Memorable parts? Everything from start to finish Tips? A unique opportunity to experience uninhabited (humans) wilderness Local benefits? Overall rating? "Out of the ordinary world" (more)Enrico Roche

Memorable parts? Glowworm Caves, Fox Glacier (but was not arranged from the tour, self arranged and paid extra), Maori Village. Tips? The cities - Auckland, Queenstown, Dunedin are not worth staying for more than 1 night. Local benefits? Yes. Overall rating? Excellent. (more)Joanna Choong

Travelling between Queenstown and Milford Sound by land, sea, and air was incredible... Great itinerary, beautiful country, knowledgeable and professional tour leader, and like-minded travellers. (more)Abby Abebe

We travelled to the South Island of New Zealand with our tour operator during the Christmas to New Year's holiday time period 2017. Landscapes, climate, clean air, outstanding scenery, relaxed lifestyle, the smiling faces of everyone in our little group, kindness, simplicity and authenticity were all highlights of our trip. (more)Barbara Garringer

Every part of the trip was memorable. But if we have to pick, then it would be: Mount Cook view from the hotel - it was simply possibly the most extraordinary view you could have from a confortable hotel room of a alpine peak in the world. (more)Luis A. Rojas

Memorable parts? The nature trips, guides and information for the whole trip. The open roads with no cars in sight sometimes for many many miles. The scenery and the different variety that can be experienced. The people and their helpfulness always willing to give advice and make sure you have a good as experience as was possible whatever it was you were looking for. The organisation of our entire trip was seamless and all arragements went like clockwork. Tips? Try it, if its ... (more)Christine Breden

Memorable parts? The beautiful landscapes - beaches and mountains Tips? Queenstown was more of a party town than expected and very busy for such a small town. Communication was not a strength of the operator and we did not like that they used 3rd parties to book our hotels and activities. Local benefits? I hope so. Overall rating? We enjoyed our time but if we had to do it again we would NOT use the operator again due to communication issues (information lacking ... (more)Anna Parris

Memorable parts? Fantastic guide and awesome scenery and we got pretty great weather for March Tips? Bring layers if going in March / April as weather can be great or very chilly Local benefits? Yes Overall rating? Once in a lifetime experience (more)Mary Winterborn

Memorable parts? Taking a helicopter at Milford sound, and landing on a glacier! Everything was awesome, New Zealand is simply spectacular with heaps of exciting adventure sports and activities for the whole family. Tips? Local benefits? Overall rating? Another truly unforgettable holiday, well planned by the good people at Responsible Travel. Would be a challenge to do better for our next holiday! (more)Geraldine Lee

Memorable parts? As we were there a month there were quite highlights. Over night on Doubtful Sound, eating in Fleurs Restaurant Moeraki, Queen Charlotte Sound drive, bicycle ride around vineyards in Marlborough region. Cinema Paradiso in Wanaka ! Mumbaiwala Indian Street food restaurant in Christchurch , Pen-y-Bryn lodge in Oamuru ( truly excellent ). Walk to Munros Beach. Relaxing in Akaroa, Tongariro National Park and wonderful walks, the odd Whakapap ski resort ( must be what ... (more)Dermot Blastland