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

North Island, New Zealand
Wellington South Coast Discovery Helicopter Flight

South Coast Discovery – Scenic Helicopter Flight Take to the skies and explore Wellington’s wild southern coastline on this unforgettable aerial adventure. Departing from the …More

South Coast Discovery – Scenic Helicopter Flight Take to the skies and explore Wellington’s wild southern coastline on this unforgettable aerial adventure. Departing from the...

40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$212
15-Minute Crater Lakes Flight by Floatplane from Rotorua

Join us to view Rotorua beyond the crater rim. Enjoy spectacular views of our hidden lakes district, distant volcanoes and local geothermal activity in this …More

Join us to view Rotorua beyond the crater rim. Enjoy spectacular views of our hidden lakes district, distant volcanoes and local geothermal activity in this...

15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$153
Mount Tarawera Volcanic Adventure by Helicopter

By Helicopter , combine the thrill of landing on Mount Tarawera (for an approximate 20 minute guided walk with your pilot) with a flight that …More

By Helicopter , combine the thrill of landing on Mount Tarawera (for an approximate 20 minute guided walk with your pilot) with a flight that...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$562
Auckland Sights Exclusive 4 Hour Luxury Day Tour

In this exclusive luxury tour a selection of Auckland’s highlights have been put together, depending on your time frame and interest. We can also arrange …More

In this exclusive luxury tour a selection of Auckland’s highlights have been put together, depending on your time frame and interest. We can also arrange...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$97
Waitomo Glowworm & Ruakuri Twin Cave - Private Tour From Auckland

Take a trip through the magical underground world of sparkling glowworms and fascinating caverns with a private day tour from Auckland to Waitomo Caves. Visiting …More

Take a trip through the magical underground world of sparkling glowworms and fascinating caverns with a private day tour from Auckland to Waitomo Caves. Visiting...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$732
Private Cultural Journey Through Historic Auckland

Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! With a professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the …More

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Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! With a professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$149
Wellington Walking Food Odyssey

Discover Wellington on our 3.5-hour small-group walking food tour, designed for just 2 to 10 guests. Taste your way through Wellington, from coffee made from …More

Discover Wellington on our 3.5-hour small-group walking food tour, designed for just 2 to 10 guests. Taste your way through Wellington, from coffee made from...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$141
Hobbiton Movie Set Small Tour from Auckland

Premium Small-Group Tour – Just 6 Guests on Average! With an average of 6 guests and a maximum of 8, enjoy a relaxed, personal journey …More

Premium Small-Group Tour – Just 6 Guests on Average! With an average of 6 guests and a maximum of 8, enjoy a relaxed, personal journey...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$240
Auckland to Waitomo Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set Private Tour

See two iconic NZ attractions all in one wonderful day. Visit the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set for a tour of one …More

See two iconic NZ attractions all in one wonderful day. Visit the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set for a tour of one...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$521
Waiheke Island Wine Escape Tour

You will be met by your guide at Pier 2 where the ferries for Waiheke Island depart from downtown. The trip to the island through …More

You will be met by your guide at Pier 2 where the ferries for Waiheke Island depart from downtown. The trip to the island through...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$421
Luxury Private Transfers: Auckland Airport to City

AUCKLAND AIRPORT TRANSFERS A reliable, punctual on-demand door-to-door transfer service exclusively for you and your group that gets safely to your destination. We operate only …More

AUCKLAND AIRPORT TRANSFERS A reliable, punctual on-demand door-to-door transfer service exclusively for you and your group that gets safely to your destination. We operate only...

40 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$85
Auckland: Tikapa Moana Dolphin, Whale and Island Cruise

- Opportunity to view a variety of marine animals including dolphins, whales, seals, birdlife and more - Marine mammal viewing guarantee - come again for …More

- Opportunity to view a variety of marine animals including dolphins, whales, seals, birdlife and more - Marine mammal viewing guarantee - come again for...

7 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$119
Confinement Taupō : 60-Minute Escape Room - The Circus Trials

We are located in central Taupo. Get your team together and put your detective hats on to see if you can solve the clues and …More

We are located in central Taupo. Get your team together and put your detective hats on to see if you can solve the clues and...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$22
Private tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony

Travel over New Zealand's largest privately owned wildlife sanctuary, learn about a working farm, local history, legends and the geology of the area. Stop at …More

Travel over New Zealand's largest privately owned wildlife sanctuary, learn about a working farm, local history, legends and the geology of the area. Stop at...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$701
Rotorua Highlights Tour

Standard tour times 10:00am - 4:00pm. If your cruise ship arrives after 10.00am, we will depart approximately 60 minutes after the ship has docked. (we …More

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Standard tour times 10:00am - 4:00pm. If your cruise ship arrives after 10.00am, we will depart approximately 60 minutes after the ship has docked. (we...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$114
Romantic Private tour in Hamilton

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide.Hamilton is nestled on the banks of the mighty Waikato River and is known for its …More

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Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide.Hamilton is nestled on the banks of the mighty Waikato River and is known for its...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$397
7-hour Kapiti Coast Private Tour

Kapiti full day tour 7 hours (approximate) Entrance fees, lunch and refreshments are all included in the price. We pick you up from your choice …More

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Kapiti full day tour 7 hours (approximate) Entrance fees, lunch and refreshments are all included in the price. We pick you up from your choice...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$199
Private - Waiheke Freedom Tours: Man O' War & the Wild East

Most visitors see Waiheke's busy middle. On this private six-hour tour you'll see the whole island: the coast road east, lunch at Man O' War …More

Most visitors see Waiheke's busy middle. On this private six-hour tour you'll see the whole island: the coast road east, lunch at Man O' War...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$391
Confinement Taupō : 60-Minute Escape Room - The Cursed Cabin

Get your team together and put your detective hats on to see if you can solve the clues and puzzles to escape in 60 minutes …More

Get your team together and put your detective hats on to see if you can solve the clues and puzzles to escape in 60 minutes...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$22
Hells Gate Geothermal, Mud & Sulphur Spa

Bound for Rotorua (appx 1.5hr), enjoy an array of our all inclusive snacks & bottled water, sit back and take in the many beautiful scenic …More

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Bound for Rotorua (appx 1.5hr), enjoy an array of our all inclusive snacks & bottled water, sit back and take in the many beautiful scenic...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$165
Rotorua Geothermal Experience Private Tour

Discover the geothermal wonders and living Māori culture of Rotorua with a visit to Te Puia and the spectacular Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Join a guided …More

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Discover the geothermal wonders and living Māori culture of Rotorua with a visit to Te Puia and the spectacular Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Join a guided...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$508
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