Top Day Trips from North Island (Updated November 2026)

North Island, New Zealand
Auckland : Rotorua Tepuia Tour w Redwoods, Haka & Hangi Buffet

Explore the geothermal wonders of Rotorua on this guided tour from Auckland. Visit Te Puia to witness the impressive Pōhutu Geyser and bubbling mud pools …More

Explore the geothermal wonders of Rotorua on this guided tour from Auckland. Visit Te Puia to witness the impressive Pōhutu Geyser and bubbling mud pools...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$218
Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour

Spend a relaxing day in the company of craft beer masters on this full-day private craft beer tour from your cruise ships arrival in Wellington. …More

Spend a relaxing day in the company of craft beer masters on this full-day private craft beer tour from your cruise ships arrival in Wellington....

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$204
Private tour - Matakana Art & Wine Village

Journey into the heart of Matakana on a full-day experience combining scenic sightseeing, inspiring art, premium wines, delicious food, and local flavours. Travel through the …More

Journey into the heart of Matakana on a full-day experience combining scenic sightseeing, inspiring art, premium wines, delicious food, and local flavours. Travel through the...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$452
Bay of Islands Discovery Experience from Auckland incl. Hole In The Rock Cruise

Embark on a voyage of discovery on this unique luxurious private experience from Auckland to enjoy the beauty, discover the scenery, captivating wildlife, and rich …More

Embark on a voyage of discovery on this unique luxurious private experience from Auckland to enjoy the beauty, discover the scenery, captivating wildlife, and rich...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$733
Kapiti Coast and Foxton Area Beaches Day Tour

The tour will begin at any location between Wellington and Palmerston North, taking you and your camera around the Kapiti Coast and Manawatu Beaches, where …More

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Likely to Sell Out

The tour will begin at any location between Wellington and Palmerston North, taking you and your camera around the Kapiti Coast and Manawatu Beaches, where...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$210
Private The Hobbiton Tour - Auckland Tour House

Step foot in the enchanted pastures of the Shire, home of the Hobbits. Jump off to jump in a fully guided tour of the Hobbiton …More

Step foot in the enchanted pastures of the Shire, home of the Hobbits. Jump off to jump in a fully guided tour of the Hobbiton...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$247
Private Luxury Auckland City & West Coast Tour.

Enjoy a Private Tour of Auckland City and its glorious West Coast. See the very best parts of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) on a Private Tour …More

Enjoy a Private Tour of Auckland City and its glorious West Coast. See the very best parts of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) on a Private Tour...

1 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$388
Black Abyss: Ultimate Waitomo Caving - Private Tour from Auckland

Embark on a drive from Auckland to the king country of Waitomo on a luxurious private vehicle to test your limits with this thrilling caving …More

Embark on a drive from Auckland to the king country of Waitomo on a luxurious private vehicle to test your limits with this thrilling caving...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$846
Redwood Forest, Blue Springs & Huka Falls Day Tour from Auckland

Ideal trip to visit Nature & Natural Places in NZ like forest, water fall and natural spring. *Blue spring: A dedicated walking track, allows visitors …More

Ideal trip to visit Nature & Natural Places in NZ like forest, water fall and natural spring. *Blue spring: A dedicated walking track, allows visitors...

11 to 13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$227
Auckland to Rotorua Private Tour

Private tour from Auckland to Rotorua, famous for its geothermal wonders, lakes Maori Culture. In Rotorua there are many attractions and activities, such as a …More

Private tour from Auckland to Rotorua, famous for its geothermal wonders, lakes Maori Culture. In Rotorua there are many attractions and activities, such as a...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$444
Private Tour Rotorua Shore Excursion up to 8 Passengers

Take a tour in your own private minivan with an experienced local guide. This Private tour is for a group of up to 8 people. …More

Take a tour in your own private minivan with an experienced local guide. This Private tour is for a group of up to 8 people....

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$775
Private Tour: Hobbiton & Waitomo Glowworm Cave Experience

Pair Waitomo’s underground beauty with the charm of Hobbiton™ Movie Set on a luxury private day tour from Auckland. Begin with a peaceful boat ride …More

Pair Waitomo’s underground beauty with the charm of Hobbiton™ Movie Set on a luxury private day tour from Auckland. Begin with a peaceful boat ride...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$790
Hobbiton Movie Set Experience: Private Tour From Auckland

Travel in style and luxury on this private tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set, set on rolling farmland, this is the world-famous movie set …More

Travel in style and luxury on this private tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set, set on rolling farmland, this is the world-famous movie set...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$620
Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set Private Tour

Enjoy a private tour in a Mercedes luxury vehicle from Auckland to the Hobbiton Movie Set, made famous by the movie trilogies “The Lord of …More

Enjoy a private tour in a Mercedes luxury vehicle from Auckland to the Hobbiton Movie Set, made famous by the movie trilogies “The Lord of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$492
Tauranga History and Culture

Travel Ed is a Māori family operator, steeped in the ancestry of the Tauranga tribal area. With education backgrounds, both international and in Aotearoa (NZ), …More

Travel Ed is a Māori family operator, steeped in the ancestry of the Tauranga tribal area. With education backgrounds, both international and in Aotearoa (NZ),...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$119
Auckland Māori Culture Experience - Private Tour

This unique private tour blends culture and sightseeing in one incredible experience. Explore Auckland, the City of Sails, while immersing yourself in rich Māori traditions. …More

This unique private tour blends culture and sightseeing in one incredible experience. Explore Auckland, the City of Sails, while immersing yourself in rich Māori traditions....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$453
Rotoroa Island Day Trip & Ferry - from Auckland

Enjoy a cruise through Tikapa Moana, the Hauraki Gulf, and discover the Rotoroa Island sanctuary. This pretty little island is a perfect escape from the …More

Enjoy a cruise through Tikapa Moana, the Hauraki Gulf, and discover the Rotoroa Island sanctuary. This pretty little island is a perfect escape from the...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$62
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia - Rotorua's Geothermal Valley

Experience two iconic destinations in one unforgettable day with a full-day trip! Your adventure begins with pick-up from the 4 hotels listed in Auckland CBD, …More

Experience two iconic destinations in one unforgettable day with a full-day trip! Your adventure begins with pick-up from the 4 hotels listed in Auckland CBD,...

13 hours Free Cancellation
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$260
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

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
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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Likely to Sell Out

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
Auckland : Rotorua Maori Village w Redwoods, Haka and Hangi Lunch

Begin your tour with a scenic ride from Auckland to Rotorua, where you'll visit the incredible Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village. Be welcomed by …More

Begin your tour with a scenic ride from Auckland to Rotorua, where you'll visit the incredible Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village. Be welcomed by...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$212
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