NEW ZEALAND
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New Zealand's 7 most popular audio tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Self-drive railcruising on Rotorua Railway in a hybrid rail car with audio guide, blankets, and clear windows for scenic Lake Rotorua views.
“Little railcar was fine, commentary was fine, just not enough highlights for us.”
A self-guided MP3 audio walk through Auckland’s top sights, with a GPS map from Sky Tower to Toi o Tamaki. Easy, flexible, great value.
“To hard to work it out. Waste of money - Did not use it and couldn't find help”
Self-guided GPS audio tour along Picton’s waterfront: Edwin Fox, whaling heritage, and the War Memorial Arch. Mobile ticket, NZ$15.29.
“You need to download an app to hear the tour and have earbuds. Complete pain to use. Now, I can't get a refund.”
Self-guided Akaroa audio walk with GPS map and narrated stops at the museum, six-sided lighthouse, war memorials, church and Giants House.
“Free WiFi to be able to utilize this tour was non-existant. We couldn't get download with using our own data plan and costing us more money. We were not told on website to download prior to getting to Akaroa which then we would have been able to use it. Well we still walked around and…”
Walk Napier’s quake sites with a self-guided English audio tour, using a GPS map and two key stops that show recovery in real time.
“A great self-guided walking tour. The earthquake must have been so devastating for the town. Highly recommended”
Self-guided Tongariro Crossing audio with GPS map and offline files, starting near Mount Ngauruhoe. Learn the geology as you hike.
“Absolute waste of money. The app doesnt work and neither do any of the links. Couldn't get hold of anyone for support either.”
Self-guided Dunedin audio tour with GPS map linking the Octagon, Gothic churches, Dunedin Railways, Toitū museum, and Speight’s Brewery.
“Great information and a map of highlights and at your own pace. Great alternative to a group walking tour.”
