Top Auckland Day Trips - page 2

We had a wonderful time in this tour. The geothermal areas were fascinating and unlike anything we have ever experienced. The Maori cultural aspects were interesting. Wayne (our driver and guide) was very helpful and pleasant. The pick up and drop off was very efficient. Highly recommended!

Jerome was a great tour guide and, because it was just me, he tailored the tour to what I wanted to see, and we just went with the vibe. The weather was also great so that worked in our favor. I really appreciated this tour company because even though it was just me, they went ahead and ran the tour vs. a bunch of other companies would’ve asked me to switch or cancel. Highly recommend!

Excellent experience! Highly recommended. It was very informative. We were able to see numerous dolphins, orcas (very rare as per the guides) , penguins and lots of birds. Make sure you dress warm as it does get chilly in the boat. The tour was well organized. The team members are all marine scientists and are able to give us good information and answer all questions.

It gives you a great overview of New Zealand including a little bit about the Maori and early settlers and their fervor for environmental preservation. Bush and Beach does not skimp on the experience with new, nice buses and both a driver and guide who were both native New Zealanders. The driver was even an environmental science teacher who helped with the rain forest walk.

This tour was absolutely fantastic! Aaron and Shane were our 2 guides for the day and they were both brilliant! They were so friendly and knowledgeable and shared so much interesting information with the group. The journey to Waitomo and back from Auckland was long, but certainly not boring. There were comfort breaks along the way and Aaron pointed out lots of landmarks. The other guests on the tour were also great to chat to. The caves themselves were spectacular! The glowworms absolutely covered the ceiling and walls of the cave. It was like being in Avatar world. The short boat ride was mesmerising and Shane was more than happy to take and share photos. I also loved that there was a section where photography was not allowed, as this really made the group fully immerse themselves and appreciate the nature and amazing surroundings. The second cave was also super interesting with some incredible formations. Overall a fantastic day out. I recommend the tour to anyone who doesn't have a car and is based in Auckland, who wants to experience something truly beautiful and unique

It was a great 12 hour tour that even if you’re not a fan of the movie trilogy, you will definitely be pleased and entertained. Our driver Simon was an excellent tour guide who was courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable about New Zealand’s history and sites. He drove us through wonderful countryside settings that gave you a contrast between Auckland city sites and what is in the area just a few hours outside of the city. The lunch items that you can choose from are plentiful and delicious. He even managed to work in a morning coffee break that you could also pick up coffee, a danish or breakfast sandwich on the drive to Hobbiton. The only thing to be aware of that when you tour the glow worm caves after lunch, is that they do not allow photography or videotaping. The approximately 50 minute tour of the caves and boat ride out of the caves is very informative about the life of a glow worm and how the caves came to be discovered and created. Still worth the price of the ticket. Simon also provided countryside driving on the way back to Auckland and we managed to stop for refreshments of fine New Zealand homemade ice cream. I would say this is well worth your consideration and Cheeky Kiwi is first class in their operation. On my return trip to New Zealand I will definitely be booking tours through them.

Cathedral cove was beautiful. We had fun digging our hot water bath. David, our tour guide, was excellent. He was very informative- gave us so much information regarding Auckland and New Zealand in general. All members of our group enjoyed this adventure.

Great tour of Auckland! Danny, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the city and shared stories and history of the area and people. We had wonderful views of the entire city and waterways from the tops of two volcanoes and drove through beautiful neighborhoods. We learned about the origins of the city and people. A tour well worth taking if coming to Auckland!