Kiwi bird - the national icon of New Zealand
Street art in Waimate
Maori culture experience, Rotorua
Abel Tasman accommodation views
Kiwi bird - the national icon of New Zealand
Street art in Waimate
Maori culture experience, Rotorua
Abel Tasman accommodation views
"These special memories will always be with us"

Kim and Beatrice in New Zealand

Dear TravelEssence,

Thanks to your in-depth and personal advice, we loved our trip to New Zealand. It was full of highlights. Even the changeable spring weather, when it mattered most, fortunately, played in our favour.

We thank you very much for the well organised and detailed itinerary made with love. The perfectly crafted tailor-made trip, which could not have been better, had a variety of unique and well-equipped bed and breakfasts. Thanks to all our friendly and compassionate hosts, Ruth in Rotorua will always be remembered.

We travelled both the North and South Island in four and a half weeks. An active but at the same time relaxing journey with picturesque mountains and glaciers at Lake Wanaka. A ‘close encounter’ with dolphins in Kaikoura to the beautiful coastline and landscapes in Abel Tasman. Hot springs and waterfalls to the vastness and tranquillity from our PurePod accommodation. A scenic flight to Waiheke Island, followed by a magical sunset with a glass of wine, to diving at the Poor Knights Islands. We enjoyed various hikes in spectacular landscapes around the Wellington region. These special memories will always be with us.

The Harding’s family are absolute gems. They enabled us to be immersed in Maori culture and experience a day mixed with tradition and modern life.

Thank you very much for this unforgettable experience.

Kim and Beatrice

Seal on the rocks, Kaikoura
Horse riding over the rolling hills
The ever-changing New Zealand landscape
Donkeys grazing on the hill

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