Our Story

Guided. Personal. Authentic.

We’re Cheeky Kiwi - experts in small-group, fully-guided tours who bring the magic of New Zealand to life, with personality, passion and a pinch of cheek.

Our Story

From day one, Cheeky Kiwi has been about more than just seeing the sights, it’s been about feeling Kiwi hospitality in every moment. We started with one simple idea: make every tour personal, authentic and unforgettable.

Our founders wanted to build a tour company that doesn’t just transport people, but guides them, with local insight, warm service and the kind of little surprises that spark a smile.

Over time we’ve grown, but stayed grounded in that vision: small groups, expert guides, premium quality, and a genuine love for Aotearoa.

Our Mission & What We Believe

01.

Authentic Journeys, Genuine Connections

We believe travel is more than ticking destinations off a list, it’s about sharing laughter, stories and unexpected moments in small-group settings. From driver-guides who treat you like friends to surprise detours that become memories, our tours are made human, personal and unforgettable.

02.

Care for Country and Community

New Zealand’s landscapes, wildlife and people are the beating heart of everything we do. We believe it’s our responsibility to tour with respect, honouring culture, protecting nature, backing sustainable practices and offering you an experience that leaves a positive footprint, not just footprints.

03.

Premium Comfort, Friendly Vibes

We believe you deserve more than “just a bus ride”. With our comfortable, custom-designed vehicles, small-group sizes and passionate guides, you’ll enjoy premium service without losing the friendly, kiwi-style charm. Expect comfort, reliability and cheeky fun in equal measure.

04.

Memories Over Matter

We believe that the “extra little things” make the biggest difference: impromptu photo stops, stories you’ll tell long after the tour, connections with fellow travellers and guides, and the kind of genuine warm-hearted moments that turn a holiday into a story worth sharing. Because for us, the journey is the destination.

Meet the crew

The Team Behind the Cheeky Kiwi Magic

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Our commitment to sustainability

Travelling Responsibly For Now and the Future

Cheeky Kiwi Travel is committed to sustainable tourism through its environments and procurement actions. We strongly believe that if New Zealand’s precious natural environment is allowing Cheeky Kiwi to operate as a business, it is only right that we practice Kaitiaki (guardianship) and do what we can to protect it through:

  • Restoring Nature & Giving Back
  • Carbon Reduction
  • Reducing & Eliminating Waste
  • Responsible Procurement

Our guests know best

Stories worth sharing

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4.9
(236 reviews)
12/23/2025

Highly recommended

Enjoyable tour with well-planned interinary despite change in weather. Very friendly helpful guide Pearl & Trent who are flexible & approachable. Highly recommended

Road61873960935

5
9/23/2025

Fantastic!!

I’m a tourist from South Korea, and I joined the Cheeky Kiwi Tour during my son’s school holiday to create some special memories. It turned out to be a truly moving experience in many ways. 1. Quick Response I had originally booked the all-day tour, but it was cancelled because some places were closed and not enough people signed up. Matilda from Cheeky Kiwi quickly found us an alternative schedule and took care of everything we needed. I was so grateful! 2. Friendly Service Our guide Matt greeted us with a smile from start to finish. Despite the bad weather, he did his best to guide us. I already knew New Zealanders are especially friendly, but Matt was simply the best! 3. Thoughtful Care for Customers Since there were only a few people on this tour, Matt customized the route to match what we wanted—it was amazing! We were probably just lucky! Also, knowing that we weren’t native English speakers, he spoke slowly and explained things at a level we could understand. We really appreciated that. It was our first time using Cheeky Kiwi, and if anyone is hesitating, I would recommend them without a second thought!!

Sora Yun

5
9/5/2025

Awesome tour!

We had Jeoff as our tour guide for this small group tour. He was excellent. He shared this tour (Auckland city highlights) was his first but had been to other tours.. he was impressive with his history about the Maori’s and civilization of New Zealand. Very patient and even dtopped us to the place we wanted to be dropped off. Highly recommended.

mj b

5
6/13/2023

Hobbiton is one of the best beautiful spots to visit if you are a fantasy fan of the Lord of the Rings.

It was amazing tour under the guidance of John and Nicholas.We learnt lots of behind the scenes information through them.

Freedom28408254116

5
12/27/2025

Wonderful coastline!

A long road to get there from Auckland but worth it! Beautiful scenery and a great hike down to Cathedral cove. Good driver but had a problem with the google map app and kept swearing at it. The only thing that brought the trip down to a 4/5.

Susan B

4
12/21/2025

Fantástico

Excelente experiência local incrível e atendimento excelente Bom acesso para acessar lugares selvagens e lindos muito bem ver um lugar cinematográfico

elias a

5
12/20/2025

Schöne Strände am Coromandel

Super organisierte Tour. Unser Guide Mark war sehr nett und hat viel nebenbei über Land und Leute erzählt. Sehr schöne Strände in der Region Coromandel.

Anna A.

5
12/19/2025

Perfect like a Windows background

It was good planned, Ben was very helpful all the time and shared many interesting facts and told many stories. We had plenty of time for everything and even more! Highly recommended

Анастасія К

5
12/18/2025

Beachy Day with stunning views

Dave was a wonderful guide for our tour to Cathedral Cove. He mentioned many facts and shared information on our way about the country, culture, etc. Dave also managed to make the day even for participants in our group who weren't so fit unforgettable. We had a great time at the cove and Hot Water Beach. Thank you Dave!

Magdalena H

5
12/17/2025

Excelent

Exciting tour tanks to our guide David. Exact timing for sightseeing, driving and stops. Very interesting and useful information by our guide David. Beautiful places for relax and nice memories.

Nikolay D

5
12/16/2025

需要健康強健身體

很棒的體驗,需健行40分鐘才能看到壯闊Cathedral Cove. 沿途可以欣賞紐西蘭特有的植物。導遊Benji非常體貼,解說毛利人的傳統故事跟特有植物。A great experience, requiring a 40-minute hike with some stamina to see the magnificent Cathedral Cove.

ahan33

5
12/15/2025

Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach

Ben is our tour guide. After his talking he played different kind of music, it made this trip like sit on the sofa listen to the radio that made us feel really relax even though our English is no good. He helped us to dig a small pool at Hot water beach, it was really special experience. We are very satisfied in this trip.

Alice C

5
12/15/2025

Jederzeit wieder - gute Tagestour ab Auckland

Tolle Tour mit sehr engagierten Reiseleiter Ben - sehr zu empfehlen. Haben die Tour als Alternative gebucht, da wir keinen Tag länger in Auckland verbringen wollten. War eine sehr gute Entscheidung

Beate

5
12/15/2025

Must do.

What a fantastic trip with our superb guide Ark.From the start to finish Ark kept us informed with great stories and facts.The locations we visited were incredible.This trip is a must do and if you get Ark as your guide your in for a treat.

Steve H

5
11/28/2025

Best trip decision we made!

This 2-day tour was the absolute highlight of our trip. From The Glow Worm Caves (Waitomo) to Hobbiton to Rotorua and Taupo, we never stopped being amazed by the beauty and wonder that is New Zealand. Our tour guide John was AWESOME and kept us entertained and laughing throughout the whole trip. Would definitely do again!

Explore51926577563

5
11/17/2025

Two days of jaw dropping magical experiences

The tour guide Pearl, went above & beyond. The sites were jaw dropping amazing. Hobbiton was so magical. The glow worm caves were spectacular. We enjoyed stopping in Rotorua, swimming in the thermal pool and stopping to wade in the warm thermal stream. The geothermal pools were a feast of incredible, natural beauty. Pearl was so helpful and anticipated our every need. The two day tour packed in a lot with extra stops of interest! We loved it and I would highly recommend it! Thank you to Pearl for your kindness and hospitality.

Nancy A

5
9/29/2025

Excellent Driver

My travel group booked cheeky kiwi and we had such a great experience with John. He was a funny guy and you could tell he loved the country so much and was proud to show you around. He made sure we got great views and photos and provided us with all the insider knowledge for travelling NZ

Jet06962840633

5
6/7/2025

John - Intro Travel (Auckland to Rotorua)

John was an amazing driver and really knowledgeable of the area we went to. Everyone knows John. He took us from Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton and Waitomo and was happy to change our schedule when things didn't go to plan. Thanks again John!

Voyager17646491892

5
6/4/2025

Definitely worth a trip!

John was super friendly and fun! Great trip, I would definitely recommend. We visited all the locations I wanted to go to.

Emily J

5
4/4/2025

Amazing places beautiful service

The place they took us was amazing so beautiful, we were only 2 participants but the tour still went on and was not cancelled, we were accompanied by Aled, he was very nice and friendly 💕 thank you Aled and cheeky kiwi tour, i highly recommend this trip 🫶

Sella S

5

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