Reviews

Thank you for your kind review! We're pleased to hear everything went smoothly and that you found the pickup easy and the service pleasant. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to assist you again on your next journey.

Our tour and transfer experience with Kiwi Driver Tour in New Zealand was absolutely fantastic! The team was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable about the beautiful landscapes we explored. From the stunning fjords of Fiordland National Park to the breathtaking geothermal wonders in Rotorua, every moment was carefully curated to ensure we got the most out of our trip. The transfers were seamless, and our drivers were courteous and informative. Highly recommend Kiwi Driver Tour to anyone looking to explore the best of New Zealand with ease and expert guidance. Five stars isn't enough – we'd give them ten stars if we could

Our tour to the Bay of Islands with Kiwi Driver Tours was exceptional. From the seamless transportation to the breathtaking landscapes, every detail was perfectly planned. We enjoyed a stunning sailing excursion and marveled at the iconic Hole in the Rock, with a chance to see dolphins in the wild. Our guide’s insightful commentary added depth to the experience, making it even more memorable. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting New Zealand

All the services provided by Kiwi Driver Tour were fantastic! Clean vehicles, knowledgeable and friendly drivers and always on time. I personally used and Highly recommended by my company Hillsboro Travel in business since 1976.

Again thanks for the great service, hope to be back again!

Excellent! The service was outstanding from start to finish. Our driver was not only professional and punctual but also incredibly friendly and accommodating throughout the journey. Everything ran smoothly and on time, making the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable. We felt well looked after and truly valued as customers. Highly recommended to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality service!

Communication prior to tour was good, John our guide was upbeat, gave us lots of information and facts about each area we passed through. Small group and John ensured everyone was included and felt welcomed. Te Puia was an amazing place to visit all guides and staff were very friendly and lots to see. The cultural show was awesome, we loved all of it. Seeing the two Kiwis was a highlight. Lunch was great, snacks on the bus were included and coffee stops and bathroom stops were catered for. Was a great day, tour felt relaxed and not rushed. Would highly recommend this tour.

Great trip. Lots of options available. Waitomo caves were very cool. The scenery along the way was beautiful. John, our driver, gave us lots of information about NZ and answered all our questions. John also gave me lots of tips for my stay in Rotorua. I would definitely recommend. Thank you for a wonderful day.

John was very knowledgeable and made the trip a really great experience for everyone! The tour itself was great and the day ran very smoothly!

Waitimo caves and glow worms are spectacular! Te Puia was closed so we went to Wai-o-Tapu thermals which was also spectacular. John and Joseph were great guides, entertaining and educational. Wonderful day!

The tour was well worth the money, the surrounding area of Hobbiton is beautiful. The set itself is great and the tour guide on set was friendly and offered to take photos for those going solo.
I was worried I would just be with families, but actually it was two other solo travelers and another pair of friends.
The tour guide John was very friendly and had a good sense of humor. He gave us lots of tips of things to do in Auckland and also gave me some additional info about Christchurch/Queenstown, which is where I am heading.
Overall it was a great day out and well worth the money. 🙂

The guide, John, knows a lot about the places and about New Zealand. He is a great storyteller. The cave worth the tour. Te Puia is great also.

Our tour guide John was friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone was safe and had a great experience. Hobbiton was fantastic, and the Waitomo Caves were beautiful! It was also great to learn about New Zealand and Auckland on the drive. Highly recommend!

We are so happy we did this tour and had John as our tour leader. Not only he was so informative but also funny. He looked after us all very well. I can’t thank him enough for doing an extra mile. Thanks John!

Had a great time with our guide John, he really went out of his way to make sure everyone got to where they needed to be! This tour is a bit of a juggling act with activities, so it’s best to book your two activities ahead of time. Really appreciated our guides knowledge and helping make the trip memorable, especially as a solo travler.

Hobbiton and waitomo caves. Great way to meet others from around the world while enjoying scenic view drive to both tours while stopping for lunch and great way with stopping for ice cream on way back and everyone adding their favorite music song for playlist to listen. Thanks to our tour bus operator John Brown he was amazing and gave us a fantastic and enjoyable tour with taking our photos, sharing culture and lots information on NZ.
Recommend doing both tours in one day if you plan to do both as it’s 2 hour drive there each way (beautiful scenery on drive). Caves although neat to see, the boat ride in cave was very short and quick but worth to see as first time. Hobbiton highly recommend beautiful scenery, lots movie set info…need to watch again the movies again!

Thanks for John give a great experience for Rotorua. But what makes me feel super friendly was he introduce the history by words and provide some information of good restaurant. That’s not his job, but he did more than I expected. Thanks for John give me a great day.

The Milford Sound tour with Kiwi Driver Tours was the highlight of our trip to New Zealand. The journey through Fiordland National Park was stunning, with dramatic landscapes, waterfalls, and breathtaking views at every turn. The boat cruise through the fjord was nothing short of magical, and we even spotted dolphins swimming alongside us. Our guide was excellent, sharing fascinating stories about the area’s history and natural wonders. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the South Island

We used this service for a trip from our hotel to the train station.
The driver was pleasant and punctual. We arrived at our destination on time and were not rushed as we prepared for the next part of our vacation.
Many thanks!
(Canada)

Great experience from beginning to end. We truly appreciated the flexibility to customise our journey and include the specific stops we wanted to make. It made the day feel personalised and tailored to our interests, rather than just a standard route. Everything was handled with professionalism and care, and we felt heard and well taken care of throughout. A big thank you for accommodating our requests – it really enhanced our overall experience!

I just wanted to give a shoutout to my awesome tour guide, John! He made the trip to Rotorua unforgettable with his great knowledge and fun stories. The views were stunning, and the extra stops he added along the way to Wai-o-Tapu were a nice surprise. We even made it in time for the lady knox geyser show (not in the itinerary), which was perfect! Plus, those quick photo breaks were a blast. At the end of the day, John was super thoughtful and dropped us off wee bit away from our pick up location to keep us dry from the rain. Overall, this tour was definitely a highlight of my New Zealand trip—thanks, John!

Fun day trip spending the morning in Hobbiton (not a huge fan of the Lord of the Rings but the place is sooo cute) and then visiting the Wai O Tapu site was also very interesting. We had a long but very well spent day with John

John and Joseph were stellar. Great personalities, wonderful banter. The scenery and stops are indescribable , you have to see to believe

I appreciated our guide John because he drove safely and was nice to everyone whether he received a tip from them or not. I also appreciated the Te Puia part because the geyser erupted at the right time and our guide there was super funny. Wai-o-Tapu was photogenic and you can actually walk very close to sulfur infused water.

The group was great, John the driver / guide tour was super friendly and always willing to help with extra information about New Zealand attractions , history etc. I highly recommend doing the tour in a small group.

My Husband and I took this tour on our very first full day in New Zealand and it was such a great choice! The glow worm caves are fascinating and we learned A LOT at Te Puia (including getting to see both live Kiwi Birds and an active Geyser!).

I have been on other tours where the guide was lack luster. This was dedicated NOT the case with John. He is a beautiful gem of a human, knowledgeable and willing to interact with the traveling group. I was very impressed with his willingness to answer questions and how he managed to get everyone in the group to engage in a comfortable and easy manner.



10 out of 10 recommend this company, John as a guide, and this great day tour! You won’t be disappointed.

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

My wife and I booked 2 tours with Cheeky Kiwi. We took the Christchurch to Queenstown trip via Mt Cook and Lake Teakapo trip with Tony. In Auckland, we took the Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves trip with John. Both trips were phenomenal and had a blast with the group and guides! Thanks for the amazing experiences and for helping to make our NZ trip memorable!

WOW! Perfection on part of John our guide. He was humorous, shared his knowledge of the geography, the history of the country, and he was kind and respectful. Needless to say, our group of 16 had a fun time together.

The tour of Hobbiton was amazing. It was an early start and a long journey but our driver (John) kept us amused throughout.

From our tour guide John, who was so funny and knowledgeable, to the absolutely incredible tour of Te Puia and my personal choice of the Redwood Forest tree top walks, to the sighting of the great Waikato River and a couple of interesting stops on the way, everything was just perfect and a fat I will always remember. Thanks so much John and Cheeky Kiwi

John was a very friendly and helpful guide. I‘ve seen a lot of beautiful things and learned interesting things about New Zealands history and Culture. Our guide John did everything to help us and give us a great experience. Although I must admit that I think the price for the tour is to expensive.