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32 Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Reviewed January 2012

TRAILS OF NEW ZEALAND

Every day exceeded our expectations. The group were a great crowd. The weather was fantastic. The scenery was awesome and the activities were incredible.

Most Inspirational Moment

There wasn't a bad day on this holiday, but if pushed I think that there are two things that stand out as highlights for me.The first is the morning in Siberia Valley. The day started with an early breakfast, then a short walk across the road to the airstrip where the cessna took us in two groups for a fantastic flight with wonderful views of Lake Wanaka and the mountains. We were dropped in Siberia Valley. Then a paddle through an icey stream (that woke the feet up) followed by a beautiful walk through meadows and forest, with Awful views (Mnt Awful). We arrived at our destination to be met by a jet boat which whisked us off down the river back to our starting location - what can I say - jet boats are REALLY good fun!.....that was the morning and then for the afternoon.........The second moment was our overnight trip on the Milford Sound. You have to see this, as photos just do not do it justice. The boat was a lovely size with just 36 passengers. After a trip around the sound we moored up in a cove and went kayaking, then had a wonderful dinner watching the sunset. In the morning the early morning cup of coffee on deck with the peace and the scenery was inspiring. A final trip around the sound and out into the Tasman sea, and we saw two different sorts of dolphins. It was just magical.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Stefan was everything that you would want from a tour leader and more. He had a great sense of humour (and suffered Terrys bad jokes well) and went out of his way to make the trip a trip of a lifetime for all of us.

Advice for Potential Travellers

GO! It is really worth it. We've been on quite a few Exodus holidays and this one is by far and away the best. Everything about it is wonderful

Reviewed March 2011

TRAILS OF NEW ZEALAND

visiting new zealand is like visiting a child. the land itself is still developing. its fresh and exciting. you get the feeling that its looking forward to its future. its not jaded like europe. it has an unique history – no major battles have been fought there – the maoris and white settlers have lived for the most part in harmony – there's no sense of anomisity. Its very dramatic but also peaceful and inspirational. anything and everything is possible

Most Inspirational Moment

for me the most inspirational moments of my trip were very personal. i have a fear of being trapped underground and also having had a one and only disastorous experience at kayaking i wasnt looking forward to either of these parts of the trip. however i was everyone was very supportive and the activites were carried out with complete safety. i really enjoyed both going through the caves and kayaking through the sound.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I didnt feel the group leaders were as involved in with the group as other group leaders have been on previous holidays. on this holiday the group leaders tended to take you somewhere and then wait til you had done the activity. I didnt feel that they joined in and they seemed a bit distant from the group. apart from the first night they didnt join the group for evening meals even in places where there was only one or two resturants.

Advice for Potential Travellers

be prepared for all types of weather and dont forgot insect repellant. you will hike to and see some amazing places.

Reply from Exodus

I thank Ms Beard for her review and am glad she had such an inspirational trip. In regards to the involvement of the leaders on the trip I would like to confirm that out of the 19 activities included on this itinerary the leaders took part in 17; only 2 were missed for different logistical reasons. When it came to meals the leaders did eat most of these with sub sections of the group; this was a full trip of 16 passengers and therefore the group would usually split for meals and go to various restaurants.

We are sorry if Ms Beard felt she was forced to leave the trip or that not enough support was provided. After the earthquake in Christchurch the itinerary for this trip had to be modified as staying in central Christchurch was no longer an option. We have carried out a full review of how this trip was managed and are confident, that under very difficult circumstances, our local operator and leader did all that they could to assist passengers in their onward travel arrangements. After discussing their options with the leader, five (land only) passengers missed the last few days of the trip in order that they could continue with their individual travel arrangements. We are very sorry if any passenger felt abandoned, this would certainly never be our intention.

Katherine Tory – Product Manager for New Zealand

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