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 (121–140 of 592)

Auckland City Centre to Airport: Shared Departure Transfer
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Most booked
Auckland City Centre to Airport: Shared Departure TransferShared departure transfer from Auckland city centre hotels to Auckland Airport. Professional drivers, 24/7 service, luggage assistance. Fixed price.
202 reviews
4.05★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 42per person
Waitomo: Ruakuri Cave Glowworms & Spiral Entrance 90 Minutes
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Travelers' pick
Waitomo: Ruakuri Cave Glowworms & Spiral Entrance 90 MinutesRuakuri Cave in Waitomo: 90-minute guided tour through glowworm chambers, limestone formations, and underground rivers. Daily 9am–3:30pm. Includes local guide, wheelchair accessible.
202 reviews
4.79★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
16
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 122per person
Wellington guided tour with Cable Car: Mount Victoria & Weta Cave
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Travelers' pick
Wellington guided tour with Cable Car: Mount Victoria & Weta CaveHalf-day guided Wellington tour with Cable Car ride included: visit Mount Victoria lookout, Lyall Bay beach and Weta Cave with a local driver who handles.
201 reviews
4.87★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 128per person
Napier: Scenic Rafting Tour with Maori Stories & Ship Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Napier: Scenic Rafting Tour with Maori Stories & Ship PickupFeel the river’s calm near Napier, float past native bush, hear Maori legends from guides, and enjoy a homemade lunch: includes cruise ship pickup & return.
201 reviews
4.94★
Duration
5h 30m
Every dayLive guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 230per person
Lake Taupo Sailing Tour: Māori Rock Carvings from the Water
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Best value
Lake Taupo Sailing Tour: Māori Rock Carvings from the WaterSail Lake Taupo on a 53ft luxury catamaran to see Māori Rock Carvings viewable only from the water, with live commentary, a hot drink and the longest swim stop on the lake.
200 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 69per person
Rotorua: Whakarewarewa Village & Geothermal Trails Combo
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Rotorua: Whakarewarewa Village & Geothermal Trails ComboGuided tour of Whakarewarewa village with Pohutu Geyser viewing, corn cooked in hot pools, plus self-guided geothermal trails. Includes entry and local guide.
199 reviews
4.74★
Duration
1h–3h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 88per person
Private Auckland Airport Transfer: Minivan for Up to 4
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Travelers' pick
Private Auckland Airport Transfer: Minivan for Up to 4Private airport transfer in Auckland with real-time flight tracking and meet-and-greet at the terminal. Your driver waits inside with your name.
199 reviews
4.74★
Duration
1m–1h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 111per group
Waiheke Island Wine Tour: 3 Vineyards with Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Waiheke Island Wine Tour: 3 Vineyards with LunchPick up from the ferry or your accommodation and spend the morning tasting at three island vineyards with a local guide.
199 reviews
4.89★
Duration
5h 30m
Every day
10:40
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 310per person
Auckland Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket: NZ History Tour
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Auckland Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket: NZ History TourSkip the queue at Auckland Museum and explore three floors of New Zealand history, from Polynesian voyages to modern Auckland, with an audio guide.
189 reviews
4.42★
Duration
3h–4h
Every dayFree cancellationfromNZ$ 32per person
Coromandel: Zipline Forest Tour & Mountain Railway Ride
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★Top rated
Coromandel: Zipline Forest Tour & Mountain Railway RideFeel the rush on Coromandel’s zipline tour, glide above native forest, ride the mountain railway, and meet local guides: includes safety gear and wet weather clothing.
185 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 147per person
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Adults-Only Hot Pools & Reflexology
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Travelers' pick
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Adults-Only Hot Pools & ReflexologyAdults-only thermal pools at Polynesian Spa Rotorua with mineral springs, reflexology walk, and Lake Rotorua views. Unlimited day access, private changing rooms.
184 reviews
4.37★
Duration
1h–4h
start times · Every day
4
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 55per person
Kayaking to Maori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo: Paddle past 3 live volcanoes
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Kayaking to Maori Rock Carvings Lake Taupo: Paddle past 3 live volcanoesPaddle across Lake Taupo to the Maori Rock Carvings on a 4-hour guided kayak with a live English-speaking guide.
183 reviews
4.88★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 145per person
Phantom Sailing Bay of Islands: Small group yacht tour with lunch
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Phantom Sailing Bay of Islands: Small group yacht tour with lunchSail the Bay of Islands on a live-aboard yacht with a maximum of 10 guests, stopping to hike and snorkel while your hosts share 20 years of sailing.
183 reviews
4.95★
Duration
5h 30m
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · ESfromNZ$ 195per person
V8 Chev Trike Tour Paihia: 60-Minute Bay of Islands Ride
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V8 Chev Trike Tour Paihia: 60-Minute Bay of Islands RideRide a V8 350 Chev Trike through Paihia and the Bay of Islands for 60 minutes with a local guide, visiting Opua, Haruru Falls and Waitangi Lookout.
180 reviews
4.91★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day except Monday and Thursday
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 235per person
Kayaking Rangitoto Island at sunset from Auckland
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Likely to sell out
Kayaking Rangitoto Island at sunset from AucklandPaddle to Rangitoto Island on a guided sea kayak tour from Auckland, walk to the summit for sunset views over the Hauraki Gulf, and enjoy a BBQ dinner.
179 reviews
4.87★
Duration
6h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 245per person
Napier wine tour: 4 premium wineries, 5.5 hours
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Travelers' pick
Napier wine tour: 4 premium wineries, 5.5 hoursNapier wine tour visiting four premium Hawke's Bay wineries with local guide, tastings and lunch included: hotel pickup and drop-off, small group, all afternoon.
179 reviews
4.74★
Duration
5h 30m
Every day
11:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 185per person
Wellington - Wētā Workshop: Movie Magic Tour & Shuttle
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Travelers' pick
Wellington - Wētā Workshop: Movie Magic Tour & ShuttleFeel the buzz of Wellington’s creative scene on a guided Wētā Workshop tour, with return shuttle, live stories, and a close-up look at film artistry. Includes pickup.
177 reviews
4.80★
Duration
3h 15m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 105per person
Kayaking on Waikato River from Taupo: Geothermal pools
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Kayaking on Waikato River from Taupo: Geothermal poolsPaddle the Waikato River from Taupo with a professional guide and all equipment included. Soak your feet in warm geothermal pools and drift past islands.
177 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h
start times · Mon–Sat
3
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 90per person
Tauranga: History Tour & Kiwifruit Orchard Tasting with Port Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Tauranga: History Tour & Kiwifruit Orchard Tasting with Port PickupCurious about Tauranga’s story? Taste fresh kiwifruit, sip local teas, and hear real tales from a local guide. Includes port pickup and drop-off for cruise guests.
171 reviews
4.80★
Duration
4h
start times · Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 99per person
Tauranga 2-hour bus tour: Mount Maunganui, harbour & lookout
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Travelers' pick
Tauranga 2-hour bus tour: Mount Maunganui, harbour & lookoutTwo-hour guided bus tour of Tauranga and Mount Maunganui from the cruise port, with a photo stop at Minden Lookout overlooking the Coromandel and White.
169 reviews
4.27★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 85per person
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