Why us? Cheeky Kea Travel - Your South Island small group tour experts
- Jesse Holmes
- Sep 12
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 16
Nau mai, haere mai!
Kia ora and welcome to Ōtautahi Christchurch!
Located on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island, we are fortunate enough to be surrounded by the best of both worlds; with the Pacific Ocean (Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa) to our right and the majestic Southern Alps to our left. As such, we are just a day trip away from some of our country’s most iconic scenery - so iconic we know you’ll have a camera roll filled with Instagrammable pictures at the end of the day!
Even so, true to the quote, we believe that the journey is just as, if not more important, than the destination. Whether you are in Aotearoa New Zealand for three days or three weeks, we see it as our job to turn your Kiwi road trip dreams into reality!
Need more convincing? While our team and tour options might have expanded, two things haven’t changed; our local ownership and operation since 2018 and love for curating small group experiences. With a maximum of 16 guests per tour, we have the freedom and flexibility to stop at lookouts and secret spots where larger tour vehicles simply cannot.
Our modern and comfortable fleet of Mercedes Sprinter (or similar) vans are driven by our incredible team of knowledgeable guides, some of whom you will meet in coming blogs. Well-travelled and well-versed in local history, they are always happy to provide recommendations for onward travel, take photos, and share more insight into what makes Aotearoa so darn special.
Unsure about what options best suit your trip needs? Leave it with us! Our knowledgeable and helpful admin can curate the perfect adventure for you! Whether you are after a private excursion with family and friends, multiday transfers, or a wine tour, they are passionate about creating experiences for guests that see them fall in love with our beautiful country just as much as we do.
From the mighty waters of Kaikōura and glaciers of Franz Josef, to the mountains of Arthur’s Pass and Aoraki, there is bound to be a destination (or two…or three…or four!) that steals your heart while on tour with us. We are also fortunate to work with partners across Ōtautahi (Christchurch), Waitaha (Canterbury), and beyond. Looking to add on a once-in-a-lifetime experience? From Great Journey’s world renowned TranzAlpine experience to Wings Over Whales’ Kaikōura whale watching flights, there truly is something for everyone to enjoy!
Jetboating, ziplining, and other wildlife experiences and scenic flights are also available. And yes, for those wondering; we do make a brief stop at the famous Fairlie Bakehouse on our Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook, and Queenstown tours from Ōtautahi Christchurch! Our team’s favourite pie is their steak and cheese; a Kiwi classic!
So why not join us on a tour? Get in touch with our team today to create your ultimate New Zealand adventure. As we embark on our new blogging journey, you can also keep up to date here with 'Kevin the Kea' - (our tour mascot!) to learn more about our new tours, new ventures, and new commitments to remaining your South Island small group tour experts. Join us again soon to hear more about incredible destinations, fun activities and the best time of year to do them.
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