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

Our passionate guides are the heart of every adventure, famous for their stories, laughter, and genuine Kiwi spirit. Backed by a dedicated crew behind the scenes, we’re the team that makes every Cheeky Kiwi journey seamless, personal, and unforgettable.

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

Our guests know best

Stories worth sharing

Over 5000 5-star reviews

Award winning New Zealand Experiences

Trusted by global adventurers

4.9

(281 reviews)

12/23/2025

Highly recommended

Enjoyable tour with well-planned interinary despite change in weather. Very friendly helpful guide Pearl & Trent who are flexible & approachable. Highly recommended

Road61873960935

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

2/19/2026

Amazing experience

Great day trip to Coromandel, hot water beach and Cathedral cove. Shout out to Ari, our driver and guide who was phenomenal! So friendly, energetic and knowledgeable. I would love to go with them on my next adventure in NZ and 100% recommend.

bisker s

2/17/2026

Awesome day!

Fantastic day trip with a great driver guide who not only knew everything necessary to make our day amazing but also thought about the extras like the best coffee, lunch and ice cream stops! Thank you Simon!

Amanda I

2/16/2026

Must see - Cam is your man

Cam is an absolute legend. Incredibly accommodating, even with late arrivals. Knowledgeable, a great storyteller. He repeats things a few times. Which is great, it ensured that we remember and don’t get lost. He remembered everyone’s name. Gave great moving saving tips. the local tour as we drove through Auckland's suburbs. I’m glad Cam was able to work on his day off, and I will definitely be coming back to see him again. To Cam’s bosses: His a keeper. Down to earth . Works hard And of course… love the beard. The Aussie and Canadian living in Vietnam.

peter h

2/6/2026

Excellent tour

We had a really great tour. Dave our tour guide was well organised so the day ran smoothly even fitting in extra sights to see ! The day included everything we expected a more. Many thoughtful stops for food , the bathroom or to enjoy the scenery. At Cathedral Cove the tide was coming in but we arrived in plenty of time to enjoy this stunning location- thank you Dave. The walk down was very pleasant but being able to take the water taxi back was an added bonus ( but does have an extra cost). I would thoroughly recommend this tour and if Dave is your guide you are in for a treat and will learn so much more about Auckland and NZ , thank you !

Linda C

2/5/2026

Perfekt für jemand der sich gern bewegt und tolle Dinge sehen und erleben möchte

Viel zu laufen und das nicht gerade Langsam. Ziemliche Steigung vor alle beim ersten stop. Aber es lohnt sich. Der Ausblick ist sensationell. Alle drei stops waren Mega. Kann ich nur empfehlen

Ina Z

2/3/2026

Excellent experience. Loved it!

Excelent experience. Very weel organized and the guide Ken was very friendly and knew a lot about NZ and history of people and places. I highly recommend this tour and the company.

Valéria M

2/2/2026

Awesome

A great experience. Cam was an excellent guide very informative and a great sense of humour. I can’t speak too highly of Cheekykiwi tours everyone we’ve taken has been an awesome experience.

Martin E

2/1/2026

Canadians Love Your Tours

Dave went beyond the call of duty. Lots of interesting information. Just seemed to anticipate our needs. We took a couple of beautiful diversions. Took in all the sites on way to, from and beyond hot water beach. As Canadians we have many common concerns and interests.

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1/30/2026

A day filled with the most beautiful beaches.

Our excursion to Cathedral Cove and other beaches was an amazing experience. Our guide, Liam, was the best! He was very knowledgeable and really worked hard to make sure the whole group was comfortable and that our expectations were met. It was a day filled with spectacular scenery and was definitely a highlight of our visit to New Zealand.

rjj2own

1/26/2026

Brilliant tour with greatest guide !

From the minute Cheeky Pearl arrived to pick us up, we knew we were going to have a good day. It was an early start and Pearl had obviously been on the go even earlier but she understood the mood of the passengers and soon got us motivated and chatting. She was a great drivers and negotiated all the winding roads to the Coramandel proficiently. She was a great guide and she got involved in all the activities so we felt we were with a friend. Anyone taking a tour with this girl are on to a winner. Excellent your, excellent guide.

SinginSuzy

2/8/2026

Wonderful time!

I had a really amazing time during this tour! We saw a lot of really beautiful places and our tour guide, Trent, always had interesting information to share about the country and the tourist attractions we visited. I had a lot of fun talking with him and I also made some lovely friends. I definitely recommend !

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2/7/2026

Wonderful Tour

Over all great two days. Vicki was a wonderful tour guide. FUNNY, helpful, knowledgeable and overall great person! Every stop was interesting.... some more so. Hobbiton was amazing and well organized. Huka Fall and the river wre beautiful. Overnight in Rotorua, very nice town. We wound up at the Night Market and were over powered with delicious food smells! We would highly recommend this tour.... and if you are lucky, have Vicki as your guide.

Gina D

1/25/2026

Impressive service

Our guide Geoffrey was outstanding! his deep knowledge of the culture and New Zealand made this a very educational and fun tour. He was not just a guide but a passionate ambassador for New Zealand. His knowledge was contagious for New Zealand made the tour feel authentic. A huge thank you for the arrangements in Rotorua and getting us to our event safely and on time. If you are planning a trip to New Zealand I highly recommend Cheeky Kiwi Travel and especially, Geoffrey for your arrangements.

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1/25/2026

Cheeky John is the best!

We traveled with John for 2 day tour. He was wonderful, enabling us to get the more than we planned with many impromptu stops as time permitted. He was knowledgeable and if he didn't know the answers , researched and shared them later. He was fun and thoughtful. We had a health challenge which he made adaptations for. We got more that we paid for and couldn't recommend him more highly!

Judy J

1/22/2026

Best trout ever!

Best tour ever! Our guide Jeoff was so knowledgeable and friendly he made to trip so enjoyable and fun. Everywhere we went and everything we did was spectacular! I highly recommend Cheeky Kiwi!!!!! Book a tour you will love it!

Lynda S

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