New Zealand Trip
New Zealand
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Feb 11 - Mar 4, 2025
I had spent a few years researching New Zealand and had gathered a lot of information. Early last year I began gleaning through it all in an effort to create an itinerary that included hikes/fishing/golf, sites we'd enjoy, and cultural experiences that would fit into about 3 weeks. Suffice it to say I got over-whelmed and it all got into a log-jam. I'd gone to Kimkim for help with an Iceland and Faroe Islands trip, so I reached out to them again. This was exactly what I needed to fix the jam-up! Our primary rep was Paula. She reviewed all I'd come up with, and then worked along side me to pull together what worked best to accomplish our trip. When all was finalized, we were sent a complete trip folder, and were advised of our New Zealand in-country contact. Everything we needed was there - very reassuring. The trip went well, and when we had a specific question about one of the rental cars, our in-country person was very helpful. Very pleased with the service Kimkim provided, once again. Greatly appreciated Paula!
Activity Review
Spent half a day with the son of one of the Maori tribes chief. He shared many aspects of his culture, including historical information as well as current information. This included taking us to one of his tribe's Wharenui and then teaching us what this for. We had many questions, and he took time to answer each. Near the end of our time together, he made a "tea time" for us at a small tea house he had built on his family's land - it was on top of a hill, and the view was beautiful. When I explained to Paula what type of cultural experience we wanted, she suggested this, and it was perfect.
