Hartmut Vogt
South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Dunedin ▷
Don't visit during the day, very few Penguins.
Better in the afternoon, nice staff, its for a good cause so price OK.
South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Akaroa ▷
Very personal boat trip, got to see Hector dolphins, the owner Tony is a very friendly charater, small boat = small group.
South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Hanmer Springs ▷
Nice location, friendly staff, clean, activities.
South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷ Kaikoura ▷
Overpriced, small spots, clean, nice pool and playground.
South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷ Kaikoura ▷
Well organised, whale watching experience rather inferior (if compared to other locations e.g.
Sth America), expensive , IF you get to see dolphins, highlight of the tour.
South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Waikawa ▷
Free.
Observe penguins coming ashore around 5-6pm - Great
North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland ▷
Excellent help prior to rental, 24hr international toll free phone service, new/good car (Renegrade) with minor problems.