Our Story

Guided. Personal. Authentic.

We’re Cheeky Kiwi - experts in small-group, fully-guided tours who bring the magic of New Zealand to life, with personality, passion and a pinch of cheek.

Our Story

From day one, Cheeky Kiwi has been about more than just seeing the sights, it’s been about feeling Kiwi hospitality in every moment. We started with one simple idea: make every tour personal, authentic and unforgettable.

Our founders wanted to build a tour company that doesn’t just transport people, but guides them, with local insight, warm service and the kind of little surprises that spark a smile.

Over time we’ve grown, but stayed grounded in that vision: small groups, expert guides, premium quality, and a genuine love for Aotearoa.

Our Mission & What We Believe

01.

Authentic Journeys, Genuine Connections

We believe travel is more than ticking destinations off a list, it’s about sharing laughter, stories and unexpected moments in small-group settings. From driver-guides who treat you like friends to surprise detours that become memories, our tours are made human, personal and unforgettable.

02.

Care for Country and Community

New Zealand’s landscapes, wildlife and people are the beating heart of everything we do. We believe it’s our responsibility to tour with respect, honouring culture, protecting nature, backing sustainable practices and offering you an experience that leaves a positive footprint, not just footprints.

03.

Premium Comfort, Friendly Vibes

We believe you deserve more than “just a bus ride”. With our comfortable, custom-designed vehicles, small-group sizes and passionate guides, you’ll enjoy premium service without losing the friendly, kiwi-style charm. Expect comfort, reliability and cheeky fun in equal measure.

04.

Memories Over Matter

We believe that the “extra little things” make the biggest difference: impromptu photo stops, stories you’ll tell long after the tour, connections with fellow travellers and guides, and the kind of genuine warm-hearted moments that turn a holiday into a story worth sharing. Because for us, the journey is the destination.

Meet the crew

The Team Behind the Cheeky Kiwi Magic

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Meet our crew

Our commitment to sustainability

Travelling Responsibly For Now and the Future

Cheeky Kiwi Travel is committed to sustainable tourism through its environments and procurement actions. We strongly believe that if New Zealand’s precious natural environment is allowing Cheeky Kiwi to operate as a business, it is only right that we practice Kaitiaki (guardianship) and do what we can to protect it through:

Restoring Nature & Giving Back
Carbon Reduction
Reducing & Eliminating Waste
Responsible Procurement

Our sustainability practices

Stories worth sharing

Our guests know best

4.9

(216 reviews)

9/23/2025

Fantastic!!

I’m a tourist from South Korea, and I joined the Cheeky Kiwi Tour during my son’s school holiday to create some special memories. It turned out to be a truly moving experience in many ways. 1. Quick Response I had originally booked the all-day tour, but it was cancelled because some places were closed and not enough people signed up. Matilda from Cheeky Kiwi quickly found us an alternative schedule and took care of everything we needed. I was so grateful! 2. Friendly Service Our guide Matt greeted us with a smile from start to finish. Despite the bad weather, he did his best to guide us. I already knew New Zealanders are especially friendly, but Matt was simply the best! 3. Thoughtful Care for Customers Since there were only a few people on this tour, Matt customized the route to match what we wanted—it was amazing! We were probably just lucky! Also, knowing that we weren’t native English speakers, he spoke slowly and explained things at a level we could understand. We really appreciated that. It was our first time using Cheeky Kiwi, and if anyone is hesitating, I would recommend them without a second thought!!

Sora Yun

9/5/2025

Awesome tour!

We had Jeoff as our tour guide for this small group tour. He was excellent. He shared this tour (Auckland city highlights) was his first but had been to other tours.. he was impressive with his history about the Maori’s and civilization of New Zealand. Very patient and even dtopped us to the place we wanted to be dropped off. Highly recommended.

mj b

6/13/2023

Hobbiton is one of the best beautiful spots to visit if you are a fantasy fan of the Lord of the Rings.

It was amazing tour under the guidance of John and Nicholas.We learnt lots of behind the scenes information through them.

Freedom28408254116

11/17/2025

Great experience

Great tour, great tour guide, very pleasant experience overall, I would strongly recommend to all visiting North Island

Ren P

11/15/2025

Amazing day!

Had an incredible day on this tour. Ark was an amazing guide: friendly, knowledgeable, and fun to travel with. The hot pools were a blast, especially once you dug down to the perfect depth for that warm water. Cathedral Cove was absolutely stunning, and the viewpoint stop tied it all together with a magnificent panorama. Highly recommend!

Kim D

11/14/2025

Still good with bad weather

A really nice trip, where you get to see a bit of New Zealand. Cam Cameron was and is an excellent tour guide and gave us a lot of stories and experiences on the way. Even tho the weather wasn’t on our side, it was still really beautiful to see Hot Water Beach and Cathedral cove. And ending it all off with an ice cream

Laura L

11/9/2025

Stunning views and humourous tour guides!!

Kim and John were amazing tour guides! They were super fun! Kim’s humour kept me laughing! 😆 The beach views were absolutely stunning! I would highly recommend this tour! It was the highlight of my New Zealand trip!

D C

11/6/2025

Awesome Coromandel day trip!

I was able to book jusg the night before thr trip without any troubles. The trip was really well-paced and relaxing. We left hotel at 6.30am, had breakfast at Thames around 8am, visited Cathedral cove at 10am-12pm, lunch , hot water beach around 1pm, and back to hotel around 6pm. Hanoz was our guide. He was knowledgable, great safe driver, and punctual. Along the way, we had several toilet breaks and opportunities to top up snacks at local supermakets.

Charisse K

11/5/2025

体力は必要

ナルニア国物語の映画ファンの私にとってカセドラルコーブに訪れる事がこのツアーのメインでしたが、ホットウォータービーチも晴天に恵まれとても楽しめました。カセドラルコーブはバスを降りてから結構なアップダウンの道を約45分、ホットウォータは砂浜を掘る必要があるので、どちらを訪れるにしても体力は必要だとつくづく思いましたが、歩き疲れた脚に温泉は最高に気持ち良かったです。

HISAKO S

11/5/2025

My great experience at Cathedral cove and Coromandel peninsula

Coromandel peninsula is amazing place to visit especially the cathedral cove.I booked the cathedral cove boat tour including the islands and it was great experience because I've seen the second largest sea cave in New zealand where in you can see the momo fish and a lot of snappers. I'm a nature lover and enjoyed the different rock formations and passing by the channel. I'm very thankful to HANUS the tour guide for last minute offer of the boat ride. My suggestion is please offer the boat ride to cathedral cove . Kudos to Hanus because he was really inserting his effort to dig into the sand to locate for a hot water to make our pool for our HOT WATER BEACH experience.

Amada A

11/4/2025

Great day out

The tour was super fun and locations awesome. Our guide Cam was funny and knew a lot of details and stories about New Zealand. Sadly the microphone on the bus broke so we couldn’t get more stories on the way back, but good music and great views made up for it. Each location had enough time to explore and walk in our own pace. Highly recommend this tour, everything worked as described, the small group had a great vibe and the day was super relaxing.

Elisa K

11/4/2025

Superbe journée pour découvrir Cathedral Cove

Le format petite groupe et le fait qu’on ajuste le programme en fonction de la marée et du temps était top ! Cam a été un guide super et comme on avait le temps on a fait un dernier stop en plus pour découvrir les merveilles sur le chemins du retour. Je recommande vivement que vous soyez accompagné ou solo !

Marie P

11/3/2025

Absolutely amazing experience!

Best experience ever. Honaz, our guide was incredible, super friendly, even helped us dig our perfect spot in the sand! Length of the visit was perfect. We never felt rushed, and the small group made it personal and relaxed. Every stop was stunning, from Cathedral Cove to Hot Water Beach. Good snacks, good music, right price for that experience. I couldn’t recommend this tour more — if you want to discover the Coromandel in the best way possible, this is it!

Ideline B

11/28/2025

Best trip decision we made!

This 2-day tour was the absolute highlight of our trip. From The Glow Worm Caves (Waitomo) to Hobbiton to Rotorua and Taupo, we never stopped being amazed by the beauty and wonder that is New Zealand. Our tour guide John was AWESOME and kept us entertained and laughing throughout the whole trip. Would definitely do again!

Explore51926577563

11/17/2025

Two days of jaw dropping magical experiences

The tour guide Pearl, went above & beyond. The sites were jaw dropping amazing. Hobbiton was so magical. The glow worm caves were spectacular. We enjoyed stopping in Rotorua, swimming in the thermal pool and stopping to wade in the warm thermal stream. The geothermal pools were a feast of incredible, natural beauty. Pearl was so helpful and anticipated our every need. The two day tour packed in a lot with extra stops of interest! We loved it and I would highly recommend it! Thank you to Pearl for your kindness and hospitality.

Nancy A

9/29/2025

Excellent Driver

My travel group booked cheeky kiwi and we had such a great experience with John. He was a funny guy and you could tell he loved the country so much and was proud to show you around. He made sure we got great views and photos and provided us with all the insider knowledge for travelling NZ

Jet06962840633

6/7/2025

John - Intro Travel (Auckland to Rotorua)

John was an amazing driver and really knowledgeable of the area we went to. Everyone knows John. He took us from Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton and Waitomo and was happy to change our schedule when things didn't go to plan. Thanks again John!

Voyager17646491892

6/4/2025

Definitely worth a trip!

John was super friendly and fun! Great trip, I would definitely recommend. We visited all the locations I wanted to go to.

Emily J

4/4/2025

Amazing places beautiful service

The place they took us was amazing so beautiful, we were only 2 participants but the tour still went on and was not cancelled, we were accompanied by Aled, he was very nice and friendly 💕 thank you Aled and cheeky kiwi tour, i highly recommend this trip 🫶

Sella S

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