The Tathams

Many thanks to Judy, Peter, Amy and Jimmy for some great words and photos.

Just to let you know that we have had the most amazing time and thank you so much for all your help and for planning such a wonderful trip. Everything went very smoothly and I will send you the feedback form about the motels shortly.

You started us off magnificently at the Commodores Lodge in Russell, we loved being on the waterfront.

Sunset from Commodores Lodge

Hokianga Harbour

We enjoyed our experience in Stewart Island and the guided tour of Ulva Island with Furhana was fantastic, it makes such a difference when someone explains about the wildlife and trees amd mosses etc. we saw so much more than if we had been walking around on our own. I have to say that the boat trip over was pretty rough and I was sick, despite my vast experience of ferries and taking medication!! So I was quite relieved to be flying back.......the plane was pretty small though, but it only took 15minutes!

The Awatea Beach house was rather large for us, but I think that was because it was late booking....we did find it a bit cold though as there was no heating, but we managed to get the stove going in the living room. I think we are not as tough as the Stewart Islanders!!

Amy and Jimmy also thoroughly enjoyed their week away with us and the cruise on Doubtful Sound was so good, they went out in the kayaks and even went swimming in the rather chilly water afterwards, mind you they had brought their wet suits! The cruise was really worth doing, the staff were so friendly and helpful and the food was amazing. We met all sorts of people (including another set of your clients from Beaconsfield!). We saw dolphins and seals and Amy and Jimmy even got to drive the Navigator on the way back!!

Amy & Jimmy kayaking on Doubtful Sound

We followed the itinerary, except we did a couple of hikes and didn't do the glowworm caves at Te Anau as Amy doesn't like caves!

The internal flights with Air New Zealand were so easy, and we had a great stopover in Singapore with Singapore Airlines (talking to people, it seems to be the best way to get out there).

Lake Marian, Fiordland

All in all we've had some amazing experiences and it will take us a while to come back down to earth and to sort out our hundreds of photos!

Thanks again Paul