Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in North Island (Updated 2026)

North Island, New Zealand
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided

Our most popular tour! Enjoy a full-day, self-guided biking tour (riding FUN e-bikes) to some of the regions finest wineries to enjoy wine tastings galore. …More

Our most popular tour! Enjoy a full-day, self-guided biking tour (riding FUN e-bikes) to some of the regions finest wineries to enjoy wine tastings galore....

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$93
Wētā Workshop Unleashed - Intro to Scars and Scrapes Workshop

Step into the world of movie special effects at Wētā Workshop Unleashed in Auckland and discover how artists bring film magic to life. In this …More

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Step into the world of movie special effects at Wētā Workshop Unleashed in Auckland and discover how artists bring film magic to life. In this...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$38
Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Ticket

Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum is a must-see place to experience our rich culture. Our Museum tells the story of New Zealand, its place in …More

Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum is a must-see place to experience our rich culture. Our Museum tells the story of New Zealand, its place in...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$18
Tongariro Alpine Crossing One Way Shuttle from Ketetahi

We specialize in transfers to the world famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing trek. Locally owned and operated family business with the convenience of cultural insights, genuine …More

We specialize in transfers to the world famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing trek. Locally owned and operated family business with the convenience of cultural insights, genuine...

30 to 40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
3Day/2Nights Bay of Islands Tour

A three-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily. This comprehensive tour of the Bay of Islands is ideal for the first time visitor to New …More

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A three-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily. This comprehensive tour of the Bay of Islands is ideal for the first time visitor to New...

3 days
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$704
2-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland with Accommodation

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay …More

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Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay...

2 days Hotel pickup offered
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$960
Māori Cultural Experience & Auckland Museum General Admission

Māori Cultural Experience: Living Taonga Taonga is the Māori word meaning treasure, or something prized. Māori culture is a living taonga of Aotearoa New Zealand. …More

Māori Cultural Experience: Living Taonga Taonga is the Māori word meaning treasure, or something prized. Māori culture is a living taonga of Aotearoa New Zealand....

45 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation
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$38
Departure Transfer: Auckland Central City Centre to Auckland Airport

Book a departure transfer from your Central Auckland City location to Auckland Airport, so you won't spend extra time waiting for a taxi or other …More

Book a departure transfer from your Central Auckland City location to Auckland Airport, so you won't spend extra time waiting for a taxi or other...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$24
Arrival Transfer: Auckland Airport to Auckland Central City Centre

Book an arrival transfer from the Auckland Airport to your Hotel in Auckland City Central area, so you won't spend extra time waiting for a …More

Book an arrival transfer from the Auckland Airport to your Hotel in Auckland City Central area, so you won't spend extra time waiting for a...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$24
Private Luxury Tour to Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitimo Glowworm Cave

This private tour has been designed for couples that require privacy and flexibility. You can make stops for photo shoots or spend extra time on …More

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This private tour has been designed for couples that require privacy and flexibility. You can make stops for photo shoots or spend extra time on...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,534
Hundertwasser Art Centre: Explore the Legacy

Step into the world of Friedensreich Hundertwasser: painter, architect, ecologist, visionary. Discover a diverse collection of original works including colourful paintings, graphic art & hand-knotted …More

Step into the world of Friedensreich Hundertwasser: painter, architect, ecologist, visionary. Discover a diverse collection of original works including colourful paintings, graphic art & hand-knotted...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$17
10 Day North to South Island NZ Private Tour from Auckland

This signature 10-day, 9-night tour offers a perfect blend of daily travel, covering the majority of top attractions in both North Island (Auckland to Rotorua) …More

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This signature 10-day, 9-night tour offers a perfect blend of daily travel, covering the majority of top attractions in both North Island (Auckland to Rotorua)...

10 days Hotel pickup offered
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$2,783
Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village, Waitomo Caves & Lunch

Begin your tour with a scenic bus ride from Auckland to Rotorua, arriving at Whakarewarewa Village. Step into this living Māori village and be greeted …More

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Begin your tour with a scenic bus ride from Auckland to Rotorua, arriving at Whakarewarewa Village. Step into this living Māori village and be greeted...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$235
Devonport Explorer Tour Volcanoes, Heritage and Cultural sites

The Devonport Explorer is a great way to discover Auckland being one of its oldest suburbs with arguably the best City skyline and Harbour Views. …More

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The Devonport Explorer is a great way to discover Auckland being one of its oldest suburbs with arguably the best City skyline and Harbour Views....

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$23
Cathedral Cove Dive & Snorkel Boat Tour Hahei Marine Reserve

Small groups with the closest snorkel access to Cathedral Cove from Hahei Beach. The only dedicated snorkel boat tour on the Coromandel departing from Hahei …More

Small groups with the closest snorkel access to Cathedral Cove from Hahei Beach. The only dedicated snorkel boat tour on the Coromandel departing from Hahei...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$96
Private Auckland Transfer City Hotels to or from Cruise Ship

Enjoy a comfortable and stress-free private Auckland cruise transfer between your Auckland city hotel and the cruise terminal. Whether you are heading to your cruise …More

Enjoy a comfortable and stress-free private Auckland cruise transfer between your Auckland city hotel and the cruise terminal. Whether you are heading to your cruise...

15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$42
Infinity Float Tank Experience for Couples

Float with your partner side by side to experience relaxation and interconnection with your loved one that is unique and refreshing. Experience complete mindfulness as …More

Float with your partner side by side to experience relaxation and interconnection with your loved one that is unique and refreshing. Experience complete mindfulness as...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$81
Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

Enjoy the melodious harmonies of the Tuhourangi/Ngati Wahiao people as they serenade you with song & dance unique to our people, telling stories of our …More

Enjoy the melodious harmonies of the Tuhourangi/Ngati Wahiao people as they serenade you with song & dance unique to our people, telling stories of our...

30 to 40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$22
Ports of Tauranga/Rotorua/Tga - 6 Hours Rotorua Highlights Tour

Pick up from Ports of Tauranga and travel 40 mins to Okere Falls. Walk down through our native forest to the waterfall that is on …More

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Pick up from Ports of Tauranga and travel 40 mins to Okere Falls. Walk down through our native forest to the waterfall that is on...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$142
Small Group Northern Voyager 7 Days Tour

On the Northern Voyager, you can go surfing at one of the world's longest left-hand breaks in Raglan, tick some adrenaline activities off of your …More

On the Northern Voyager, you can go surfing at one of the world's longest left-hand breaks in Raglan, tick some adrenaline activities off of your...

7 days
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$1,277
Daytime Canyon Kayak Tour on Waikato River

Take a guided canyon kayak tour in the daytime, on the Waikato River. Learn the history of the submerged village and enjoy the serenity of …More

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Take a guided canyon kayak tour in the daytime, on the Waikato River. Learn the history of the submerged village and enjoy the serenity of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$68
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