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Unforgettable Cheeky Kiwi Tour
Jeoff was an amazing guide – friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great energy. He made the Cheeky Kiwi Tour fun, relaxed, and truly memorable. Highly recommended!
Maja T
Breathtaking scenery experience with new found friends
This is an iconic tour and as a solo traveler I had the unexpected joy of meeting lots of great people! The tour guide even sang Christmas carols to our group we had such good vibes.
Janice S
Incredible place on a beautiful day
Departure was almost 30 minutes delayed due to some no-shows, then we started the transfer to Coromandel peninsula. We knew, that hot water holes would be impossible for today, but we stopped there for some time to feel the place. Then we reached the Cathedral cove after a detour due to missed junction. The place itself is incredible and I would recommend it to everyone to visit it. Although the forecast promised rain, we had a sunny day. I was surprised, that there were only few people. Then we had a short stop in Hahei for lunch (and a quick beach visit) and a visit to Thames Goldmine Experience. Som eguys in the group were not happy about it, but I think it was worth seeing and learning something new about the place and history of this part of New Zealand. Traffic jam in Aucklands suburbs is something that we could not change, but it was not that bad as it appeared in first few minutes. Our guides were Mark and Trent. Great guys, but I think their little weakness is orientation and sticking to schedule :-) But travelling with them is safe and we talked a lot abot our life experience from different countries. I can recommend Cheeky Kiwi as a tour operator for your plans on NZ.
Mirek K
Wonderful Tour and Very Professional Guide!
Cathedral Cove is so beautiful! Nice hike and beautiful beach! Our tour guide Ari is very professional, always ask us if we have any questions, very knowledgeable about the tour and mew zealand history. She guides us accordingly, tells us what’s happening on the tour and advises us what’s next. Excellent Job!
Coastal62068543191
Buen plan de viaje
Pasamos un bonito día. Son muchas horas de bus, pero merecen la pena para conocer desde Auckland esos escenarios únicos.
Moscar O
Superb Day with CheekyKiwi Arahia
Special thanks to Arahia our super sweet guide and her energy swept away my laziness A beautiful day and the places and guidance was so perfect 😃 Thank you CheekyKiwi
Passport48083613399
Friendly tour guide snd a relaxing tour of some beautiful places
This was such a wonderful experience, Mark was a great tour guide, very friendly, chill and really brought the group together. He was very informative and allowed us plenty of time to enjoy each place without feeling rushed. We had plenty of stops there and back and saw some beautiful sites and hot water beach was a great experience. Would highly recommend if you’re apprehensive about guided tours as I was.
Explorer37073770753
Pricey
The place and tour guide are good. Just a bit expensive for just like a uber driving very long way to one senic spot at coromedal island and back to city.
Ityi
Thank you, Cheeky Kiwi Travel!!!
We actually booked a private tour for Waitomo Caves and Hobbiton - 8 of us. Jeoff was our fantastic guide. He met us before our scheduled time as we exited our cruise ship in a very large Mercede-Benz van. Toured a bit of the Auckland area before heading out to Waitomo. Made it in time despite a little traffic. Had a quick bite to eat at Waitomo before tour started. Tour was fine and interesting. Then onto Hobbiton which wasn't that far away. We all enjoyed our tour there as well. Jeoff provided commentary and info along the way. He returned us back to our cruise ship in time to have our final meal of the cruise! Cheeky Kiwi is a great company to work with. All my questions were answered thru email quite promptly. Appreciated their efficiency. And a great big thank you to Jeoff for taking care of us for the day!!
runner1000
Great tour with a knowledgeable and passionate guide
You can truly feel the guide’s passion for his work. The explanations throughout the journey were very detailed, and the service was thoughtful and attentive, making the whole experience comfortable and relaxing. It allowed us to fully enjoy the trip with ease and happiness.
Ting-Yu C
If you're able to, book it and go, a great day out.
Matt our cheeky kiwi driver was engaging, prompt and friendly. Pick up options were convenient and close to my hotel. The hobbiton tour was the highlight of the day even with some heavy rain, didn't dampen our spirits. The glow worm cave is a shorter experience but the staff are very knowledgeable and it's well run, you can't take pictures so you have to see for yourself! Beautiful caves! Great day with great people :)
Great! Ready to tour with Matt and Cheeky again!
Our driver/ guide,Matt, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful in assisting my wife on and off the van. We never felt hurried and he did a great job managing us to keep us on schedule. Kudos to Matt and Cheeky Kiwi for a job well done!
Earl R
Great trip
We have a great trip and very smooth tour with Vicky! Definitely recommend cheeky kiwi and look forward to join the other tours that we have booked!
Trang P
Greatful
I was very impressed by our guide Nelson’s ability to share interesting facts continuously throughout the journey while also getting to know all the participants, remembering names, and engaging with everyone. Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves were beautiful, fascinating, and definitely worth visiting. The lunch could have been a bit better. Above all, I am grateful for and truly impressed by the guide’s professionalism and competence.
kai_tatte
Hobbiton & Waitomo
Super fun day. Both Waitomo Caves and Hobbiton are great, especially if your a LOTR fan. Bus was comfortable and tour guide was nice.
devyn
Amazing experience with Cheeky Kiwi - Thumbs up to Cam :)
We had an amazing time for the Hobbiton & Waitomo Cave tour. Our tour guide (Cam) is amazing. He is very punctual, organised, informative, he made whole journey easy and entertaining. We started the day by making a quick stop for coffee before going for Hobbiton tour, managed to stop at Arapuni swing bridge, had a delicious and big portion lunch (and yes lunch is included), then we head off to Waitomo Cave. We even dropped by Pokeno for Tip Top ice cream before heading back to Auckland. Definitely will recommend Cheeky Kiwi to our family & friends.
Fearless51431988345
Amazing! Waited half a lifetime to get here and it exceeded expectations!
Dave absolutely smashed it out of the park! Hobbiton tour and Waitomo Caves were great. Over exceeded my expectations, of which I’ve waited half a lifetime to get there! Dave even managed to sneak in Kiwi House on the way back to Auckland and, again, wow! Tuatara everywhere! They’re the best! And kiwi birds too. Honestly, best tour ever. Super happy with it all and Dave was amazing. Super personable, friendly, helpful, full of advice! Highly recommend!
haylz_me
Very interactive and well guided
The tour was very immersive and interactive. The guides were entertaining and well versed in the subjects. The caves were beautiful and well maintained.
Makaiya L
Would go again
Our trip to Milford Sound with Jeff was amazing!! He was very knowledgeable and was able to create a fun, welcoming environment. My husband and I learned a lot and saw so many beautiful things!! We highly recommend
Kayla B
Queenstown to Milford Sound
Great trip! Our guide/driver was fantastic. Lunch was good too. Very efficient and friendly. Would highly recommend.
Camper07515196544
Totally worth it….unreal beauty
This trip was one of the best trips we took during our trip to Queenstown. The drive was long but worth it for the views. Highly recommend to use a company so the tour guide can tell you about history and all which you will need for the 3ish hour one way drive. Our tour guide Jeff was amazing and so well informed. He was also a photographer so took a lot of really good pictures which was an added bonus. We would be using this company again and hope we can be paired up with Jeff again as well
Salman
Milford sound
It was really a wonderful and once in a lifetime full day experience to visit Milford sound guided by Jeff with Chiky Kiwi.
Jaimin S
Breathtaking scenery worth visiting
Milford sound looked breathtaking in the rain. The smaller cruise boat allowed us to get very close to the waterfall and seals which was really cool. Driver was super knowledgeable about everything we saw on the way. Unfortunately we couldn’t fly back and had to do bus instead because of the weather, but still totally worth it.
Julia Simeng H
Worthwhile trip to see New Zealand sights & Milford Sound.
Danny was a wonderful driver/guide. He gave us a clear itinerary right at the start & was very cognizant of the needs of his passengers. I was particularly impressed how he managed to keep the little visitors happy while maintaining control in his driving. Overall - the information provided helped to enhance the experience. Weather conditions are what they are & the adventure was well worth the price- those roads can be rough but Danny kept us safe & well informed. 😎
Michael R
Great fun
It was an excellent adventure. Chris our guide not only made it fun but educational as well. A great experience. I woll be back☺️
David N
Outstanding day trip to Milford Sound. Loved the smaller bus.
Absolutely outstanding day trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Danny was a fantastic guide and driver (probably the best we’ve ever had on a trip like this). He kept us on track, entertained, and fed every step of the way, and was very knowledgeable throughout. He was also a great and safe driver. Appreciated the small and very comfortable bus and smaller yet very stable boat.
Medic26
Exceptional service by Cheeky Kiwi and Raghav
Our Milford Sound trip from Queenstown with Cheeky Kiwi was a very long day, but it turned into a truly memorable experience thanks to our guide, Raghav Thakur. Raghav was incredibly patient, well-organized, and punctual throughout the entire journey. From the early start to the late return, he ensured everything ran smoothly and on time. He took great care of the group, was always approachable, and handled the long hours with calmness and a positive attitude. He shared interesting information along the way, managed breaks perfectly, and made sure everyone was comfortable and well looked after. His professionalism and dedication really stood out and made a long trip feel enjoyable and stress-free. A big thank you to Raghav for his excellent guidance and care. He truly made the Milford Sound experience special. Highly recommend Cheeky Kiwi — and especially Raghav — for anyone planning this trip!
Hema Makhija
Fantastic day with Cheeky Kiwi & Shura!
We had a wonderful experience on our trip to Milford Sound. The bus was clean, comfortable, and punctual. Our guide, Shura, was friendly and passionate as she shared info about the wildlife and plants during the journey. She was also very flexible with the group's request i.e. skip unnessary toilet breaks. The lunch was great and appreciated the complimentary snacks and drinks. Also, there is a possibility to upgrade your trip to fly back to Queenstown if you have a changed in mind. Highly recommended!
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