Waitomo Päiväretket

Kiertue oli hyvin järjestetty, informatiivinen ja nautinnollinen alusta loppuun. Oli kiehtovaa oppia lavasteiden historiasta ja kulissien takaisista yksityiskohdista. Maisemat olivat upeat, ja tarjolla oli runsaasti tilaisuuksia ottaa ikimuistoisia valokuvia. Mukava luksuspakettiauto teki matkasta rentouttavan ja miellyttävän, antaen meille mahdollisuuden istua alas ja nauttia kauniista maisemista matkan varrella.

Kaiken kaikkiaan erittäin ihana kokemus! Pidin sekä Waitomon luolakierroksesta että Hobittilan elokuvakohteiden kierroksesta. Kaikki oppaat olivat erittäin selkeitä ja ammattitaitoisia selityksissään, ripauksella huumoria. Rachel, bussikuski ja pääopas, oli myös erittäin rauhoittava, vastuullinen ja selkeä ohjeissaan. Näimme matkan varrella monia ihania vapaana laiduntavia lampaita ja lehmiä. Erittäin hyvä vastine rahalle. Myös linja-auto oli mukava!

Se oli maaginen Hobbiton Movie Set ja Glow Worm -luolat. Upea päiväretki! Myös lounas oli mahtava. Kiitos oppaallemme Richardille, vaikka hän onkin uusi, hän teki parhaansa tehdäkseen siitä ikimuistoisen meille. Erittäin suositeltava retki Cheeky Kiwi Toursin kanssa.

This is a review from someone who has never watched The Lord of the Rings. Overall, the tour was efficient, enjoyable, and very smooth from start to finish. The bus stop near the Sky Tower was easy to find, and the staff kindly helped me when I asked. I had accidentally booked a one-way ticket, but they informed me in advance so I could change it to a round trip — something to keep in mind! Our driver, Todd, was funny, engaging, and very kind. At the Waitomo Caves, the guide explains everything as you walk through. The main highlight, the boat ride, is a no-photo area, but you can purchase a composite photo afterward. The Hobbiton tour lasts about two hours, with plenty of time to take photos without rushing. Even without knowing the movie, I still enjoyed the beautiful, storybook-like scenery. My husband, who is a fan, said it was the highlight of our New Zealand trip. It was a full and very satisfying day — definitely worth the price!

Päivä oli upea. Hobbiton oli mielikuvituksellinen ja yksityiskohtainen herkullisine lounaineen, Waitomon luolat olivat kauniit, ja ajomatka Waitomosta takaisin Rotoruaan oli jo itsessään elämys henkeäsalpaavine näkymineen.

Both of the main attractions, the Glowworm Caves and the Geothermal Valley, were better than some of the Australian attractions I visited last year, and were of a higher quality and more distinctive. The driver, Mike, was very proactive and had an in-depth knowledge of the Maori people. In addition to driving, he also led the work of the tour guide and team leader, and gave a detailed account of Maori history along the way, which made the long journey of several hours less boring. Although there was WiFi available on the bus, I only had the opportunity to ask the driver for the password after getting on the bus and stopping for a short break. It would be better if the driver could proactively tell everyone the password before departure.

Our tour guide, Adil, was very professional and friendly. He shared New Zealand's history, animals, food, and some interesting stories. He also gave us very helpful advice at each attraction, which was truly wonderful! Hobbiton was my favorite part of the North Island tour; even if you haven't seen the movies, you definitely won't regret coming here. It's absolutely beautiful.

Due to insufficient participants for the Kiwi House tour, it was changed to a caves-only visit. The driver was very friendly and attentive to the elderly, and also offered travel advice for those visiting other parts of New Zealand. This tour visits two caves. In the first cave, we took a small boat, and the number of glowworms was incredibly abundant and spectacular. The guide's photography skills were excellent, capturing great photos even in the dark cave. The second cave had fewer glowworms and focused mainly on viewing stalactites.

the journey is very very exciting and little bit challenging as we climb through the rocks to reach the gloworms habitats, and it’s totally worth it! The guide is super funny and helpful as well!