Top Things to Do in North Island

Feel the salt air as you kayak to cathedral cove, paddle sea caves, and land on the famous beach. small groups, local guides, hot drinks and cookies included....

Step onto a shaded boat for a 2-hour cathedral cove cruise from whitianga, with close-up views of volcanic cliffs, sea caves, and marine life. includes lifejackets....

Steam rising, mud bubbling, and the lady knox geyser’s wild show—explore rotorua’s wai-o-tapu & waimangu with a local guide, hotel pickup, and easy morning schedule....

Let the firelight and song of rotorua’s te pā tū draw you in—seasonal māori cuisine, forest rituals, and stories shared with locals. includes return transport....

Step into middle-earth in wellington with a day of lord of the rings filming sites, weta workshop tour, and a hobbit-style lunch—includes pickup....

Feel the sand at cathedral cove, soak at hot water beach (tide permitting), and explore coromandel’s coast with a small group and local guide. includes pickup....

Step into hobbiton, wander wai-o-tapu’s geothermal wonders, and see rotorua’s highlights on a small-group day trip from auckland with entry tickets and snacks....

Feel the steam at wai-o-tapu, dive into māori traditions or unwind in rotorua’s spa pools. small group tour from auckland with flexible activity choices and pickup....

Step into hobbiton, explore rotorua’s geothermal wonders at te puia, and experience māori culture on a small group day trip from auckland with guide and entry tickets....

Feel the rush on a rotorua zipline adventure through ancient forest, spot rare birds, and support conservation. includes pickup, gear, and local guides....

Feel 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....

Feel the wind at mount victoria, explore weta cave, ride the cable car, and enjoy a seaside lunch—wellington’s best in half a day with local pickup....

Steam hisses, redwoods tower, and glow worms light up rotorua on this small-group day trip from tauranga. includes port pickup, guided foot bath, and snack lunch....

Feel the crunch of volcanic earth on a guided mt tarawera hike from rotorua, with hotel pickup, 4wd ride, and local guide sharing stories along the crater edge....

Feel the rush on rotorua’s kaituna river with original white water rafting, epic 7m waterfall, expert guides, and all gear included. pickup available from okere falls....

Sail lake taupō to the māori rock carvings aboard ernest kemp, with live local commentary, complimentary drinks, cookies, and an optional swim. includes pizza & drinks....

Step into waiheke island’s flavors with vineyard tastings, fresh oysters, olive oil sampling, and a family-style lunch. includes pickup and local guide....

Feel the rush of a 12,000ft tandem skydive over lake taupo, with hotel pickup, pro guides, and all gear included. watch or jump—family welcome at the drop zone....

Float down the waikato river from taupo with a local guide, paddle beneath the bungy jump, and soak your feet in warm geothermal pools. includes all equipment and transport....

Start your day in wellington and cross the remutaka ranges for a guided martinborough wine tour. taste local wines, meet cellar hosts, and enjoy private transport....