Customer Testimonials

We try to run South Island Travel in a way which we feel offers the best possible service. So far we have had only praise and happy customers – our wish is that this continues – we feel that it is our responsibility to our clients that when they leave us, they take some of the best possible memories home with them.

Following is a selection of recent customer comments:

"Many thanks to everyone at South Island Travel for making our trip, truly a trip of a lifetime. Happy Holidays."
Barry and Jim (UK November 2009)

"We had a terrific time and the remainder of the trip was also a blast (however the hire car didn’t have as much poke as the Bolero). Had a look at the website with the new vans and they look impressive. Thanks again."
Hayden (Australia December 2009)

"The camper was awesome!!! Really made our trip, especially over taking other campers on hills, hahaha!
The South Island was out of this world, a real treat. We hope to be back in 2011 and will certainly be booking one of your campers; we have also recommended you to friends who are planning a trip."
Alec and Lacey Webb (UK Honeymooners January 2010)

"We intend to come back and you can be assured of our custom then and we will be telling all and sundry here in Oz about our wonderful experience in our motorhome."
Suzanne & Milan (Australia February 2010)

"Hi Kelly and the team, We made it back safe & sound, crawled into bed after 40hrs of travel to find the bed full of confetti & balloons! We are just about over the jet lag. Please find attached wedding photo’s as promised. Thanks for all your help; it was great to meet you all too!! Best wishes."
Amanda & Jeff. (UK, Married in a Bolero)

Amanda and Jeff, married in Bolero

"Just a quick note to thank you again for the great experience we had with the Bolero Motorhome recently. The attention to detail, the standard of preparation and the levels of equipment were exemplary and contributed a great deal towards our fantastic touring experience.
Michael's commitment to the highest standards of preparation were obvious and small details such as the treatment of tyre walls and good quality screen washer fluid (which actually removed bugs!) were valued by us throughout the trip. Kelly deserves a special mention too for her enthusiasm, good advice and punctuality.
I envisage a few new bookings from my motor racing friends - many of whom will be back next year for events on the North Island with a touring holiday in the South added on. Hopefully my forthcoming article help encourage others too!
Anyway, thanks again and we look forward to visiting again soon."
Peter and Jan Anstiss (UK January 2010)

"Hi Kelly,
With great memories on our New Zealand travelling in your great Bolero, we meanwhile got back in the Netherlands to settle after 4 years living in Shanghai. .. Life goes on! Once again many many thanks for great service ! Best wishes."
Gert & Yvonne & Weisje (Netherlands January 2010)

"Hi Kelly, Once again, I'd like to thank you for such as good trip...I'll be telling all my mates about the Bolero and spreading the word of mouth in Sydney on your behalf."
David Graville (Australia March 2010)

"Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday. We attached a photo of us freedom camping at Lake Tekapo. Thought is a very beautiful photo with the Bolero in it. Also add a special mention to both Kelly and Michael."
Gavan & Alice Thornton (UK February 2010)

"We are back safely in the UK. We had a great holiday in South Island. The camper van was all that we had hoped for. We will certainly be back and I would be very happy to re-hire one of your vans. Many thanks for all your help with the holiday."
Ronald Jubb (UK March 2010)

"Hi Kelly, Hope you are doing fine. I am back to work now and slowly getting back to normal. I just wanted to thank you for all you professional help pre and during our trip it. I got all my insurance money so thanks for your help in that too. Before the holiday I read reviews on this ranker’s site but as I found my experience great I thought I would add my own. Take care and hope to see you all again in a couple of years time. Take caer."
Ann Matheson (Scotland March 2010)

"Well, we had an awesome time (again!) but this visit was spectacular. We very much enjoyed the trip and the Bolero is outstanding. As you may remember we also had to rent another motorhome on the north island... When you have spent a week in a Bolero... everything else... sucks. :-)I have attached a few photos for you! Thank you once again and we're looking forward to see you next time! Take care and we wish you a good time and strong business!"
Mats & Sabina Lilja (Sweden March 2010)

Mats and Sabina Lilja

"Thanks once again for setting us up with a great Motorhome experience."
Tim & Sabina Hofendorf (Australia, April 2010)

"Thanks so much for your help Kelly, and yes we had a fantastic time on our holiday. The Bolero was great and we'd highly recommend it to anyone."
Jen Devaliant (Australia April 2010)

"My parents, Pam, Emma and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the South Island in 2 of your motor homes. I think we timed it just right with the autumn colours, less crowds/traffic, snow on the mountains but not too much on the roads."
Andrew, NZ

"What a great Motor Home you have, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in New Zealand travelling in it. All The Best."
Bill & Bev, Australia

"Thank you Kay & Michael for a tremendous holiday. we really enjoyed
our time in NZ & the Bolero was a pleasure to drive and stay in. We will be back."
Trevor and Vicki, Australia

"Thank you again for everything – we had an amazing time."
Tomás & Sabrena, Ireland

"A very good experience for us, thanks so much for the quality product and exceptional service. Cheers!!"
Gary & Laura, Australia

"Had a great time in a great vehicle - we would love to return soon"
Mike, UK

"We had a great time with the Bolero during our South Island trip. It was a great experience. Thanks for everything: providing us with a great campervan and great customer service. We will recommend South Island Travel to all our friends and relatives."
Priya & Pankaj

"Brian and I had a wonderful time. The week in the camper was the highlight even though the two weeks which followed on Celebrity Millennium were also top notch. The Bolero is a very comfortable and well equipped camper. New Zealand is great. Wonderful scenery, lovely people, one of the best restaurant experiences ever at Herzog's, interesting museums and introduction to Maori culture, fascinating glimpses of wild life. All in all a great holiday."
Sean & Brian, Ireland

"Hi Kay & Michael
It was great that the arrangements for the holiday and the actual holiday itself went without a hitch. The personal service definitely made a difference and made it easy to communicate regarding any queries or potential problems. A very relaxed holiday which we both enjoyed a great deal.
Thanks for your help during our visit."
Sadie & Bob, UK

"Dear Kay and Michael,
We had amazing trip to N.Z and our ten days travelling around the South Is in the Bolero was fantastic! We weren't sure what to expect especially travelling with a 2 and 1/2 year old! But it work out really well and the facilities in the motor home were excellent. We stayed at the top ten parks around the south island and they were also great. We would definitely recommend South Island Travel to anyone wanting a bit of Luxury whilst exploring some of the most beautiful scenery in the world! Thank you for your warm welcome and great advice on places to visit!
Can't wait to come back!"
Hilda, Tiernan & Paul, Ireland

"Kay and Michael,
Our holiday was far beyond our expectations!!! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience - New Zealand is an such a picturesque country and the Bolero Motor Home was 5 Star all the way...."
Nicole, Australia

"Mick & Kay - thanks again for equipping us with the greatest campervan and all the necessary essentials we needed for travelling with babies. We had a great time down in NZ and the trip back home wasn't too bad either ! Thanks again Mick for the lift to the airport and back into town. We'll be sure to recommend South Island Travel to any friends and family thinking of heading that way..."
Martin & Cicci & Bruno & Amelie, Hong Kong

"Thanks so much to South Island Travel for providing us with the best campervan on the South Island. Coveted by fellow tourists, this well equipped and luxurious van helped us to have a fantastic time in the South Island. We were not sure what the campervan experience would be like, but on night two whilst after parking up with yet another amazing view, and settling down to rack of lamb and a glass of Shiraz, it all made sense. Freedom camp everyone, it's the way forward. We are big food heads so having the large fridge and well equipped kitchen made all the difference to us. It was also fun to drive. Thanks to Kay and Michael for their advice on where to go and DVD collection, we will definitely be back, and only the Bolero will do!"
Claire & Tim, Brighton, UK

Claire & Tim, UK

"This was a birthday treat for my 60th - Many thanks Michael and Kay for making our trip the best possible experience ever. The Motor Home was fantastic, and the envy of every person we met on our travels."
Allan & Val, UK

Allan & Val, UK

"We chose South Island Travel because we loved the look of the Bolero Motor Home, but after our wonderful holiday can we add that we loved the way we were treated by the company too!"
Dianne & Keith, Australia

"Our Honeymoon in the Bolero Motor Home was outstanding - best holiday ever, thankyou."
Arik & Galit, Israel

"We worried that as first timers in a motorhome, all our worries were unfounded - we loved New Zealand and will be back soon, Thankyou."
Ian & Heather, Australia

Ian & Heather, Australia

"Loved the experience, we shall be back to try one of the new Bolero Motorhomes for a longer stay."
Mike & Marrianne, Australia

"Great holiday, many thanks for the tips on a route for our short trip."
David & Lesley, Australia

"We've had a fabulous 3 weeks, so much to see we didn't even get North of Christchurch! The van was great...just cruised up some of the biggest mountains imaginable. Thanks again."
Michael & Jenny, Tasmania

"As newcomers to internet holidays, we arrived with a few nerves, but these were quickly dispelled with your warm and professional welcome. Thankyou for making our holiday of a life time a reality."
Jim & Virginia, Canada

"Great holiday, what a wonderful place, we both so needed to wind down. Loved our campervan, so easy to just set up. Thanks for squeezing us in for the extra days at the last minute."
Neil & Tracey, Australia

"After spending a few days in the North Island, we were very pleased to pick up the campervan in Christchurch and loved the freedom it gave us. All our worries were un-warrented, the vehicle was lovely and all we needed."
Paul & Sattie, UK

"We had a great holiday in this beautiful country.The motorhome was great. If we come back to N.Z. we shall definately be in touch. As you know we came on a recomendation, and we will be doing so back home in Scotland."
Stuart & Rubina, Scotland

"We had a fantastic time! We would love to live here. The van was EXCELLENT, and recieved may compliments. A big hit was our BBQ, everyone wanted one! Thankyou for a wonderful holiday and all your great advice. Lovely personal service, from lovely people."
Jo, Kev, Molly & Gemma, UK

"My 9 yr old James says he misses NZ so much and wants to live there ! Great Holiday all round. Thanks."
Peter & Bonnie, Hong Kong

"Dear Michael and Kay, We are now back in not so sunny spain, in fact it´s very much like Chritchurch was on the day we left!! I just wanted to say we had THE most amazing time on South Island, a truly memorable trip all round, Malaysia was pretty good too, but our time in N.Z. was just fab! Thank you so much for being so helpful and welcoming, sadly Michael we never did get to the Wunderbar in Lyttleton, all the more reason for a return visit which we will be doing in 2009, if we're spared!!!! We will certainly recommend you further, well worth a visit, so till next time muchas gracias with best wishes."
Nick & Ron, Spain

"We rated everything as 10/10, and New Zealand as a Holiday Destination is beyond our high expectations. 26 Days in the South Island and still not Long Enough."
Helen & Peter, UK

"It would be rated as very good overall."
Monique, Andre & Family, Gemany

"In my experience it is always wiser to go with a smaller private company, and all was just Great. Thankyou. I found the quality of the campervan and the Reception Service to Be 5 STAR+++"
Victor & Stella, UK

"Thankyou for making our holiday so enjoyable. This was our first time using a campervan, and we found it very homely, easy living with all you need from home. The service was 2nd to none, very friendly& informative. Thanks Michael & Kay, we shall be definately coming again with a longer stay planned. New Zealand is a great destination, all well set up for tourists."
Jenny & Geoff, Australia

"Very comfortable - warm duvet was much appreciated. The motorhome was very economical and safe, and easy to drive. We had to use the heating a lot (wet weather) and it was great we all dried out our clothes very quickly."
Kate & Andrew, NSW Australia

"Evidence of great care taken in the selection of utensils and fittings. The vehicle drove beautifully and so easy to handle. Suggest the website might give more details of inclusions.....it was way above our expectations. Lovely people everywhere, and obviously so proud of where they live."
Elaine & Ken, NSW Australia

"Found the van extremely user friendly, fittings, crockery and contents all good. Thank you so much for your hospitality. If we come down this way again, will definately be in touch."
Peter & Pat K, Wales

"FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Bob & Julie, Australia

"The motorhome was easy to drive on New Zealands roads, and so easy to Make Up and Break Down for sleeping and living. New Zealand is such a beautiful country, please keep it that way, protect your enviromental quality, we are coming back to see more. Thanks South Island Travel."
Scott & Dona, Washington USA

"Michaels introduction to New Zealand from our hotel pick up was very informative, what a pleasant reception it made."
Jason & Lynne, Scotland

"Great vehicle, it was admired everywhere we went. Economical and easy to drive. We shall certainly be recommending your services back home. Many thanks."
Chris & Toni, Australia

"Definitely recommend hiring a campervan, it is so convienient and the van is so easy to drive and extremely comfortable too! Fantastic service from South Island Travel. We shall come again."
David & Maggie, Australia

"Not a bad word to say regarding the service of South Island Travel, the vehicle we hired or any of the equipment supplied. A really personable company. Highly Recommended."
Mark & Rebbecca, Australia

"The service provided by South Island Travel is Excellent. I Made my booking via the internet and found the whole process easy and the correspondence friendly. The campervan was excellent; it provided a wonderful means of transport and accommodation for our trip. What a beautiful county! Excellent value for money!"
Stuart, Scotland

"The Personal service is exceptional, nor could we fault anything about the motor home. We are definitely hooked on camper van holidays now, this was our first, but we will definitely be back for more! Thank you Michael and Kay, we've had such a wonderful and memorable holiday."
Darrell & Annette, Australia

"We felt very confident in booking our holiday with South Island Travel because of the professional nature of the website, and were not disapointed, thank you for making our arrival into New Zealand so warm and welcoming. The campervan was very comfortable and clean, with nice amenities in the vehicle. The condition of the vehicle seemed very high."
Morgan & Kimberly, Texas USA

"Our first time using a campervan - it was wonderful! Easy to drive, comfortable accommodation and the freedom it gave us to go and stay wherever we wanted to was priceless. We loved the South Island, it's scenery and it's people are just exceptional."
Allan & Ann, Hong Kong

"The van was excellent, all mod cons. We'd have no hesitation in recommending South Island Travel, and are happy to supply an email address for anyone wishing to hear about your service and vehicle. We were first time campers and will certainly be doing this again."
Brian & Barbara, UK

"The personal service and attention of South Island Travel make such a difference. Best Campervan we saw. Thanks so much."
John & Pam, UK

"Thought I'd drop you a quick mail just to say I'm now back in the UK (boo) and to say thanks once again. I had an amazing holiday, and meeting such warm friendly people as yourselves are as much a part of the memories as the stunning views and once in a lifetime experiences. Hope to see you again before not too long (dependent on bank account!!!) Take care."
John, London UK

"Excellent service overall. Very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be recommending South Island Travel to our friends."
Scott & Melanie, Tasmania

"Great! It made a change to be treated so personally right from pre-booking to our airport drop off, the campervan was way above our expectations, and made all our friends envious in their basic campers.(Especially when they were under siege from sand flies!!) We will be returning to New Zealand, and wouldn't go anywhere else. Thank you so much."
Brian & Jenny, Ireland

"I shall recommend you definitely. Great motorhome! Thank you for all your help."
P & L, Singapore

"Many thanks, very professional and friendly service, with a very high quality campervan. Had a perfect break. Will be back again."
Tim, UK

"The vehicle was tremendous, a real treat. We travelled hard for three weeks, and couldn't find fault with anything. Thank you so much for your help; look forward to seeing you next time."
Robert, UK

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