Top Things to Do in North Island

Feel the rush on a cathedral cove boat tour exploring sea caves, blowholes, and the marine reserve with music in orua cave. includes snorkel gear and local guide....

Breathe in the fresh rotorua air as you ride gentle horses through farmland, up to a lookout with lake rotorua views. includes guide, safety gear, and flexible start times....

Nerves, laughter, and wild views—skydive over the bay of islands from 12,000ft with a pro instructor. includes pickup from paihia or kerikeri and all safety gear....

Feel ancient kauri forests, wild black sand beaches, and cliff hikes near auckland. includes hotel pickup, local guide, and picnic lunch for a true nature day....

Sail the bay of islands on the r. tucker thompson tall ship, enjoy fresh scones, a bbq lunch, and stories from the crew. includes ferry tickets and wet weather gear....

Float into dusk on lake karapiro, kayak beneath ferns, and drift through glowworm-lit canyons. includes all gear and a local guide for a relaxed evening adventure....

Step onto a bay of islands catamaran for a 6-hour sailing cruise with wildlife sanctuary island stop, snorkeling, paddle boarding, hikes, and lunch included....

Wander auckland’s city streets with a local guide, sampling artisan bites, sweets and world-class ice cream. afternoon tour with tastings and drinks included....

Feel the real waiheke with a local guide, tasting boutique wines at family-run vineyards, lunch included, and flexible routes for small groups....

Feel the heartbeat of kiwi conservation in rotorua, see chicks up close, and wander the nocturnal house—guided tour with shuttle and entry included....

Step inside auckland’s wētā workshop unleashed for a guided movie effects tour—touch creatures, see practical effects, and meet creative locals. includes entry....

Feel the spray on a waikato river jet boat ride from taupo, with spins, canyon runs & rapids. small groups, fitted life jackets & local guide included....

Feel the wind on waiheke’s five bays ebike loop, with stops at vineyards, beaches, and local food spots. includes helmet, lock, map, and easy ferry terminal pickup....

Feel the city’s rhythm on a small-group auckland tour—walk volcanic summits, cross the harbour bridge, and catch local stories with flexible pickup included....

Set out from rotorua for a glow worm kayak tour at dusk, paddle quiet lakes, enter hidden caves, and stargaze with a small group—pickup & gear included....

Feel the wind at cape kidnappers, get close to gannets on the plateau, enjoy hawke’s bay views with tea & coffee included. fully guided tour with easy access....

Step into the shire at hobbiton in waikato, wander past hobbit holes, and end with a southfarthing drink at the green dragon inn. includes shuttle & local guide....

Feel the rush on rotorua’s longest zipline, cross volcanic cliff walks, and spot rare birds in ancient forest—includes pickup, gear, and free photos....

Curious about new zealand farming? meet sheep, alpacas & more at rotorua’s agrodome. includes farm show, animal feeding, and easy access from city center....

Step inside wellington’s wētā workshop for a hands-on tour with real movie props, miniatures, and artists at work. includes guided entry and accessibility options....