Chelsea called me before the trip and tailore...
New Zealand | Mar 16 - Mar 29, 2023

Jessica
Jessica V.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Apr 02, 2023

Chelsea called me before the trip and tailored it to capture exactly what I wanted! She was very knowledgeable about how long to stay at certain places and limited long driving days (mostly less than 4 hours)!
Our favorite spot on the itinerary was the Wilderness Lodge—getting time to hang with the NZ local owners Jerry & Anne was so special.

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Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki
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Jerry & Anne the local NZ owners are INCREDIBLE!!! favorite part of our trip!!

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Great location with just a short walk thru the gardens into the heart of queenstown! Nice spot to stay for the price!

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Milford Mariner Overnight Cruise
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The staff absolutely made this cruise! They were fun, engaging, and knowledgeable. Even though it rained the entire night, we had the best time!! Saw Seals + dolphins!

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Distinction Luxmore Hotel
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Not many spots to stay affordably in Te Anau so this did the trick—but definitely had a 70s vibe that hadn’t been updated in decades!

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The Hermitage Hotel
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Absolutely stunning area!!

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Aspen Court
Franz Josef

Unexpectedly wonderful stay!!

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Sudima Christchurch Airport

Exactly what you’d expect from an airport hotel—definitely perfect for our requirements!

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Local specialist: Chelsea Lodge
Chelsea
Chelsea Lodge
Local specialist in Wanaka | Replied on Jul 10, 2023

Hi Jessica,
I am so pleased that you and Walter had a great time in New Zealand. The Wilderness Lodge is a great spot and its nice to spend a night in a remote location, I love it too!

It was unfortunate about your TranzAlpine train cancellation but I am pleased we were able to come up with an alternative and I hope you enjoyed the drive over Arthur's Pass.

All the best,
Chelsea