Who We Are & What We Do
New Zealand fly fishing is our central focus, but we are also experts in
the many other activities and accommodations available in New Zealand. We
sell customized fishing programs to meet your exacting standards. Most of
our clients’ itineraries also include sightseeing and other nature-based
activities such as golf, winery tours, bird watching, trekking, and sea
kayaking. Each trip is planned around your wants and needs -- we do not sell "group tours" or "packaged" tours.
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Experience
For 16 years we have specialized exclusively in New Zealand fishing and
travel. During that time we have helped plan and book individualized New
Zealand trips for thousands of satisfied clients. Our high level of repeat
clients and client referrals has helped us grow our business.
Our clients travel regularly and widely; participate in a wide range of
tourism experiences; actively participate in the natural environment; are
environmentally and culturally aware; and seek authentic, new experiences.
Therefore, our clients come to us because they know we can help them plan an
exclusive, quality experience that is unequaled in other competitive
destinations. We know they want a well planned "seamless" trip; a variety
of unique accommodations (especially those that offer the opportunity to
meet the locals and experience "Kiwi hospitality"); an "off the beaten path" itinerary that concentrates on the scenic beauty of New Zealand; and an
individual self-drive trip that provides ample time to enjoy and participate
in a variety of activities. We also know that we need to exceed clients’ expectations in order to maintain our unique and excellent reputation.
Knowledge
We believe we know New Zealand and the quality products we recommend better
than anyone. The lodge owners and managers tell us that no one visits them
as often as our award winning Best of New Zealand team --not even the travel
operators based locally in New Zealand. We do not rely on guide books (that
are frequently out of date), but on our own first hand experience and
knowledge. We visit an accommodation before recommending it, and spend time
getting to know its owners and managers.
We also place great importance on the trip reports sent to us over the years
by our returning clients with their own evaluations of the various
accommodations and activities. If you aren’t satisfied, we aren’t satisfied.
Each of our Best of New Zealand team travels to New Zealand at least once a
year to visit the properties we use, spend time with the managers and
fishing guides who take care of our clients, and experience the activities
we recommend. There is no substitute for being able to describe a property
or activity from first hand experience. We truly offer "The Best" of New
Zealand. We know the destinations available within New Zealand and will
propose accommodations and activities to match your expected level of
service, comfort, interests, and budget.
Dedication & Pride
Before your trip starts, we all work hard to make sure your questions are
fully answered and that you receive correct maps and directions; contact
numbers, and other trip information. We take great pride and satisfaction
when our clients report, as they often do: "Thanks - we had the trip of a
lifetime!"
What does it cost to use our services?
Nothing -- we do not charge for our services!. You pay no more than if you
did your own bookings. Like other travel agencies, we are paid by the
various suppliers we book for you. We provide our clients with a detailed
quotation of the trip costs --no lump sum price with hidden fees. You
receive a breakdown of place by place and activity by activity that you can
compare to the costs of booking direct. In many cases, because of our
special relationships, we are able to offer prices below what you would
obtain by booking direct. We charge in US Dollars. No credit card foreign
exchange transactions fees are incurred by our clients.
Do we only book luxury properties?
No-- we recommend and use a variety of types of properties --everything from
farm stays to super luxury lodges and everything in between. We believe it
is important that your accommodations meet your budget, and offer the
opportunity to meet the locals and experience true "Kiwi hospitality" and an
authentic New Zealand experience. We have carefully selected properties of
varying costs where we have personally stayed and that meet our superior
standards, regardless of price. We know the owners and managers and in most
cases are their single largest source of business. We know our clients will
be well looked after whether they are hosted at a modest beach cottage or a
top-of-the-line lodge.
Why use our services now that the Internet has extensive travel information?
Most of our clients use the internet to explore New Zealand options. The
internet provides access to loads of information, but identifying the best
property for your needs is difficult, if not impossible. You can do as much
or as little on-line research as you wish, but we can help pull all of the
pieces of your trip together and make sure it is seamless and a match for
your goals. We know the driving times, unique experiences and in most cases
the owners and mangers of the various accommodations. We can organize or
integrate your list of things you want to do into an itinerary that fits
your schedule at a cost that meets your budget. We also remind each
property of your booking and expected arrival time to make sure your trip is
glitch-free.
Why not just visit places our friends recommend?
One of the reasons we continually visit New Zealand is to look for special
properties that offer comfort, value, uniqueness, and service and allow you
to enjoy true Kiwi hospitality. Not only do we visit the properties but we
get trip reports about them from hundreds of our clients each season. In the
last five years there has been an explosion of new properties in New
Zealand. Your friends may have been satisfied with the property they chose,
but there may be even more terrific and unique options available. With our
first hand and long term knowledge of New Zealand, we can help you pick from
choices that include luxury lodges, Bed & Breakfasts, self-contained
cottages on remote beaches and in vineyards, condos & apartments, and
delightful farm stays. As independent travel planners we can recommend what
we consider the best options to meet each client's needs.
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