Cheeky Kiwi Travel Reviews
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Hobbiton Tour Reviews
★★★★★ "Nothing short of incredible"
“Grant was a superb guide. He was kind, considerate, friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. He took a group of strangers and built a sense of camaraderie amongst them.
The tour of hobbiton itself was nothing short of magic. Even on a rainy and dreary day, it was beyond any and all expectations.”
Marshall S, Hobbiton Movie Set Tour – July 2024
★★★★★ "Overall a fantastic trip with a great guide and lovely people from around the world"
“Our day trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves was incredible. Greg was our driver and we were greeted with a warm and friendly welcome as we embarked on our journey.
His knowledge of New Zealand was immense and he shared a variety of history, fun facts and funny stories with us during the day. He also went out of his way to make sure everyone was comfortable and even kept charging cords for passengers mobile phones.
He was happy to drop off closer to our hotel at the conclusion of the trip too which he didn’t have to do after a long day. The only thing that could have made the day better was that one of our family members missed out on the tour due to illness which was disappointing! Overall a fantastic trip with a great guide and lovely people from around the world.”
Greg S, Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Tour – July 2024
Waitomo Caves Tour Reviews
★★★★★ "Friendly and engaging throughout the whole day!"
“This was a brilliant day trip and one I would recommend to all, whether you’re travelling with a group or going solo.
Our tour guide and driver Michael was amazing, friendly and engaging throughout the whole day! I was travelling solo, however Michael made efforts for everyone to get to know everyone, as well as always helping out with potential photo ops 😁“
Gemma C, Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton Tour – July 2024
★★★★★ "These two sights in NZ have stolen my heart"
“Grant was simply outstanding! He was a breadth of knowledge and history but delivered that history in a fun way so it really sank in.
I am traveling solo from the USA and only have two days in New Zealand and wanted to pack in as much as possible. This tour exceeded my expectations simple because it packed SO much in yet somehow didn’t feel rushed, Grant was flexible with timing and events and we were all able to see everything, do our souvenir shopping, and get home at the expected time!!!
It really was an impressive tour and felt very well organized and the historical info provided by Grant was superb. I highly recommend!
After seeing much of Australia over the past two weeks (and thinking that was as good as it gets), these two sights in NZ have stolen my heart and I may just have to come back for more time here! Thank you Cheeky Kiwi for an amazing experience.
Christina M, Waitomo & Rotorua Tour including Te Puia – July 2024
Rotorua Tour Reviews
★★★★★ "This is a must visit"
“My family and I (total of 7) enjoyed so much on this tour. Grant, our tour guide, was fantastic. He was very accommodating and he made us feel very safe with the long drive. He was also very knowledgeable and gave us insights about the different places. This is a must visit. Even my 6 year old daughter enjoyed Te Puia.
Thank you so much to Grant and Cheeky Kiwi Travel for the very wonderful experience.“
Charmaine D, Rotorua Tour including Te Puia – June 2024
★★★★★ "Glow worms were amazing, definitely the Geysers were the highlight of the trip"
“Loved the experience! Glow worms were amazing, definitely the Geysers were the highlight of the trip. Our guide Mark was wonderful, explained to us a lot about history, geology, demographics, his conversation was always kept interesting. It is a very long tour, spent a lot of hours in the bus, so be prepared with a nice pillow to make up for such early hours.”
Karen M, Waitomo & Rotorua Tour including Te Puia – July 2024
Milford Sound Tour Reviews
★★★★★ "A once in a lifetime experience"
“I would like to thank Sonya for being such a lovely guide and making our trip a once in a lifetime experience. She told us many interesting details on our trip to Milford Sound and gave us time to take a lot of photos and even asked to take pictures of us with our phones (She also seems to be a professional photograph). We really hit the jackpoint with her. Thank you!“
Nicolai H, Milford Sound Tour & Cruise from Queenstown – July 2024
★★★★★ “Oh my word, that is incredible!”
“Rob was an awesome guide and Cheeky Kiwi Tours clearly work beautifully with all of the different people to get us to the different locations along the route and the cruise in a timely but not rushed manner.
Rob’s calm and confident driving helped me to feel calm and comfortable so that I could focus on the grand surroundings.
The provided packed lunch and snacks were perfect. I had packed some fruit and veggies for our family to snack on just in case but we did not need them.
The cruise was great with time near the waterfalls and spots where we were able to watch Fur Seals and Fiordland Crested Penguins going about their afternoon in the wild. We also saw dolphins swimming and jumping alongside us.
All day long- in the van, out on our stops, and on the cruise I kept saying, “Oh my word, that is incredible!”
I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone planning a trip to the Queenstown area.“
Sunshine S, Milford Sound Tour & Cruise from Queenstown – July 2024
★★★★★ "Couldn't have been a better choice"
“We had a great time on the tour – even though we had a car rental throughout our time in Queenstown, choosing this tour couldn’t have been a better choice considering that we got to sit back, relax while we drove down from Queenstown to Milford with guided commentary about NZ.
For the cost, it was well worth it for us with lunch, the drive and cruise all booked in together.
Our guide was super fun and we really had a great time!”
Hari A, Milford Sound Tour & Cruise with Return Flight to Queenstown – July 2024
★★★★★ "Highly recommend this small group tour with a Golden Guide like Jeff"
“Jeff. A true trooper of a guide who goes well out of his way to ensure we are all well take care of and all our interests are met. He takes extra care, time, warmth and willingness to take really nice pictures of all the families withing the group. A most appreciated gentleman with a heart of gold and a great nature and spirit. I would highly recommend this small group tour with a Golden Guide like Jeff.
Many thanks for the most memorable family trip we have had since we started coming to the South Island in 2007. See you next visit for Doubtful Sound!”
Kenneth, Milford Sound Tour & Cruise from Te Anau – May 2024
Mt Cook Tour Reviews
★★★★★ "Cheeky Kiwi made sure it was an absolute hit!"
“A trip which had been on my bucket list for a long while and Cheeky Kiwi made sure it was an absolute hit! Loved every minute, the scenery was magical, I saw the lupins in bloom, the Hooker Valley Walk superb and our time in Tekapo, wonderful.
Our driver Jim Scott ensured it was not rushed, it was informative and he was the best. I highly recommend the trip for everyone who wants a very memorable experience. Your camera will work overtime!”
M Mods, Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo 2-Day Tour from Queenstown – January 2024
★★★★★ “Views of Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo were stunning"
Our guide Sinchan made the tour an amazing experience. He stopped in many places and took great photos of us.
We enjoyed the Hooker Valley Track a lot and also the stargazing experience at lake Tekapo.
On the way back we could see the Clay Cliffs, which was an incredible extra spot, and we could personalised the things we wanted to do thanks to Sinchan and being a small group.
Azucena R, Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo 2-Day Tour from Queenstown – March 2023
Lake Tekapo Tour Reviews
★★★★★ "A once in a lifetime experience"
“We recently booked a day tour and were so impressed by the swift and helpful response from the customer service team. They replied to our inquiry right away, and we really appreciated their attentiveness and efficiency.
The tour turned out to be a fantastic experience. Jeff, our tour guide, was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the tour. He went above and beyond to ensure we got the most out of the day.
What really impressed us was how Jeff showed us all the hidden photo-shooting gems along the way. We were thrilled to capture so many stunning and unique shots that I wouldn’t have found on our own. The overall itinerary was excellent. Jeff made sure we had ample time to explore and appreciate each stop.
I couldn’t recommend this tour highly enough. If you’re looking for an engaging, informative, and truly memorable experience, Jeff and the team made our day truly special and unforgettable.“
Escape Family, Mt Cook & Hooker Valley Hike from Queenstown – July 2024
★★★★★ “His commentary, driving, care and timing all were perfect”
“With Cam as our tour guide, we were in great hands. His commentary, driving, care and timing all were perfect. Even though this is a long tour, we had so much fun that we did not notice the time. A big plus was that Cam leant all of us crampons. With snow and ice on the ground, this saved the day so we could hike to see all the incredible sights.“
Ron K, Mt Cook Tour from Queenstown – July 2024
★★★★★ "EVERYTHING about the experience was 100% first class!"
“This is a MUST-DO adventure if you’re in Christchurch! I literally took over 200 postcard-quality pictures today and EVERYTHING about the experience was 100% first class! Mercedes-Benz van, cool stops along the way, really tasty bagged lunch from a local bakery to the mountain and then ALL of the views! Highly recommend the 10km hike out to Hooker Lake once you get to Mt. Cook – definitely worth the 3 hours!
Also want to shout out our guide Will – funny, knowledgeable and a really solid guy. Trip would not have been the same without him!”
Craig, Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo – July 2024