10 Best New Zealand December 2024 Tours and Trip packages

New Zealand December 2024 Tour Reviews

4.9 - Excellent

Based on 135 customer reviews

Excellent

5 - Excellent

Cate

I was extremely impressed with Greg and Elder. They were genuinely caring and thoughtful. I thought they must have been working hard behind the scenes - but never showed this or complained. They were just really good company - fun, genuine, interesting and easy to talk to. There was quite a bit of driving on the trip and I really enjoyed the commentary that Greg gave. It was super interesting, informative and engaging. He gave just enough, but not too much and timed his "commentary stints" really well. As it was such a small group, with just three tourists, I really appreciated Greg and Elder joining us for a few meals as well. There were plenty of opportunities to get out of the van and go for walks, which I appreciated. And of course, the views and scenery were mind-blowing. We were incredibly fortunate with the weather, which was perfect. The accommodation was all really good - with all the comforts needed at the end of the day.

Highly recommend Haka Tours

5 - Excellent

Anonymous

Our tour guide Kenna was the absolute best and I don't think the experience would have been quite the same without her! I felt as if we got to know New Zealand better because we got to know her. We went on this adventure tour for our honeymoon and enjoyed relaxing, hiking, skydiving, seeing the glow worms, the cultural experiences, the wine, the beach, and the mountains! I would highly recommend this tour operator, and if you get to have Kenna as your tour guide, you should have a blast!

Excellent

5 - Excellent

Judy

Initially, I was apprehensive about this trip as it challenged my riding endurance, technical skills and comfort zone. However, I knew there was the back up of a guide and the van. My goal was to keep up as best I could, take copious photos and not fall off the bike. Elder assured me that the bikes were designed for the skiddy gravel I feared and stayed with me at the rear of the pack on the more challenging parts on the big hill looking down on Lake Benmore. He was constantly cheerful and encouraging. Perhaps he is a saint in Real Life? I was advised not to try the 20km part of Rotten Tommy but still enjoyed an amazing helicopter ride. I met up with the group at lunchtime on Braemar Road (after a van ride with Ken, to pick up the salmon for our dinner feast) and completed the rest of the ride successfully. As a group we had a great deal of fun, stayed in comfortable atmospheric accommodation...my favourites were Braemar Lodge and The Brydone, Oamaru. We ate fabulous food. Our guides Elder and Ken are chefs supreme. Gourmet picnics appeared like magic, as we lounged on deck chairs. Cafes and coffee were abundantly provided for. Nothing was too much trouble for our guides. I am now motivated to try more challenging biking trips after this experience.