A very good tour and an excellent guide - Donna. As first time visitors to NZ, this tour covered a lot of aspects of life and culture. Highly recommended.

November 17, 18 and 19 we have had a woderfull tour through the Coromandel area. Our driver has shown us a lot of beautiful place. The diverse nature was so great. And the knowledge of our driver added so much value for us. He’s one of a million, a true friend. It makes a journey we wil never forget. Kind regards, Helena & Izaak from the Netherlands

Highly recommend. We only had 48 hours in Auckland and wanted to see as much of the area as possible. Equally important for us was understanding both the history and present day from the Maori perspective. We got everything we hoped for plus yummy snacks and water along the way! My son groaned at the idea of an 8 hour tour after our 22 hour travel time but the time flew by and he was highly engaged in all of the activities. The guide adapted the order of the tour based on her knowledge of traffic, weather and incoming cruise passengers who would crowd certain areas at different times so that we got the most out or our time. The van was super comfortable and communication with the company was clear and super friendly! We highly enjoyed it and learned a lot. It was a great way to start our 2 week New Zealand vacation.

Our private tour guide, identified as "Donna 84" on her badge was a true gem. She picked us up at our hotel, and her sociable, outgoing manner immediately put us at ease. It was as if we were with an old friend or relative. Her knowledge of the Maori culture came from her own background, and she easily explained things to us in a way that made us feel comfortable in learning rather than clueless. As a retired educational administrator of 49 years, who has observed and evaluated hundreds of teachers, that is an important quality for a teacher (tour guide) to possess. She explained the history and significance of the several monuments we viewed before going to the museum. She knew the museum thoroughly. She bypassed the lines and crowds to get us to what we should see. She knew her way around so well that we covered 2 or 3 times what we would have been able to explore on our own. At departure, we felt as if we were saying goodbye to a friend. Thank you Donna!

Our tour director was absolutely incredible and is a real asset to your organization! She was kind, caring, very knowledgeable and went out of her way to make sure everybody was taken care of! I would recommend her without any reservations at all! Absolutely the very best! Extraordinary!

I bit the bullet and booked a full day luxury tour of Auckland for the day we were to board a cruise ship for a 14 day trip around NZ and Australia. THE BEST DECISION I EVER MADE! The company easily adjusted the timing (early pick-up and afternoon drop off at the cruise port) and locations we visited for our schedule. The driver was Curtis, remember that name and be sure to ask for him! What an amazing day of sightseeing and learning. I don’t recall ever having such an informative and fascinating day. Curtis was so knowledgeable and easily shared everything with us. And, I asked a ton of questions!! I grilled Curtis on everything from unemployment, NZ history, seismic activity, to wastewater treatment, really! We went to gorgeous beaches, amazing scenery, drove all over town, had a wonderful lunch, and were dropped off right at the cruise ship terminal to board our ship. It was a fantastic we were able to see as much of Auckland as possible in a short span of time, which our primary objective. The incredible learning experience was unanticipated and thoroughly enjoyed. I have nothing but the highest praise for you this tour company. I’m so glad I found them on line and booked the private tour. It was worth every penny, sincerely!

We had an incredible tour with Donna through this agency. She is so knowledgeable about the history of New Zealand and is very passionate about telling the stories about this great Country. She even brought us samples of different honeys and Vegemite lite to taste. She is very personable and easy to talk to. She answered all of our questions and made the entire tour an adventure!! Thanks so much, Donna!!!

We did the Auckland Highlights Luxury Tour and it was absolutely fantastic and worth every penny! We were greeted by our friendly and super cool host Donna who was everything you’d want in a host and more. We thoroughly enjoyed her driving, knowledge, company, and just all round vibe! Manaakitanga lives strongly with people like Donna! The ride was very comfortable, not over booked at all, 3 couples in a 9 seater van is just perfect, so everyone was happy! Not to mention the amazing snack basket that’s there for you as well. Savory, sweet, plain, simple options that would make most people happy. As I constant water sipper, it was such a comfort having access to water whenever necessary. The choice of places we stopped at were really cool! A nice mixture of urban culture and traditional culture, of which we ended up learning so much from. For me personally it allowed me to bridge a few gaps regarding the amazing Māori culture with the rest of Aotearoa! You wouldn’t believe the views you’ll get on this tour. If you want to be humbled at the marvel of Aotearoa’s beauty, this is an excellent tour choice for the TIME crunched traveler (pun intended 😂) We even stopped at a lovely little chocolate shop that is totally worth it! Also the lovely Donna gave us the absolute best recommendation for food where we finished the tour. We ended up at DEPOT at SkyCity Tower and have hands down the best meal through our whole trip. Bone marrow,Snapper sliders,Fresh oysters, Cucumber salad amazing. Desert sugar pie and skillet cookie,amazing. The staff were so cute and helpful , really added to the amazing food. Also if you’re a fan of the daily show, I think Grace Kuhlenschmidt’s kiwi twin works there! 😂 Thank you Donna!! ❤️ If you made it this far, I’ve convinced you that this is the tour you want. Otherwise, THIS IS THE TOUR YOU WANT.

From ancient roots to modern day - the sights and the story - inspiringly and enthusiastically shared by our wonderful guide, Donna. We were like family at the end of a fantastic day.

We had an amazing tour with Curtis throughout the Waitomo Caves and Hobbiton. He was thoughtful, informative, friendly, and incredibly attentive throughout the tour. Curtis went above and beyond to ensure we had the best time. We would highly recommend for anyone looking to explore the incredible sights in NZ.

Harry is such an incredible tour guide! We learned so much about the Māori people and their culture. He knew all the spots and history, and helped personalize the tour just for us. We feel so knowledgeable after a day with him, and we truly enjoyed his company and expertise. Highly recommended booking a tour with Time Unlimited, and specifically with Harry if you can!

Donna was our guide on Saturday, October 19. She is absolutely charming and so knowledgable of everything Maori. The entire day was molded by our interests and could not have been more special. Harry was our guide on Monday, October 21. Unfortunately, I wasn't feeling well. So, he found a clinic that would accept me and I was able to see a doctor. He even gave them his personal information as a local contact. We spent about 4 hours there. Then, since he was concerned that we had missed an excursion he was able to get us into another one the following evening. We HIGHLY recommend TIME UNLIMITED TOURS to everyone who is planning to visit New Zealand.

This was an exceptional tour from start to finish. Curtis picked us up at the M Social in Auckland in a classy Mercedes van, clean, well stocked with everything we needed. He introduced himself and gave us a bit about his family and then proceeded down the road to Hobbiton with lots of local lore and helpful background information. He was kind, considerate, and informative attending to our every need. The Hobbiton experience itself was way above our expectations with spectacular views, detailed realistic hobbit hole sets and settings, amusing and helpful tour guide walking us through the Shire. For a Lord of the Ring buff, it was a dream come true and I recommend it for all fans of the movies by Peter Jackson on the Tolkien tales. Curtis courteously dropped us off in Rotarua but first gave us some helpful tips on local eating and visiting. He also was well informed about New Zealand travel in general and gave us more info on our flights and tours to the South Island in upcoming days. Overall, 5 STARS!!

I searched online for a private tour to two specific destinations around Aukland, the Waitomo Caves and Hobbiton. Time Unlimited offered the services so chose them. I was sent texts and messages via Tripadvisor to confirm details. It sort of put me at ease because it helped confirm that the date and time was correct for the booking. We were picked up promptly at our hotel in Aukland by John. One of the most incredible tour guides I have had. I've done private tours in other countries and John is exceptional and knowledgeable. My party was taken to both sites in a comfortable car with lots of room and plenty of snacks! When we reached our destination I felt like a VIP the way John handled the entrance of Waitomo and Hobbiton. Since we were able to complete the tour on the early side he drove us around the city of Aukland which was a bonus. I would definitely recommend Time Unlimited for anyone looking for a tour in Aukland, and would love to thank John for making our experience memorable.

Donna was our tour guide and she was remarkable. We not only saw incredible places, ate a wonderful lunch, but learned everything we wanted to know about the New Zealand culture. I highly recommend this organization, and especially Donna!