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New Zealand small group tours from 9 - 21 days. The best of the North, South and both islands in a friendly group tour led by an expert Kiwi Guide. See all the spots you’ve heard about – Milford Sound, Queenstown, Abel Tasman, Rotorua, Tongariro and plenty more.
Auckland, New Zealand
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Patti
1 contribution
Feb 2020
Mao Trek was the best decision we made to see this beautiful country. We travelled north from Auckland to Kerikeri and the ferry from Wellington to Picton then through the south island to Queenstown. Our driver Andrew, was amazing. He is funny, patient, shared stories and educated us about New Zealand, its history and up to the present. We never saw any litter or graffiti. Every day was magical as we viewed the beautiful countryside looking at sheep, cattle, red deer grazing on the mountains. So many highlights, eating at Homesteads, sunset kayaking, Cruise through Milford Sound and then a flight over the fiords to Queenstown. We are so glad that we didn't have to drive on the opposite side of the road and the "roundabouts". Highly recommended to see this beautiful country.
Written 13 March 2020
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Kia Ora and thanks so much for your review. It sounds like you had a great time with Andrew and enjoyed all the best of New Zealand. Safe travels and we hope to see you back again one day soon. Ka kite anō.
Written 16 March 2020
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ahlee00
Columbia, Maryland, United States10 contributions
Dec 2019
Our family of 4 did the 12 Day Kiwi Tour over Christmas with 6 other travelers and our intrepid guide Dianne Dobbs. It was a vacation we will never forget. From our first queries to the Moatrek office last year to our hugs goodbye on the last day, our experience has been nothing short of the perfect holiday. We would not change one thing about the itinerary, the varied activities from active to otherworldly to jaw droppingly beautiful, the hotels, the special lunches, the serendipitous side tours, even the many rest stop cafes were each a pleasure in their own ways. Our guide Di was wonderful - knowledgeable and passionate about her country, with the ability to turn strangers into a family in a matter of hours, quick thinking and adaptable when she needed to be, and in control of every situation. Despite NZ being 21 hours away, I think the 4 of us can envision coming back again.
Written 2 May 2020
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Kia Ora and thanks for your review. Dianne was raving about the trip with you guys for so long so we know you all had such an adventure. You will have to come back again soon and we'd love to see you. Thanks again and we're so glad the tour was everything you hoped it would be.
Written 2 May 2020
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Keith & Margaret
4 contributions
Apr 2021
We have just completed the Moa Tour ‘Southern Beauty’, it was a stunning trip. It was scenic heaven and a excellent experience. It was made even more enjoyable by our guide Andrew. His knowledge, stories and obvious love for our magnificent country shone through in spades. Being aware of the weather changes he was able and very willing to slightly change the tour always to our advantage. Especially when the flight out of Milford Sound was unlikely to happen he changed us to an hours scenic flight over the Southern Alps from Queenstown, absolutely brilliant. This also made the Milford Sound journey extra special; due to the wet day we saw the most amazing waterfalls The rugged West Coast was awe inspiring. Nothing was too difficult or small for Andrew to make our tour magical; he had us all talking and laughing. The tour is a 5 star+, the other passengers were are great bunch of people and we all thoroughly enjoyed the journey and having Andrew as our tour guide was a huge bonus.It was gob smacking stunning. We will definitely travel with Andrew again
Keith & Margaret
Keith & Margaret
Written 26 April 2021
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Kia ora Keith & Margaret and thanks so much for taking the time to write a review of the Southern Beauty: Aoraki Mt Cook, Milford & Franz Josef tour. It is great to hear you thoroughly enjoyed the trip with Andrew, he really is a fantastic guide and we are lucky to have him on the team! We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful country, you are right it really is gob smacking stunning! Thanks for travelling with us and we hope to see you again sometime - Ka kite ano
Written 2 May 2021
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Seaview2013
Auckland, New Zealand17 contributions
Jan 2022
For mature travellers planning a bus tour to South Island, I can highly recommend Moa Tours who are very well organized and take care of you from the moment you leave home. "Southern Beauty" appealed to me as I wanted to see Milford Sound one more time having last been there 25 years ago. The scenic flight from the Sound over the Alps to Queenstown was definitely the highlight for me! What really made this trip so interesting was our wonderful knowledgeable guide Tim, who was also a very good driver, attentive and caring of his passengers and always punctual. He even made a special stop for me in order to take photos of lupins which lined the road.
Written 30 January 2022
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Kia ora and thank you for your review of the Southern Beauty: Aoraki/Mt Cook, Milford & Franz Josef 9 day tour. It's great to hear you enjoyed the tour with Tim, he certainly is a top guide and the scenic flight over the Alps is spectacular! So glad you got to re-visit Milford Sound too. Thanks for travelling with us and we hope to see you again. Ka kite ano
Written 8 March 2022
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NorthStar581590
3 contributions
Jan 2020
Our 4 day, 3night tour of the Bay of Islands was booked through Audley Travel. I advised Audley I suffer from motion sickness which is lessened by sitting in the front seat of the vehicle. MoaTrek said they would try to accommodate me but with no guarantees which I understood. We arrived ar the pretour meeting Jan 25, 2020 at the Grand Mercure to meet our guide, Dianne. She flatly refused any type of consideration of my motion sickness and stated her policy was seat rotation of all guests. We would not have booked this tour if this is the type of consideration given and advised Dianne accordingly of our cancellation.
We have traveled with many tour companies around the world and have never been treated this way. We asked for a refund of the tour and were denied. We will never recommend MoaTrek to anyone and especially do not travel with guide Dianne.
We have traveled with many tour companies around the world and have never been treated this way. We asked for a refund of the tour and were denied. We will never recommend MoaTrek to anyone and especially do not travel with guide Dianne.
Written 18 February 2020
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Thank you for your feedback. Your travel agent did advise MoaTrek before the tour of your motion sickness. We advised your agent that in regards to motion sickness the fronts seats are not necessarily the best and that it is usually more comfortable over the rear wheels. MoaTrek encourages seat rotation so it is fair on all of our travellers and for the same reason we never guarantee front seats. It is unfortunate you made the decision to not travel with us. We will obtain a written report from the guide regarding this incident and be in touch with your travel agent. We are sorry you did not travel on our tour but hope you did enjoy your time in New Zealand.
Written 19 February 2020
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Julie T
Market Rasen, UK97 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We have just returned from a wonderful 17day Kaka trip with Moatrek to New Zealand. Our guide, Andrew, was outstanding and provided the background and context to our tour that meant we gained far more from our holiday than we would have done if we had decided to self guide. The bus was comfortable and ensured access to smaller places, car parks, roads. The variety of experiences, from wine tastings to hosted lunches with Kiwis, were excellent for getting to know our fellow travellers and the society and culture of NZ. The itinerary was well judged and gave us access to the wonderful landscape, wilderness and natural history of the country. The optional activities provided a wide range of adventures that meant there was something for everyone.
Written 18 March 2020
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Kia Ora Juliet and thanks so much for your review. Just like you, many of our guests say that travelling with our Kiwi Guides makes their New Zealand experience so much richer. Thank you for travelling with us and we hope to see you again soon, ka kite anō.
Written 19 March 2020
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cmc75
Deep River, CT57 contributions
Feb 2020
This was so much better than expected! We had a wonderful guide (Di) who was caring, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. Highlights of our tour were lunch at a private home, a culinary tour of Wellington, zipline canopy tour in Rotorua, whale watch (orcas, sperm whales, a seal eating an octupus, penguin, and albatrosses) and some amazing hikes. The weather had closed down the road to Milford Sound, so the company hired three planes and flew us there and back - superb!
Written 4 March 2020
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Kia Ora and thank you so much for your review. Sounds like you experienced a whole lot of New Zealand on your trip. The wildlife in Kaikoura must have been awesome. Glad you enjoyed the extra scenic flight, every cloud has a silver lining! We hope to see you back again in New Zealand soon. Ka kite anō.
Written 5 March 2020
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Teri
1 contribution
Oct 2019
We had decided on New Zealand, but we weren’t sure how we wanted to see it. We are not normally people who go on tours so we were a bit hesitant to take a guided tour. However, we were both busy and just didn’t have the time to plan our own trip. I’m so glad that it worked out that way! MoaTrek made everything so easy. We just had to book our tour and follow some basic instructions (like get a visa, travel insurance, and a flight). The rest was done for us. As for the tour itself, it was spectacular! (We did the 16 day Kakariki tour.) Every place we went was special in its own way, but the day we spent at Milford Sound was exceptional (definitely make that part of your trip)! Matt, our guide, was such a superstar. He is faster and more accurate than a Google search when it comes to New Zealand and its history. He also managed to create a very inclusive environment (not an easy task with a bunch of strangers from different parts of the world) and we all had a wonderful time together. New Zealand is a special place with beautiful scenery and an interesting history. I have already told friends that visiting NZ is a must and when they do, they should book a tour with MoaTrek.
Written 2 May 2020
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Kia Ora Teri and thanks for taking the time to write this review. We have quite a few "first time" tour travellers and they quickly understand why it's such a good option for New Zealand. Matt just loves sharing everything he knows, it's like being on the National Geographic channel, travelling with him. We hope to see you (and your friends) back here again one day soon. Ka kite anō.
Written 2 May 2020
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Robyn D
1 contribution
May 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Dermot Hall our local Tour Guide was very knowledgeable and shared many stories, very entertaining. Weather was fantastic, Milford Sound performed 100%, rain before we arrived and then the sun appeared and the waterfalls were fantastic. Great flight back to Queenstown. Thoroughly recommend Moa Tours to explore our wonderful country and see new parts not already explored or known
Written 29 May 2023
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Kia ora, thank you so much for taking the time to write this great review. We are so glad you had such a great time going around the South Island with Kiwi Guide Dermot and a king weather. Thanks again and we hope to see you again!
Written 6 June 2023
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Sharron M
Auckland Central, New Zealand2 contributions
Jan 2022
My husband and I have just completed our Southern Beauty tour with Moa Tours. We thoroughly enjoyed it. We have never been to that part of NZ before nor have we ever toured with Moa previous. Our guide/driver Tim was outstanding. Great depth of knowledge, his driving was excellent and courteous to other road users, he was faced with a couple of difficulties which he handled perfectly and was so kind and helpful with the older passengers. Tim has a wonderful sense of humour and was great fun to be with. The accommodation was very good and we were very well fed. I would thoroughly recommend Moa Tours and hope you are lucky enough to have Tim as your guide :-)
Written 24 January 2022
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Hello and thank you for your lovely review of the Southern Beauty tour with Tim, it's lovely to hear you enjoyed the tour. Tim is a top bloke isn't he and we are lucky to have him on the team. Thanks for recommending us and we hope to see you again sometime. Take care, ka kite ano.
Written 8 March 2022
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Akaunui Homestead is not on the itinerary of the Kaka 17 day tour, is that correct? I wish it was.
Written 29 January 2020
Hi Mabel. Thanks for reaching out. The Akaunui Homestead is on the itinerary for the Kaka tour, and also the 21 Day Kakapo tour. It's always a highlight and you won't miss out on it. Please let us know if you have any more questions about the tours. Kia Ora!
Written 29 January 2020
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