3 independent reviews for New Zealand self drive holidays
Reviews for New Zealand self drive holidays
Chris Woodthorpe review 29 Aug 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Difficult to pick one aspect - every stop was memorable and exciting. Particular reference to the restaurants in Singapore, geysers in Rotorua, atmosphere and beauty of Wellington, the fantastic scenery of the south island including Kaikoura, Tekapu, Wanaka and Queenstown including Millford Sound, the penguin parade, the atmosphere of Sydney and Melbourne and beauty of the reef2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Include Kaikoura even if not whale watching - great advice from Steven and glad we did that. Go as a family and make use of the great family accommodation.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
It felt so yes.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Outstanding - everything went smoothly. The accommodation was superb, the itinerary was spot on for us with packed days but not too packed, the tours were high quality and the transfers seamless. It made the trip was easy as possible. Steven did a great job putting it together was was always available for us and thanks to the partner teamsMiriam Hercberg review 10 Mar 2020
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Eco tour to an island with a lake with an island!! from Wanaka.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Spent more time on North Island but not at tha expense of time spent on South Island.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes in general to all three. Would be better if car hire firms would hire out hybrid or electric cars4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Superb!!!Kirsty Millard review 11 Dec 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Mount Cook scenic flight and whale watching.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Go! If you're doing the inland road from Picton to Kaikoura, pay for the excess waiver for the 1 day. That road is terrible.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, completely. Lots of cultural stuff but very sensitively done.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
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