Karin
South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch ▷
5.0/5
In glancing at a few of Cruzy's recent reviews, I have to say that I agree.
First and foremost, the customer service from Andrew and Jenny is A+. We did have a mechanical issue with a fan belt, lucky us, and I was mentally preparing myself for a 1 or 2 day delay. Not so. We called Andrew (on the phone he supplies, with his phone # clearly printed on back) and he was immediately on top of it. He located a mechanic, who not only was there in 30 minutes but also after regular business hours. The van was in the shop first thing the next morning and the only thing it cost us was a leisurely breakfast. Needless to say, we were pleasantly surprised at the prompt attention. The "Kiwi Way" is alive and well. Thank you Andrew and mechanics, Clarke Johnston and son of Fox Glacier, for making a major inconvenience nothing at all.
Renting from Cruzy was a totally positive experience. All expectations were met above and beyond and there were no unpleasant surprises. No worries.
South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Makarora ▷
4.0/5
The plane ride is scenic with a very capable pilot, but the 30 minutes goes fast.
The hike was nice, but we had been fortunate to do nicer ones. The jet boat ride is thrilling. This was a splurge for us, and perhaps I was hoping for just a little more. All in all, if $310NZ justifies what I experienced, it' a day well spent. Remember to bring bug dope and lunch, as you'll probably have a 20 - 30 minute wait for the jet boat.