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

All tours (181–200 of 592)

Te Arai Beach Auckland: 2-Hour Beginner Surf Lesson
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Most booked
Te Arai Beach Auckland: 2-Hour Beginner Surf LessonLearn to surf at Te Arai, Auckland's top east coast beach for beginners. 2-hour lesson with qualified instructor, all equipment included, consistent waves, sandy bottom.
119 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 82per person
Wellington Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour
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Likely to sell out
Wellington Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing TourWellington shore excursion with local guide covers Parliament Buildings, Mt Victoria summit views.
119 reviews
4.39★
Duration
3h
Every day
08:45
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 155per person
Waiheke Island: Ziplining & Wine Tasting with Vineyard Lunch
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Waiheke Island: Ziplining & Wine Tasting with Vineyard LunchWaiheke Island full-day tour with zipline adventure, wine tastings at two vineyards, olive oil tasting, and two-course lunch. Includes round-trip Auckland ferry and guide.
116 reviews
4.77★
Duration
9h
Every day
09:15
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 430per person
Gallipoli Exhibition Tour: Wellington Weta Workshop Models
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Best value
Gallipoli Exhibition Tour: Wellington Weta Workshop ModelsSmall group guided tour of Te Papa's Gallipoli exhibition in Wellington. Expert host reveals stories behind eight life-size figures and ANZAC history.
115 reviews
4.66★
Duration
1h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 77per person
E-bike Hire Napier: Explore at your own pace
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Travelers' pick
E-bike Hire Napier: Explore at your own paceStep-through e-bikes with helmet, lock and route maps. Pick up during store hours and ride Hawke's Bay trails, wineries and coastal views.
114 reviews
4.92★
Duration
1h–8h
Every dayFree cancellationfromNZ$ 105per person
Rangitoto Island ferry from Auckland: Summit walk & lava caves
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Rangitoto Island ferry from Auckland: Summit walk & lava cavesFerry from Auckland to Rangitoto Island in 25 minutes, then walk the 2.3km summit track through lava fields and native forest.
113 reviews
4.18★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
4
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 63per person
Martinborough wine, cheese & chocolate tour from Wellington
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Martinborough wine, cheese & chocolate tour from WellingtonGuided food and wine tasting tour from Wellington through Martinborough's Pinot Noir region, with tastings at C'est Cheese, a local winery.
113 reviews
4.73★
Duration
5h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 190per person
Wellington eBike Tour: Waterfront to Mount Victoria Lookout
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Wellington eBike Tour: Waterfront to Mount Victoria LookoutRide electric bikes from Wellington's waterfront past Te Papa and up to Mount Victoria Lookout with a local guide: pickup from the cruise port.
113 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h–4h
Every day
09:15
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 195per person
Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing Haul the Rigging Tour
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Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing Haul the Rigging TourSail the Bay of Islands inner harbour on the R. Tucker Thompson tall ship with light food included: haul rigging, take the helm, or relax with a drink as the sails fill.
111 reviews
4.89★
Duration
1h 50m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 110per person
Bay of Islands Catamaran Sailing & Island Stop from Paihia
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★Top rated
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
Tauranga dolphin cruise: Half-day, marine biologist, 360° views
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Travelers' pick
Tauranga dolphin cruise: Half-day, marine biologist, 360° viewsFive hours watching wild dolphins from an 18-metre vessel with 360-degree open deck, live marine biologist commentary.
107 reviews
4.64★
Duration
5h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 175per person
Wellington private tour: Cable Car, beaches, local guide
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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
Auckland winery tour: Kumeu tastings and Muriwai Beach
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Auckland winery tour: Kumeu tastings and Muriwai BeachWinery tour from Auckland with tastings at Kumeu River Wines and Soljans, lunch at the vineyard restaurant, black sand beach views.
103 reviews
4.95★
Duration
6h 15m
Mon–Sat
10:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 295per person
Napier Art Deco, Wine Tasting & Te Mata Peak Tour
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Travelers' pick
Napier Art Deco, Wine Tasting & Te Mata Peak TourGuided tour of Napier's Art Deco district, Te Mata Peak and Askerne Estate vineyard with wine tasting, cheese and biscuits included.
103 reviews
4.46★
Duration
3h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 149per person
Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Day Trip from Auckland
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Travelers' pick
Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Day Trip from AucklandSmall-group day trip from Auckland to Coromandel Peninsula with guide and transport. Swim at Cathedral Cove and soak in the geothermal pools at Hot Water Beach.
102 reviews
4.89★
Duration
10h–12h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 255NZ$ 230per person
White-Water Sledging Rotorua: Control Your Own Sled
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Likely to sell out
White-Water Sledging Rotorua: Control Your Own SledWhite-water sledging on the Kaituna River near Rotorua with professional guide, all safety gear and hotel pickup included.
101 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 139per person
Napier shore excursion: Art Deco city and countryside tour
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Travelers' pick
Napier shore excursion: Art Deco city and countryside tourThree-hour Napier Art Deco bus tour with local guide visiting Waitangi Regional Park and Silky Oak Chocolate Company, including pickup from your cruise ship.
100 reviews
4.19★
Duration
3h
start times · Mon–Thu
5
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 140per person
Snorkeling Bay of Islands: Two sites, no ladder entry
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Snorkeling Bay of Islands: Two sites, no ladder entrySnorkel two sites in the Bay of Islands' protected waters with a small group, full wetsuits and easy platform entry. Includes hot soup and fresh water rinse after.
98 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h–5h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 245per person
Rotorua: Mitai Maori Village & Hangi Feast with Haka
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Travelers' pick
Rotorua: Mitai Maori Village & Hangi Feast with HakaMitai Maori Village in Rotorua: hangi lunch, waka canoe, haka performance & sacred spring. 2-hour cultural experience with English guide. All fitness levels.
96 reviews
4.77★
Duration
2h
Every day
11:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 139per person
Auckland Jet Ski Hire: Hauraki Gulf Islands & Fishing Options
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Auckland Jet Ski Hire: Hauraki Gulf Islands & Fishing OptionsFeel the spray as you ride Yamaha jet skis off Auckland’s Hibiscus Coast, explore islands like Tiritiri Matangi, try fishing, and enjoy flexible group options.
93 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h–6h
start times · Every day
21
Live guide EN · DEFree cancellationfromNZ$ 180per group
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