New Zealand Impressions - What our customers say

From George & Susan Bruntz, USA, following their Self Drive Tour March 2009

It has taken a few days to get back on track after our wonderful two plus weeks in your country. What a spectacular place for you to live and us to visit. Sue and I would like to thank all of you for making this one of our best trips ever. We picked your name off of the internet as you had an outstanding website. We had never done this before and it was a leap of faith. You performed magnificently. Having Cath meet us at the airport, tour us around Auckland and accompanying us to our hotel where we reviewed the itinerary was very helpful. All of our arrangements you made from car rentals, plane flights, hotel accommodations were perfect. In each hotel, we were assigned the best of rooms. You even turned on spectacular weather for us. Meeting you for dinner on our last night in Christchurch was a delightful bonus.
We would highly recommend you. Feel free to use us as a referral.
Thanks, again
George and Susan

From Elaine & Rick Barnes, Canada, following their Fully Guided Tour

What an amazing trip we had touring around New Zealand! Our choice to have a Guide/Driver was without a doubt one of the best decisions we have ever made. New Zealand Impressions tailored our trip to our specifications and adjusted the itinerary along the way to make it a trip we will never forget.This was our first experience with Bed and Breakfast accommodation and what a wonderful experience. Cath's knowledge about every area we went to was truly amazing. We left New Zealand feeling we really had learned about another country and culture.When we are asked if there was any special place we would recommend it is easy to say each location was unique and exciting, however we do recommend not to miss Stewart Island.

New Zealand Impressions has set a standard for vacationing that we are not sure can be reached again.

Thanks to Jo, John & Cath for making sure every detail was taken care of.

We will never forget the incredible trip we had.

Sincerely,

Elaine & Rick Barnes
Calgary, Alberta

New Zealand Impressions was there for us every step of the way. Affordable, accommodating, accessible. The 24-hour reservation line was much appreciated, since we rarely decided what we wanted to do the next day before midnight. Cath was not only delightful to be with, but she was patient and thoughtful, bringing goodies and water along on the trip. It was wonderful to let someone else do the driving. We saw a New Zealand we wouldn't have if we had been on our own. Cath and New Zealand Impressions orchestrated our trip to maximize what we saw and yet worked it around the various detours and changes we wanted. Our only regret was that we didn't have more time. Our next trip will include a very long New Zeland Impressions trip through the South Island! Sigh, wish it was sooner, rather then later!

Laura Hanchar - Pennsylvania, USA

Our trip was as close to a 'ten' as you could imagine and in fact, it might have been a 'ten' if we had got to Milford Sound. Despite how great Cath is - she has no control over the weather - as skiers, we know that this is fact.

To have a Driver/Guide was perhaps one of the smartest decisions that we have ever made. Then to have someone like Cath made us look like genii!!! Her upfront help in planning the trip was done in a prompt, helpful and customer focused manner. When we got to New Zealand, her immediate demeanor made us feel like we had known her for a long time. Her knowledge of New Zealand and its customs and history was extremely helpful and interesting and her expertise in the wine and food industry was 'second to none'. THe B & B's were terrific and Cath's driving skills got us to places that any normal person would shudder in their boots. There is much more that could be said but hopefully, you get the message that we loved your country and especially Cath.

Margaret and Bill Atkinson - Canada

Dear Jo and John,

Cath did a great job. Your company delivered as promised. We would use New Zealand Impressions again without hesitation. You live in a beautiful country and we got a great overview of the north island. All of our accommodations were above my expectations. The other guides that toured us were as professional as Cath. My group had a great time and this is a trip that they will remember for a lifetime. I don’t think I could have expected anything more given the time we had and all we needed to see.Thank you for providing Cath and Dave (the driver) for the week. Having a great driver was a key part of the trip. We always felt safe with Dave in control of the bus.

Best regards,

Dave Luzader - Dave.Luzader@delaval.com

New Zealand Impressions made my dream trip to New Zealand well worth the decade long wait it took to make that trip a reality. Having Multiple Sclerosis, a private tour was the only option that really made sense for me. I needed flexibility built in my tour in case there were any "bad days." And how very fortunate I was to have found the New Zealand Impressions website! Cath promptly provided a suggested itinerary that further fired my excitement. She was then very accommodating when I needed to make changes to the beginning and end of the trip to allow for staying with my pen-pal friend in Ashburton.

As soon as I met Cath, I felt as though we had been mates forever. It was such a relief to have Cath handle all the driving and arrangements. I felt like all I had to do was show up and have the time of my life. And I did just that! And Cath added so much to my trip both by her knowledge of the country and by her kindness. Every day was planned perfectly to make the very most of my time in New Zealand. Thank you Cath, for helping me make cherished, magical New Zealand memories! I am already thinking about and saving for my return trip!

Lisa Proctor - Millington, TN 38053 USA

The trip to New Zealand was great, Cath was one of the best guide we have ever experienced. She made the trip convenient and effortless, we'll use you again. Thanks so much for a wonderful trip.

Best regards,
David & Maria Mordoch C.A USA

George and Anne Gingold –

Anne and I just wanted to thank you again for such a wonderful trip.

And it was not only informative, it was a lot of fun having you around as our leader, humorist, colleague and sometimes mother. We miss you already!....

.....And we will be delighted to be references for you for anyone else contemplating traveling with you!

John and Sally Garrison

We had a wonderful time in NZ and would not have done it any other way. The pace was good, the scenery magnificent, and our guide pleasant, informed, patient - in fact, terrific.. At the end of the trip, we felt as though we were saying good by to a family member…..

….. Again, John and I want to thank you for all the thought you put into our NZ stay. It was a wonderful trip, not to be forgotten. We would be happy to be a reference for you if ever needed.

Cath did an outstanding job putting together an amazing two weeks for us in New Zealand. We really felt that she listened to us before and during the trip to make sure we did what interested us, didn't waste time, saw important sites, and got off the beaten path. We can't say enough about her flawless organization, knowledge, pleasant personality, and great sense of humor. She really made our trip. If you have specific questions about accommodations, restaurants, highlights, and lowlights, please let me know and I will elaborate. We miss New Zealand! We love your country.

Janet Fattal C.A. USA