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Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū
Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within our forest Pā (village) blanketed by towering Tawa trees, its blazing bonfires, and forest-formed amphitheatre. Te Pā Tū offers 3-hour evening events that change with each season of the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar. Across summer, Tū Te Rā celebrates an abundant harvest, and we explore concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Māori warfare and peace. Throughout winter, Tū Te Ihi marks promise heralded by the arrival of the Matariki star cluster which high and bright in winter skies, signalling the new lunar year – we share the energy and passion of this celebration. Cultural knowledge unique to each season is shared from the outset – rituals, songs, stories and continue across the night. From the beginning too, we share local, seasonal kai - plentiful and delicious. Kai horotai (indigenous canapes) is followed by a torch lit walk to a lavish 3-course fusion feast.
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.
Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland with Options - Smaller groups
We pick up all customers using several vehicles. You will not be driven around the city from hotel to hotel for hours before we leave Auckland Rotorua is located in the North Island of New Zealand and is famous for its beauty, culture, hospitable locals, learn about Maori culture,and see the thermal activity. Add Waiotapu, Polynesian Spa or Maori Concert - this is added value - not in place of Te Puia This tour is flexible, with options to leave from and return to Auckland, or leave from Auckland and finish in Rotorua. If you book the one way option this leaves you in Rotorua. If you do not buy additional options you will have free time to either explore on your own without a guide or extra time at Te Puia. You can book this tour one way and finish in Rotorua or return to Auckland at the end of the day. Guaranteed departure - Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Discover movie magic at the Hobbiton Movie Set on this luxury coach tour; see the original hobbit-holes, visit the Party Tree, and hear intriguing behind-the-scenes stories as you stroll through lush farmland with your expert guide. Top off your half-day tour with a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn and enjoy a Hobbits feast in the party marquee before returning to Auckland. If LOTR had you captivated on the big screen, this is sure to be one of the best day trips in New Zealand for you.
Waiheke Island Scenic Tour Wine+Lunch at Award winning Restaurant
Discover the flavours of Waiheke Island, a stunning Island of wine, on a vineyard tour with lunch included at an award-winning restaurant directly across from the beach; you don't get to eat right across the beach every day! So Enjoy along the way the stunning views of the island's beaches, villages, and homes while learning about the local culture, people, history, geography, Maori Culture, and Waiheke produce. Try Waiheke wines from Rose, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, sparkling wine, and Syrah and Bordeaux blends. Enjoy a gourmet lunch at an award-winning restaurant on the white-sand beach in Onetangi, on the north coast of Waiheke Island with incredible views out toward the Hauraki Gulf with a glass of wine to compliment your meal. After lunch, we will continue to Onetangi Valley where we will stop and taste more award-winning wines. These tours are shared with other guests and are a great way to meet new friends from all over the world. See less
Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour
Want to see the best highlight of Auckland in one day with great exciting stories of Auckland? We will give you the ideal personalized escorted tours of the “MUST SEE” attractions, landscapes and sights of Auckland and great stories. All 5 of our tours operate 6 days a week and have free pick up and drop off at all CBD hotels. All tours accommodate a maximum of 5 people and we take you to the places you won’t find in the guide books!
Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu - Small Group Tour from Auckland
This small group, fully-guided day trip combines two of the top attractions in the North Island together to form the ultimate day trip from Auckland. Different from other tours, guided tours at both Hobbiton & Wai-O-Tapu ensure you get the full experience. Highlights: • Hobbiton & Alexander Family Sheep Farm • Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park • Champagne Lake & Devils Bath • Rotorua City Highlights 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. 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. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
Small-Group Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Enter the magical world of ‘the Shire’ on this small-group movie set tour to Hobbiton from Auckland. See where the The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed and pose for pictures in front of hobbit holes. Visit the party tree, Green Dragon Inn and have your picture taken outside the gate to Bilbo Baggins’ house. Explore inside a Hobbit home. Afterward, enjoy a cider, ale or ginger beer in the Green Dragon Inn followed by buffet lunch in the Green Dragon Marquee. This is a must-do tour for any The Lord of the Rings movie lovers!
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative commentary and share stories about the region and its history. Take a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set and learn how this picturesque farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle Earth. Your guide will show you Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree, the Mill, and many other structures from the movies. Then enjoy a tasty lunch at The Party Marquee before making your way back to Rotorua.
Rotorua Highlights Small Group Tour with Optional Extra Activities from Auckland
Take this tour to experience Rotorua our way with adding 2 optional activities. Enjoy a day exploring the wonders of Wai O Tapu geothermal park and explore Maori Culture at Te Puia in the afternoon! Or why not spend the morning looking at the bubbling hot pools at Wai O Tapu and then the afternoon soaking in one at the Polynesian Spa? Make your choice when booking ! Highlights: • Lake Rotorua • Government Gardens, Blue Baths, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring) & Rotorua Museum • The choice of 2 activities to do while in Rotorua 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.
Attractions in North Island
- Hobbiton Movie Set
- Waitomo Caves
- Te Puia
- Cathedral Cove
- Auckland Sky Tower
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Auckland Harbour Bridge
- Lake Rotorua
- Piha Beach
- Redwoods Forest Whakarewarewa
- Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings
- Te Pā Tū (Tamaki Māori Village)
- Cape Reinga
- Wellington Cable Car
- Hell's Gate Geothermal Park
- Mt. Victoria Lookout
- Weta Workshop
- Rangitoto Island
- Whakarewarewa
- Matamata
- Hauraki Gulf Islands
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Auckland War Memorial Museum
- White Island (Whakaari)
- Waitakere Ranges
- Waitemata Harbour
- Lake Taupo
- Hawke's Bay
- Viaduct Harbour
- Huka Falls
- Mt. Tarawera
- North Head Historic Reserve (Maungauika)
- Government Gardens Rotorua
- Auckland Domain
- New Zealand Parliament (Beehive)
- Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa)
- Waitangi
- Maori Arts and Crafts Institute (Te Puia)
- Tiritiri Matangi Island
- Stonyridge Vineyard
- Tongariro National Park
- Old St. Paul's
- Polynesian Spa
- New Zealand Maritime Museum (Hui Te Ananui A Tangaroa)
- Parnell
- Kumeu Wine Country
- Mt. Eden
- Wairarapa
- Arataki Visitor Centre
- Zealandia Ecosanctuary