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Harriet McGregor

Originally from Sydney, Australia I moved out to New Zealand for the outdoor lifestyle.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Hiking in beautiful New Zealand and adventure activities. I have also travelled extensively around the East Coast of Australia and love to give some local tips. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"Working with others to put together their dream trip is so much fun. I love personalizing each trip and giving recommendations from my own travels."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I walked the 3,000km Te Araroa trail from the top to the bottom of New Zealand and fell in love with the amazing landscape and friendly locals. I love any chance to have an adventure and am excited to show you how much New Zealand has to offer."

Harriet is part of the following groups: New Zealand Travel Agents
Top itineraries and travel advice
Highlights of New Zealand's South Island: Kaikoura, Mt. Cook, Queenstown & More - 12 Days
The 12-day itinerary includes some of the South Island's greatest experiences. It begins in Nelson, at the top of the South Island, and ends in Queenstown, near the bottom....
Active South Island Family Vacation: Christchurch to Queenstown - 10 Days
New Zealand's South Island is a dream destination for active families, with a variety of adventure sports, outdoor activities, and nature reserves that will keep every member of...
Active Adventure in New Zealand – 11 Days
Get your adrenaline pumping on this 11-day adventure tour of New Zealand. You'll travel from the North Island to the South, stopping to admire Auckland's black-sand beaches,...
Road trip itineraries
Mini South Island Adventure - 6 Days
Adventure awaits on this self-driving tour of some of New Zealand's most sought-after natural wonders and attractions. Your six-day exploration starts in Queenstown, where you...

Recent trip reviews for Harriet

Harriet's New Zealand
New Zealand | Feb 25 - Mar 10, 2024

Laura
Laura C.
New Canaan, CT | Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024
Harriet was completely on target with both her recommendations and her alerts. We enjoyed every destination enormously and only wish we had more time to have fully enjoyed some of them. Harriet pointed out that our itinerary was aggressive (by our request), and it was! We wouldn't have changed it. Overnight on the Milford Sound was the highlight of a trip full of highlights. TSS Earnslaw in Queenstown was an unexpected pleasure. The Glow Worm tour with Steven at Real Rotorua was a personal... Read more

Harriet was completely on target with both her recommendations and her alerts. We enjoyed every destination enormously and only wish we had more time to have fully enjoyed some of them. Harriet pointed out that our itinerary was aggressive (by our request), and it was! We wouldn't have changed it. Overnight on the Milford Sound was the highlight of a trip full of highlights. TSS Earnslaw in Queenstown was an unexpected pleasure. The Glow Worm tour with Steven at Real Rotorua was a personal favorite--informative and intimate in size. Napier, the Blenheim wineries, Aoraki Mt. Hood, Te Anau, Christchurch, Queenstown, Franz Josef...none disappointed! Car rental in Auckland was difficult, time-consuming, inefficient, frustrating. We were warned of long lines at that rental location, but it was not a well-run branch. All of our accommodations were exceptional or very good. We recommend Harriet and KimKim 100%.

Hotel Reviews
The Dome
Napier

The stay at The Dome in Napier was exceptionally fantastic. The location, service, and overall experience were top-notch. This hotel exceeded expectations and left a lasting positive impression.

Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Te Anau

The stay at Distinction Luxmore Hotel in Te Anau was decent overall. The accommodation was clean and comfortable, but the hotel was huge, very busy and full of tourists.

Te Waonui Forest Retreat
Franz Josef Westland

The stay was comfortable and enjoyable. The accommodation was clean, but nothing particularly exceptional stood out during our one-night stay.

Activity Reviews
Hobbiton Tour
Hobbiton Tour
New Zealand

I had low expectations of this. I expected it to be kitschy and silly. Instead, the gardens were beautiful, the guide was entertaining, and I enjoyed far more than I thought I would.

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Real Rotorua - Nocturnal Adventure Glow-Worm Tour
Real Rotorua - Nocturnal Adventure Glow-Worm Tour
Rotorua

My personal trip highlight. I was looking forward to seeing Glow-Worms, but the experience far exceeded even my high expectations.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was charming and knowledgable.
Transport
Explore Napier & Hawke's Bay
Explore Napier & Hawke's Bay
Napier

Accommodation was mind-blowingly good. Napier locale is beautiful, art deco town rivals Miami Beach, Bluff Hill is beautiful--it would have been easy to spend more time here.

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Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Kaikoura

Kaikoura was a pit-stop for us, but along the drive we saw a HUGE dolphin pod feeding. Dolphins were swirling, breaching--it was quite amazing.

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Historic Tram Dinner
Historic Tram Dinner
Christchurch

Good food and fun. Touristy in the very best way.

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Milford Mariner Overnight Cruise ex Milford
Milford Mariner Overnight Cruise ex Milford
Milford Sound

THE TRIP HIGHLIGHT!

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TSS Earnslaw Farm Tour & Dinner
TSS Earnslaw Farm Tour & Dinner
Queenstown (NZ)

The sheep shearing, working dog exhibition, buffet dinner, gardens, transport by steamship were all unexpected and excellent.

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Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise
Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise
Auckland

Crew was personable but the food was awful.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Crew was friendly.
Transport
Under-whelming sail and views.
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