Testimonials
Beverly Kirton - New Zealand
Garden Tour October 2009
Such a memorable tour. Not just the breathtaking views and gardens, but also the fabulous care given by our guide and diligent driver.
Janet Wilson & Judith Goodall - New Zealand
Garden Tour October 2009
The highlights were visiting the private homes with beautiful gardens, and the graciousness of our various hosts and hostesses.
Jennifer Jones-Corely - USA
Bespoke Wine Tour
Grant is an excellent wine guide - extremely knowledgeable as well as quite charming. I met winemakers and received a wealth of information about New Zealand wine making. It was a fantastic odyssey. I couldn't have asked for a better planned or executed journey.
Robin & Sally Bliss - USA
Bespoke Self Drive
I have wanted to visit New Zealand for as long as I can remember and this trip was worth the wait. As a longtime Lord of the Rings fan this certainly added to the anticipation. I knew I would see spectacular countryside but I wasn't at all prepared for what I saw! It is majestic. I am in awe of the people and the pride they have for their country.
Jay & Nancy LeVan - USA
Decidedly Different Islands Tour
We thoroughly enjoyed our "up close" and personal tour. We have lovely memories of Di and Ian's warm hospitality on their Ashburton farm, the grandeur of the high country sheep station and the 10-mile drive up the mountains.
Don and Judy McIvor - USA
Decidedly Different Islands Tour
Your services were super. What really separates MoaTrek is a combination of personal services, itinerary and unique lodgings. It really contributed to understanding New Zealand’s people and culture. In summary our trip with MoaTrek was flawless in all respects and exceeded our expectations.
Chad Weiss - USA
Bespoke self drive tour
I want to thank you and your associates for your patience and extraordinary effort in creating such a unique trip.
Mel Belding - USA
Sierra Club Nature and Hiking Tour
You did a great job of showing us a great deal of variety, beauty and unique pieces of New Zealand. Top that off with humour and warmth and a truly funny commentary that has made this trip one I will recount for years. Thanks for a job very, very well done.
Didier and Michelle de Fontenay - France
Decidedly Different Islands Tour
Our trip has been wonderful thanks to your assistance, expertise and knowledge. You did select the best lodges, with the best food and locations. Your kindness is outstanding. How can I forget what you did for my wife’s birthday? We enjoyed it a lot! Thank you.
Lorraine Foreman - Canada
Decidedly Different Islands Tour
An absolutely perfect trip! The diversity of New Zealand is quite breathtaking and will long live in my memory. MoaTrek has provided more than just the sights. Great food, wine and accommodation plus special pampering. I feel as if I’ve been on a trip with friends. Congratulations!
Lynn Henning - Detroit News - USA
Bespoke Self Drive January 2010
Thanks to you, a blessed couple had the trip of their lives. What a tribute to New Zealand - and to you, who made it possible with your glorious work and personalized itinerary. You knew intuitively who we were and what would most provide for a perfect trip. Flawless, everything could not have been more special or more memorable: Doubtful Sound, Queenstown, Kaikoura, the wineries, the dining recommendations, Hawke's Bay (staying at Paula's beach house was a dream), our last glorious night in Auckland - everything was utterly perfect. I must also tell you that our overnight at Ian and Di's was very possibly the most magical night of ambience I've been privileged to have experienced. How special that couple is - how authentic their home, their hospitality, their graciousness. That night will go down as a particularly incandescent night and time. It was perfect harmony - and perfect hospitality. And you made it possible. The flights were also just right in terms of helping us connect...
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David Zezza - United Kingdom
Chauffeur Driven Tour and Self Drive
In trekking the Routeburn I had the time of my life. I could honestly say that other competing groups did not have the same experience as we did.... I could not recommend the Moa Trek team highly enough. The entire programme MoaTrek organized for me was personalized, efficient and fun. The experience will have me back again soon for another journey...
Deward Walker - USA
Bespoke Self Drive
Our thanks to the people of MoaTrek for helping to make this a trip that will live with us forever. We will recommend your company to anyone we know who is planning a New Zealand vacation. Do not be surprised if we contact you again complaining of New Zealand withdrawal and claiming that a return trip is the only possible cure.
Mary O’Boyle - Sierra Club Outings Leader - USA
Annual customised nature and hiking group tour
Our trip was wonderful. Everyone enjoyed Abel Tasman, Mt Aspiring, Franz Josef the Doubtful Sound cruise and the other gorgeous destinations. The hiking was exquisite and the kayaking relaxing and beautiful. Thank you for the wonderful preparation and guidance in planning the trip. We look forward to working with you in the future.
Patrick Buteux - Omega Ltd Special Events - Switzerland
I can recommend MoaTrek as being truly professional in New Zealand’s tourist business.
John Fleetwood - United Kingdom
Chauffeur Driven Tour May 2009
Once again, thank you for organising the trip for us, it was excellent and it will always be one of our favourite travel memories.
Olivier & Gabriele Tena & family - France
Bespoke Self Drive January 2009
We want to thank you for putting together such an amazing trip through New Zealand. We had lived in and visited many countries in the world but this was far beyond our expectations. Most important was the welcoming nature of the hosts that you sent us to. We hope to see several of them again. A very big thank you for making this trip, a really unique experience.
Linda Beimfohr - USA
Chauffeur and Bespoke Self Drive March 2010
Since Al and I returned from New Zealand seven weeks ago, our Kiwi experiences have been constantly in the forefront of our minds. Frequently we recall the wonderful and magnificent adventures you led us toward with your guidance, knowledge and wisdom, and we cannot thank you enough for your assistance. It is difficult to overestimate the impact your choices made upon our experience, be they the Wilderness Lodges surrounded by majestic natural beauty, the private driver David with his easy going and always helpful presence, or the incredible visit to Ian and Di Mackenzie’s wonderful farm in Ashburton which immediately became #1 on our list. How can we possibly thank you enough? With tremendous gratitude.
Howard and Rae Erson - New Zealand
Doubtful Sound & West Coast Odyssey April 2010
We enjoyed the company and will have many memories of the new places; the colours were great in Queenstown/Arrowtown, and the accomodation right at the top. Must give top marks to our driver and tour escort - they certainly 'made' the trip and looked after us well. Doubtful Sound really was the highlight and we made the most of it - went out on the 'tender' before dinner and saw and heard the Sound at its most peaceful time. The crew were great and went out of their way to answer questions; the cabin was just our size, and very comfortable. We were very lucky to have had the best of what the Sounds can give.
Puri Magdaraog - USA
Decidedly Different Islands April 2009
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you….The finale of our trip was just fantastic, arranging the helicopter ride was the highlight of all highlights. If I hear of anyone interested in visiting New Zealand, know that I will not hesitate at all to recommend you, in fact you can count on me to ‘sell’ MoaTrek from now on. Thanks again.
Phil Ladenla - USA
Decidedly Different Islands April 2009
The trip that you organized is like a beautiful dream! Everything went seamlessly.
Pat Howard - New Zealand
Hawkes Bay Art Deco Festival Weekend February 2010
I had no idea of just how much was to actually happen over those few days! The venue for most events at the Sound Shell was so convenient to our Te Pania Hotel and so even with the streets closed to traffic it was all at reasonable walking distance. The vintage car parade was a real eye opener and I’m not a car buff. The tour driver was excellent, patient, and informative as well as being an excellent driver. Thank you MoaTrek for our lovely time away, good company and even the weather was perfect! All in all, a fabulous trip.
Jack Harold - New Zealand
Summertime in Northland March 2010
Congratulations on a well organized trip, most delightful. A first class driver/guide, high quality accommodation and first class meals. This is just a few short lines but I will be doing another tour in the near future.
Heather Nicholson - New Zealand
Southern Odyssey & Stewart Island February 2009
Our Southern expedition was a wonderful example of The Perfect Tour. This has been by far the best group tour I have ever experienced with impeccable organisation and perfect choices of accommodation and food. I expect to join more MoaTrek tours in the future.
Alan & Margaret Cotterill - New Zealand
Wairarapa Wandering January 2010
I would like to say how much we enjoyed the well planned and organized tour. A very special mention of our driver/guide as he was an excellent host, guide and chauffeur. He certainly made the trip enjoyable and worthwhile. A big thank you to MoaTrek.
Tim and Bill Welch - New Zealand
Christmas in Taranaki December 2009
Tim and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and we hope to be with you again. We wish you A Happy New Year and trust you had a good Christmas; we certainly did!
Nan Patterson - New Zealand
East Cape Caper February 2010
The whole trip was lovely and thoroughly enjoyable. They were a grand group of folk all erudite and good fun. We had a superb lunch with Joyce & Rex and admired once again these charming folks who open their homes to us. Just super. I loved the kiwi fruit orchard tour - an eye opener - the museums and especially the Manuka Company - marvellous, but for me, I just loved Pounamu Lodge - it's position, lovely lunch and superb decor.
Rena & Murray Hill - New Zealand
Coromandel Caper November 2009
We have had a trip that surpassed our expectations by far. MoaTrek’s choice of dining venues was a major factor and a highlight. The small coach and group size are a winner as we went places you would normally only go to by car.
Nan Patterson - New Zealand
Canterbury Springtime Gardens October 2009
The hosts of those magnificent acreages of gardens, together with the Mt Arden family, Frances & Don, Nancy & Bryan were so welcoming and kind that it just left you speechless. Adrienne & Neil's, Sara & Paul's, and Di & Ian's properties were mind blowing and I found in them a strength that is surely the backbone of New Zealand. Their properties were simply stunning, long may they prosper.
John & Frances O'Ferrall - New Zealand
Rhododendron Gardens October 2009
We thoroughly enjoyed it. It was not just the gardens, but the great people who opened their gardens, who shared their passion, their delight and joy in their particular gardens. I take my hat off to our very capable driver. A careful driver; prepared us for each place, listened to our requests, gave us that little bit extra.
Alison & Norman Da Prato - New Zealand
World of Wearable Art Awards Tour September 2009
Norman and I have enjoyed the Wearable Arts tour very much. We congratulate the organisers on planning a varied and interesting tour. Excellent accommodation and meals - what more could we want. Our escort and driver also deserve our grateful thanks for their helpful efficiency, good humour and dedication.
Carrie Johns - USA
Decidedly Southern Tour
Everyone's sentiments about MoaTrek are definitely the same as ours...we loved the interaction with the locals everywhere we went, it made our trip that much more interesting and enjoyable. Plus, the smaller coach is the only way to go! It’s So easy to travel with a smaller group. Loved getting off the beaten path, keep up the good work. You can bet that every chance we get, we mention MoaTrek to anyone interested going over to NZ. Miss you guys.