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Reviewed 22 February 2022 via mobile

As an absolute novice to e-biking it took me just a small amount of time to get to grips with the gear system and I was off. what a fabulous way to see and get around the island. went down all sorts of side roads and was greeted to some spectacular scenery. so pleased we made the decision to do the day trip and had a fun time travelling around. meal at the pub was most enjoyable. everyone was friendly and chilled. hope to return one day

Date of experience: February 2022
Thank ElaineT007
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RealNZ_Aotearoa, Guest Relations Manager at RealNZ, responded to this reviewResponded 7 March 2022

What a great way to explore the island! And congrats on learning a new skill so quickly. You must be a pro on the e-bikes now. ;)

Thank you for taking the time to post this review. We're so glad you enjoyed your time on Stewart Island. Be sure to come back and visit for an overnight getaway. We'd love to see you again.

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Reviewed 18 February 2022

Beginning with the crossing of Lake Manapouri and ending with the same this 30 hours approx as we got ourselves to Te Anau was spell binding. The bus drivers could go on 7 days the skipper Blake such a natural Div the nature man had incredible comic timing with a great depth of knowledge. The food was worthy of any food show catering brilliantly for a GF and DF daughter. Just do it. Kayak swim be prepared to be stunned to silence by the sheer beauty. BTW We went in a Fiordland drought.

Date of experience: February 2022
Thank BDJD1st
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RealNZ_Aotearoa, Guest Relations Manager at RealNZ, responded to this reviewResponded 7 March 2022

Thank you for such a positive and insightful review. We're so glad you had a great time on our Doubtful Sound Overnight experience and enjoyed every part of the trip. Be sure to come and visit Fiordland again in a full storm! You'll be wonderfully surprised with the change of mood.

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Reviewed 18 February 2022

We spent several hours on Ulva Island in early Feb 22... absolutely beautiful island with incredible bird-life, seals, sea-lions, golden sands... can't recommend a visit there more highly.

Date of experience: February 2022
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Reviewed 2 February 2022

We used these guys to go to Ulva Island and do the Kiwi Experience. Their professionalism and team spirit is very evident and they provided awesome experiences both times Highly recommend

Date of experience: January 2022
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RealNZ_Aotearoa, Guest Relations Manager at RealNZ, responded to this reviewResponded 2 February 2022

Thank you for all these amazing reviews! The team will be delighted to hear such positive feedback.
It sounds like you had an epic couple of days on Stewart Island exploring Ulva Island, searching for kiwis and scooting around on our rentals. What more could you want from a Rakiura getaway??
If you're ever back down South, the team would love to see you again! :)

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Reviewed 2 February 2022

Great crew. We had 2 fine days of travel so pretty wrapped with that. Foggy on trip home but skipper slowed down, had crew on lookout for other boats and blasted the foghorn on regular basis

Date of experience: January 2022
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