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The Very Best of New Zealand Traveller Reviews

Reviews of The Very Best of New Zealand

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The Very Best of New Zealand by Mike, 28 Mar 2025
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Very Best of New Zealand

A well organised tour which ticked all the boxes for me with regard to places to see in New Zealand. We were made very welcome at all the heritage rail sites we visited, although I'm not a true rail enthusiast I found all the visits very enjoyable and interesting. One or two minor hitches during the tour were dealt with at the time by our tour group leader.

A well organised tour which ticked all the boxes for me with regard to places to see in New Zealand. We were made very welcome at all the heritage rail sites we visited, although I'm not a true rail enthusiast I found all the visits very enjoyable and interesting. One or two minor hitches during the tour were dealt with at the time by our tour group leader.

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My first experience of using Ffestiniog Travel, I was very impressed at the level of organisation for a such a long tour.

The Very Best of New Zealand by steam trains forever, 26 Mar 2025
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new zealand railway travel

From Christchurch to Auckland and all in between, the journey by rail and coach was satisfying. There were several items that needed to be fixed, but the group managed to get through them. Hotels were very good and large, but I could NOT recommend Rydges Hotel in Auckland. All the preserved railways we visited went out of their way to entertain us and provided an excellent atmosphere.

From Christchurch to Auckland and all in between, the journey by rail and coach was satisfying. There were several items that needed to be fixed, but the group managed to get through them. Hotels were very good and large, but I could NOT recommend Rydges Hotel in Auckland. All the preserved railways we visited went out of their way to entertain us and provided an excellent atmosphere.

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Ffestiniog Travel did a great job, but the company they rely on in New Zealand, could be much better in its accuracy for bookings.

The Very Best of New Zealand by Mr R C 25, 23 Mar 2025
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The Very Best of New Zealand

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Very efficient and met our expectations

The Very Best of New Zealand by Phil, 21 Mar 2025
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Very Best of New Zealand

Very well organised holiday

Very well organised holiday

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Everything went to plan

The Very Best of New Zealand by DaveP, 19 Mar 2025
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Comprehensive tour covering all the main highlights of New Zealand

A very well organised tour. High quality hotels. A low-key but effective guide.

A very well organised tour. High quality hotels. A low-key but effective guide.

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A well-run and experienced operator.