It was fantastic doing a coach tour. I got to see so much more while learning about the area and places of interest. Met some amazing prople on the tour also but still able to do your own thing if you choose..Was a great experience and would certainly do another tour and book with Global Journeys as they kept me informed all the way and took care of everything on my behalf. Would definitely recommend it.

Really enjoyed the trip. Well organised from airport transfer to every day activities. Tour director Lu and driver Paul are very patient, knowledgeable and with sense of humour. Excellent experience with AAT Kings and Global Journeys.

Both Kerry and myself were very happy with the coach tour experience in the South Island of New Zealand. Everything was so well organised from the moment we stepped off the plane at Christchurch. We were met by an AAT Kings representative and driven to the hotel where we joined the other tourists for the induction meeting. There we met our Tour Guide, Ted, who proved to be a mine of information through the whole tour. We didn't have to look at Google because he new everything that was asked of...read more him. He was passionate about his country and it showed with his enthusiasm. Also a good rapport with the driver. All the hotels along the way were adequate for this type of trip and the breakfasts were standard. The scenery was as you'd expect - fantastic, along with some of the activities that were laid on. Queenstown was probably the highlight for us and the steamship cruise to the farm for that awesome buffet barbecue. Definitely money well spent and looking forward to the next trip. Thank you Global Journeys and AAT Kings.

There was some discussion amongst our tour group about the claim of a nine day tour. The first day we were picked up from the airport and taken to a hotel. We briefly met the tour guide and had a drink with others on the tour. On the ninth day we departed the hotel at 0900 for the airport. I feel it is stretching it a bit to claim both those days as tour days. Other than that, a wonderful experience with a good group of people. Our tour guide and driver were excellent and very knowledgeable.<...read more /p

Great places to visit, accommodation and food very good. Tour guide and coach driver excellent. Pace of trip was very good and the coach was very clean and comfortable. Only criticism would be that 2 roadhouse stops were very rushed, would have worked much better to have stopped in nearby towns and not being advised that ATMs did not take all cards at Fox Glacier, which did cause some passengers concern. Our tour consultant Kirby was excellent and very helpful and efficient. Would definitely...read more book through Global Journeys again.