New Zealand Tour Review: Auckland, Abel Tasman, Kaikoura, Queenstown, Rotorua, Wellington, Canoe Trip, Penguin Tour, Dolphin Swim

This was definitely a bucket list trip and we are hopeful to return for some of the adventures that we just couldn’t fit in within the three weeks! We met great people while there, friendly and helpful to a fault (if that is possible.)  It was a whole series of fantastic adventures.  No worries at all!  Thanks to our New Zealand travel company for organizing such a memorable trip.

The only minor glitches were with the pick up for the Penguin Tour in Dunedin—they still had the original location-- and the Taxi was about a half-hour late in Taupo. The Hilltop House and Waitomo Guest Lodge both have great hosts, great views, great food, and good location.  Hotels had great locations within Queenstown, in Taupo, and in Rotorua for walking to lakefront and free attractions.