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

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Rotorua: Whakarewarewa Māori Village Guided Tour & Geyser
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Rotorua: Whakarewarewa Māori Village Guided Tour & GeyserWhakarewarewa Village guided tour in Rotorua with Pohutu Geyser, geothermal pools, and traditional kai cooked in hot springs. Tūhourangi guides. Entry included.
542 reviews
4.69★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 58per person
Hobbiton Rotorua Tour from Auckland Small Group No Car Needed
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Travelers' pick
Hobbiton Rotorua Tour from Auckland Small Group No Car NeededSmall group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set and Wai-O-Tapu geothermal area with local guide, hotel pickup and all entry fees.
535 reviews
4.89★
Duration
13h
Every day
06:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 449per person
Lake Karapiro Glowworm Kayak Tour Rotorua
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Lake Karapiro Glowworm Kayak Tour RotoruaPaddle Lake Karapiro at twilight and glide through Pokaiwhenua Stream canyon. Watch glowworms light the cliffs. Includes kayak, wetsuit, 3-hour adventure from South Waikato.
531 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 179per person
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Dinner Cruise: 3-Course Meal at Sea
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Auckland Harbour Sailboat Dinner Cruise: 3-Course Meal at SeaSail Auckland's Waitemata Harbour on a 2.5-hour dinner cruise with a 3-course meal, complimentary drink, and live captain's commentary on the Sky Tower and Harbour Bridge.
519 reviews
4.51★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
18:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 180per person
Waiheke Island Wine Tour: 3–4 Award-Winning Vineyards
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Waiheke Island Wine Tour: 3–4 Award-Winning VineyardsTour 3 to 4 award-winning vineyards on Waiheke Island with a local guide, tasting 3–5 wines at each stop and a lunch break at one cellar door.
518 reviews
4.77★
Duration
6h
Every day
10:35
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 185per person
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland & Party Marquee Lunch
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Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland & Party Marquee LunchSmall-group Hobbiton tour from Auckland with hotel pickup, 2-hour set walk, Green Dragon Inn drink & buffet lunch. 13-15 passengers, full day.
518 reviews
4.90★
Duration
9h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 425per person
Auckland Airport to City Centre: Shared Arrival Transfer
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Auckland Airport to City Centre: Shared Arrival TransferShared arrival transfer from Auckland Airport to city centre hotels with professional drivers. Includes two checked bags and hand luggage.
512 reviews
4.05★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 42per person
Waiheke food and wine tour from Auckland: Four venues in one day
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Waiheke food and wine tour from Auckland: Four venues in one dayFour-stop food and wine tasting on Waiheke Island reached by ferry from Auckland, with olive oil and honey tastings, a two-course lunch.
510 reviews
4.47★
Duration
7h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 290per person
Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington: Three Cellar Doors
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Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington: Three Cellar DoorsHalf-day winery tour from Wellington to Martinborough with visits to three cellar doors and wine tastings, traveling by private vehicle over the Remutaka Ranges.
510 reviews
4.82★
Duration
5h 30m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 200per person
Ziplining Rotorua: Over Waterfalls & Native Forest
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Travelers' pick
Ziplining Rotorua: Over Waterfalls & Native ForestZipline over three waterfalls and the Kaituna River through native forest near Rotorua with a Māori guide who shares stories while you fly through the canopy for 2.5 hours.
505 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 169per person
Auckland food walk: Artisan tastings and local history
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Auckland food walk: Artisan tastings and local historyAfternoon food walking tour in Auckland city with local guide, artisan tastings, ice cream and wine or beer sampling.
501 reviews
4.87★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 225per person
Kapiti Island: Overnight Wildlife Tour & Night Kiwi Walk
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Kapiti Island: Overnight Wildlife Tour & Night Kiwi WalkWake up to birdsong on Kapiti Island, spot kiwi at night, and share stories over a home-cooked meal. Includes ferry, guided walks, meals & cozy cabin stay.
483 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2d
Every day
08:45
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 699per person
Waitomo: Private Glowworm Cave Tour & Small-Group Adventure
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Waitomo: Private Glowworm Cave Tour & Small-Group AdventureStep into Waitomo’s private caves with a local guide, scramble over boulders, see glowworms up close, and enjoy tea after your small-group caving tour.
480 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h 15m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 219per person
Tauranga: Wairoa River Grade 5 Rafting & Cliff Jump
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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
Rotorua shore excursion from Tauranga: Geysers and Maori village
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Rotorua shore excursion from Tauranga: Geysers and Maori villageSeven hours from Tauranga port takes you through Mount Maunganui, a kiwifruit orchard, Redwoods Forest tasting.
469 reviews
4.45★
Duration
7h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 250per person
Whitianga: Cathedral Cove & Volcanic Coast Cruise 2 Hours
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Whitianga: Cathedral Cove & Volcanic Coast Cruise 2 Hours2-hour Cathedral Cove cruise from Whitianga. See Cooks Blow Hole, Orua Sea Cave & Hahei Beach. Small groups, all fitness levels. Includes boat, seats & lifejackets.
468 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 150per person
Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise Paihia: Snorkeling & Kayaking
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Likely to sell out
Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise Paihia: Snorkeling & KayakingThe Rock's overnight cruise in Bay of Islands includes snorkeling, night kayaking, seafood collection and meals. 22 hours from Paihia Wharf, shared cabin, small groups.
461 reviews
4.88★
Duration
22h
Every day except Friday and Saturday
17:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 398per person
Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving: 40 Seconds of Freefall
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Lake Taupo 12,000-Foot Tandem Skydiving: 40 Seconds of FreefallJump from 12,000 feet over Lake Taupo with an experienced tandem master, freefall at 200 kph for 40 seconds.
457 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
9
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 338per person
Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland: 5 Afternoon Choices
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Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland: 5 Afternoon ChoicesDay trip from Auckland to Wai-O-Tapu geothermal park with lunch, zipline or Te Puia, Redwoods Treewalk, hot tubs or spa, plus hotel pickup.
454 reviews
4.80★
Duration
12h
Every day
06:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 384per person
Rotorua Redwoods: High Ropes Adventure & Forest Bridges
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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
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