Waiheke Island: 3 Vineyards, Stunning Views & Wine Tastings
Waiheke's most booked wine tour — and for good reason! Three stunning vineyards, fabulous wine tastings, breathtaking scenery and local guides who know the island inside out.
Our guides actually live here! They know the winemakers, the best spots and all those little stories that make Waiheke so special. Expect great wine, plenty of laughs and a genuine taste of island life.
Enjoy a relaxed lunch at Batch Winery or beachfront Charley Farley's, depending on availability. Lunch is at your own cost, so choose what takes your fancy, sit back and soak up those gorgeous views.
Then it's off to Stonyridge for more wine tasting before our grand finale at the iconic Mudbrick Vineyard, famous for its beautiful gardens and spectacular views.
Afterwards, we'll return you to the ferry or drop you somewhere on the island to keep exploring if thats your wish.
Great wines, beautiful places, brilliant local guides and plenty of laughs. That's how we do Waiheke!
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound and enjoy a spectacular view of the mountains, lakes and waterfalls of Fiordland National Park. Surrounded by some of the most magnificent scenery in the world, you’ll board your cruise and travel the length of the fiord out to Tasman Sea. Complete your journey with an unforgettable flight over the dramatic Southern Alps back to Queenstown.
Duration: 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation
Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise
At the core, we’re a family business with our management team being 6th & 7th generation Banks Peninsula locals. Alongside our family members, we have a passionate team who are committed to you having a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
We keep our passenger groups small so that you have more room to move around the boat, and enjoy your cruise without overcrowding or missing dolphin sightings due to a shortage of viewing space. Our boat has a low-lying profile which means you get closer to the wildlife!
When you board our boat you’ll be offered a complimentary drink. Choose from beer, award-winning local wine or non-alcoholic options. You’ll also enjoy our famous home-baked treats made from our family recipe and served to you by our delightful onboard crew.
We are committed to the conservation of our harbour's environment and wildlife. After all, it’s the centre point of our business.
*Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the departure, with boarding 15 minutes beforehand.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Immerse yourself in the magic of the Lord of the Rings trilogy on this 9-hour adventure to Edoras (Mount Sunday) from Christchurch. Explore with your guide and soak up breathtaking views from the peak of Edoras. Look over exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs of Edoras under construction. Pose for photographs with movie replicas such as Aragorn’s sword, Gimli’s axe and the flag of Rohan. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch with a glass of New Zealand sparkling wine. See for yourself how this tranquil mountainside was transformed into mysterious Edoras — the capital city of the Rohan people.
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
America's Cup Sailing Experience on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour
Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or sit back, relax and enjoy the sail on an America's Cup racing yacht as you sail Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. Become part of the crew and feel the thrill of yachting at its best. Or just sit back, relax and soak up the atmosphere and stunning harbour scenery.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau
Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then it's over Wilmot Pass, stopping along the way to experience some of Fiordland's densest rainforest and to view the colorful alpine moss gardens before joining the 2-hour 45-minute Doubtful Sound Cruise that takes in the most dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound.
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion
Create lasting memories on this half-day tour of the Bay of Islands from your cruise ships arrival at the Waitangi Wharf.
The Bay of Islands is a popular tourist destination in New Zealand. This guided tour shows you an abundance of breathtaking picturesque views giving you plenty of fantastic photo opportunities. The area is often referred to as “the birthplace of New Zealand”, due to the past events that took place there. These historical events led to the shaping of New Zealand.
Your tour will include a Bakery/Café stop for you to grab a coffee or something to eat “on the go”. Your Bay Of Islands tour guide will instruct you on where to catch the shuttle buses back to the tenders should you wish to stay in town longer once your tour ends.
Duration: 5 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries
Voted the World’s Best Wine Tour
Begin your day with a warm welcome from your wine-certified guide at (or near) your Queenstown accommodation before setting off into the Gibbston wine region celebrated for its world-class wineries, passionate winemakers & outstanding Pinot Noir.
Enjoy four unique tasting experiences across boutique cellar doors & iconic estates, including a visit to New Zealand’s largest wine cave.
Venues typically include Gibbston Valley, Ayrburn, Kinross & Mt Rosa, (subject change if a cellar door is closed). Throughout the day, your expert guide and cellar hosts will enrich each tasting with stories, insights & wine expertise.
For those looking to indulge further, there’s the option to add a delicious winery bistro lunch (ordered on the day, additional cost).
Whether you’re a passionate wine enthusiast, a curious explorer, or simply seeking a memorable Queenstown experience, this award-winning journey pairs good people with great wine for an excellent day out
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation
45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour
*WORLD EXCLUSIVE FLIGHT*
Join this tour for the unique opportunity to fly in both a Ski Plane and Helicopter, the only flight like it in the world!
Fly up in either a ski plane or helicopter on this incredible 45 minute flight which includes a Tasman glacier landing (10-15 minutes) we switch aircraft for the flight home!
Flying through the remarkable Tasman Valley and landing on the snow covered peaks with this scenic option is an unforgettable experience and a WORLD EXCLUSIVE FLIGHT with both the ski plane and helicopter!
Get your camera ready!!
Check in closes 30 minutes prior to the flight time
Duration: 45 min
- Free cancellation
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
Explore and admire Auckland's largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges, on this 5 hour afternoon eco-tour. The perfect way to get out of the city and enjoy the nature on Auckland's door step.
You'll be picked up from your centrally located Auckland hotel before traveling 30-minutes west to the Waitakere Ranges.
From here travel further west to enjoy a walk in the rainforest before visiting the beautiful Piha Beach for a walk on the soft black sand.
Afternoon refreshments are provided along with full commentary from our driver guides.
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
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Magical Hobbiton: Small-Group Guided Tour from Auckland
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Middle earth with a day trip to the Hobbiton Movie Set, perfect for those seeking a shorter excursion without an early morning start.
Journey through the scenic Waikato countryside enroute to Hobbiton, where lush green hills & pastures set the stage for this cinematic experience.
Explore the meticulously recreated setting from 'The Lord of the Rings' & 'The Hobbit' films. Guided by experts, wander through charming hobbit holes nestled into the landscape, stroll through vibrant gardens, and visit iconic landmarks like the Green Dragon Inn. Gain insider insights into filmmaking and hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
After the tour, visit the Hobbiton Gift Shop for collectible souvenirs followed by a lunch stop at the Shire's rest cafe (lunch not included)
Perfect for fans of Tolkien's works & movie buffs alike, this day trip promises a journey into fantasy and adventure that will leave you with cherished memories.
Duration: 8–9 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Queenstown 6 hour Boutique Wine Tour 4 Wineries and Lunch
Experience a tasting journey through three of Central Otago’s incredibly scenic and varying wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell.
Visit four boutique vineyards, tasting their unique cool climate wines and discover why the Central Otago region has become world-renowned in its own right.
Savour a delightful platter-style lunch made with locally sourced produce and accompanied by a flight of wines to taste. There may also be an opportunity to retrace history with a stroll through the charming historical settlement of Old Cromwell.
Learn about the early pioneering history and how the wine region was formed through an array of fun facts and interesting stories from your knowledgeable wine guide.
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation
Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau
Discover the spectacular beauty of Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park on an extended 9-hour small-group tour from Te Anau, limited to 16 guests.
Travel the famous Milford Road with an experienced local guide, enjoying scenic stops, short walks and photo opportunities through glacier-carved valleys, ancient rainforest and dramatic waterfalls.
Enjoy freshly baked morning tea along the way before arriving in Milford Sound for a 1-hour 45-minute nature cruise. Take in towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls and incredible Fiordland scenery, with opportunities to spot kea, seals, dolphins and the elusive Fiordland crested penguin. After the cruise, enjoy free time to explore the Milford Sound waterfront.
For an unforgettable aerial perspective, upgrade to a 30-minute scenic helicopter flight with a mountain-top landing, departing from and returning to Milford Sound, or choose to helicopter directly back to Te Anau.
Duration: 9 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Hole in the Rock Scenic Cruise including Dolphins and Island stop
Half day cruise of the Bay of islands including the famous Hole in the Rock, Island stopover and marine mammal viewing. The perfect water activity for your visit to the Bay of Islands.
Keep watch for dolphins and whales (conditions permitting). With our Marine Mammal Viewing Guarantee (May–Sept only) you can come again for free if we don't spot any marine mammals during your cruise.*
Duration: 4 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Middle earth with a day trip to the Hobbiton Movie Set, perfect for those seeking a shorter excursion without an early morning start.
Journey through the scenic Waikato countryside enroute to Hobbiton, where lush green hills & pastures set the stage for this cinematic experience.
Explore the meticulously recreated setting from 'The Lord of the Rings' & 'The Hobbit' films. Guided by experts, wander through charming hobbit holes nestled into the landscape, stroll through vibrant gardens, and visit iconic landmarks like the Green Dragon Inn. Gain insider insights into filmmaking and hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
After exploring, relax and refuel with a light, packed picnic lunch, thoughtfully prepared to enjoy in the peaceful surroundings of Hobbiton. Take in the scenery, snap photos, and soak up the whimsical charm of the Shire before your return to Auckland.
Duration: 7–8 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)
Milford Sound is an area of extraordinary natural beauty. It offers a majestic fiord, dramatic and awe-inspiring scenery and prolific flora and fauna. This tour with Air Milford allows you to combine the stunning flight to Milford Sound with a beautiful cruise on the fiord. Relax as you enjoy the best of both worlds from above and from the sea.
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
Hobbiton, Rotorua and Waiotapu Small Group Tour from Auckland
Want to see more of New Zealand than Auckland? This is the day for it. Start in the rolling countryside of the Waikato at Hobbiton Movie Set, then swap green hills for the bubbling mud, steaming craters, and surreal colours of Wai-O-Tapu. Two completely different landscapes, two very different sides of New Zealand, all in one day from Auckland—without hiring a car or figuring out the route yourself.
While the destinations you will be visiting are spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart.
Led by our passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life, sharing their stories and background knowledge, and run in modern minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
Duration: 13 hours
- Free cancellation
Te Puia: Te Pō Indigenous Evening Experience with Dinner
Experience a night that will enlighten you - see, hear and taste Māori culture with a hāngī buffet dinner and cultural performance.
Savour a delicious hāngī buffet at our Pātaka Kai Restaurant & Bar, which overlooks a geothermal wonderland. Enjoy freshly sourced produce, traditionally cooked meats and vegetables, kai moana (seafood), and a selection of sweet desserts.
Be captivated by a cultural performance in our beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. The performance includes a pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), waiata (song), mōteatea (chant), poi, and haka.
Wrap up the evening with a stroll down to Pōhutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the southern hemisphere and sip on hot chocolate.
Please note that in summer, the order of events varies. This experience is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes long and suitable for all ages.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga
Our vehicles and our tours are designed to provide you with the best possible comfort, exceptional value and mixed with personal interaction to ensure you can enjoy your day stress free knowing we have everything sorted for you!
We are the only Tauranga based tour company with a Hobbiton trained tour guide. When you join us on tour you will also have free Wi-Fi and USB charging points in the vehicle. We are also provide refreshments and snacks during our tour.
You and your travelling companions can experience the best of Tauranga and the renowned 'Hobbiton' with assurance of knowing we have you in mind.
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
Mount Cook and The Glaciers 55-Minute Helicopter Flight
Our premier flight over the Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park and its vast glaciers and snowfields. See the ancient waters of the Tasman Glacier lake before flying the length of the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand’s longest glacier. Experience what it feels like to stand in snow amongst the mountains as you take in a spectacular view of New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki / Mount Cook during your alpine (seasonal snow) landing. Cross to the West Coast and view the formidable Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers before completing your journey with uninterrupted views of the summit ridge of Aoraki / Mount Cook.
Duration: 55 min
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo
This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook National Park and Tasman Glacier. The ultimate way to get from Christchurch to Queenstown and includes a picnic lunch. 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.
Highlights:
Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepard
Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park
Tasman Glacier, Lake Pukaki
Lindis Pass, Kawarau Gorge
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our 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.
Duration: 14 hours
- Free cancellation
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights
***ALL OUR TOURS START & END TO FIT THE CRUISE SHIPS' ARRIVAL & SAILING TIMES***
Rotorua is the 2nd most visited city in New Zealand by all tourists. As you only have a small window of opportunity to visit we have created an itinerary to showcase some of what we think makes this place so special. The two main interests which make people visit is Maori Culture & Geothermal Activity. This tour showcases the area where your ship is docked (Mount Maunganui) before we depart for the city of Rotorua. Enroute we showcase all which creates the namesake of the Bay of Plenty. Arriving at Rotorua's only Living Maori Village of its kind - Whakarewarewa - you will receive a traditional welcome and invited by a local to join them on a guided tour of this unique place. A village which lives on top of an active geothermal valley and has learnt to harness the powers of mother nature to aid their daily living needs for 100's of year. See geysers, steaming fumaroles , bubbling hot pools and much more.
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
Queenstown Tandem Paragliding from Coronet Peak
We fly from New Zealand's highest commercial take-off point. Offering stunning views of the Wakatipu valley and beyond, let our highly experienced pilots guide you through the air and show you what it's like to fly like a bird. No experience necessary.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Waiheke Island: Premium Wine Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch
A 5-hour island escape with premium wine tastings at boutique vineyards and a gourmet beachfront lunch. Your local guide handles everything, so you simply arrive and indulge in exceptional wines, breathtaking coastal views, and a lunch you'll still be talking about long after the day is done.
You'll visit three vineyards across the island, each selected for its unique character and outstanding wines. Enjoy guided tastings led by your Sommelier, who will share insights into what you're drinking and how Waiheke's unique microclimate shapes every bottle. Discover why the island produces wines you simply can't find anywhere else.
Then comes lunch — a gourmet beachfront dining experience at a hat-awarded restaurant, the Kiwi equivalent of a Michelin star. Exceptional food, your feet practically in the sand, a glass of something you've just fallen in love with, and five hours that feel like the perfect island indulgence.
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation