Podcast: Kit Parks talks about her adventures on the South Island of New Zealand (Part II)

Podcast: Kit Parks talks about her adventures on the South Island of New Zealand (Part II)

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Add the North Island if you are already doing the South Island!

“I had planned to spend an extra week in Queenstown and Christchurch on my own after doing the Rimu on the South Island, but when I found out three of the folks on my original tour were doing the 5 day North island add on, I was happy to find out that Active could fit me in. I'm so glad they did as they sure packed a lot into five days and the North Island is so different than the South! Andy and Jo were superb guides and with our small group, we were able to be nimble and even add in a few more treats!”

Kit (58yrs) – North Carolina, United States Kauri, December 2018

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