Excursions in Auckland

“I did The Epic NZ tour for 23 days and it was the best decision I could make! We had awesome Lizzie as a guide the whole time, who was extremely knowledgeable and funny. Heaps of extra activities for everyone. HAKA tours is one of the best way how to explore NZ if you don't have much time! Maybe it's little bit more expensive BUT worth every single penny! I would highly recommend them and would do a tour with them again! I had simply EPIC time on EPIC Island(s).”

“Great experience booking Auckland Scenic Tours for the trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves. Tim, our guide, was the real MVP! Best guide ever. We had a terrific day, 10/10 would recommend!”

“This is my first time choosing a group tour and I have to say I am so so so glad I went with Kiwi Experience. I did the Chilled Kiwi and it was brilliant from start to finish. A very special mention to our tour guide Ricky, for making the trip legendary and run so smoothly. I would recommend their small group tours to everyone coming to New Zealand.”

“Speedy lane self service but price is good sometimes lots of cars.”

“Awesome experience with an amazing skipper Connor who made a difference. Thoroughly loved the short time spent together as we reached our quota in 45 minutes to catching 56 beautifully coloured snappers. Now, thats got to be something to be proud of. Brilliant skipper indeed and would love to have him on our next excursion in the near future. Much appreciation until next time.”

“Amazing customer service. Friendly & helpful staff. I would recommend Just Fly Travel to anyone looking for reasonable air fares. Thank you”

“The best office I have ever dealt with ! They are truly responsible, respectful, and fully committed to their work. They never stopped following up with me until I boarded, and even after that, they made sure my trip ended safely. Many thanks to the entire team, especially Ms. Sherihan, who is a very responsible and dedicated person. Wishing her and all the team members the very best of luck and continued success.”

“Great Day. George had us in the zone and on good fish from the first drop. Plus teed up filleting for arrival back at the dock with Kai Ika in Westhaven. Can’t recommend more.”

“I needed to book Brisbane accommodation to visit my terminally ill brother, so a stressful time for me. Fortunately, I contacted Olivia at You Travel Orewa & she couldn't have been more helpful! Olivia successfully negotiated various apartment options & kept me in the loop at all times - I couldn't have managed without her help & expertise. Her advise is always readily available & in fact I'm going to need her technical skills shortly to electronically book into my Brisbane accommodation. I know she'll be happy to help a boomer like me who's not very techy! Olivia's a great person to deal with.”

“Rose & her colleagues provided superb service in booking all the flights for our African safaris last year and our European tour this year. In addition she provided expert advice and made critical tour bookings for in-demand tourist sites in Europe. Following a family crisis which mean we had to abandon our European tour shortly after we had started it she swiftly rearranged all out flights and arranged refunds for cancelled flights and tours. Overall she provided the best travel agent service we have ever experienced.”

“Thank you Bridget for help out my parent booked a trip to Fiji. She is very good communication, easy to understand for us, who not English mother tongue. I look forward to book a trip with you again in the future.”

“This review is long overdue! I took this tour in 2016 with a friend of mine. It was just me, her, and Phil, and he gave us a personalized tour that was thorough and comprehensive. We had so much fun and Phil was so knowledgeable, and took us to a place with amazing food (see pic below). I have no idea when I will get back to New Zealand l, but when I do, I will 100% be seeking Phil out again!”

“We had the most wonderful cruise and travel experience through the very capable Team at Cruise Connections Auckland - Sam, Libby, Amber and Michelle. Highly professional and capable travel experts. Would highly recommend to anyone.”

“We used Lisa from Quay travel to book our recent trip to Tahiti and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. The Pocket Travel app that they use makes accessing all travel information and documents very easy. Hotel choices exceeded our expectations (Kon Tiki Hotel, The Westin Bora Bora and Hilton Tahiti) and all transfers and other bookings were well planned and effortless. I wouldn't hesitate to recommended Lisa and Quay Travel to others.”

“Fast efficient service. Package had everything we asked for in it. David listened to everything we wanted and put together a package that suited us perfectly.”

“Jose was our driver and she made the tour. Her passion for New Zealand was contagious. We went to the Wintergardens & her knowledge of the flora was impressive. Then we went to sheep land. We watched a demonstration of the herding dogs & how they work together to corral the sheep to get separated & sheered After we feed the lambs & hand feed the other animals on site we took a seat in their cafe where I had a delicious caramel oat bar & the best New Zealand latte. Off to the honey shack to try different types of honey & shopped at the gift store I highly recommend this tour for different aspects of Auckland area”

“Deanna and the team at YOU Travel New Market did a fantastic job of organising our trip to a number of countries in Asia. They listened really carefully to everything that we wanted, made great suggestions and made sure we had a really stress free holiday with all the hard work done for us. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back for our next trip.”

“Andy is very professional and knowledgeable. He is easy to contact and quick to respond to queries. Very friendly and approachable. Even though he is no longer based in Devonport we will continue to use him as our agent of choice.”

“Love going to the zoo was good to see Auckland zoo again”

“Outstanding service. We have used Shore Travel since covid as our local place closed down. Nothing but 100% perfection. Can not fault their service. All our correspondence is via email as we live in Henderson. We tell our TA what we want, and she delivers.”

“Very good and very friendly - took us and our bicycles no problem.”

“Exceptional Service. Very Helpful Staffs. Value for money. Definitely Recommend!!!”

“There are many marine tours departing from Auckland, but among them, I definitely recommend Explore Group New Zealand! There’s no doubt about it. As a resident of Auckland who often goes on various marine tours with my son, I never imagined there would be a tour that offers such meticulous guidance and commentary, plus a walk on Rotoroa Island, all for $155. However, while we’re used to any rough seas, even people who don’t usually get seasick might feel it on this tour. Regarding young children, it can be very dangerous for preschoolers. If you have multiple preschoolers, it’s best to reconsider the trip. My son is used to boats, so he can balance his body with the movement, and I brought a safety belt for him on board. Since it’s a long boat trip, some kids might get bored, and it’s a tough journey where strollers can’t be used and carrying children would be challenging. Just because we enjoyed it doesn’t mean I can recommend it for families with small children. This tour is suitable for children who love the sea, are used to boats, and are physically and mentally robust. If that’s the case, there’s no other company that offers such a wonderful experience at such a low cost for parents and children! For marine tours, it’s Explore Group New Zealand!”

“Really helpful and friendly service. The whole process was quick and easy and we got a great value holiday.”

“The team at You Travel Manukau is extremely knowledgeable with abundance of experience to solve any travel requirement.”

“Onetangi is a great place - so is the sands to visit - the beach is about 2 km long and it is at the far end of the island from when the ferry is dropped off so there aren’t that many tourists that are on the beach. There are plenty of places to eat and drink when you reach Onetangi”

“Trish, Gianna, and the team helped us brilliantly in NZ and overseas during an emergency trip to Europe. They went above and beyond on our behalf.”

“We recently completed the Silk Road/5 Stans trip. What an intrepid adventure it was! Our host Russell Hoban was outstanding and kept our diverse group of sixteen on track with the help of local guides in each country.We experienced wonderful scenery and fabulous buildings and lots of history. Hotels ranged from the amazing Ritz Carlton in Almaty to simple guest houses. Food was fresh and plentiful and we so enjoyed the new concept of eating in local restaurants chosen by the guides daily. The daily information Russell gave us was invaluable. He deserves a medal for getting us all home in one piece!. Many thanks to all involved with this trip as sometimes plans needed to be amended as we travelled.”

“Serene and beautiful waterfall. A peaceful escape from the city hidden away just a five minute walk into the bush. The perfect spot for a walk or quick getaway.”

“Gesa was absolutely incredible. She is so charming and knowledgeable. I can’t imagine a better guide. Please book her as soon as you can because she is terrific.”