“Good Evening Brenda, we both would like to thank you very much for a wonderful tour. Your “nothing is a trouble”, unexpected exclusive, personal service you provided enabling us to see so many interesting sites we haven’t visited before was thoroughly enjoyed. Although the weather didn’t always favour us you altered our itinerary to accommodate that aspect, for which we were grateful. The motels and venues for our evening meals were well thought out and the menus delicious. Brenda, we enjoyed your company and have happy memories of your attentive service. Thanking you.”

“Thank you for all your help & organisation esp. for ordering the beautiful weather. Best wishes”

“Sorry this is late sending to you. We just wanted to tell you what a marvelous tour it was. We just loved it all, ever day so different incredible scenery and all at such an easy pace for us oldies. Thank you for your kindness and all the wealth of information you gave us all. Our tour of Waterford with Jack was very informative, he has a great sense of humour and so proud of the history of his homeland. We loved the atmosphere of Killarney, and as for Scotland well what can we say, we covered so much what a fabulous choice of places and great hotels and Rodney our driver simply the best. I will never forget this tour Brenda and I will be back to do more adventureswith you. Kindest regards and again so many thanks to you Brenda, you made our dreams come true. ”

“Hello Brenda, lovely to see your tours again. Travelled with you in the past to Turkey, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Norfolk Island. Wonderful memories.”

“Thank you Brenda and Cheryl for a most enjoyable and informative trip. Take care and travel safe.”

“Lovely break, fabulous weather & scenery, kept busy every day, good company & well organised. Thank you again.”

“Many thanks Cheryl and Brenda for a great trip which has enabled us to see so many fantastic places which we probably would have never seen. We wish you both every success for your future tours.”

“Dear Brenda, many thanks for a great time on the Catlins/Stewart island tour. We really enjoyed it and I didn’t get a chance to say so at the end as we were in the back of the bus and you were busy. I did thank Tristan for his good driving though. No anxieties there. The motel we booked that night was not a patch on the lovely places we stayed on during the tour. In fact it was awful in comparison”

“We have really enjoyed the tour, it has been a wonderful adventure, seeing such a variety of sights, very well organised. The time has gone very quickly. Thanks go out to our tour guides who were very informative. We have learnt so much about Vietnam & Cambodia. Thank you Cheryl for making our tour seamless. We have made new friends, a great bunch of people and we look forward to having holiday chats. Thanks Third Age.”

“Many thanks for organising everything so efficiently for us.”

“Just loved seeing new places and the colours - stunning. Lindis Pass, new to me as was Lake Hawea, Wanaka, Tekapo, Twizel - great. Thanks to Brenda and Troy, well organised. ”

“This is the last day of a wonderful tour. Catlins & Stewart Island. These places we enjoyed very much. So different from the rest of NZ. Thank you Brenda for looking after us so well.”

“Pleasantly informal, with time to do unscripted Tiki tours. The further we went the more fun we had. ”

“Thank you both for a lovely holiday, for arranging everything for us, your smiles etc. See you again. ”

“Thank you for the time of our lives.”

“Dear Brenda, Joyce and I wanted to write to tell you how much we enjoyed our recent trip to Catlins & Stewart Island. It was an excellent trip, well planned & well done. We found you good company. Kind and courteous. In this day and age things are not like that always. We will be interested in your future plans.”

“Dear Brenda, a heartfelt thank you to you for your care and kindness on our wonderful 3rd Age Tour from Christchurch to Stewart Island. For me it was the experience of a lifetime to travel at last to the southernmost point of New Zealand – The wild and beautiful Rakiura. By now you will be pouring your unbounded energy into further tours+ travels but I wanted you to know just how much you are appreciated for all that you give to those in your care. It was a wonderful group to travel with – we all became like family. ”

“Hello, to our Highway and Rally driver Brenda 😊 Well we have had a great time, seeing things we wouldn’t normally see. We want to thank you for all the organizing you have done, and all the preparation you have done for our benefit. We have enjoyed seeing the different beaches. Nobody can enjoy the scenery and views we have seen if in a bus.
Thank you once again, and looking forward to keeping in touch with you. ”

“Our thanks to you both for a very enjoyable trip, with a great group & many laughs. Scenery lived up to reputation and more. Our driver could not have been more friendly and helpful. Best wishes for all your future trips. ”

“We have never been on a tour like this before and have had a wonderful time. The organisation has been amazing and have really enjoyed travelling by bus, car, train and boat. We have loved learning about the culture and people in Vietnam & Cambodia. We thoroughly enjoyed everywhere we went and Hoi An, Siem Reap and Sapa stood out. Cheryl has been a wonderful tour guide and has been so caring and helpful. The local guides were great. We enjoyed their knowledge and sharing their life with us. The group has been fantastic and have been so lucky with the weather. Thank you so much Third Age Tours. ”

“Thank you Brenda & Cheryl for another wonderful trip, enjoyed every minute of it. Great scenery, super company and many laughs. What more can you get? Keep up good work. ”

“Thank you both for a lovely holiday, for arranging everything for us, your smiles etc. See you again. ”

“Thanks to Brenda and her amazing tour guides. I thoroughly enjoyed my holiday. The tour guides were so knowledgeable about local customs, their history and “us foreigners”. The guides were so patient and very helpful. Cheryl has been fantastic- always looking out, for fellow travellers needs, comfort and safety. I could not have had a better tour leader. The trip from North to South Vietnam and west to Cambodia- all went like clockwork and well organised. We saw, we did, many things I didn’t expect. ”

“Thank you Brenda, very enjoyable, just magic.”

“Very good itinerary, showing variety of scenery. Pastoral care of those who were unfit, elderly or unwell, very good. ”

“Wonderful scenery, great trip to the White Heron Sanctuary.”

“What a wonderful trip. A long time ambition achieved. Made all the more enjoyable by good companionship and excellent driving - Well done. ”

“I had a fantastic time on this tour. The weather was brilliant and I really liked the fact that we stayed in one motel the whole time and travelled out from there each day. The highlight for me was the time spent in Clyde - a lovely unspoilt wee village. A lot of fun was had by us. Thank you Brenda & Tristan. ”

“Thank you Brenda - Wonderful trip, full of surprises, so much to see and do each day. Seeing my first Tui since I was a child was really special. ”

“We had a great time, learnt a lot about the history of the Norfolk Island + made great friends. Thanks to Brenda and Tristan for all their effort in organising the trip.”

“Loved Norfolk Island & great company of fellow travellers. Best Wishes. ”

“Fascinating flora and fauna & good selection of tour members. Ate a bit too much.”

“Norfolk Island was more than I expected thanks to our guides Tristan& Brenda. The history & hospitality of the locals all added to a wonderful time. I will travel again with Third Age Tours to other destinations. Thank you. ”

“A fun and interesting week. Great fellow travellers and a wonderful island to visit. Many thanks.”

“Thank you for an awesome holiday. Many treasured memories. Thank you.”

“A lovely relaxing week in the most interesting Island. Thanks Brenda for pointing us in the right direction.”

“Loved it all, beautiful Island, really covered it all= great itinerary. Many thanks Brenda and Troy for all your help and patience and all the extras you put in. Will definitely recommend Third Age Tours. ”

“We’ve enjoyed the trip from start to finish. Norfolk Island has been a delight - iterested to learn of the people’s history & somewhat shocked to hear about the Australian deprivation of their democratic rights. Brenda and Tristan have been efficient & friendly leaders & we wish you well in the days ahead. Especially enjoyed the Settlers’ Village & Progressive Dinner. ”

“The trip was very enjoyable. Norfolk Island was an enjoyable place (even with very poor weather - 2 days) and we would come again. The chauffeur service was excellent and I saw places on the Island that I did not expect. The people on Norfolk Island were pleasant and very friendy. The tour was very well presented and was able to cover everything the brochure said with the weather problems. ”

“Very enjoyable, loved every minute. ”

“This has been a very interesting and enjoyable tour through one of the most scenically beautiful regions of New Zealand. The scenery has been stunning throughout, the amazing Autumn colours exceeding all my expectations. The highlight for me without a doubt was the visit to Arrowtown, with a wonderful atmosphere and vibrancy, culminating in the excitement of the Festival parade. Clyde was a real gem, new to me and provided a charming feature of the tour. I really appreciated the company of a great group of people, both diverse and interesting, with many entertaining stories to tell. Breakfast together have been the ideal start to each day and evening meals most enjoyable. I have been most impressed with the efficiency of the staff in this area. Our motel accomodation has been excellent, warm and comfortable and a real home away from home. Again the staff behind the scenes are to be congratulated. Thank you to both Brenda & Tristanfor your organisation and for making this tour possible. I shall take home many happy memories of the last few days spent in the South. ”

“A lovely island with delightful fellow travellers who were friendly and respectful towards each other. ”

“Wonderful holiday, and thank you Brenda for encouraging me to come. I have enjoyed the company off all on the tour. The Island is just beautiful, and the trips we did couldn’t be better. ”

“It has been a fantastic trip from start to finish. Cheryl went over and above what is expected of a tour leader. I would travel with her again. Quyen was an excellent guide and full of interesting information. Our guides in Cambodia were also very good especially Som in Siem Reap. ”

“Every tour better than the last one.”

“I have really enjoyed all aspects of this tour. Everyone has been so friendly and so kind to me (especially with a walking stick). I have greatly enjoyed travelling in a car not a bus and have found Tristan so thoughtful and knowledgeable on all topics, especially the surrounds. The Autumn colours have been staggering. The meals (dinners) have been most enjoyable and more than adequate. I did have a lovely birthday - thanks to all for their good wishes. Finally the motel is excellent & very clean. ”

“Thank you Brenda, what a great trip. Thank you Adrienne you are a first class driver. Iwould drive anywhere with you& Brenda.”

“What a treat to have this lovely trip all organised with such pleasant & friendly company. Truly great. Many thanks.”

“Thank you Brenda for a trip which was a success beyond my wildest dreams. To see the White Herons. Very well organised, so well researched and such care in looking after my special needs, at 96. ”

“Thanks so much Brenda & Adrienne for such a memorable trip. I especially loved the White Heron outing. ”