Perfect balance of being relaxed but also informative
An excellent tour. A good balance of interesting stops along the way.
Vicki was very helpful and provided just the right amount of commentary en route to the various stops. She also gave us plenty of tips and hints about cafes and restaurants etc.
a great guide!
事業者からの返答
Kia ora!
It’s awesome to hear you felt the tour hit the perfect balance of relaxed and informative. Vicki will be thrilled with your kind words - she knows how to share the right amount of info while keeping the day easygoing.
Glad you picked up some useful local tips along the way too.
We’d love to welcome you back for more North Island adventures in the future.
Ngā mihi,
Cheeky Kiwi Travel 🚌🥝
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Y62ITvickys
January 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour with a small group
I had a great time exploring the West Coast and Kaori trees with our guide Kim! I was very impressed by the oldest Kaori tree and also loved learning about the country’s history at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Kim has an abundance of knowledge and is happy to share it and answer any questions. I would book it again!
事業者からの返答
Kia ora!
So glad to hear you enjoyed exploring the West Coast and learning about New Zealand’s history at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Kim really does have a way of bringing the stories and sights to life, and it’s great she could share her knowledge while keeping things engaging. The kauri trees are always a highlight, especially the really old ones!
Thanks for sharing your experience and for choosing Cheeky Kiwi. We’d love to have you join us again for another adventure.
Ngā mihi,
Cheeky Kiwi Travel 🚌🥝
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807annn
January 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A fine, fun journey through New Zealand's early history
I had a wonderful time in this magical part of the world. My first time in New Zealand and I am travelling solo. I ended up with three delightful other travellers on this tour and our Cheeky Kiwi guide was Vicki. She created such a warm ambiance that we felt like we were all travelling friends and that is not easy to do. Vicki had a special warmth and we all responded. The sights we saw and the history we learned were unforgettable. Vicki shared her country's culture, stories and drove us all over. Quite the journey!
事業者からの返答
Kia ora!
What a special way to start your time in New Zealand. Travelling solo and ending up feeling like you’re with friends is something we really care about, and it sounds like Vicki created exactly that kind of atmosphere. That stretch of coast is rich in early history and stories, and it’s lovely to hear how meaningful the places and culture felt on your first visit here.
We’d love to welcome you back for more journeys around Aotearoa in the future. Until then, safe travels and thanks again for choosing Cheeky Kiwi!
Ngā mihi,
Cheeky Kiwi Travel 🚌🥝
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HawaiiSurfBabe
November 22, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
One my best days in New Zealand
This was truly one of my most enjoyable days in New Zealand. I had been looking for a good way to get to the Bay of Islands, and this tour turned out to be the perfect solution.
We had a lovely small group of only three people and explored the West Coast, stopping at the Kauri Museum, walking through the Kauri tree forest, and visiting the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. The schedule was well-paced, never rushed, and the itinerary didn’t feel cramped at all.
Because of all the interesting stops, the whole day felt relaxed, informative, and very memorable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone travelling to Paihia. Our guide, Ben, was absolutely the best—it truly felt like spending the day with friends.
Thank you for a wonderful experience!
事業者からの返答
Kia ora!
What an awesome read - sounds like you really clicked with the magic of the West Coast and the journey up to the Bay of Islands. That mix of the Kauri Museum, the forest walk and Waitangi makes the day pretty special, and it’s great to hear the pacing felt relaxed rather than rushed. A small group can make all the difference too and it’s lovely to know it felt more like a day out with friends.
Ben will be chuffed that the experience meant so much to you. Thanks for choosing to travel with us and for sharing such kind words.
We’d love to welcome you back for more adventures in the future. Until then, safe travels and thanks again for choosing Cheeky Kiwi!
Ngā mihi,
Cheeky Kiwi Travel 🚌🥝
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T9567ZAjennyd
November 21, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Auckland to Paihai small group tour
Thankyou Cheeky Kiwi for another amazing New Zealand experience. Ben was our wonderful driver and guide. After an early start and a quick stop for coffee, our little group was on the road. Ben was a wealth of knowledge about all things Māori. but also enjoyed hearing our experiences. We marvelled at the Kauri museum and the opportunity to see a living Kauri tree in the forest was absolutely overwhelming . Ben’s recommendation for fish and chips was well received! The Māori cultural experience and history of the treaty rounded off the day. It was a fantastic day . Our small diverse group , from the UK, Hawaii and Australia were really invested in the success of the day and we celebrated with drinks at the Tipsy Oyster in Paihai after Ben had dropped us off at our accommodation.
A brilliant day, giving us another slice of New Zealand , thanks for the memories Ben, we all agreed you helped make our day something to remember.
事業者からの返答
Kia ora,
What a brilliant review to read. It sounds like your group really clicked and made the most of the whole journey up the West Coast. Seeing the Kauri Museum and then standing beneath a living giant in the forest hits differently when you understand the history, so it’s awesome to hear that moment landed for you.
Ben will be very happy to know his storytelling, recommendations and relaxed vibe helped shape such a memorable day. He loves sharing Māori history and culture, and it sounds like your group gave just as much energy back which always makes the day special.
Finishing things off with fish and chips and celebratory drinks in Paihia is exactly how that tour should end. Thank you again for travelling with us and for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review.
We’d love to see you again for more adventures around Aotearoa. Until then, safe travels and thanks for choosing Cheeky Kiwi!
Ngā mihi,
Cheeky Kiwi Travel 🚌🥝
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