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Half-Day: Small Group Auckland Scenic Tour - 4 HOURS

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from $76

Auckland City Highlights, Afternoon Piha Beach & Rainforest Tour

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8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $180

Auckland City Small-Group Morning Discovery Tour

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3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $64

Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland

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Private Piha Beach, Rainforest Adventure & Mt. Eden with Guide

from $113

4.7

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5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $269

Price varies by group size

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Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach with Lunch from Auckland

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10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Visit two of the North Island’s most popular attractions in one day on this small-group tour from Auckland. First, hear behind-the-scenes stories from the making of "The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” films on a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set. In the afternoon, continue to Rotorua to explore the city and visit the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland where highlights include geysers, volcanic mud pools, and geothermal craters.

Hobbiton & Rotorua including Waiotapu Day Tour from Auckland

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13 hoursFree Cancellation

from $262

Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch

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5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $189

The fictional, yet globally famous, village of Hobbiton™ and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves rank among New Zealand’s top attractions. Visit both sites in one day on a small-group tour that includes hotel pickup, a delicious lunch, and personal attention from your guide. Avoid the hassle of self-driving from Auckland and admire scenic views en route. A must-do tour for nature and movie lovers short on time in the North Island.

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

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Don’t risk a mediocre meal in Auckland with a local guide taking you to some of the multicultural city’s best eating spots. Sample the region’s freshest seafood, baked goods, and other tasty treats. Enjoy morning tea, a light lunch, and wine tasting; visit the Auckland Fish Market or a farmers’ market; and travel by minivan to key landmarks. Hotel transfers are included for added convenience.

from $231

The Tastebud Tour, award winning food tour of Auckland

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Journey from Auckland to the enchanting Hobbiton™ Movie Set on a full-day tour. Enjoy a scenic drive with photo stops before immersing yourself in the world of Middle-earth. Explore the famous hobbit holes on a guided tour, then unwind with a drink at the Green Dragon Inn. With hotel pickup, Hobbiton guide, and all entry fees included, this tour offers a seamless experience for film lovers and adventurers alike.

from $168

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Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Day Tour From Auckland

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8 hoursFree Cancellation

Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $104

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Travelers short on time in Auckland can still visit many of the city’s highlights on a comprehensive private tour. The itinerary is customizable to suit your needs but many travelers like to visit One Tree Hill, Mt. Eden, the Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell, and more. This five-hour tour is a handy way to orient yourself in the city if you’re at the start of a longer visit, too.

Private Auckland City Tour For Small Group in a luxury vehicle.

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5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $701

Per group

Discover New Zealand’s iconic Piha Beach on our West Coast Discovery tour! Starting with a pick-up from the 4 hotels listed in Auckland CBD, enjoy a 30-minute scenic drive through the Waitakere Ranges. Our first stop is the Arataki Visitor Centre, where you’ll learn about New Zealand’s native trees and enjoy sweeping views over the ranges—an ideal start to exploring the west coast. Next, we take a 20-minute drive to Karekare Waterfalls, where a short, easy walk leads you to this stunning natural site, perfect for photos. Then, we head to the famous Piha Surf Beach, known for its black iron-sand and thrilling waves from the Tasman Sea, where you can go for a swim or just relax and enjoy the stunning views. Be sure to visit Lion Rock, located at the heart of the beach, for breathtaking views and unforgettable photo opportunities. After that, we head back to Auckland CBD.

West Coast Discovery Tour

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6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $140

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Rotorua Small-Group Day Tour from Auckland

13 hoursFree Cancellation

from $249

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Leave Auckland city behind on an easy day trip to the Bay of Islands with pickup and drop-off from four central Auckland CBD hotels. Admire the views on the drive north, stopping to take photos. Enjoy a leisurely 4.5-hour cruise throughout the Bay of Islands with live commentary. This tour suits travelers short on time wanting to experience northern New Zealand's natural beauty without the hassle of driving.

Group tour to Bay of Islands return from Auckland

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Auckland’s Wild West Coast Tour, this small group, fully-guided afternoon tour combines the best the west coast of Auckland has to offer. Highlights: - Black Sand Beaches & Rugged Coastline - Muriwai Gannet Colony - Hallertau Brewery Lunch - Devonport & North Head - Optional Craft Beer Tasting (additional cost) Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety. While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it’s our small groups, guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

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Auckland's Wild West Coast & Black Sand Beaches Tour inc Lunch

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6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $107

The lakeside resort town of Rotorua is renowned for its geothermal wonders and rich Maori heritage. On this full-day tour from Auckland, benefit from the personal touch of a small-group excursion and a chance to customize your itinerary with a choice of tour options. Visit the bubbling pools of Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland in the morning, then choose from a variety of activities to spend your afternoon: visit the Te Puia Maori Village, explore the Redwoods Treewalk, relax at the Polynesian Spa, or soak in the Secret Spot Hot Tubs.

Rotorua Highlights inc WaiOTapu & Optional Activity from Auckland

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Experience two of the North Island’s highlights on a small-group day tour from Auckland with hotel pickup. Visit the Hobbiton™ Movie Set for a guided tour of filming locations, ideal for fans of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies. Then head to the Waitomo Caves and go underground to observe the resident glowworms. Enjoy a relaxed pace without the stress of self-driving from Auckland.

from $234

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

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This convenient day trip visits two of the North Island’s most popular attractions from Auckland in a single day, which would be difficult if traveling independently. The small-group, fully guided mini-bus tour takes you to several natural wonders, such as rivers, natural geothermal pools, and glow-worm caves. Your guide will tell you all about the natural and cultural history, to help you better understand what you’re seeing.

from $231

Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour (One Way)

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7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $188

Explore J.R.R Tolkien’s vivid imagination in real life on this afternoon trip to the Hobbiton™ Movie Set from Auckland. Unlike most tours, this one starts late-morning, meaning you can sleep in. Get an up-close view of Hobbit holes and filming locations at Hobbiton™ and feel the magic of New Zealand’s very own Middle-earth on a guided walking tour, followed by a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

Hobbiton Afternoon Tour in Luxury Minibus from Auckland

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8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $238

Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves Tour. "We can pick you up from the port or from the cruise, wherever you prefer within the Auckland City. We can wait while you finish checking out from the Cruise or Hotel and help you plan your day accordingly and try our best so you can enjoy your activities and return to the cruise before it leaves." Enjoy the Famous Hobbiton Movie Set for a Guided Tour, followed by a trip to the Waitomo Caves. -Explore the Hobbiton Movie Set, where parts of The Lord of the Rings movies were filmed. Visitors walk through the green hills of the Shire, see Hobbit holes, Bag End, and the famous Party Tree. The tour finishes at the Green Dragon Inn, a traditional Hobbit-style pub where guests can enjoy a complimentary drink -Take a boat ride to the glowworm grotto to see thousands of glowworms twinkling in the darkness. Waitomo Caves offer a unique and magical experience, combining natural beauty and geology. Thanks for giving me a Pleasure to take you around

Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Arrive in Comfort and Style

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9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $243

Price varies by group size

Make the most of the journey from Auckland to Rotorua by visiting one of New Zealand’s most popular attractions along the way—the Hobbiton™ Movie Set. Relive memorable moments from “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” films on a guided tour of Hobbiton, enjoy free time for lunch (own expense), then continue to Rotorua. Take an introductory tour of Rotorua before being dropped at your hotel or central location.

Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Small Group Tour (One Way)

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8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $201

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Experience Auckland’s vibrant neighborhoods and natural wonders with this comprehensive half-day shore excursion. Travel by air-conditioned minivan, stopping to discover the coastal villages of Devonport and Mission Bay, visit the Auckland Domain, and explore picturesque Parnell. Along the way, admire views of the city, coast, and harbor from lookout points such as Mt Eden, North Head, and Achilles Point.

Shore Excursion: Half Day Small Group Auckland Scenic Tour - 4 HOURS

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Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach with Lunch from Auckland

from $70

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Tracy_V, May 2026

A nice mix of good exercise and relaxing

Expedigo is the tour provider and they were great. They communicated well before pickup, during the trip, and after the trip. Our guide was nice and helpful. We had a nice, long walk to the beach and then took the boat back. So glad the boat option (separate fee) was available because not sure if we would have been able to walk back. The sceneries were just as spectacular as in photos.

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Dyan_L, Apr 2026

Definitely worth the money and time

Bus driver Hannah was very knowledgeable about the area we were traveling through. She gave us some Maori history as well as movie history which made the journey seem shorter. Hobbiton itself was a great experience as was the lovely lunch provided. Overall excellent.

6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland

Dyan_L, Apr 2026

Maddie made the day great

Maddie was the tour guide for this tour. She was a great source of local information. She took us to some really beautiful sites and had a lot of patience with my slow walking and many questions. The beach, waterfall and Mt Eden were spectacularly beautiful and I really appreciate being able to see them on my one day in Auckland. The wine tasting venue was lovely and the lunch was just perfect. I very much enjoyed the day with Maddie and the small group we had.

America's Cup Sailing Experience on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour

J_R, Apr 2026

An Auckland must do

With a couple of extra days in Auckland I had asked on FB for recommendations on what to do. A couple of contributors replied that this was an absolute "must do". We duly booked it for the afternoon of our arrival. With glorious sunny weather it seemed we were all set for a memorable afternoon. Unfortunately when we turned up we were advised that due to winds it would not go ahead. Clearly safety was of utmost importance so gold star for that. We were offered the opportunity to receive a refund or to rearrange. Staff at the desk went out of their way to assist us. We were lucky enough to be able to rearrange and for the sail to go ahead. And it was certainly a memorable one for our last day in Auckland I think the yacht can take 30 passengers but i don't think there was a full contingent. The crew were friendly whilst at the same time being professional. Safety procedure were clearly explained to us. The crew explained the history of the yacht to us and engaged with us continually. There is an opportunity to actually help with crewing the yacht and it was certainly tempting to .join in. However we just took the opportunity to sit back and enjoy an exhilarating experience. It might not be the cheapest of experiences but we loved every minute and were so glad we did it.

2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour

Janet_A, Apr 2026

Jude gook us and three...

Jude took us and three others to the Westhaven Marina; the Kauri Glen Reserve where we walked on a boardwalk through a dense forest of protected trees; Maungawhau, the volcanic cone of Mount Eden; and the Auckland Domain Wintergardens, which had a large gorgeous greenhouse full of seasonal flowers in bloom and even vegetables! It was a great way to learn about Auckland between the time we debarked from our cruise ship and when our early evening flight left for the USA. Jude had a lot of interesting things to say about the areas we drove through and was willing to answer any questions we had. The tour was definitely worth it and Jude was a great guide.

From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour

Anonymous, Apr 2026

Waitomo Glowworm caves

An excellent experience. Make sure you wear non slip shoes. Two fantastic tour guides. We learned so much and travelled with a friendly interesting group of people. It is a long day so perhaps not suited to very young children or people who might have difficulties walking over uneven surfaces in the dark. Seeing all the tiny glowworms lighting up the dark is just magical. Learning about their life cycle was really interesting and gave the tour perspective and meaning.

Auckland: Rotorua Tour with Waiotapu, Te Puia and Maori Haka

Helena_J, Apr 2026

Impressive Geysers and Maori traditions all in one!

Nelson, our guide, was fabulous, waiting for late passengers and accommodating all our wants. A very complete tour with Geothermal springs, visiting a beautiful lake, learning about Maori traditions and watching their songs and dance, viewing of kiwi birds and Maori arts and crafts. I recommend it highly.

Hobbiton & Rotorua including Waiotapu Day Tour from Auckland

Bonnie_M, Mar 2026

Great tour!

WOW! What a great experience! The entire tour ran so smoothly. We were picked up our location we chose from the list. Our guide, Hanoz, was great he was patient and knowledgeable. And he was a great driver as well. The group was always on time. Hobbiton was awesome!! There is some hilly walking there. The guides there so great as well. We stopped at the thermal springs and how gorgeous!! I'm so glad we did this tour. I would highly recommend the entire thing with Cheeky Kiwi. The time between when we got to Hobbiton and when the tour started was about 30 minutes and that was the time to get a few Hobbiton pictures as well as visit the gift shop. It felt a little rushed. I understand why we did it that way though. We did a very short stop, 10 minutes in the corregated steel town and an additional stop, 20 minutes, for ice cream. That was cool. It was perfect for what we needed as we only had 1 full day in New Zealand

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

Marie_d, Feb 2026

What an adventure

The drive from Aukland to the Hobbiton Movie Set is about 2 and half hours. You will have an opportunity to buy Souvenirs at the beginning .. get them while you can because you don't come back to the souvenir shop. You get back on the bus and drive to the Shire where you are guided by an expert employed by the Hobbiton Movie Set. Your tour is strictly timed as they are trying to put 2500 people through in a day and not have everyone tripping over each other or getting in each other's way. It is an absolutely amazing experience and as long as everyone is cooperative, it will go smoothly. Each group is about 46 people. There's so much to see .. and there's a lot of hills. It is not for wheelchairs, not for anyone using a walker, or have mobility issues.

The Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Guided Tour from Auckland

jtanguay9339, Feb 2026

Wonderful tour with my two young kids and husband

We stayed the night before at the SkyCity hotel and easily found the tour the morning of. We had a great time with our driver who gave a lot of facts during the drive down to Hobbiton. We were well organized and got a chance to see everything at the movie set.