Top Things to Do in North Island

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

All tours (1–20 of 592)

Ziplining in Rotorua: 6 lines through native forest
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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 Movie Set Tour: Lord of the Rings & Hobbit Holes
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Travelers' pick
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
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland with Lunch
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Travelers' pick
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
Rotorua: 6 Ziplines & 400m Tandem with Cliff Walk
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★Top rated
Rotorua: 6 Ziplines & 400m Tandem with Cliff WalkSix ziplines through forest near Rotorua, including a 400m tandem line at 80 km/h, suspended bridges, and NZ's only volcanic cliff walk. Gear and photos included.
2,619 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
18
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 279per person
Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna
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Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free SaunaFeel the rush on Rotorua’s Kaituna River with white water rafting, conquer Tutea Falls, then unwind in a free sauna. Includes hotel pickup and all gear.
2,177 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
15
Live guide EN · DE · JA · DA +1Free cancellationfromNZ$ 135per person
Auckland Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise: 4.5-hour eco-safari
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Auckland Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise: 4.5-hour eco-safariA 4.5-hour whale and dolphin watching cruise from Auckland's Viaduct Harbour into the Hauraki Gulf with a marine research guide.
1,928 reviews
4.59★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 225per person
Māori Cultural Experience & Feast at Te Pā Tū
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Travelers' pick
Māori Cultural Experience & Feast at Te Pā TūSeasonal Māori cultural celebration at Te Pā Tū with traditional welcome, fusion feast, and live performance in a forest village.
1,714 reviews
4.77★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 290per person
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland: Small Group & Lunch
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Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland: Small Group & LunchSmall group tour to Hobbiton Movie Set from Auckland with hotel pickup, 2.5-hour guided tour, Green Dragon Inn drink & scenic Waikato drive. Max 16 travelers.
1,683 reviews
4.90★
Duration
9h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 319per person
Skydive Auckland: 75-second freefall from 18,000ft
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Likely to sell out
Skydive Auckland: 75-second freefall from 18,000ftTandem skydive from 18,000ft with 75-second freefall at 200+ km/hr, seeing both coasts of New Zealand in one jump.
1,667 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ZH · ESFree cancellationfromNZ$ 375per person
Taupo: Waikato River Jet Boat & Nga Awa Purua Rapids
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Taupo: Waikato River Jet Boat & Nga Awa Purua Rapids35-minute jet boat on Waikato River with canyon runs and rapids surfing. Groups up to 11, life jackets included, multiple daily departures from Taupo.
1,476 reviews
4.93★
Duration
35m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 155per person
Waiheke Island: Wine Tasting Tour & Scenic Ferry from Auckland
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Travelers' pick
Waiheke Island: Wine Tasting Tour & Scenic Ferry from AucklandSmall-group wine tour on Waiheke Island with three boutique vineyard tastings, scenic commentary, and ferry from Auckland. Max 11 people, lunch included, half-day.
1,475 reviews
4.91★
Duration
6h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 269NZ$ 242per person
Mitai Māori Village Rotorua: Cultural show & hangi dinner
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Travelers' pick
Mitai Māori Village Rotorua: Cultural show & hangi dinnerMitai Māori Village evening tour in Rotorua includes waka canoe on the stream, haka and cultural performance, traditional hangi buffet.
1,461 reviews
4.61★
Duration
3h
Every day
18:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 179per person
Kaituna River Rafting: 7-Meter Waterfall Drop
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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
Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour from Auckland
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Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour from AucklandFull-day guided tour from Auckland visiting Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with lunch.
1,304 reviews
4.91★
Duration
12h
Every day
06:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 429per person
Half-day Auckland City Tour: Harbour Bridge, volcanoes & beaches
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Half-day Auckland City Tour: Harbour Bridge, volcanoes & beachesHalf-day Auckland sightseeing tour with a local guide visiting the Harbour Bridge, volcanic summits, Viaduct Harbour and coastal beaches.
1,285 reviews
4.92★
Duration
4h–4h 10m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 71per person
Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat tour: Under thousands of lights
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat tour: Under thousands of lightsGlide silently by boat through Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a 45-minute guided tour with a local guide.
1,269 reviews
4.36★
Duration
45m
start times · Every day
34
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 85per person
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Cruise: Ernest Kemp Steamboat
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Best value
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Cruise: Ernest Kemp SteamboatCruise Lake Taupō aboard the Ernest Kemp replica steamboat to see Mine Bay's Māori Rock Carvings with live skipper commentary.
1,067 reviews
4.69★
Duration
1h 50m–2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 59per person
Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony tour: Drive the plateau, no walking
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Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony tour: Drive the plateau, no walkingDrive onto the Gannet plateau at Cape Kidnappers in an air-conditioned minivan with tea and coffee included. The only tour that reaches the birds without a single step.
1,052 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 99per person
Wellington Wētā Workshop Tour: Behind-the-scenes Effects
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Travelers' pick
Wellington Wētā Workshop Tour: Behind-the-scenes EffectsSpend 90 minutes inside Wētā Workshop in Wellington with an expert guide exploring props, costumes and creatures from Lord of the Rings.
1,039 reviews
4.76★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 59per person
Whitianga Boat Tour: Glass Bottom Cathedral Cove Cruise
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Whitianga Boat Tour: Glass Bottom Cathedral Cove CruiseGlass bottom boat tour from Whitianga Wharf exploring Cathedral Cove and volcanic coastline. See marine life without getting wet. Snorkel gear included.
1,038 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 150NZ$ 135per person
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