When I called from Australia (yay 1800# in Aus to make a res for NZ!!!) the agent on the phone was beyond helpful, especially since I was doing a number of car hires during the summer hols.

After sorting out my longest hire, I threw caution to the wind and asked about a short hire from Picton to Greymouth, two smaller stops. Talk about helpful! Since I had booked a long hire, the agent just coupled it together, so I didn't have to pay any extra charges for the short hire during the busy season. They were my last hire during my travels and I would def. use them again on my return! Oh, and cars were great too:-).

Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in January 2009

This museum was massive!!!

Did the walking tour of the town and by the time I got here, I had to run through it all (still had like 2 hours there and that wasn't enough time!). Great information about New Zealand and Otago.

Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in January 2009

This place was a little depressing.

I only went to take my picture with a little blue penguin and that was fantastic! Otherwise, not really much going on.

Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in December 2008

I loved it!

Wish the outdoor car was bigger as I went on a beautful day and the car was packed the whole time. Met and exceeded my expectations.

Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in December 2008

Fantastic tour, especially if you are interested in Art Deco.

And earthquakes! A great introduction to a very interesting town.

Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in December 2008

Went twice while living in AKL.

first on a weekend and it was packed, but stayed in the more adult pools and it was fine. Then went on a weekday and it was less crowded. A bit expensive, but I like the movie pools! An easy bus or car ride from town.

Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in June 2008

Fantastic trip!

Loved that they only do one trip a day as I didn't feel rushed at all, which is huge. Plus, they do on the river training, so you get to jump right onto the water quickly. A must for any rafting fan in NZ.

Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in April 2008

Had such a great time the first time, took my sister and did it again!

Both times, the guides were fantastic. Love the local (NZ) guides. Such a beautiful area of the country, can't miss!

Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in January 2008

Hired one of the station wagons for when the whanu came to visit as I had seen the cars on the road and they were always new and clean.

They were great! When I paid the remainder of my deposit in AKL, I asked for a bus ticket to the airport as I was meeting the fam there to fly down to CHC and pick up the car and they much obliged. Ace! Plus, they picked us up from our hotel (luggage and all) in CHC. Hardly anyone rents station wagons in NZ and they do! Perfect for the family who's not into camping, but needs the space.

Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in December 2007

My sister and I did the full day trek and had a fantastic time, once in a lifetime for us!

And the glacier water that we drank was the best water I have ever tasted in my life! I filled my bottle before we left.

I sent my parents on the half day hike in the morning as they are less athletic and the guide kept rushing them as he had to get back for an afternoon hike and actually left them on the trail for another guide to pick up. They sat for an hour before another guide came and picked them up and added them to her tour as it was a midday tour and the guide wasn't in a rush. So the moral: do a midday hike if you are less athletic. the guides rush less!

Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in December 2007

Even though Wellington is on the water, there are no commerical boat rides.

You can kayak or take the boat to the South Island, but that is it. Your only option is the Dominion Post Ferry which is a fun ride. Just goes across the bay and there isn't much to see on the other side. Good activity if it's a beautiful day and you have nothing else to do.

Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in October 2007

I love museums that I know nothing about and then they surprise me.

This was one of them! I really enjoyed this place. Being free also helps. A great place to kill a few hours on a rainy day.

Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in October 2007

Fantastic trip while on the river, I just thought it would be longer.

Didn't feel rushed, but over too quickly!

Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in March 2007

Love the Airbus!

A great welcome to NZ with always friendly drivers who will answer any questions you may have. I just wish they would stick with a route. I feel like they change it all the time. Refer to a map before disembarking. Thankfully the drivers know it all.

Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in February 2007

Part of the Stray package.

Loved the outdoor stuff but could have done without the tourist shop stops. Sandboarding and driving along 90 mile beach was fantastic!

Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in February 2007