"Rachel Is Just The Friendliest, Most Insightful Guide Ever!

Direct quote from my little sister: 'I loved Hokitika Gorge, but the highlight of the trip was speaking to Rachel. She's just so interesting and it's so nice to speak to a Kiwi about life here!' - I agree with her! My sister and I (19 & 23) had what was basically a private tour to Hokitika Gorge and back with Rachel. We didn't have our own transport so this is the PERFECT way to head out there (and $45pp is totally reasonable even as (essentially) backpackers, really really happy with that price for a 2hr trip for just the two of us!).

The Gorge is just a must-do (it's super beautiful) but make sure you use Rachel. Honestly, having met nearly as many actual Kiwis as the bird out here, getting insight into Hokitika/West Coast life was just lovely.

Rachel is so bubbly, down to earth, genuinely interested in your travels and she knows SO MUCH. We loved finding out about the first mass murder in NZ back in 1941 (I think!) along the way to the Gorge, and she was happy to stop along the way for pics of cute calves if we wanted to. Rachel also took some great photos of us at the Gorge from afar, which are snapshots we wouldn't ever get otherwise. She happily emailed them to me which is just way beyond what any guide would have to do just for two travelers.

We had a bit of extra time too as the Gorge was so quiet so Rachel drove us around Hokitika to point out Sunset Point and where to find the glow worms at the dell later that night. Honestly, it was just a huge highlight of our little two-night break in this wonderful tiny town out West. I can't wait to return to Hokitika and I'm so so grateful that my sister got to see the Gorge in such an interesting, relaxing, friendly, and exciting way while she's here from across the world.

Thank you so much, Rachel!"