New Zealand  ›  North Island

Top Things to Do in North Island

We compared all 592 experiences in North Island so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 592 experiences from NZ$ 10.90 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Ziplining in Rotorua: 6 lines through native forest
›
‹
Most booked
Ziplining in Rotorua: 6 lines through native forestZipline through a 1,000-year-old native forest in Rotorua on 6 lines reaching 60km/h, with suspended bridges and tree-top platforms guided by experts who.
4,696 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
20
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 209per person
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland with Lunch
›
‹
★Top rated
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland with LunchStep inside a Hobbit Hole at Hobbiton, glide through Waitomo Glowworm Caves, and enjoy a Kiwi-style lunch. Includes hotel pickup and all entry fees.
3,224 reviews
4.94★
Duration
11h
Every day
06:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 374per person
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour: Lord of the Rings & Hobbit Holes
›
‹
Best value
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour: Lord of the Rings & Hobbit HolesWalk the 12-acre Hobbiton set in Waikato with a guide, see Hobbit Holes and the Green Dragon Inn, plus a complimentary Southfarthing beverage. Shuttle included.
4,103 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
12
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 130per person

Recommended (7)

Rotorua: 6 Ziplines & 400m Tandem with Cliff Walk
›
‹
Likely to sell out
Rotorua: 6 Ziplines & 400m Tandem with Cliff Walk
2,619 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
fromNZ$ 279per person
Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna
›
‹
Likely to sell out
Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna
2,177 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h 30m
fromNZ$ 135per person
Auckland Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise: 4.5-hour eco-safari
›
‹
Travelers' pick
Auckland Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise: 4.5-hour eco-safari
1,928 reviews
4.59★
Duration
4h 30m
fromNZ$ 225per person
Māori Cultural Experience & Feast at Te Pā Tū
›
‹
Travelers' pick
Māori Cultural Experience & Feast at Te Pā Tū
1,714 reviews
4.77★
Duration
3h
fromNZ$ 290per person
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland: Small Group & Lunch
›
‹
Travelers' pick
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland: Small Group & Lunch
1,683 reviews
4.90★
Duration
9h
fromNZ$ 319per person
Skydive Auckland: 75-second freefall from 18,000ft
›
‹
Likely to sell out
Skydive Auckland: 75-second freefall from 18,000ft
1,667 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h
fromNZ$ 375per person
Taupo: Waikato River Jet Boat & Nga Awa Purua Rapids
›
‹
Travelers' pick
Taupo: Waikato River Jet Boat & Nga Awa Purua Rapids
1,476 reviews
4.93★
Duration
35m
fromNZ$ 155per person

Top rated (10)

Tauranga: Wairoa River Grade 5 Rafting & Cliff Jump
›
‹
Tauranga: Wairoa River Grade 5 Rafting & Cliff JumpFeel the rush on the Wairoa River near Tauranga with expert guides, wild rapids, and a 5m cliff jump. Includes wetsuits and pickup from Rotorua.
469 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Sun
09:30
Live guide EN · KO · JA · ESFree cancellationfromNZ$ 190per person
Glow-worm tour Rotorua: Night walk in native bush
›
‹
Glow-worm tour Rotorua: Night walk in native bushWalk through Rotorua's native forest at night with a guide to see thousands of glow-worms lighting up the darkness, plus waterfalls and wildlife sounds you won't hear by day.
766 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 125per person
Rotorua Redwoods: High Ropes Adventure & Forest Bridges
›
‹
Rotorua Redwoods: High Ropes Adventure & Forest BridgesFeel the sway of jungle bridges high above Rotorua’s Redwoods, guided by locals. Includes all safety gear and a 2-hour adventure in Whakarewarewa Forest.
446 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 145per person
Tauranga: 15,000ft Tandem Skydive & Scenic Flight Bay of Plenty
›
‹
Tauranga: 15,000ft Tandem Skydive & Scenic Flight Bay of PlentyFeel the rush with a tandem skydive over Tauranga and Bay of Plenty. Includes scenic flight, expert instructors, and all safety briefings. Just show up and jump.
323 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Sat and Sun
3
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 535per person
Auckland Walking Tour with Tastings: Queen Street to Hidden Lanes
›
‹
Auckland Walking Tour with Tastings: Queen Street to Hidden LanesSmall-group walking tour of Auckland's downtown with a local guide, tastings and refreshments included. Start on Queen Street.
202 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
Mon–Sat
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 99per person
Te Mata Peak trike tour from Napier: 360-degree views
›
‹
Travelers' pick
Te Mata Peak trike tour from Napier: 360-degree viewsRide a V8 trike up Te Mata Peak from Napier with a certified guide, climbing to panoramic views across Hawkes Bay: time at the summit to soak it in.
125 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 220per person
Bay of Islands Catamaran Sailing & Island Stop from Paihia
›
‹
Travelers' pick
Bay of Islands Catamaran Sailing & Island Stop from PaihiaSail the Bay of Islands on a 19-person catamaran with 2-hour island stop, snorkelling, paddleboarding & catered lunch. 6 hours from Paihia.
110 reviews
4.99★
Duration
6h
Every day
09:30
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 215per person
Wellington private tour: Cable Car, beaches, local guide
›
‹
Wellington private tour: Cable Car, beaches, local guideFour to six hours exploring Wellington with a local guide who picks you up and drives: Cable Car tickets, cathedral entry and local treats included.
105 reviews
4.99★
Duration
4h–6h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 520per person
Kaituna River Rafting: 7-Meter Waterfall Drop
›
‹
Travelers' pick
Kaituna River Rafting: 7-Meter Waterfall DropGrade 5 whitewater rafting on Kaituna River near Tauranga with 11 rapids, 3 waterfalls, world's highest rafted drop. Guide, wetsuit, helmet included.
1,383 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · KO · JA · ESFree cancellationfromNZ$ 135per person
Electric Bike Tour Auckland: Harbour Bridge, Mt Eden & Waterfront
›
‹
Electric Bike Tour Auckland: Harbour Bridge, Mt Eden & WaterfrontSmall group electric bike tour of Auckland hitting Mt Eden, Viaduct Harbour, Silo Park and the Harbour Bridge with local guide.
548 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h 30m
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 180per person

Lowest price (10)

Buried Village of Te Wairoa: 1886 eruption site near Rotorua
›
‹
Buried Village of Te Wairoa: 1886 eruption site near RotoruaWalk the excavated village of Te Wairoa near Rotorua, buried by Mt. Tarawera's 1886 eruption. Guided tours and museum exhibits included. Allow 1–1.5 hours on flat paved paths.
131 reviews
4.50★
Duration
45m–2h
Wed–SunFree cancellationfromNZ$ 27per person
Auckland Walking Tour: Māori History & Waterfront Landmarks
›
‹
Auckland Walking Tour: Māori History & Waterfront LandmarksSelf-guided 90-minute walk through Auckland's CBD with Māori legends, women's suffrage history, and Viaduct Harbour. Offline app, lifetime access, start anytime.
15 reviews
4.53★
Duration
1h 30m–2h
Every dayFree cancellationfromNZ$ 27per person
Hundertwasser Art Centre Whangarei: Largest Collection
›
‹
Hundertwasser Art Centre Whangarei: Largest CollectionSpend a morning or afternoon at Whangarei's Hundertwasser Art Centre exploring the largest collection of the artist's work outside Vienna.
29 reviews
4.55★
Duration
1h–3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 30per person
Auckland Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket: NZ History Tour
›
‹
Auckland Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket: NZ History TourSkip the queue at Auckland Museum and explore three floors of New Zealand history, from Polynesian voyages to modern Auckland, with an audio guide.
189 reviews
4.42★
Duration
3h–4h
Every dayFree cancellationfromNZ$ 32per person
Art Deco Walk Napier: 10am Guided Tour From City Centre
›
‹
Travelers' pick
Art Deco Walk Napier: 10am Guided Tour From City CentreStart your morning in Napier with a guided Art Deco walk, film on the 1931 earthquake, and real stories from locals. Includes wheelchair access and city center stroll.
223 reviews
4.78★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 33per person
Art Deco Walking Tour Napier: 2pm Guided Walk
›
‹
Travelers' pick
Art Deco Walking Tour Napier: 2pm Guided WalkGuided Art Deco walking tour in Napier with a local guide, audio headsets and a 20-minute architectural film at the start.
137 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
14:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 35per person
Wellington: Te Papa Museum Entry for International Visitors
›
‹
Travelers' pick
Wellington: Te Papa Museum Entry for International VisitorsStep into Wellington’s Te Papa Museum: touch Māori treasures, see New Zealand’s art & stories, and skip the queue with your ticket. Valid 48 hours, easy entry.
74 reviews
4.59★
Duration
2d
Every dayFree cancellationfromNZ$ 35per person
Wellington Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Fixed Fares
›
‹
Travelers' pick
Wellington Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Fixed FaresShared shuttle from Wellington city hotels to airport, 24/7 service. Modern minivans, English-speaking drivers, fixed pricing: no meters, no surge charges. Pre-book online.
26 reviews
4.35★
Duration
45m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 36per person
Auckland Harbour Cruise: Rangitoto & Sky Tower from Water
›
‹
Auckland Harbour Cruise: Rangitoto & Sky Tower from Water90-minute scenic cruise under Auckland Harbour Bridge with views of Rangitoto volcano, Sky Tower and Devonport. Wooden vessel, live commentary, bar onboard.
26 reviews
4.77★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 39per person
Auckland Sunset Harbour Cruise: Harbour Bridge & Sky Tower
›
‹
Travelers' pick
Auckland Sunset Harbour Cruise: Harbour Bridge & Sky TowerTwo-hour sunset cruise from Westhaven Marina past Auckland Harbour Bridge and Sky Tower. Live commentary, onboard bar, indoor and outdoor decks.
55 reviews
4.33★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 59NZ$ 42per person

Just added (10)

Hobbiton Movie Set & Blue Springs tour from Hamilton
›
‹
New
Hobbiton Movie Set & Blue Springs tour from HamiltonGuided tour from Hamilton through the Hobbiton Movie Set's 1,250-acre farm with 2.5 hours on set, plus a walk through Blue Springs' turquoise waters.
Duration
7h–8h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 335NZ$ 318per person
Ziplining Martinborough: Four-Seat Croc Bike
›
‹
New
Ziplining Martinborough: Four-Seat Croc BikePedal a four-seat croc bike through Martinborough wine country with friends or family, stopping whenever you want. Fits up to six adults and two young children.
Duration
2h–8h
Every dayFree cancellationfromNZ$ 160per group
Self-Guided Cycle Tour Martinborough: Wine Village at Your Pace
›
‹
New
Self-Guided Cycle Tour Martinborough: Wine Village at Your PaceCycle through Martinborough's wine region on your own schedule, choosing between electric and standard bikes, with maps and local advice included.
Duration
2h–8h
Every day
09:30
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 80per person
Kayaking in Mercury Bay: Cathedral Cove & the Blowhole
›
‹
New
Kayaking in Mercury Bay: Cathedral Cove & the BlowholePaddle Cathedral Cove and New Zealand's most spectacular blowhole on a 6-hour guided kayak in Mercury Bay, complete with morning tea and all equipment.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
08:45
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 369per person
Kayaking Whenuakura Island: Guided paddle to Donut Island
›
‹
New
Kayaking Whenuakura Island: Guided paddle to Donut IslandPaddle to Whenuakura Island on a 2-hour guided kayak from Tauranga. Explore the lagoon and wildlife sanctuary with a small group in provided gear.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 105per person
Rotorua Māori Geothermal Tour from Tauranga: Hāngi Lunch
›
‹
New
Rotorua Māori Geothermal Tour from Tauranga: Hāngi LunchFull-day Rotorua tour from Tauranga Cruise Port with geothermal Hāngi lunch you help prepare, Whakarewarewa village tour, Māori cultural performances.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 379per person
Coromandel Peninsula day tour: Gold mine, glow worms, hot springs
›
‹
New
Coromandel Peninsula day tour: Gold mine, glow worms, hot springsFull-day Coromandel Peninsula tour with local guide exploring a gold mining town with glow worms, Hot Water Beach, and Cathedral Cove, including lunch.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 420per person
Russell Historic Town Tour: 1-Hour Coach with Local Guide
›
‹
New
Russell Historic Town Tour: 1-Hour Coach with Local GuideGuided one-hour coach tour of Russell, New Zealand's first town, including Christ Church and Pompallier House with local commentary in an air-conditioned vehicle.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 40per person
Hamilton to Waitomo Caves Full-Day Tour with Lunch
›
‹
New
Hamilton to Waitomo Caves Full-Day Tour with LunchFull-day tour from Hamilton: watch Māori performances at Whakarewarewa Village, soak in geothermal springs.
Duration
8h–9h
Tue, Thu and Sat
07:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 415per person
Waitomo Caves & Te Puia Tour: Glowworms & Geysers
›
‹
New
Waitomo Caves & Te Puia Tour: Glowworms & GeysersDay trip from Hamilton through Waikato countryside to Waitomo Glowworm Caves for a 45-minute boat ride under thousands of luminous glowworms.
Duration
8h–9h
Tue, Thu and Sat
07:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 425per person
See all 592 tours →

North Island at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: Ziplining in Rotorua: 6 lines through native forest, NZ$ 209 (2h 30m, 4.97★ · 4,696).
  • Top rated: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland with Lunch, NZ$ 374 (11h, 4.94★ · 3,224).
  • Best value: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour: Lord of the Rings & Hobbit Holes, NZ$ 130 (2h 30m, 4.83★ · 4,103).

Of the 592 experiences: 570 with free cancellation, 475 with instant confirmation, 308 with hotel pickup and 359 bookable last-minute.

Need help planning your next activity?