were extraordinarily attentive, helpful and skillful.
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Deepened my understanding of the South Island.
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Can't imagine how the guides could have been any better!
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I got to EXPERIENCE New Zealand, not just stand and take a picture.
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Impressive and professional. I couldn't ask for more.
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The best trip I've taken; and I've been to some neat places.
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Our guides genuinely cared about our experience and it showed.
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We felt truly cared for and we want to do it again!
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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


January 2020
New Zealand Trails provided an unforgettable experience.
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January 2020
Thank you for being a big part of my trip.
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January 2020
Each day was 'my favourite' until the next!
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January 2020
I had a wonderful time, in a wonderful country, with wonderful people.
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January 2020
Overall it definitely exceeded my expectations.
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January 2020
We could not have planned to do so much in such a short space of time.
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January 2020
Each of us felt like we were important and being looked after.
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January 2020
From the start everything fell into place.
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January 2020
The Pure South is a trip I will hold dear to my heart.
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January 2020
Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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January 2020
Trip of a lifetime that continues to resonate each day.
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January 2020
An experience I will never forget.

January 2020
Our guides had a genuine desire to make everyone's trip a memorable one.
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December 2019
It certainly was a trip to remember.
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December 2019
This is the most memorable and best trip we have ever taken!
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December 2019
We came to New Zealand as tourists and we left feeling like family!
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December 2019
The most amazing experience I have ever had on a trip.
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December 2019
Our guides showed us how much they love their country.
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December 2019
The guides provided amazing knowledge about New Zealand.
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December 2019
There were many nice touches that other tour companies overlook.
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December 2019
The guides accommodated everyone perfectly.
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December 2019
The diversity of the activities was perfect.
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December 2019
I was more than satisfied at the experience.
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December 2019
The vacation of a lifetime and I will smile every time I think back on it.
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December 2019
Our guides were so incredible, I can't even put in words how we felt about them.
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December 2019
It was truly a memorable trip and one I will always treasure.
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December 2019
Our trip provided what we were seeking without making us feel as if we were "tourists".

December 2019
Never did we imagine how great our guides would be.
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December 2019
It was an amazing trip and I am really happy that we decided to book with NZT.
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December 2019
I will remember every moment of this trip forever.
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December 2019
Our guides were so friendly, approachable and incredibly knowledgeable about NZ.
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December 2019
We loved our trip. It was well planned and executed.
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December 2019
A truly wonderful experience and a well put together trip.
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December 2019
I felt like we were on a special adventure as a group... we had the inside track!
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November 2019
I have had the most wonderful time in New Zealand.
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November 2019
The Masterpiece Tour was a perfect blend of activities.
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November 2019
The people were fantastic.
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November 2019
Exceptional in every sense of the word.
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November 2019
Our trip was well-organized and very professionally executed.
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November 2019
Definitely the best tour company from start to finish I have ever dealt with.
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November 2019
An excellent overview of New Zealand.
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November 2019
Our guides were so enjoyable and knowledgeable.
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November 2019
Masterpiece was just that = "A Masterpiece."

November 2019
I loved the country, your staff, all the New Zealanders I met, and the vibe of our group.
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November 2019
We have traveled to many places in the world, but this trip really stands out.
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October 2019
I will tell anyone who cares to listen of the remarkable tour New Zealand Trails provides.
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October 2019
The words AMAZING, great and wonderful can't even describe the nature and the experience!
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April 2019
We could not think of a way to improve it.
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April 2019
I honestly don't know if you could improve this trip.
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April 2019
This was the most awesome holiday I have ever had.
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April 2019
I am already recommending this tour to family and friends.
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April 2019
It was a delight to explore New Zealand with NZ Trails.
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April 2019
I have traveled around the world but this trip was truly the best of all.
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April 2019
The best traveling/activity experience of my 74-year-long life.
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April 2019
This trip was so magical and epic.
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April 2019
The choices included in our tour were perfect.
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April 2019
I have been on many group trips and so far this was the best.
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April 2019
The experience of a lifetime for me and my husband.
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March 2019
Excellent mix of locations and activities.
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March 2019
We saw and experienced the best of New Zealand.
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March 2019
You really excelled at making this customized trip a once in a lifetime experience.
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March 2019
All the details were taken care of.
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March 2019
We could never arrange the equivalent on our own.
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March 2019
We had a great time and the trip was well worth the cost.
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March 2019
I would not hesitate recommending this trip to anyone.
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March 2019
Our guides were the best part of the trip!
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March 2019
Traveling in a small group was much better than going solo
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March 2019
New Zealand Trails was in a class of its own.
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February 2019
Beyond anything we could have dreamed.
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February 2019
Thank you for giving us a trip of a lifetime!
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February 2019
This trip was one of the best I have been on.
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January 2019
We so appreciated being out of the “tourist” spots!
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January 2019
We would recommend this trip to others.
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January 2019
This trip was everything, and more, that we had hoped for.
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January 2019
Our NZ Trails Familymoon was a trip of a lifetime for us.
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January 2019
I have no idea how to make it any better!
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January 2019
I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
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December 2018
The guides made our trip very special.
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December 2018
The customer service was exceptional from start to finish.
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December 2018
What we dreamt of all year truly came to pass!
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December 2018
The worst part about it was having to leave!
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December 2018
We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the trip!
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December 2018
This trip exceeded my expectations.
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November 2018
Thank you for the fine experiences & memories.
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November 2018
We enjoyed going to out-of-the-way places.
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November 2018
It met my expectations in all ways.
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October 2018
I can’t think of a better way to experience NZ!
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October 2018
My partner and I absolutely loved our trip.
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March 2018
We will cherish wonderful memories.
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February 2018
We absolutely loved the Sweet North itinerary.
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December 2017
Unique accommodation and activities.
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December 2017
The personal attention will never be matched.
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November 2017
One of the best trips we have done.
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November 2017
I will highly recommend New Zealand Trails.
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November 2017
The best guide we have ever encountered.
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March 2017
Thank you for helping us enjoy the vacation of a lifetime.
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February 2017
Thank you for our recent trip of a lifetime.
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February 2017
The guides were by far the best I've ever encountered!
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February 2017
The lunches every single day were the BEST!!
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February 2017
Little surprises that set NZ Trails miles ahead of anyone else.
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February 2017
Like I was a visiting a magical land with some friends.
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February 2017
Great people, great life stories, great humour, brilliant company.
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February 2017
I will recommend NZ Trails to others with pride.
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January 2017
Could not have had a better experience.
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January 2017
We had an absolutely wonderful vacation!
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January 2017
Our trip exceeded our expectations.
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December 2016
We are still reeling from the stunning views.
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December 2016
It really was as promised, the trip of a lifetime!
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November 2016
One of the best trips I have ever been on.
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November 2016
We thoroughly enjoyed our Sweet North tour.
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November 2016
Far superior to any guide experience we have had.
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January 2016
All the inclusions made it value for money.
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January 2016
We can’t say enough good things about New Zealand Trails.
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February 2015
The highlight of my holiday in New Zealand.
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January 2015
New friends and fabulous memories.
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January 2015
The top vacation we‘ve ever been on.
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January 2015
The trip definitely exceeded my expectations.
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November 2014
The World Heritage tour is perfect in every way.
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February 2014
Focus on the fun without worrying about the details.
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