5 Stars (240 reviews)
This trip was all we hoped it would be, and more. You promised an active schedule, and our days were filled with great hikes. You promised good food, and it was gourmet quality, cooked to group and individual needs. You promised a memorable trip, and it truly was.
New Zealand Walking Adventure, February 2014
Barbara, United States
5 Stars (240 reviews)
Wow!! I think that was my most frequently used word on my two week Kiwi trip! Amazing country, kind of overwhelming sometimes so much to see, you just don't know where to look. The company was great and our guides (GT and Kate) were awesome! Thanks Active, definitely a trip of a life time and one I won't forget in a hurry!
New Zealand Walking Adventure, December 2013
Rachel, United Kingdom
5 Stars (240 reviews)
The South Island trip now tops the US as the most beautiful place I have ever been to. Andrew's stories made this all the more interesting. I have been reliving experiences every day for two weeks so far.
New Zealand Walking Adventure, December 2013
Michael, United States
5 Stars (240 reviews)
Ended up that we, as 3 siblings and two spouses, were the only ones on the trip. Loved being able to spend the trip of a lifetime with family. Our guides, Alex and Andrew, were absolutely relentless in their pursuit of our sheer enjoyment of our trip. New Zealand is our new most beautiful country we have ever been to. The trip was worth every penny we paid. The country is stunning, the food and lodgings were very delicious and comfy and I cannot say enough wonderful things about our guides. We were leaving friends behind when we got dropped off at the airport. Alex and Andrew, we miss you already. We would definitely consider another trip with Active Adventures. Thanks for all the lasting, wonderful memories we have of your country.
New Zealand Walking Adventure, December 2013
Paula, United States
5 Stars (240 reviews)
When choosing a holiday it was very important that we found something with the right balance between our two interests. We wanted something that would be social and laidback (to actually feel like you were on holiday) but also included some outdoor hiking and adventures. The Kiwi was exactly right with just enough hikes in the day to feel like you have had a good dose of activity but not too full on that it became difficult or off putting. Sarah and GT were the best guides you could ever ask for, they were so much fun and carefree and Sarah was always organised with AMAZING food morning, afternoon and night. I honestly can't say anything negative about the trip except that it had to end!! I would definitely do another active adventure and would even do the Kiwi trip all over again because it was amazing and the South Island scenery is breathtaking.
New Zealand Walking Adventure, December 2013
Hayley, Australia
5 Stars (240 reviews)
I fell in love with New Zealand and with Active Adventures. New Zealand was even more beautiful than I had imagined. The South Island is roughly the size of my home state of Illinois, and yet it has glaciers, ocean beaches and rainforest - and we saw it all on the Kiwi trip! Our guides Sarah and Graeme made it so enjoyable. Of course they were informative, but even more important, they were just great people to be around - funny, encouraging and attentive. I loved the quirky motels we stayed in and the large houses we shared. It was so nice to stay in and enjoy Sarah's cooking rather than having to go out to a restaurant every night. This is my fourth hiking trip with four different companies. I definitely prefer Active Adventures' approach to housing and food, more adventurous and more relaxed at the same time. Our last two nights at the shearer's quarters at Braemar Station were amazing! I'll never forget rounding the bend of the driveway and seeing the view for the first time. It's simply stunning! What a wonderful way to end the trip.
New Zealand Walking Adventure, December 2013
Janine, United States
5 Stars (240 reviews)
Well, this truly was the trip of a lifetime. We got to see the most beautiful country (and I have been to many beautiful places) led by two amazing guides (Sarah and Graeme were stellar) with a wonderful group of fellow trekkers. It was so nice to have everything planned out for us so that all we had to do was relax, enjoy the scenery and get our hike on! We will definitely be doing another Active Adventure... the big question is where?
New Zealand Walking Adventure, December 2013
Michael, United States
5 Stars (240 reviews)
It took just a few days into the trip to realize that I had never felt quite like I was feeling on this trip. It was a wonderful feeling. All the pesky details were being taken care of and we were being delighted by wonderful sights, great activities, great food and lovely company. It was like being a kid again without any of the negative aspects of being a kid. Our guides, Sarah and Graeme were wonderful. They worked so well together to create a true trip of a lifetime. It couldn't have been better.
New Zealand Walking Adventure, November 2013
Debra, United States