For most of us there are few opportunities in life to undertake a trip to the other side of the world that truly meets expectations. You save and plan, research and trawl the internet, choose the dates, book the flights and try to decide just what the days and weeks might look like. Read Trip Adviser, wonder if reviews are honest, think about it again and hope for the best. Well, don’t hesitate any longer, follow our lead, use Jenny and Graham to help you truly realise a trip of a life time.
It started with Jenny and Graham’s assessment of our wants and needs. Budget, length of visit, time of the year, ambitions and not forgetting the sensitive establishment of each of our fitness levels. When we expressed a wish to see much of both islands in just 4 weeks, Jenny guided us through a route and made suggestions for both accommodation and length of stop overs. After a few short discussions the first version of our itinerary plopped into our email boxes and very quickly we agreed the final version.
In short, we had hotels/apartments; car hire; boat, train and day trips booked. Restaurants, cafes and coffee shops, supermarkets and local points of interest always included. Jenny and Graham gave us intimate local knowledge of every place we stopped at plus off-piste places and points of interest along each route. If the itinerary said it would take 3 hours to undertake a walk/trek we knew that it would. They had obviously done all these activities and walks themselves!
Of special note during our 2018 visit was that it coincided with the arrival of Cyclone Gita. No Worries! Jenny kept in daily contact guiding us along a revised route and rebooking accommodation when a landslide prevented a trip to Farewell Spit. Not once did we feel really anxious about the weather. Bravo to them both.
So, you ambitious travellers out there, try Roundabout New Zealand. Enjoy the merits of a truly bespoke and hassle-free trip to see one of the wonders of our planet.
Tina and Robert, Wirral UK