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Angela_S, Apr 2026
Relax and Enjoy!
This trip was great! I liked that we didn’t have to worry about car rentals or driving on the left side of the road (which is nerve wracking for me). The attractions were far away from Auckland where we were staying. We loved the caves and loved hobbiton! The driver was very friendly and entertaining. We also were admitted to the attractions with very little wait. I highly recommend!
jrstiers, Apr 2026
Worth every penny!
This is an amazing trip! Our driver gave us lots of history and information on the drive to the Hopperton movie set. Our driver, Andy, was very personable and knowledgeable. We felt very safe in his care, and the entire day ran on schedule. Once we were there, the sat is magical! It was better than we expected… I highly recommend it. Then we went onto the Waitomo worm caves, which were also amazing. You’re not allowed to take pictures inside, unfortunately. I would highly recommend this excursion, it’s well worth the money.
Jean_B, Apr 2026
It makes for a long day,...
It makes for a long day, but all the stops were Well worth the time. Our driver, Wayne, navigated some crazy streets and awful traffic on the freeways, but that is two and from our appointment safely. We especially enjoyed the Maori cultural exhibition. Be sure to hike the thermal area and geyser! Fun stops to learn about the student skills programs in weaving, stonework, and wood carving.
Pretissha_H, Apr 2026
Jane and Preti
Our tour guide Ben was absolutely wonderful from pick- up to drop off at the end . He was very humorous and a pleasure to be on tour with . He shared lots of interesting information along the way . Fantastic all day tour of main attractions in Auckland. Plenty of water, snacks , toilet breaks . Sufficient time for meals and gift shops too ! We thoroughly enjoyed the experience!
Kalob_C, Apr 2026
An absolute must!
It is absolutely live changing! I very highly recommend! Seeing Hobbiton has been on my bucket list for years, and our tour guide made, not only going to see the hobbit amazing, but the entire drive down and back was full of fun facts and rich new zealand culture. Ari was amazing! I learned so much! I’d 1000% do this again!
Catherine_W, Mar 2026
My personal experience...
My personal experience during the city sightseeing tour with Mr. John yesterday is indescribable. He provided a tour that was both exciting and memorable, showcasing his expertise. His extensive knowledge of the history, culture and more was impressive. I truly appreciated the opportunity to see the city and all that it has to offer.
Gregory_P, Mar 2026
Afternoon excursion
We had a great time walking the rainforest and seeing the views. It was a beautiful day and light walk throughout- and learning about the natural plants in the area from Alex, our guide. We also had a great visit to Piha Beach. Our guide was energetic, welcoming and amazing! Great experience for an afternoon!
Carolyn_P, Mar 2026
Best crew ever
I gotta give a solid shoutout to our crew for the day my husband and I went with! Let’s hear it for George, Laurie, Hannah, Toni and Graeme! I was so impressed with their knowledge and love of the marine life. It was quite impressive! Their excitement and love was palpable. It was a very safe ride and we were always reminded to hold on and when we’d possibly get wet (I loved staying right in the front!). We were able to spot penguins, gannets, dolphins and a Bryde’s whale! They were determined to give us a good look at him without overstepping boundaries and keeping him safe. My only disappointment was not seeing any orcas but I knew that was a longshot! I highly recommend this tour when visiting Auckland.
Francie_S, Mar 2026
Awesome Tour
It was an amazing tour experience. The tour was very well coordinated. Ben our driver was a very knowledgeable and animated driver and tour coordinator. The 2 hour ride from Auckland was pleasant with beautiful scenery. Rob the Hobbiton tour guide was excellent! He was very entertaining and animated and kept us laughing. We had Fish and Chips for lunch. Quite good! The cave with glowworms was also very good experience.
I give this tour 5 stars👍
Ruth_S, Mar 2026
It’s a long day but the...
It’s a long day but the best way to enjoy the experiences on offer when you don’t have other transport. Our guide for the day was Dave, he was on time for our pick up and full of information to enhance our experience. The drive was pleasant, Dave was kind and patient and greeted us with a huge happy smile, he even shouted our group a bag of feijos (?) to taste on our way back. Very thoughtful and new experience for most of us on the tour. Dave is a delightful ambassador for Cheeky Kiwi Travel and NZ. Thanks for a great day and the suggestions for other places to visit while in Auckland.
Christine_S, Mar 2026
Experiencing the Shire/Dragon Inn with Auckland and Beyond Tours
Geoff picked us up, and along the 2.5 hr drive he shared his knowledge of all things New Zealand as a 4th generation Kiwi, with consideration that some of the riders might have just traveled over 25 hrs to get to NZ. Once on the movie set, Andrew was our guide with a wondrous enthusiasm after growing up on set as his father worked on the original movie/set. Walking thru the hobbit 'holes', and the level of detail transports you back to the movies. A brilliant experience that I'm grateful I didn't miss.
Sandeep_S, Feb 2026
Great tour of Hobbiton
Awesome trip. Hobbiton was a marvelous experience, but importantly so well organized by the tour operator. Rachel the guide was extremely knowledgeable and imparted a huge amount of information to us on the history and geography of New Zealand. Lunch was excellent as well and the whole experience very good.
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