Waitomo Tours

The tour was well organized, informative, and enjoyable from start to finish. It was fascinating to learn about the history and behind-the-scenes details of the set. The scenery was stunning, and there were plenty of opportunities to take memorable photos. The comfortable luxury van made the journey relaxing and pleasant, allowing us to sit back and take in the beautiful scenery along the way.

A very lovely experience on the whole! Loved both the Waitomo Caves tour and the Hobbiton Movie set tour. All the guides were very clear and professional in their explanation, with drops of humour. Rachel the bus driver and main guide was also very reassuring, responsible and clear in instructions. we saw many lovely free range sheeps and cows along the way. very valuable for money. the coach bus was also comfortable!

Het was een magische Hobbiton Movie Set en de Glow Worm Caves. Geweldige dagtour! Geweldige lunch ook. Een pluim voor onze gids Richard, ook al was hij nieuw, hij deed zijn best om het onvergetelijk voor ons te maken. Een echte aanrader, deze tour met Cheeky Kiwi Tours.

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!

Amazing and such an unique experience! Our guide Simon is knowledgeable in introducing not only the worm cave but also the history and fun fact of New Zealand.

De twee belangrijkste attracties, de Glowworm Caves en de Geothermal Valley, waren beide beter dan de verschillende Australische attracties die ik vorig jaar heb bezocht. Ze zijn van hogere kwaliteit en hebben een uniek karakter. Chauffeur Mike is zeer proactief en heeft een diepgaande kennis van de Maori-stam. Naast het rijden leidde hij ook het werk van de gids en reisleider. Onderweg vertelde hij in detail over de geschiedenis van de Maori, waardoor de lange reis van enkele uren niet saai werd. Hoewel er wifi aan boord is, kreeg ik pas de kans om de chauffeur naar het wachtwoord te vragen nadat we stopten voor een korte pauze. Het zou beter zijn als de chauffeur het wachtwoord proactief aan iedereen zou doorgeven voor vertrek.

Het was een geweldige dag. Hobbiton was grillig en gedetailleerd met een heerlijke lunch, de Waitomo grotten waren prachtig, en de rit van Waitomo terug naar Rotorua was op zich al een belevenis met adembenemende uitzichten.

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.