Private Dunedin & Otago Peninsula Tours Up to 4 people
We are local Dunedin Tour operators with 10 years of business experience focus on the customized Private Tours around Dunedin area and beyond. We offer and provide you the most flexible and personalized Dunedin and Otago Peninsula wild life Tours. We have been providing personalised private tours since 2015, backed by years of experience and now proudly partnering with Viator to serve global travellers recently.
We know Dunedin like the back of our hands and we will allow you to enjoy every hidden spots in Dunedin and freedom to move at your own pace. We are friendly ,knowledgeable, reliable and happy to meet new customers from around the world.
Discover Christchurch Hidden Gems Twilight Food and Culture Tour
Our tours are about sharing our ancestors cultural stories, and the narrative of the diverse people which now call Ōtautahi Christchurch home. We do this this through meandering through our less known areas sharing gems hidden in plain sight.
It’s about getting out and about and walking to your destinations and discovering our Māori and settler heritage and connecting you with the exquisite hard to find local establishments with unique stories to share
You will arrive as strangers and leave as friends.
Ultimate Auckland Experience Full Day Tour with Brewery Lunch
This full-day small group tour combines the best of Auckland's city highlights with the rugged beauty of the wild west coast for the ultimate Auckland experience. Travel in comfort in your modern minibuses with your expert guide, known for their passion, storytelling, and local knowledge.
Highlights:
- Auckland’s top landmarks & volcanoes
- Cultural and historic sites
- Stunning scenic viewpoints
- Mt Eden – highest natural point in Auckland
- Muriwai Beach – wild black sand coast
- Gannet colony (seasonal)
- Hallertau Brewery lunch
- Devonport & North Head
- Optional extras including craft beer tasting and Sky Tower entry
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is your small groups, your guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure your tours are an experience to remember.
Methven Ōpuke Hot Pool & Scenic Canterbury Tour from Christchurch
Experience the award winning Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa, located in the heart of Mid-Canterbury. Start in Christchurch, where you’ll begin your bespoke tour filled with views of untouched Cantabrian landscapes as you pass through the majestic Rakaia River Gorge to Methven Village, found at the foothills of the Southern Alps. Arrive to Ōpuke and feel immersed in nature from the moment you walk through the doors.
Receive entry to your own locker with a robe and towel then enjoy luxurious relaxation in Tranquility, the adult exclusive pools complete with a swim up bar (NZ accepted ID may be required for entry).
Alternatively, enjoy a soak in Discovery, which is open to all ages.
After 2 hours of relaxation in the solar thermal pools at Ōpuke, your tour will return to Christchurch
Auckland : Rotorua Maori Village w Redwoods, Haka and Hangi Lunch
Begin your tour with a scenic ride from Auckland to Rotorua, where you'll visit the incredible Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village. Be welcomed by the warmth of the local Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people and the beauty of a geothermal landscape unlike any other.
Enjoy a guided tour through the village, learning how the community lives in harmony with the geothermal forces beneath their feet. Stroll along trails past bubbling mud pools, steaming vents, and spouting geysers—each steeped in Māori history and mythology.
Experience a powerful haka and cultural performance, then savour a traditional hāngī meal cooked with natural steam, followed by dessert.
Visit the towering Redwoods Forest and enjoy a leisurely walk beneath its magnificent Californian redwoods, one of Rotorua's most iconic natural attractions. Then enjoy a guided drive past Government Gardens, Lake Rotorua, Sulphur Point, and the Rotorua Museum before relaxing on your return to Auckland.
Auckland City Halfday Tour
With our experience of living in New Zealand for anywhere between 13 to 30 years, we promise to provide our guests with a joyful and memorable experience that will leave a lasting impression.
5Day/4nights Ultimate Northern Discovery
A five-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily, taking in most of the key tourism destinations within the North Island of New Zealand. You will visit the Bay of Islands, with a tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the historic township of Russell, and a cruise to the famous 'Hole in the Rock'. Your day in Auckland includes a sightseeing tour of Auckland City. On day four travel to Rotorua, via Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with a guided tour of the glowworm grotto, on arrival in Rotorua a guided tour of Te Puia and a Maori Cultural Performance has been arranged. On your final day visit Hobbiton Movie Set for a guided tour on your return journey to Auckland. The tour includes four nights' accommodation.
Picton Wine & Scenic Adventure: VIP Cruise Excursion
The only Marlborough wine tour organized by a local winemaker we will tailor make this wine tour to perfection.
Make the most of your short time in Marlborough. Visit 3-4 of the best wineries in the region. Enjoy an informative vineyard stroll, followed by a behind-the-scenes look at a New Zealand winery and capture the best behind-the-scenes winery photos.
This tour is tailored to the needs of Cruise Ship passengers who may have different timing requirements to our standard daily tours. The tour usually departs at around 9.30am but flexible to suit your ships arrival time. You can relax knowing that we will return you safely and on time for your ship. This tour is for a maximum of 2 people. But the van holds 11 so For larger groups please contact us for a quote.
Lunch is at own cost at the vineyard restaurant.
Riverside Electric Bike Tour
A stunning guided ride along the banks of one of NZ’s most beautiful and powerful rivers. Varied riding, beautiful vistas and plenty of photo opportunities make this a must do trip for those who appreciate exercise and scenery. Participants need to be able to ride a bike on loose sand and gravel, and up and down (moderate) hills. A medium level of fitness is required. The length of the ride is 12kms.
Auckland Downtown Food Tour with 5 Locals Favorite Dishes
Experience Auckland's culinary and cultural evolution on your Secret Food Tour. This circular journey encompasses the city's key areas, guiding you to the Shoreline and harbour back through the CBD to the iconic Sky Tower.
You'll taste classic dishes brought by the first migrants' cuisine and influenced by New Zealand's unique wildlife. Discover how the city developed and expanded beyond its original boundaries, witnessing the architectural blend of Victorian and modern styles. Despite this urban development, you'll see how the enduring Maori influence remains a vibrant part of Auckland's design and public display.
Private Tour Waiotapu Geothermal Shore Excursion up to 8 passengers
Take a tour in your own private minivan with an experienced local guide. This Private tour is for a group of up to 8 people. Your day will include amazing scenery from stunning white sandy beaches, to boiling mud pools and beautiful forests. The main attraction is a visit to Waiotapu There is so much to see and experience in this stunning part of New Zealand. Choose an attraction to visit or enjoy all the "Freebies" this area offers. I can customise your day. Do as much or as little as you choose. Its "Your Day Your Way". Have a great day out with your own Private guide.
"FREEBIES":
- Sandy Beaches and beautiful countryside
- Lake Rotorua and the Redwood Forest (time permitting)
- Rotorua City Government Gardens (time permitting)
EXTRAS
- Waiotapu Geothermal Reserve - Entry Fee additional. You are required to pay using your card as it is a cash less premises.
- Lunch
Jetski Lake Rotoiti geothermal basin fast.
Explore geothermal lakes, hidden bays, and hot pools that can only be reached by water. These places hold cultural significance Ngāti Pikiao, and are rarely seen by visitors. This access makes the experience different from standard rentals or theme‑park style attractions.
Adventures are real, our machines are fast, support on water assistance, explore with a local Māori guide cruise on your own adventure self guided operator training lessons, easy to learn activity travel lakes in style and find the amazing natural beauty and history of the area.
Hawke's Bay Historic Wineries Tour - Featuring NZ oldest Winery
Step back in time on our Hawke’s Bay Historic Wineries Tour. Visit Mission Estate, NZ’s oldest winery, founded by French missionaries in 1851, and taste elegant wines while exploring the beautifully preserved building and cellar.
Drive through historic Taradale, lined with charming villas and early settler cottages that tell the story of Hawke’s Bay’s wine pioneers.
Next, we will visit Church Road Winery, est in 1897 by Tom McDonald, father of NZ’s fine reds.
To finish, we’ll take you up to Bluff Hill Lookout for sweeping views over Napier Port, the Pacific Ocean, and Napier’s Art Deco skyline.
Experience the heritage in every glass!
- Visit Mission Estate, NZ’s oldest winery
- Explore historic cellars and buildings
- Guided tastings of premium Hawke’s Bay wines
- Learn the region’s winemaking history
- Travel through scenic countryside
- Expert guide offering rich historical context
* To request Alternative start times or tour customisations
- Book on our Mates Travel website.
Castle Hill & Arthur Pass Day Trip From Christchurch
Discover one of New Zealand’s most dramatic alpine landscapes on this unforgettable full-day adventure to Arthur’s Pass National Park. Journey from the Canterbury plains into rugged mountain country, explore ancient limestone formations, hike to a spectacular waterfall, and meet our famous alpine parrots — the playful Kea!
This is the perfect day escape for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers wanting to experience the raw beauty of the Southern Alps.
Private Tour - Horse Riding, Wine Tasting and Art Trail
Combine scenic horse riding, outdoor art, fine wine, and local cuisine on a memorable journey through the beautiful countryside north of Auckland. Begin with a guided horse ride along picturesque bush tracks surrounded by peaceful rural landscapes and native scenery. Choose from learner, intermediate, or experienced riding levels, with no previous horse-riding experience required.
Continue to Brick Bay and stroll along the renowned Sculpture Trail, where contemporary artworks are beautifully positioned among towering native trees, majestic palms, green pastures, abundant birdlife, and vineyard landscapes.
Complete your experience at The Glass House Kitchen, overlooking the shimmering lake, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing lunch accompanied by a tasting of premium New Zealand wines. A perfect combination of horse riding, art, nature, food, wine, and stunning scenery, creating lasting memories of your time in New Zealand.
Maximum rider weight is 100 kg (220 lbs).
Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures
Step aboard Tiua, Taupō Sailing Adventures’ luxurious sailing catamaran and cruise Great Lake Taupo in comfort and style..
Our sailing experience offers a quiet and gentle way to connect with the natural beauty of Lake Taupō. With her stable twin-hull design, Tiua provides a smooth ride and plenty of space to stretch out and enjoy the journey.
Tiua is the only boat on Lake Taupo which combines the relaxing feeling of an eco friendly sailing experience with the comfort of indoor and outdoor seating. With the spacious saloon and covered cockpit she is perfectly set up to go out in any weather and keep customers out of rain and the cold if needed.
[Tee-ua] Māori
1. (verb) To move with the wind
Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise
Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide!
You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor. She has had 20 +years experience skippering/guiding/operating commercial vessels on Otago Harbour, including dredger, coastguard, harbourmaster and more.
Modern, comfortable, safe, fast and custom built boat.
Approx 1.5 hours -2 hours in duration.
-Fully commentated.
-Quality binoculars provided.
-We pass by the historic Quarantine Stations and old shipwrecks.
-See and learn about the fishing boats, workboats, dredges and ships as we pass Port Chalmers and Careys Bay.
-Look for albatross, penguins, seals, sea lions, sea birds, marine mammals and more as we cruise past roosting, breeding and feeding areas.
-See/learn about the historic pilots houses, search light and gun emplacements and the old whaling stations.
-Cruise around Taiaroa Head, Nature reserve.
Tranz Alpine Train Tour
A wonderful day tour to Arthurs Pass which includes a train journey on one of the worlds famous train journeys, a visit to the National Park including some short walks to see the mountain flowers and incredible mosses in this high rainfall area. A delicious 2 course homemade picnic, scenic location and much grown in my Organic garden glasshouse. I bake Wholemeal Walnut bread and a selection of fillings and dependent on season make homemade soup or dessert.Lots of photo stops and short walks on the return via Highway 73 passing many beautiful lakes & limestone formations. As an option can add on jet boat trip on Waimakariri River or a farm visit including sheep dogs and shearing demonstration followed by a homemade afternoon tea in the Woolshed. Tour leaves at 7.45am and returns at 5.15pm. Central City pick ups ok. Tour is aimed at small numbers. Happy to tailor it to guests wishes and although not always private usually caters for family groups.Can charter and drive a bus if needed.
Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
Hold on tight on an exciting 30-minute jet-boat ride on the Waikato River! Spinning and speeding your way to Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most spectacular falls, see the country’s beauty rapidly unfold as you zip past rugged cliffs and native bush.
Tarawera and Rotorua Lakes Eco Tour by Boat with Guide
The Tarawera and Lakes Tour is the ultimate way to experience the beauty of Rotorua's lakes district and uncover the stories of the land, its people, and the devastating 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera. This fully guided 120-minute adventure takes you across land and water aboard a genuine WWII amphibious duck, visiting four of Rotorua's stunning lakes and cruising across three — with the breathtaking Lake Tarawera at the foot of the mighty Mt Tarawera as the undeniable highlight. With comfortable seating and a small group setting, this tour is perfect for families, couples, and solo travellers looking to immerse themselves in Rotorua's rich history and spectacular natural landscapes. Our guides are passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated to making every tour an experience to remember.
Water Taxi and Shuttle to Larnach Castle
The quickest and most fun option to get to see New Zealands only castle. A fast water taxi ride across the beautiful Otago Harbour to Macandrew Bay, a small seaside village on the Otago Peninsula. Here you transfer to our executive shuttle van for your scenic drive up the hill to the castle. Your entry fee to the castle and gardens is included in your fare.
You'll have an hour and a half to explore the castle and gardens. You'll then be brought back down to the harbour, for your second water taxi ride into Steamer Basin, in the heart of Dunedin.
From Steamer Basin it's a short 5 minute walk to the iconic Dunedin Railway Station and Toitu, the Settlers Museum. This is also the departure point for the Cruise ship shuttles that return to Port.
Please note-
Trips from 9.00am to 11.15am leave from Back Beach, Port Chalmers.
Trips from 12.00 and 12.45pm leave from Steamer Basin, Dunedin city.
All trips conclude in Dunedin City except the 11.15am trip that returns to Port Chalmers at 2.15pm
2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
Enjoy a two hour cruise traversing the deep waters of Milford Sound, located in Fiordland. Your cruise will take you past St Anne’s lighthouse and out into the Tasman Sea. Informative guides point out scenic highlights along the way, such as the Bowen Falls (dropping 160 metres seaward), Sinbad Gully (a classic example of a hanging valley), snow-capped Mount Pembroke, and the awe-inspiring Mitre Peak itself, towering 1692 metres from the ocean floor.
Kumeu Wine Tour
Our Kumeu Wine Tour is more than just wine tasting — it’s a relaxed, full‑day experience built around exceptional wine, thoughtfully paired food, and great company. From the moment you step aboard, you’ll be welcomed by friendly, knowledgeable hosts who are passionate about showcasing West Auckland.
You’ll visit carefully selected local wineries where wines are enjoyed with complementary food pairings, along with a leisurely lunch stop that lets you savour each flavour without feeling rushed.
What truly sets this tour apart is the journey beyond the vineyards. Before returning to the city, we travel through the rolling countryside of Muriwai. When in season, guests can visit the world‑famous Gannet Bird Colony and walk along Muriwai’s dramatic black‑sand beach — a uniquely wild West Auckland experience not found on other wine tours.
Book your Kumeu Wine Tour today and experience Auckland’s wine country and wild west coast.
Wellington City to Coast Highlights Tour (with Lunch)
This five-hour experience offers outstanding value, giving you more time to explore, a wider variety of attractions, and a delicious lunch all in one tour. With its combination of sightseeing, local insights, coastal scenery, and quality dining, this tour offers a well-rounded introduction to the very best of Wellington.
Discover Wellington's iconic highlights, including Mount Victoria Lookout, the Wētā Cave, the historic Wellington Cable Car, the Wellington Botanic Garden and Lady Norwood Rose Garden, Parliament Grounds, and Old St Paul's Cathedral. Venture beyond the city centre with a scenic drive along Wellington's dramatic south coast and a visit to the Brooklyn Wind Turbine, where you'll have time to soak up the panoramic views.
To complete the experience, enjoy a relaxing seaside lunch at a popular local café, including one main meal and one drink.