Wonderful 4 day tramp with children. The walk is really fantastic, lovely huts (with hot water), great company, and awsome scenery. We really enjoyed the walk and the people we met. KLAUS OLSEN

One to add to the bucket list. Wonderful weather, great accommodation and very convenient being able to buy food and wine along the way, beautiful scenery and lots of interesting wildlife to watch...all in all...the best. ANN JOHNSON

Fantastic! We were so impressed with the walk, the track and the accommodation. It really exceeded all of our expectations. We loved it! KIRSTIN HALL

Great tramp. Great location, great accomodation and facilities. ROBIN SIMON

Fantastic; highly recommended. I highly recommend this track to anyone, it far exceeded our expectation in terms of accommodation and scenery and the cost was very reasonable for the quality of the experience. JULIET CHILTON

Beautiful scenery and wonderful accommodation, we felt like guests not customers. Incredibly well marked path, really appreciated the individuality of the different huts. CAROLINE HEARST

Great trip! The booking was very smooth, and we had a superb trip. Accommodation is picturesque and comfortable, all advertised amenities were there; clean and well signposted. We were a group of nine who booked separately but travelled together, and loved it. DON MCLEOD.

Great relaxing walk. Great time out from the rest of the world. The walk was great and relaxing, the kayaking at Flea bay was great, So was the swim at Otanerito bay. The weather was also fantastic. Thanks to Doug at Otanerito bay the girls ( and one bloke) got to watch "the wedding". GEOFF CAMPBELL

Loved it! First day: pouring rain; second day: gale force winds. Despite this I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Only other comment: I think the level of fitness required is reasonably high and I think this needs to be made clearer to potential walkers. RUTH DUROSE

Wonderful experience. Highlight of my NZ visit! Beautiful track. Felt well cared for, especially at Flea Bay, where care was taken to ensure track was safe on a very windy day before the group set off. Also really appreciated the chance to meet the penguins there. Other facilities were good, but lacked personal connections with the operators. JAN HORTON

Awesome! We just loved it! Wonderful sights, beautiful scenery & great accommodation - we had such a awesome experience & we were so lucky with the weather. It was really great value for money - we carried our packs the whole way - which made us sleep well at night!! We will be highly recommending it to friends & family:) JOANNA STEEDMAN

Great experience. All good as last time, everything that is except the weather but you can’t have everything. LES TOOP

Very enjoyable, were fortunate with the weather/.. believe would have been a very different experience if the weather was harsh...distances manageable and scenery superb sane tramp with friends just added to the great hike huts very pleasant GIL SMITH

A smooth operation from a well-practiced team. We were lucky with weather, and everything matched our expectations. VIC MILLS

Perfect! Relaxing while a nice workout. The whole trip exceeded my expectations and I would recommend it without hesitation. KIRSTEN BOTT

Exceeded ALL my expectations. Everyday was full of surprises, from the extraordinary accommodation, to the random toilets along the way to the superb scenery. Incredible value for money! Thanks. DONNA THOMSON

The track was a great test of physicality and a full sensory experience. The track management from booking to finish exceeded my expectations. A summary of track and general information given at the time of the pick up gave a great sense of being "looked after". The track, terrain and weather info left by the Hutt owners gave us what to experience for the next day. Excellent service. Sea kayaking option is a "must do". IVA YOUNG

Absolutely loved it.. Fantastic scenery. I would have termed myself as a beginner tramper and not overly fit. First day was slow and hard - but knowing my abilities I ensured that we were first to get away each morning. All the accommodation was unique and wonderful in its own way. Shops were great. I would highly recommend the tramp to anyone. The other trampers that were with us were a great bunch. KAREN WARMAN

Had a wonderful time. A fantastic walk with awesome accommodation. Loved Stony Bay in particular. Doing the walk has broadened my appreciation of the peninsula. ROSS CALMAN

Unforgettable Experience. Very well marked track with stunning scenery. Each accommodation was a unique experience. The weather made it special, plus the fact that we were only 5 instead of 12, so had plenty of room. So quiet and peaceful compared to other tracks. BRUCE FUNNELL

Amazing, amazing, amazing. Loved it all, beautiful views and great accommodation especially the 3rd night at stony bay. Would definitely do it again. JOY HANNA

Awesome! Great views, great walks, great accommodation,with great company -family & friends. Loved Stony Bay. RAEWYN PUKAS

A wonderful walking experience! The quality of the huts and the extra touches provided (fully stocked kitchen, towels,cleanliness and comfort) did exceed expectations and were much appreciated. SUZANNE MCKAY

Very efficient, friendly and willing to please. We loved our time on the Banks Peninsula Track. We were blessed with perfect weather which added to the enjoyment - beautiful scenery, great facilities. ALISON URE

Great experience Loved the coastal scenery, and the accommodation. Pack carrying worked very well. DIANNE HILL

Wonderful, magical experience I took my 70 year old (but fit) Mum along. The 4-day walk was well suited and she loved the scenery and accommodation - especially Stony Bay. The wildlife and the opportunity to challenge herself on the kayaks at Flea bay were a highlight for her. PETER ALMOND

Terrific trip - great tramp - certainly recommend it to anyone. Good booking Great Trek !! We had a wonderful time - the Banks penisula tramp was everything we hoped it would be - terrific scenery, great track, wonderful facilities and accomodation, and terrific private tramp operators who made the experience so easy and interesting and a real adventure. Yes I would recommend this Banks Tramp to anyone !! BRIAN WOODCOCK

Excellent. Well marked track. Wonderful hut/cottage facilities. Friendly landowners. KATRIN O’NEIL

Loved this track absolutely breathtaking, a moderate tramp. Felt the earthquake on the 22/2/11 as we were in Forkes gully. Sally?? the owner of Flea Bay was wonderful and transported us to the top of the hill to get cellphone coverage so we could ring our girls and family. All the owners were fantastic, my only comment would be that all the owners should have on sale bottled water, am sure it would be a big seller. TRISH HURRELL

Splendid - would love to do it again. Varied landscape, varied accommodation, very enjoyable even in the rain. LESLEY INSALL

GREAT TRIP! I have already sent comments, but they are worth repeating. It is a great walk, beautiful scenery, and the wildlife is superb if you take the time to look. accommodation is varied and interesting and gives the trip a delightful individuality. It's quite luxurious to be able to have a hot shower on a tramp! well done everyone concerned- good enough to repeat, and it would be real interesting to do a contrasting trip in the winter. BOB JENNER

Fabulous! Would recommend to friends and colleagues. My group of Tasmanian walkers of varying degrees of fitness(9 people between 15 and 60) absolutely loved the Banks Peninsula Walk. It exceeded our expectations in every way. Loved the huts (all uniquely different) the kayaking, the swimming the walking - a terrific holiday. Surprised it isn't more popular - a well kept secret. REBECCA BURTON

Fantastic. I would recommend this track to anyone. It does require a reasonable level of fitness and you must be prepared for bad weather. The scenery is spectacular, the accommodation is unique. Don't be in a hurry to do this in 2 days - take your time and enjoy the side trips. RICHARD MACKIE

Very positive in all respects. The tramp was varied and interesting. The accommodation was clean and well equipped with many quirky features that added to each overnight stay. A cohesive and good-humoured group of travellers was a bonus. The shuttle bus driver to Onuku Farm seemed to have a problem with Australians that went beyond the usual good-natured rivally but he was a very minor issue. BRIAN MERCER

Absolute wonderful. We enjoyed it very much. Everyday we were very excited which accommotation will we expect this afternoon. All of them are very unique. For trampers which are used in tramping it is an easy walk. So you could offer them to put together the day 2 and 3 but than they miss the pinguins. EVA-MARIA KOEBER

A personal challenge and a memorable experience. I was expecting a tramp across farmland and was delighted at the difference in the vegetation - including native forests, a walk through a red beech forest and streams. All the accommodation was comfortable and clean, tracks well signposted - truly a life experience I shall treasure. JOCELYN GRIGGS

Wonderful track to walk and famous huts!! PETRA KUBITZA

Excellent! Very enjoyable tramp. Excellent facilities, and everyone we met was very friendly and helpful. Extra thanks to Francis and Shireen at Flea Bay for the penguin tour, and for helping one of our group back to Akaroa when she fell ill. ANTHONY ROBINS

Fantastic! We thought the track was challenging enough to be rewarding, but not too difficult to stop people doing it. It's in excellent condition and easy to follow. The maps/information are very good. the accomodation is superb. It probably exceeded our expectations, although we'd already heard about it from friends who had done it, so knew what to expect. JOANNA LUDBROOK

Wonderful, unique hiking and scenic experience. The hike was challenging but not grueling, and the scenery was breathtaking. The delightfully idiosynchratic accommodation was a constant surprise, and gave a great deal of personality to the experience. FIONA MORPHETT

Friendly, bit eccentric and we loved it! Great walk, well organised. Professionally run but still friendly. Highlight was time spent with Francis and shireen helps seeing the penguins and kayaking with Hector's dolphins. Loved the open air bath at Stoney Bay! EDWARD WYATT

Great walking experience! Excellent track...excellent accomodation! My Partner and I loved every minute of the walk. PETRA WINK

Fantastic. The whole experience was fantastic. Even when I made a mistake in the dates we were to start, we were looked after wonderfully. Thank you. We had 3 generations walking from 4 - 77, and all loved it. Although I would not recomend for a 4 year old who isn't used to doing some walking. Service, cleanliness and facilities exceeded expectations, and refreshments available in huts 2-4 was much appreciated! KERI BRYAN

Great walk- highly recommended. Saw much to delight on trip each day especially the accommodation(the character and individuality). Great service/clean accommodation/shop/good showers,kitchens and beds. HAZEL MARTIN

We had a wonderful time. Wonderful variety in the scenery and plenty of wildlife. Charming, quirky accomodation - loved all the special, individual touches like the outdoor bath and penguin talk. Loved being able to buy a bottle of wine and other groceries if needed. Great having a group of 12. Extra comforts like pack cartage were appreciated by a number of us. SALLY GALLAGHER

Each day was a different adventure with amazing scenery. Service was great . Accommodation clean and full of character especially stony bay. Hard to believe all this is right on our backdoor step! Great having a smaller group of trampers. DESIREE JULIAN

Great varied walk with plenty of views, plants and wildlife. The accomodation was fine and enabled us to meet other walkers. Suggest that more food be available after first day's walk. The other shops were well stocked. TIMOTHY CREMEAN

Absolutely Fantastic. We had a fantastic time. Everyday was different pleasure from the scenery to the facilities which were excellent. Having the shops for food and drinks was a real treat. My only concern was that you had to be very careful on some of the narrow tracks as one slip or fall could have been a bit of a worry but having said that I would still do it all over again in a heartbeat. Thank you. DESIREE TURNER-PEEBLES

Very enjoyable trip wonderfully scenic. We have done 6 farm walks & this is one of the best. Well organised, & great accomodation. Track well signposted & not too strenuous. Exceeded our expectations. JAMES COULING

Excellent. Exceeded expectations. ROB MCDONALD

A great experience, views stunning. Accommodation was excellent. We loved the creative touches, especially stoney bay and the little shops are a great idea! CHRISTINE MUIR-BUTLER

Really good. Loved it. It was a real treasure. So lovely of the farmers to share their land and let us all see it. Loved the penguins and the other sea life, loved the accommodation (seriously LOVED it), enjoyed the track variety, enjoyed not having to carry my food! Enjoyed the pack cartage service... I am telling everyone about it. GILLIAN SEARLE

Excellent. Very enjoyable experience - the huts were beautifully maintained - track clearly marked with lots of useful information along route. The scenery was stunning and the wildlife fascinating and abundant - I was disappointed when it finished and would love to come back and walk it again - we were very lucky with the weather. JANE RODERIC=EVANS

An amazing 4 day walk. The 4 day walk was fantastic - added bonus of very warm sunny weather and good walking companions made a very memorable time away. Having such great facilities - including food and drink provisions at each of the stops was a great service. SOPHIA LEWIS

Second time on the track. Will do it again. Yet again a super walk with great company. Best track in NZ. JACKIE GOODFELLOW

The BPT was the best part of our trip to New Zealand! We loved our trip on the Banks Peninsula Track! While your website gave us an idea of the beauty of this area, we were absolutely amazed at the incredible color and sweep of this landscape and ocean! Every day was a new adventure and allowed us to see first hand the beauty of the native bush as well as the unique bays and shorelines of the area. We all enjoyed the first night dinner at the Bush Cafe as a wonderful way to start the tour. Dave and I particularly enjoyed meeting Francis and Shireen Helps. We greatly enjoyed the penguin walk in the evening and the wonderful kayak tour in the morning! Flea Bay is a very special place, and we hope that the penguins continue to flourish there! The huts are all in beautiful settings and the beds were great! It was a great experience! DIANE BILDERBACK

Great experience. Wonderful views/wildlife/facilities. Definitely recommend. Our first day - the long climb/descent to Flea Bay - stunning views through the misty skies. Strong cold winds and partial visibility. All tracks well signposted. Interesting side tracks to see different aspects of the beautiful scenery. A pleasure to arrive at the cosy cottage after a long day. Fascinating watching the penguins in their own environment. Woke up to a glorious day. Wonderful views along the coastal track. Saw many seals enjoying their natural habitat. Once again, really good variety of clean, well maintained accommodation at Stony Bay. Stayed in one of the really small two-bunk huts. Great to be able to have hot drinks on the gas stove before surfacing to the main kitchen in the morning! A real bonus too, was the blankets in our bunks. Two in our group had hired sleeping bags, and found them to be rather cool (had to throw day clothes on top to try and keep warm, but not so good when rolling over!) Would suggest that all sleeping facilities had blankets available for everyone, just in case. Some nights it can get get really cool, so would be very helpful. Everyone had great fun taking turns on the tree swing! Great outdoor wood fire for the evening. Good distance for the day, so much to see and linger at. Great to see (& hear at night!) the many penguins by the huts. Day 3. Another beaut clear day (really windy again though, especially on those exposed hills - thankful for the gloves in my daypack!!). Yet more stunning views, mostly following the coastline and steep cliffs. Again, thankful for the good signage to keep you on track! Fascinating seeing the photos of the Sea Arch that was, (after the EQ in Sept.) at the cottages that night. Lots to see on the way to Otanerito. The climb down through the forest opened out to a Beautiful sandy beach. A seal sunning itself on the rocks, enjoying the attention. Paua shells dotted along the waters edge. Great relaxing, fun last night, having got to know our travelling companions a wee bit more. Really helpful having the shops available at the last 2 nights accommodation. Day 4 - a long steady climb alongside the stream and waterfalls and up through the beech forest which provided a dapled light canopy as we took our time winding along the track. Hinewai is certainly a beautiful bush reserve. Made our way up to sweeping views before the descent to Akaroa. We had a truly wonderful time exploring such a beautiful, unspoilt part of New Zealand, and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys the wonders of nature. PAUL TEBBUTT

Wonderful unforgettable experience! Highly recommended. Every night was a different and highly enjoyable accommodation experience; every day took us through the most gorgeous scenery. The encounters with penguins and seals were particularly memorable. STEVE ARNOLD

Brilliant - a walk to be repeated. An enriching experience, a surprise around every headland. The individuality, creativity and passion shown in the accommodation and shelters was delightful. The hosts were wonderfully unobtrusive. The contrasts along the track are intriguing. Only drawback in parts track maintenance was a little patchy. DAVID & LYNN STONES

Excellent. Track far better surface than I expected. Accommodation great. Info centre staff lovely, as was bus driver and introductions woman. Good signs along the way. Things clean - not one negative from any of our group. One of the best walks I've done - not too tough either. DOLINA PALMER

Amazing experience. Really nice track to walk and the accommodation was far above anything we expected. Highly recommend! TIM HIGHLEY

Fanbloodytastic. An incredible sense of achievement, along with the most beautiful views. Accommodation after the walk was 5 stars in my mind. BRYAN FUTTER

Fantastic - we had the best of times! 12 women had the most amazing time. The properties all surpassed our expectations. They were clean, well presented, comfortable and welcoming. Very hard pressed to find another walk as good as this one. Thanks!! JOSIE VAN WEERD

Excellent. The track was everything promised and more. From the welcome from the track owners, the unique huts, the high standard and variety of the track, the guide book, we couldn't have asked for more. Would like to do it again in four days with friends. LYNSIE BARNETT

Dramatic views and lovely huts. Our family did the 2 day walk and found this excellent. The 4 day would have been less enjoyable for us as we enjoy a good walk. We enjoyed visits to the waterfalls, outdoor bath, swings, penguins and the dramatic scenery. The weather was superb. DIANE CHANDLER

Excellent walk and great lodgings. A really lovely opportunity to see a part of the country that can only be viewed on foot. The lodging at Stoney bay was pure magic and the Star gazer at Onuku was great fun. JACQUI LAND

Fabulous experience. The landscape was awesome and the huts were a real point of interest. We felt that the track through the bush section descending into Flea bay was very slippery and hazardous with metal poles sitting proud of the steps. Certainly a holiday to cherish. Thanks. CHRIS CAMERON

Great weekend, really enjoyed the tramp. Accommodation great with friendly hosts! JUSTINE COX

Everything was magic! JILL DICKINSON

Much better experience than expected. Really enjoyed the accomodation - Stony Bay was especially cute, and the 1st night lodge (and Stargazer) was great too. Lovely scenery with variety. Will recommend the walk to friends. LINDA LILBURNE

Absolutely met all expectations. All the accommodations were brilliant, welcoming and each had unique touches that were most appreciated. NADIA HALL

Excellent. Enjoyed huts and facilities. Very good provision from stores. A memorable two days walking. Variation in topography was fantastic. JOHN MANNING

Very good. Enjoyed walk very much. Loved the quirkiness of Stoney bay cottages. ANN TONGE

A great Track with a good variety of terrain and vegetation to keep one interested. A very enjoyable experience in particular the 'chicken coup'. The Track was very clearly marked for a solo walker and the accommodation very comfortable especially when one is more used to staying in back country huts. The Luxury of Flush Loos! LYNLEY MARETT

Absolutely wonderful experience!!! Told all of our friends its a must for them to do and will almost definitely being doing it again. The stony bay hut complex was exceptional and i would like to know if they can be contacted as i would like to take a friend there to stay.?? HAYLEY SMITH

Best tramping experience of my life! Marvellous track full of quirky surprises. Onuku hut esp the 'stargazer pods' unique and fun and the beds So comfortable. From hut over top to Stoney bay via Flea Bay ..on the first day brilliant...torrential rain..gusting Southerly on the heads hands and knees at intervals! . Stoney Bay huts ..breathtaking..surreal like 'Alice in Wonderland' meets 'The Hobbit' and the 'shop' with Pinot Gris AND French pate!! AND an 'honesty box' jaw dropping!.Staff were laid back informative friendly. Brilliant that this tramp is limited to small numbers. Cannot speak highly enough of the experience. Pinch me if I'm dreaming! DENNIS MILLS

Terrific experience. I had a great 2 day tramp despite encountering bad weather on the second day. I loved the fact that I bumped into 2 of the landowners on the way and had great conversations with them. It is a shame that more Cantabs don't do the tramp to see what is on their back door step- maybe a possible untapped market? I think there might be a perception out there that it is only geared towards the European market and ''too easy" compared to other DOC walks. The huts are definitely more luxurious than DOC accomodations but they are still "rustic" and unique and make for a great outdoors experience. AMY DE WIT

Fantastic time. Easy to book, fantastic welcome. Huts were beautiful and walk was stunning. Well marked, lots of home comforts and provisions available. CLAIRE ROWBERRY

A fantastic 2 days. We did the track 17 years ago and it was all we remembered and more. The quirky huts and 'loos with a view' make it a special experience as well as the varied landscapes. TIM IVES

Challenging but spectacular. Our 2 day experience was wonderful. We were not only blown away by the scenery but also by a storm that blew up on Day 1.We had everything but snow! I would stress to everyone to be prepared for all weather - even in the middle of summer!! We loved the quaint accommodation especially the bath - just the ticket for our poor legs! The lack of matches could have been a problem at Stony Bay but we were saved by the 4 dayers. A bottle of sauv from the shop once we were bathed and toasty was divine. Great track. Will highly recommmend.A lot of thought and creativity has gone into this walk. JAN HABGOOD

Must do for locals and visitors. Glad I finally did it. Very well priced, the two day walk required a good level of fitness. Cabins were lovely. Saw plenty of wildlife and great views. The little booklet that was handed out was very thorough. Exceeded expectations and have since recommended to family and friends. LAILA WAISU

Great ! Really enjoyed the walk - and description of two day walk as demanding definitely lived up to expectations, Particularly enjoyed staying at Stony Bay. RACHEL PASSMORE

Excellent experience,well organised,friendly hosts. Thoroughly recommended. NEVILLE KAY

A fabulous two day walk! Very well-run, great accommodation, clearly marked track, fabulous scenery, good facilities, nice people, many thanks! Highly recommend it.... Tip : Need to take food if staying the night at Flea Bay. KATHRYN MARSHALL

Awesome experience. Beautiful scenery. Huts exceeded expectations. Greeting on bus was lovely, friendly and very welcoming. Love to come back and do the 4 day trip so as it spend more time on the peninsula. Wildlife was fantastic. JO WALKER

‘Twas a beautiful walk, full of transitions. Loved all the scenery and enjoyed experiencing the different touches the landowners had put into making the nights so magical - Stony cottage was a stunning midway point. The little honesty shops were muchly appreciated, as having a few comforts after a day of walking was priceless. JEREMY WARD

Fantastic. Everything exceeded expectations. MIRANDA KAYE

Wonderful trip - my second time through the track and just as beautiful, challenging and interesting. Quick response to my enquiry, good information given, clear instructions which were easy to understand. SUE MOREY

Everybody loved it. Thank a lot for this amazing, beautiful track. We enjoyed every minute of it. ANDREA BAY

Fabulous. We have only been off the track a few days and recommended this walk to three sets of friends, great experience albeit a posh tramp for us must be aging!!! Prices in the shops excellent and liked the welcome to.... signs at the end of the day. DAVID O’SHEA

One of the best walks I have done. Beautiful scenery with lots of surprises. Had the whole walk to ourselves (and our group). Great experience. DAVID AND SUSAN CHESSELL

Our group of 12 rated the BPT one of the best if not the best trip we had ever done! It exceeded our expectations in every respect. We could not think of any element that could be improved. It was nice to meet some of the property owners. BRIAN BROCKLEBANK

Wonderful - we would recommend this trip highly. Our group of 12 had a wonderful time. the trip more than met our expectations in all areas. The scenery and weather were beautiful, the trip markings excellent and the accommodation comfortable and most interesting. Many of us have trekked in NZ and overseas as well as Australia and we would rank this as one of the best walks we have ever done. Thanks for a great holiday. ELIZABETH PEEDOM

An amazing trip would recommend to others. Everything was excellent. SUE BOLTON  

AWESOME. Well what can I say! It was just awesome, the weather wasn't so good had rail, hail, snow, sunshine but the huts were cosy and warm and the service was wonderful. The highlight was the penguins at Flea Bay. Thanks so much. ALISON NIMMO

Everything went like clockwork, fantastic walk, scenery and walk exceeded expectations, accommodation excellent. ROBERT WINDSOR

Everything exceeded expectations, the accommodation, the vistas and bush were spectacular. Wonderful experience one we and the children will not forget! JIM PORTEOUS

Excellence all round. We thoroughly enjoyed our walk in every respect, the anticipation of the walk supported by prompt and courteous assistance and a website that is in itself a journey of discovery. The track and the accommodation were well above expectations; thoughtfully appointed, clean, beautifully placed and with lots of good humour thrown in. Everything seems to have been thought of already - the maps are fantastic, seating right where the view is most spectacular, caution given only where necessary, and luxury in the great outdoors with a classic NZ twist. The theatre seating in a lean-to against a rock; an outdoor pool table; graphic illustrations as signs. Times given were spot on, and every place seemed as unspoilt and ready to receive as if only a few 'insiders' had been there before. The provisions on site were also well pitched and we are planning when we can next take a few days to visit again. Thank you to the farm holders who keep giving such careful and abundant service to all us passers through. The track was also beyond expectation - I didn't know there was such a wealth of native flora and fauna to be seen, and such diversity of landform too. A perfect setting. CHARLOTTE CLEMENTS

An absolutely awesome experience. Cannot fault the service and organisation. Having packs carried days 1 & 4 make it so much more enjoyable. OWEN / TERESA VAUGHAN

Absolutely the most wonderful experience at every level! Everything about this walk was truly fabulous- from the our first contact with the bus driver from Christchurch through to the hospitality of the farmers themselves...the scenery, the pristine countryside....to accommodation and facilities. It way exceeded our expectations. JENNY MORRIS

Challenging, but ultimately rewarding. For the first day's walk, a reasonable level of fitness is required, particularly the uphill bit from 'cold'. Accommodation overall is great, especially the stargazer huts on the first night. SONYA HAMEL

Excellent - huts all a different experience which was fun. KATHRYN HAMMOND

We had a great trip thank you. We enjoyed each of the cottages for a different reason - but most of all we think for the quaintness of each in its own way and the degree of trust shown by all owners with the honesty system - in this day and age this was very appreciated. If we had known in advance that there was wine to be bought at the cottages we would not have struggled carrying our own!!!! We hope that some of our kids will experience the joy of the track at some time soon - thank you all. PETER GOODMAN

Once in a lifetime experience. The beauty of the Banks Peninsula is incredible. The huts were clean, well-stocked, and comfortable. For the most part, the trails were well-marked. JAYNE SPAULDING

A magic experience. This tramp is not just about the walking. What I also love are all the 'extras' that you get along the way. I love the quirky kiwi humour that is obvious throughout the track, and the huts are hard to leave. NICOLA JENNINGS

Awesome experience. The track was really great. We liked the quietness and the amazing views. Very nice accommodation to stay. We loved it! RUUD BRANDENBURG

Great scenery, a wonderful experience. Dinner on first night was great and the experience just got better, our group will be talking about this trip for a very long time. DEL READ

Fabulous... Our family party of four, including my 9yr old nephew, loved every bit of it!. Lovely walk to test ones fitness, stunning scenery and comfortable, quirky and beautifully designed guest accommodation. ANTHONY HAVENS

Put this track on your 'Bucket List' (your Must Do List). I am a keen NZ tramper/hiker and I rate this track top equal in NZ. Please do it. The accommodation is enchanting, the Penguin evening is superb, the ability to see wildlife - like seals, seabirds and NZ native birds is great. Thank you 'BP Track'- you are sharing a very special corner of NZ with the world and we are privileged to have done it. FRAN MITCHELL

Fabulous! A truly great tramp. Service was great, we loved how everything was on the honor system and the cottages felt like our own. ANNETTE WATERMAN

Fantastic experience!!! Wonderful paths. Nice and creative huts. Friendly people. High quality of service. MARCO WALTER

That was the easiest holiday to book and the most memorable!! Thank you for making it all possible, even the sun shone! BELINDA SLADE

One of the best holidays we had. We were really pleased to be able to experience the penguin watching and kayaking in Flea Bay. The tracks were well marked and not over engineered which added to the total outdoor feeling. ANNE THORNLEY

Great accommodation & fabulous scenery. The variation of chalets was a real bonus. We particularly enjoyed the quaintness of the Stony Bay complex. The variety of scenery was wonderful, too. We appreciated the honesty box system for buying extras. The extra walks and fauna at each bay were excellent, too. CHRIS BOTUR

AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE. Would strongly recommend that inexperienced or novice walkers opt to have their backpacks carried on the first and last legs. The terrain is quite difficult on these days and to get full value out of the scenery, I would recommend that bags be ported. An amazing challenge and once conquered a real sense of achievement. Fabulous group of travellers on our 4 day trek. KAREN LILLEY

One Great Tramp! What can I say-great tramp, great weather, great company, friendly penguins. We had an incredible time. KAREN ROBBINS

Great accommodation, amazing views and amazing friends. We have completed all of the great walks and would rank this walk as the very best we have done. Awesome scenery, amazing accommodation and great company. A fantastic Christmas experience for our family. JACKIE GOODFELLOW

Great track, would recommend to friends. Really enjoyed the track, were blessed with glorious weather and just a bit of mist to remind us what it could have been like! We were very pleased we had opted for the 4 day walk; seeing the penguins with Francis and the sea-kayaking on Boxing Day was glorious. Definitely met expectations. Felt that the sea-kayaking charge was too cheap for the fun and experience that we had: I am sure that everyone in our party would have been willing to pay $25-30 for our 2 hour trip. NICKI MURRAY

Definitely a walk to recommend with numerous points of interest. Great views, well sign posted and well catered accommodation with plenty of side trips and activities available along the way - definitely a walk to recommend. Projected times between each stage appeared ambitious. Plenty of fence stiles assisted with fence crossings. JOHN ASHBY

Wonderful scenery, excellent track and good accommodation. Fantastic experience thankyou. Thanks for arranging full pack cartage. That was essential for us. Accommodation was excellent particularly at Long Bay. Really appreciated how fires were already prepared and everything ready for us each night. Smaller rooms in some locations (less people per room) would be good for better sleeping. Loved the penguins etc at Flea Bay. We will tell all our friends in Australia about the wonderful time. ROBIN BOOTH

Second visit for me, just as lovely as the first. All people involved very friendly and helpful, including Information Center staff. The care and dedication of the landowners to looking after their patch of the environment, and in introducing it to others, is inspiring to see. ELKE VEEH

Absolutely fantastic. Our party of 6 including 2 15 year olds was extremely happy with the whole experience. We thought it was an unforgettable 4 days and we will tell our friends all about it. We had sunshine every day and no wind which made it all the better. LIZ GREENFIELD

AWESOME!! Accommodations are wonderful and very clean, scenery is breathtaking. A fantastic tramp that I would like to repeat! STEFAN ANDREAS MEYER

Brilliant walk and surprisingly good accommodation. Exceptional quality of service both with booking and during the walk. The accommodation far exceeded our expectations, as did the maintenance of the track and information provided. The scenery was far more spectacular than we had imagined. BETH POTTER

This is a top quality tramping experience - the fact that this is our second time on the tramp is evidence of this! SALLY REID

Fantastic scenery, great accommodation. Limitation to 12 walkers at a time is great. Accommodation is excellent with well stocked supplies making the experience all the more enjoyable. Great opportunity to see conservation at work with the penguins and native forest. Great value for money. JOHN FREDERICKSEN

Brilliant. Had an excellent time - day 1 was disappointing as very misty and we couldn't see anything - but that is beyond your control. Our thanks to the painters of the fence posts and white stones. The accommodation was excellent. PAUL MAHER

We all find the Banks Peninsula Track provides a fantastic experience. All huts are different and have their own individual charm. The track also gives an insight into a type of life that is (as far as I can see) special to New Zealand, not really possible in Holland, for example. The track itself is very do-able without being too easy (for us!) and provides the variety of forest and farmland. We recommend this track to every one visiting New Zealand. INEZ GRIM

A great walk, track well marked, views just out of this world, would recommend to others a must track to walk. EVELYN SWINBURNE

Very good experience, even better than last time 7 yrs ago. SALLY NICOLL

Wonderful track, weather and travelling companions! The BPT was well above my expectations. I especially enjoyed the quirky accommodation, the numerous optional walks (to waterfalls and interesting views), the extra activities (kayaking and penguin tour) and the weather was stunning. All added up to a great four day trip which I have already recommended to others! GILLIAN ELLIOT

Great trip would recommend it to anyone! Huts where awesome, food availability rocked and all in all the whole trip was great! JASON KARLE

Great! Truly exceptional -- down to the tiniest detail. EVELYN TRIBBLE

Excellent. Met all expectations. Pitched at exactly the correct standard. All the facilities that are required without spoiling it by overly ' GILDING THE LILY ' superb. Two youngsters and two guys of mature age all rated it as wonderful. KEITH HOLDEN

FANTASTIC!! Flea Bay was something real special. The evening with Francis Helps and the penguins was something I will always treasure. The kayaking with Ave the next day was also magic. Since I live on the Banks Peninsula, this is a track I will try to take every visitor from the US on. Stoney Bay is an enchanting spot. Doug and Fiona were warm and gracious hosts especially with the lift for "Bad Knees" Johnson back to Akaroa on the last day. I've done a lot of tramping here in NZ and this is one of my favorites because of the people #1, the wildlife, variety of flora, and the magnificent views. See you again in coming years. TOM KUENNING

The whole experience was absolutely delightful. The walking tracks were well maintained and the scenery fantastic. The huts were great, and the beds much better than expected. Our group especially loved the creative quaintness of the individual huts at Stoney Bay. LINDA HOUGH

Wonderful scenery and magical accommodation. Beautiful places to stay, creative and inspiring. Superior in every way to the DOC experience. KAREN GUTSCHLAG

Fantastic variety of scenery and accommodations. This was the second time I have done this walk and I would cheerfully do it again. DAWN MCCALLUM

Best Track of all!!! Every thing was superb. Really felt I got a sense of NZ rural life and enjoyed the wildlife very much. Highlight was Flea bay and the penguins and seals. LINDA FRIEND

Fantastic. We loved the walk and accommodation--definitely exceeded expectations. TED FRIESEN

Fantastic NZ tramp. Wonderful accommodations, great scenery. Don't miss the side trips, and especially the Helps Family Blue Penguin Sanctuary. DAVID DOWIS

Outstanding. The best hiking and accommodation ever! I especially loved Stoney Bay, an absolutely magical place! KATH GIRDLER ENGLER

Perhaps one of my best walks in New Zealand! Walk exceeded my expectations - superb quirky accommodation. Excellent attention to detail both in the farm homesteads and on the track. Spectacular varied scenery. Will return to the UK with ever-lasting memories of the walk - candles to dine by, cosy log fires, hot bath under the stars, baby penguin outside the front door and even skinny dipping in the aquamarine ocean - the guys stayed behind!!!! Of course the other walkers (Canadians, American, Germans, Kiwis) helped make the walk such a memorable occasion for we 2 from the UK. A B I G thank you to the Banks Peninsula Track folks for keeping the Track in such good order - well done - you deserve a S T A R each and every one of you!!!!!!!!!! Will certainly recommend this walk to friends. MO DOBBIE

Unique, personal, scenic, funky, comforts. BP track a strong visitor asset for Banks Peninsula. Congrats on developing and maintaining an attractive, safe, soft adventure activity. You have set a high standard and I look forward to doing the track again. DAVID NEUFELD

Fantastic. Everything about the walk exceeded my expectations from collection outside information centre in Akaroa to finish. A glorious four days in the company of 11 great like minded fellow trekkers who, like me were attracted by the excellent website. Accommodation was better than expected and some of the most unusual and exciting I have experienced. Try it, you will not be disappointed. GERALD DUNN

Tremendous experience. Everything was first class. All the people who had taken the hike (I came from working in Antarctica) told me I would love it, and they were right. Thank you, thank you. KATHY RICHMOND

As I expected: Fantastic! This was my second hike on the Banks and there are bound to be more! Thanks! I really appreciated the Helps delivering some of my gear to Akaroa- made the rest of my trip all the better (with a lighter pack)- having that personal contact with the land owners really makes this trip extra special... ELLEN EWANKOW

Wonderful trip. Perfect weather, great stops - each place was different but very good. I would recommend it to anyone. BARBARA BOURKE

It was absolutely great! The overnight stays were lovely. Nice touches like flowers on the table and a fire to ignite! The possibility to have a glass of wine! Good toilet facilities. Thank you so much it was all greatly appreciated! MARIA LEUCKEFELD

Exceeded my expectations, enjoyable in all respects. I am a keen tramper and expected the BPT would be a bit of a doddle. It was, but this turned out to be a bonus because there was plenty of time for socialising, local walks, swims, and reading, etc. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality, flexibility, and eclectic (Stony Bay) nature of the accommodation. Food arrangements excellent; walking track high standard and well maintained; and the daily limit of 12 makes for an uncrowded walk. Coastal scenery very dramatic. Guide booklet with maps very useful and informative. Enjoyed the sea kayaking at Flea Bay and swimming at Otanerito Bay. Will be back some time to do it again. GEOFF LOGAN

Absolutely fantastic. The tramp was brilliant, more than I had hoped for. I had an amazing time. It was incredibly beautiful. The accommodation was fantastic and a great way to finish a long days walk. So beautiful. I can't thank you enough for the experience. NANCY HATI

We had a great time walking the track, thank you. I felt that the trip was very well organised. Your website is excellent with up to date and accurate information. The track itself was nearly always well marked and well maintained, the accommodation was excellent also, I especially enjoyed sleeping on the verandah at Onuku and Otanerito. We had excellent weather and a good bunch of people. GREAT. GILL BRUNT

Relaxed and leisurely with variety of experiences. Your 20 years experience in knowing how to meet the needs of walkers was valued by me! Still affordable, maximising nature, comfortable and quirky lodgings, hot bath, fresh food available, a different experience every day, plenty of time to enjoy the environment! Many thanks. GAY EASTERBROOK

Fantastic. I managed to impress my north island guests. Scenery superb, accommodation great each place offering a different experience. Loved the little shops. Exceeded expectations. Can't think of anything that could be improved. JENNY BARTLEY

Absolutely fabulous! This was a first class experience - excellent service and everything exceeded expectations -loved the stargazer hut I slept in on the first night - please put them in everywhere! The shops are just great - really liked the variety of walking terrain, scenery and plant and animal life. The whimsical huts at stoney bay are a delight as is the bath under the stars. Many thanks. MARIS O'ROURKE



Absolutely amazing. Absolutely exceeded expectations - the accommodation, the availability of wine and food, the good people you meet, both on the farms and on the walk - you cannot go wrong. CUAN GRAY

Great, well organised hike, the facilities were wonderful, especially the quirky cabins and amenities at Stony Bay. I'd highly recommend the hike and the way it was run. The number of people allowed is about right, no-one wants a crowded track, there's already enough sheep on it already! DAVE KELSHAW

A wonderful trip in a beautiful area. The accommodation was a series of interesting surprises which added to our trip. CHRISTINE HARLAND

Amazing scenery, highly recommended. Found it hardier than expected, sheep tracks very narrow when wearing boots and a strong wind blowing. Were unfortunate to get a cold southerly one day but it all added to the experience and a cozy fire at the end of the day was great. Thoroughly enjoyed the pantries and fridge what a delight. I would do it again no hesitation. KARILYN FROUDE

Absolutely fantastic!! This was my first 'tramp' and WOW! What an experience! I met some wonderful people, had a fantastic 4 days, each and every environment that we stayed in was truly very comfortable and very different and genuine, and the attention to detail was fabulous. I have returned home to the UK and shared only positive remarks to everyone. When I return to NZ (hopefully sooner rather than later!!!!) I would very much like to do the walk again. In fact, I would do it in 2 days next time, now I’m an experienced tramper!!!!!! ;-) JOSIE NEWTON

Have already recommended this experience to friends : Service provided was excellent. The experience overall exceeded our expectations. Accommodations were more than adequate and were uniquely entertaining at some places. The 'shops' and their stores were a very pleasant surprise as we didn’t expect the range and we feel that this could be emphasised more in your advertising as it is a definite advantage (and lightens your load on the track nicely!) Overall? Extremely good value for money. I have been visiting/living in NZ for over 40 years enjoying the camping, tramping and company of Kiwis and their country - this was the first time I have done a 'private' tramp and thoroughly enjoyed it. If you can - do it in four days to prolong the enjoyment and reduce the need to push yourself, whatever your age. P.S. I celebrated my 71st birthday at Stoney Bay - MEMORABLE :) TERRY MALONEY

Unbelievably enjoyable, once in a lifetime experience. Excellent transfer service from Akaroa Shuttle. Driver Iain went way beyond call of duty. Interesting, comfortable and clean accomodation. Enjoyed the warm fires and the excellent cooking facilities. Shops were well stocked and offered good variety of delicious fresh food. Enjoyed the quirky and efficient facilities including the great swing at Stony bay. Memorable swim at Otanerito and the freshly dug potatoes!! Overall we had a super experience, the scenery was awesome and the challenge for inexperienced trampers well worthwhile. JAMES O CONNELL

An excellent experience, fantastic! The best of NZ. Exceeded expectations, everything was very organised, pick up, briefing, the huts were fantastic. We did the 2 day and enjoyed the opportunity to use 4 day huts for cup of tea. Track had plenty of variety and scenery. ANGELA RUSSEK

''Á Paradise away from the usual day to day hustle and bustle". All of the accommodation visited and stayed at were of high standard for their isolated situations. The well kept stores and gardens were particularly appreciated. All incredibly clean and welcoming. Fresh flowers are always a lovely touch, as are baby penguins and a bath under the stars! Track well signed and east to follow alongside information booklet provided. Most definitely exceeded all expectations and would fully highly recommend to anyone in the future. Thank you for offering this marvellous experience. DEEPESH DHANJEE

Incredible experience and opportunity to see outstanding part of NZ. Two day tramp required relatively high fitness level to enjoy, accommodation above standard, we were very lucky to have beautiful sunny warm, windless days. A big thanks to those families who have worked so hard to ensure high standard of track, accommodation and allow groups to wander over their working farms and share the beauty with those hiking across their land. MARY WAUGH

Loved doing this two-day walk and would highly recommend. Thought the huts were quirky and welcoming - all well appointed within the expectations laid out prior to the trip. Being able to purchase extras (food, etc) and take up a late offer for pack cartage were really appreciated. The walk itself was fantastic - very undulating - and the final leg down to Akaroa was pretty hard on the legs. However, we did the two-day option and felt that the 4-day would be extremely leisurely and relaxing. We were lucky with the weather as well and had two brilliant days. We also really enjoyed the hospitality shown to us at Flea Bay and Otanerito, even though these were just midway stops for us on each of the days. Both places looked as though they'd make beautiful overnight stops and we were a little sad to have to press on so soon! GEOFF CHILDS

Fantastic experience - great scenery and tranquillity. We really enjoyed the walk and the quirky accommodation was great. It was wonderful to do the walk and see almost no other people while we were walking. We definitely want to come back and do the four day walk, but we recommend that you continue to keep the numbers low on the track. It wouldn't be quite so unique if there were heaps of people walking it every day! CAROLINE MAGOFFIN

Absolutely amazing! Exceeded all my expectations! Walk very well indicated, views absolutely stunning, accommodation awesome, very well cared for, whole atmosphere was great! Want to do it again!!(despite the blisters.....!!) Did it in 2 days, which was very well manageable, but next time I'll do it in four to truly appreciate all the accommodation, activities and views along the way. PIETERNEL CREMERS

Great-just great. It is such a great walk and fills the niche between DOC hut accommodation where you have to share with the unknown Tom Dick and Harry and hotels wonderfully! The 'shops' on route are a lovely surprise. The walk is stunning and is a real taste of the outdoors for old and young and non New Zealanders alike. Very well signed posted. BRYAN MACBETH

Magical - we loved our two days on the track. The quality of the accommodation was exceptional. It was great being able to use the four-day accommodation for lunch stops on the two-day walk. We loved the honesty box shops - excellent selection of very fresh produce. Would definitely recommend it to others and have done already! KATE FROST

Superb walk with spectacular scenery. Our group appreciated the comfortable accommodation and the vase of fresh flowers greeting us on our arrival at the huts on both nights....thank you! Hinewai was such a treat - fascinating seeing the extent of the regenerating bush. SANDRA WHITE

A must-do walk for its excellent sights, characteristic huts and all-round suitability for different age-groups and competencies. EUGENE SNG

Great experience. Fantastic scenery and accommodation. Wish we had done it over 4 days. SIMON ROUSE


Everything worked - beautiful track. Very well marked track through spectacular costal scenery with nice and cosy cottages for us "2-days trackers" (as opposed those 4-days walkers). Unique shower + jacuzzi and even cold beers available at Stony Bay. Absolutely worthwhile. KLAUS HEIDE

This is such a nice track - we enjoyed all things. Each hut is even lovelier than the other. So much details and explications. The shelters - the shops - the shower with a tree - the cup to drink water (on the way) and so much more. We cannot tell all in this notice. Thanks for all. HEIDE ENGEL

Fantastic! I'll do it again but will choose the 4 day instead of 2! Thank you all so much for sharing your slice of paradise! I really enjoyed my time and was very impressed with the accommodations. I did the two day hike and was really wishing I had signed up for the four day. I will do it again. GENEVIEVE BACHMAN

A glorious though challenging 2 day walk! I really enjoyed the whole walk, the organisation was excellent, the huts unique and very well equipped and the food and drink available was just what a walker was looking for. MARY BRENNAN

Brilliant! Special place & lots of special touches along the way. PAUL WILLIAMS

Amazing, fabulous, unforgivable!!! MATHILDE CAPRON

Great experience. I didn't really know what to expect. I booked the track in the last minute, because I happened to be in Christchurch unexpectedly. I had heard about it from my cousin who did it a few years ago, but she didn't tell me much. In summary, I had the greatest time, in terms of scenery, the beautiful and a bit original designed huts and the nice people I met. The track is very well marked, and I would definitely recommend it to others. YARON LAVY

Very enjoyable trip. Accommodation and utilities provided were very satisfactory. I was impressed by the cleanliness of the huts, their locations and character. Great that basic supplies were available to purchase. It was important to me personally that the numbers using the route/track at any given time are limited. I would recommend walk to others. RORY WALSH

Great trip - thanks for the beautiful weather. Indicated timings were good. Tracks should be noted as care required at times especially when wet, and the climbs/descents were not difficult but strenuous and sustained - a 'moderate' level of difficulty for the track overall as a two-day tramp. Would not want to attempt it without good boots, but managed with only moderate fitness. Huts were lovely - exceeded expectations. PAUL WILLYAMS

Refreshing and invigorating. I enjoyed all aspects of the track. The larders were well stocked. Prices were very reasonable. World standard. ARMSTRONG KERRY

Wonderful tramp- great scenery, the huts were comfortable, well serviced and quirky. How amazing to have shops at nearly every hut! SUE MOREY

Brilliant! All accommodation and facilities greatly exceeded my expectations. I loved the quirky artistic touches along the way, especially Stony Bay, and the obvious effort that's been made to consider the environment. You have all done a marvellous job of making a spectacular walk the best it can be. Big thanks! LINDA WATSON

One of the best weekends of my life - magical! It was absolutely fantastic! Unbelievable - now one of my two favourite spots in nz, and I have been hiking a lot in this beautiful country. been here for 5 years now but still had to do this and am sooo glad we did! only thing we didn't like was that the 2 day hikers were in separated huts. but this didn't make it less magical! JO-NANDA TEUBER

Wonderful experience- would love to do it again! Accomodation was great at Onuku farm, loved the stargazer-a great start!. Extras such as flowers on tables, pillows, microwave and food available improved the experience. Also stayed at Stony Bay and this place is magic- quaint and quirky. Would have liked to stop over at the other places but enjoyed our lunch stops there. Lovely clean teatowels, well maintained track, very natural, all good. Novel surprises along the way were fun. JULIAN MOODY

Great track, awesome experience. JOHANNES PFISTER

Much more than a beautiful walk: the huts are an experience in themselves. The quirkiness and beauty of the huts and their locations integrated the group and made a good walk so memorable. So much thought, care and pride has gone into all elements of the walk. CED RENISON

Beauty that you will never forget. This place was so full of beautiful scenery as well as beautiful people that you meet along the way. I did the 2 day hike and loved it but would love to go back on a 4 day trip and see it all over again. WHITNEY

I loved it! The concept is really interesting and judicious, sustainable for the environment, local people and for us it's different from the DOC tracks and hut because more creative (kiwis are definitely creative and imaginative) and more comfortable. I did it in two days because I didn't had more time but if I had to come back I would do it in 4 days to enjoy fully of all the surprises there we can find along the track. NATHALIE JACQUEMART

Brilliant views and well-maintained track - superb. Was wonderful - both accommodation and the track itself met our expectations and beyond. Have already recommended to my parents for their next visit to NZ in Feb. ALIX PEARCE

Wonderful experience. Completely met expectations. GORDON URE

Great walk. Spectacular scenery. Well recommended. Thoroughly enjoyed accommodation.
Would do again. JENNY SMITH

Great walk in a beautiful surrounding! We also met very nice people from New Zealand and all around the world. The Banks Peninsula Track was one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you!   ALEXANDRA  KAESER

A truly magnificent experience, thank you. HEATHER  MCSHANE

Delightful 4 days; can't wait to take friends and do it all again! Exceeded all expectations:  organisation efficient and unobtrusive, scenery wonderful and overnight accommodation delightful. Strongly recommended!  TIM HERBERT

It was an outstanding experience.  We were very impressed with all aspects of the walk and are already looking at booking for a second visit. Limiting the numbers to 12 is a huge advantage for many reasons. We loved the variety of accommodation and the enthusiasm of the hosts.  SALLY REID

A fantastic experience.  Straight forward on line booking, plenty of information available on the web site, and once on the track very comfortable accommodation with great kiwi ingenuity at each hut.  SHARON HAILSTONE

We all agreed that it was a much better experience than we'd imagined.  The tramps were rugged enough to make us feel we'd been on an adventure and that we'd earned our comfortable accommodation.  Loved the variety of accommodation and the scenery was stunning.  MIA SHERWOOD KING

An amazing experience - well organised, great facilities & accommodation. Track well marked and plenty of information.  One never got the feeling that thousands had been along the same paths before, it was all clean and fresh.  Just lovely to be away from the cares of every day life!  ANNE HARRISON

WOW!!!!! words cannot describe how brilliant this trip is. We went into not knowing what to really expect and with other people telling us of their experiences. The whole trip was fantastic starting from the first night meeting up with the other 8 trampers to the very last day of that feeling of achievement of completing the tramp. The accommodation was just perfect and was great being able to purchase food and drink along the way. We met the most awesome group of people and have made some great friendships (especially with the German couple who spent the whole time with us). We will certainly be spreading the word of how great this trip is. Keep up the good work and don't change a thing, this is a unique way of experiencing some on our countries best scenery. Thanks so much!!!!  The rating of 5 is not a high enough rating in our view!!!  IAIN FORD

What a great trip!  The walk and the track hugely exceeded my expectations. The comfortable beds and excellent cooking/showering facilities were appreciated and we were blessed with delightful fellow-travellers and glorious weather.  Shops were thoughtfully supplied.  The penguin watch at Flea Bay was great - Francis gave us a good briefing on all the work he has done over the years for penguin conservation.  The walk through the Hinewai Reserve was outstanding.  We will be recommending this walk to our friends. Well done to everyone involved.  CATHERINE VAN DORP

All in all, we loved every minute of the journey. It was a perfect time to spend time with family and our friend. Your country is truly the most beautiful place I've ever been - and I've spent time in some pretty beautiful places. I just love how there is miles of green grass and turquoise water, without any roads, minimal houses and plenty of charm everywhere. We will treasure our memories of the Banks Penninsula Track forever. Thanks so much!  KIMBERLEY WASSERMAN

A wonderful outdoor experience - one (more) thing you must do before you die. The walk was spectacular - well marked and varied. Excellent maps and notes provided. Huts were much better equipped than we expected and having food and drink supplies available en route was a real bonus. RACHEL KNIGHT

A Wonderful Experience.  I thoroughly enjoyed this walk.  It was so very well organised and we really appreciated the hot showers and flushing toilets.  The lodges were very clean and we had all we needed.  Loved the little shops and great pizza!  Would probably be a good idea to be more specific about the level of difficulty for first and last day's walks.  Were much harder than anticipated.  But generally a lovely time was had by all.  Thank you to all the property owners for making our special time away from it all, more enjoyable.  JOANNE SMITH

Loved every minute of the tramp.   The BPT was a one out of the bag surprise for me. The scenery is quite stunning and the range of terrain varied and interesting. The huts were all cosy and well catered. The shops were surprisingly well stocked and the hosts were all friendly and approachable. I've already been recommending the BPT. Thank You.  JASON BURGESS

A magical tramp. The quality of service could not be beaten.  The hosts were very friendly and the facilities were outstanding.  The track and accommodation far exceeded my expectations and made for an unforgettable experience.  ANNA O'BYRNE

Excellent quality of service, friendly, helpful, track and accommodation exceeded expectations, highly recommended. HELEN GRAYSON

Well worth it. I cannot wait to get back to NZ to do it all again!  COREY BAIRD

One of the best things we did while in New Zealand. Because the number of walkers is limited and the land owners are directly involved this hike is totally different from most. We loved learning about the penguins from Francis and Shireen, the funky accommodation complete with wood fired bath at Stony Bay and the well stocked stores at Stony Bay and Otanerito. We'd love to do it again. LORENA MADILL

We enjoyed every minute!  We really enjoyed the whole Banks Peninsula Walk experience, the scenery, the variety of great accommodation, the penguin tour and the kayaking at Flea Bay, the nice people who we met and shared the walking experience with ...  Everything combined to make it a really great experience.  We will be recommending it to friends and if we get the chance, may do the walk ourselves again one day.  Please don't change anything or try to make it more "upmarket"  / expensive.  It is just great the way it is.  ANDRE HUDRY

underrated...a great alternative to the guided Great Walks.  really well done...  If we do it again, we will do the 4-day option so we can enjoy time at each bay. Perfect blend of the low cost of an unguided walk with some of the comforts provided by the expensive guided walks.  SAM VAN VOORHIS

An awesome snapshot of New Zealand, landscape, seascape, animals and kiwi hospitality.  Loved every minute of the walk. we did 2 days and found it to be very doable. i loved the rustic accomodation and how it was so easy to organise and do. well done and i would be hard pushed to suggest any improvements. JANNE PASCO

This was paradise.  I thought it would be fantastic and then it exceeded all expectations every second. Thank you so very much.  KEES HILHORST