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Testimonials
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We flew on the DC3 for the first time, from Ardmore to Whitianga a week ago. I was a bit nervous about the idea, but I needn't have been! What a smooth and easy take-off and landing. Thank you to the pilot! It's great to be able to see through to the cockpit during the flight as well. Very authentic to the original flights with the stewardess dressed as they used to be. Lovely friendly people, all volunteers. So good to know they are keeping this plane going. We may venture further next time. And thanks to Steve for organising the trip. |
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Communication before we left Australia... and on arrival in NZ was excellent and the package - Auckland to the Omaka airshow & return - provided us with everything we could ever have expected. The DC3 and crew were just wonderful: cockpit doors were open all the way so we could look in to the "office" in flight. What a blast! Our accommodation in Blenheim was superb and at the end of the tour a cheeky request for a little "add-on" in the form of a (very special) hangar visit at Ardmore gave us an amazing treat, never to be forgotten. Thank you, Steve, for a fantastic experience. |
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Great to work with the team whose trips are popular with all. |
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Wonderful from beginning to end |
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Great way to see New Zealand at its best. Steve is an excellent host and organiser, at his best when not all goes to plan. Also, great company of other travellers on this trip. |
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“The program is well planned and Steve copes with any eventualities that arise. The people also on our tour were so easy to get on with”.
Robin Wright (New Zealand) April 2019
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"Fantastic. Flying low and slow in a DC3 is a wonderful way to see our beautiful country. Pacific Trailways take care of everything. Just sit back and enjoy the tour".
Helen Kipa (New Zealand) January 2019
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I traveled with Pacific Trailways on the two-week DC-3 tour of New Zealand. It was truly the trip of a lifetime and an unforgettable experience. Flying low and slow over one of the most beautiful countries on the planet is truly the best way to experience New Zealand. Everything is taken care of, from meals, to hotels, tickets to museums, ground transportation, and of course, all the flights on Betsy, the venerable DC-3. In short, highly recommended! |
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"Having one of NZ aviation history’s most endearing, most venerable aircraft still flying our skies after 75 years of both military and civilian service is one special thing. Having the same aeroplane flown by a husband and wife team is another! How about the same couple – as captain and cabin boss respectively – flying countless New Zealanders across the globe in the iconic 747 Boeing Jumbo jet for almost two decades? Yes, that’s Geoff and Jess Cooper. Friends of mine and happy to host vintage aviation buffs on the next “Great DC3 Air Tour” on another great Kiwi journey". Book a ticket and fly the dream. Jim Hickey (New Zealand) March 2016 |
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“Home from our March trip with Pacific Trailways/Fly DC3 NZ. What a fantastic trip, highly recommended to anyone. The DC3 crew and Steve from Pacific Trailways are amazing looking after us so well. Thank you so much” Irene Henry (New Zealand) March 2016 |
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“We did the February flight and took the whole family. Nothing was a problem even with one daughter in a wheelchair. Going low and slow the views were fantastic. We are already planning another couple of trips on Betsy. It is a trip you will never forget. And NZ is so beautiful by air!“ Russell Frost (New Zealand) February 2016 |
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