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4.9
(8103 reviews)
4/22/2026

Wonderful experience

We had a wonderful time visiting Hobbiton with our Cheeky Kiwi tour guide, Dave/Rawiri! We learned a lot about New Zealand on our ride to Hobbiton from Rawiri and he made sure to answer all of our questions. He was kind and friendly and we had lovely conversations during our ride. Hobbiton itself was amazing and a one-of-a-kind experience for kids and adults alike! Would highly recommend :)

Khalida I

5
4/21/2026

Hobbiton day trip.

Fabulous day trip to Hobbiton! Geoff the driver was punctual. The bus was clean and comfortable and we had an informative commentary along the way. Nothing was too much trouble. Hobbiton was fascinating and very well done. Loved the trip,!

Barbarian2013

5
4/18/2026

All good

We travelled down from Auckland with Cheeky Kiwi Travel. The driver was Mike. Nice guy and a good driver. On time and very well organised. The tour itself at Hobbiton was wonderful. Everything was as hoped. Definitely recommend and would use Cheeky Kiwi again.

Michael D

5
4/15/2026

Comfortable trip with a four year old

It was the most comfortable trip. I travelled with my four year old daughter. She enjoyed herself thoroughly. Dave was a very understanding guide. Despite some time crunch wanting to keep to the schedule, he was supportive of us - as a family with a child in tow - taking some extra time accessing the utilities or grabbing an ice cream on our way back. We are thankful to him for looking after us so well.

Parul Malik

5
4/15/2026

Absolutely Magical!

Despite not having read a book or watched a Lord of the Rings movie I absolutely loved visiting Hobbiton today. Matt from Cheeky Kiwi Tours was a great host/driver and I highly recommend this tour.

cazza6662016

5
4/14/2026

A Kiwi, a Brit and an Australian walk into the Green Dragon

Cheeky Kiwi tours were the perfect travel guides to book with - picked up on time, the driver Grant was a wonderful guide and provided a great wealth of knowledge about New Zealand and the local surrounds. We had a comfortable ride and despite the rain had a fabulous time! Thanks Grant and Cheeky Kiwi for the tour!

Matt H

5
4/14/2026

My trip to the Shire

My trip to Hobbiton was amazing. During the drive from Auckland, the driver shared a lot of interesting facts about the country while keeping the ride very relaxed. Hobbiton itself felt like a true getaway to the Shire. Despite the occasional rain shower, it was wonderful and breathtaking. On the way back, we stopped at an ice cream parlor, and as we approached Auckland, we received some great tips and recommendations. Thank you so much—I’d do it again in a heartbeat!

Connector03607216807

5
4/14/2026

Great hobbiton experience

Great experience. Grant (bus driver) and James (guide) were awesome. We fully recommend.

Pascal C

5
4/14/2026

Cheeky Kiwi Tours aren’t Cheeky they’re Brilliant

This is the best bus tour we’ve been on. Our Guide Simon was fantastic. He has a great sense of humour, his knowledge of everything NZ is amazing. Professional, fun, friendly, Perfect 👌

Paul P

5
4/14/2026

Our hobbiton Adventure.

Cheeky kiwi tours was an exceptional tour group. Our driver grant was funny and knowledgeable. Maybe the tour super special. Will definitely come again.

samantha m

5
4/22/2026

Great trip with Rob

Very early start, but, well worth it! Our host for the day was Rob, a real gentleman. He kept us entertained with anecdotes and lots of local information. He engaged very much with the group, and encouraged us to engage with one another. A real ‘ice breaker’! Milford Sounds lived up to all its hype, and the drive from Queenstown was just magnificent. We had a glorious day for our journey, but as a result, missed out on some of the myriad of waterfalls! Thanks Rob for a very enjoyable day.

Christine C

5
4/21/2026

Premium Milford Sounds Excellent Tour Guide Danni

The Premium Milfred Sounds Tour was so much more than expected, our tour guide Danni from Cheeky Kiwi was outstanding. Highly recommend.

Todd M

5
4/21/2026

Exceptional

"I am so glad we opted for the small group tour over the massive coaches. From the moment we were picked up, the experience felt personalized and relaxed. Our guide, Hanna was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing local legends and stopping at hidden gems along the Milford Road. She took care of us in every possible way and made the trip memorable.If you want to actually hear the birds and the waterfalls rather than a hundred other tourists, this is the way to do it. Worth every penny!"

Coastal65367255901

5
4/21/2026

Absolutely incredible experience with an amazing guide: Sonya

I wanted to do a Milford Sound trip during my last visit to New Zealand 12 years ago, but sadly I was unable to due to landslides. I finally did the trip today and boy was it worth the wait! I was blessed with glorious weather and shared the experience with such a lovely group of people. The trip was made by our amazing guide Sonya. She was absolutely fabulous and so knowledgeable. Her great sense of humour and positive energy really elevated the tour, and the stops along the way to the sound were breathtaking! It really is worth booking one of the small group tours, if only to beat the crowds to each photo stop (and the public loos). The packed lunch provided was also delicious. I can't wait to come back one day and visit Milford Sound in the rain for a completely different experience.

Emily H

5
4/21/2026

Colin was a great guide

Wonderful experience ! Warm van with water and snacks, nice stops for additional food / drink and bathroom breaks. Provided lunch was tasty ! Colin was especially considerate of our comfort. He also stopped on the way back to show us the stars since it was a clear night. Told us a lot of history and facts about New Zealand we didn’t hear anywhere else. Milford Sound was lovely of course.

L G

5
4/17/2026

Wind & waves equals excitement

We didn’t have the best weather but our wonderful driver/tour guide Olly made up for all of that! He was delightful, informative, funny (standing there in the rain with the shell of his umbrella after the wind blew it it bits was one of the funniest sights I have seen) & nothing was too much trouble. Our cruise on Milford Sound was quite dramatic with huge waves & rough waters but amazing at the same time. Thanks Cheeky Kiwi & especially Olly for making my day!

Jill G

5
4/17/2026

Amazing experience and very helpful staff

There were similar packages provided by a few operators. I finally chose Cheeky Kiwi because of the positive feedback on TripAdvisor and the previous good experience with Cheeky Kiwi for the train+bus tour from Dunedin to Queenstown. Timing: Punctual pick-up, with many stops for photo taking, still on schedule to catch the boat. Staff: Raghav is very friendly, responsible, and knowledgeable. The guide put a lot of effort into researching the background material for this route. Along the way, it was not only the beautiful Southland scene but also his commentary that brought so much enjoyment. Crowd size: decent. 14 pp as a small bus tour group. Weather: We picked up one of the worst weather days in Milford Sound. Lucky that because Cheeky Kiwi's cruise partner provided a small boat with an experienced captain, Craig, and helpful staff, Sofia and Faye. We saw the waterfalls going up, though most of the cruise was cancelled later on due to the extreme weather. I suffered boat sickness badly in the middle of the water. Cruise staff Sofia and Faye were so kind and helped me get medical support from Helen once we were settled. Faye stayed with me till the end. When it rains, it pours. I left my bottle on the boat, then, thanks to Cheekykiwi again, I will let the next day's tour guide bring it back. Definitely choose Cheeky Kiwi. If there are more places I want to visit in New Zealand, I will check on Cheeky Kiwi's website first.

Yuting W

5
4/16/2026

Milford Sound & Rain show!

Sonia was fantastic and full of positive energy. Despite the insane rains, she kept us cheerful. We managed to get on to the cruise even as others were getting cancelled. But it had to be cut short midway because of the weather. They reimbursed us fully and that was very very generous. This was our second trip with Cheeky Kiwi and they have been very impressive.

Safari299147

5
4/16/2026

Beautiful Scenery - All Day!

Our guide James did a great job with answering all questions from our small group all the way to Milford Sound. He is very knowledgeable about the area and made stops along the way for walks and opportunities to take pictures. We had a perfect guide for a perfect journey...took lots of pics!

Mark S

5
4/16/2026

Fantastic experience at an amazing value

Dean was fantastic as our driver and host. The tour group ended up being a lovely group. The value of this tour is incredible, from the pick up to driving to lunch to the sights.

Jonny L

5

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