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

North Island, New Zealand
Auckland City Highlights Full Day Tour

Want to see the best highlight of Auckland in one day with great stories of Auckland? Epic tour provide the ideal personalized escorted tours of …More

Want to see the best highlight of Auckland in one day with great stories of Auckland? Epic tour provide the ideal personalized escorted tours of...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$170
Private Tour: Auckland City and Countryside Tour

This private 4-5 hour tour explores Auckland, a vibrant city on the North Island. A personal guide introduces you to the highlights in the 'City of Sails' and its …More

This private 4-5 hour tour explores Auckland, a vibrant city on the North Island. A personal guide introduces you to the highlights in the 'City of Sails' and its...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$76
Private, via beaches, Kiwi farm to Rotorua 8 lakes & Geothermal

On our customised Private Tour you'll enjoy a fun and informative tour with an experienced local guide showcasing the iconic Mt Maunganui, gorgeous sandy beaches, …More

On our customised Private Tour you'll enjoy a fun and informative tour with an experienced local guide showcasing the iconic Mt Maunganui, gorgeous sandy beaches,...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$950
Half Day, Grade 5, White Water Rafting on the Rangitikei River

Our grade 5, white water rafting trip is often recognised as one of the best half day trips in the world! It was recently voted …More

Our grade 5, white water rafting trip is often recognised as one of the best half day trips in the world! It was recently voted...

4 hours
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$161
ROTORUA - Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip

Join us and experience the magic of New Zealand’s most distinctive geothermal destination. Relax in rejuvenating mud baths and soothing sulphur spas on an unforgettable …More

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Join us and experience the magic of New Zealand’s most distinctive geothermal destination. Relax in rejuvenating mud baths and soothing sulphur spas on an unforgettable...

5 to 6 hours
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$172
Direct & Quick Auckland Airport Transfer to/from Hotel in SUV

Start or end your Auckland journey the stress-free way! Skip the taxi queues and confusing shuttle stops with a private, door-to-door airport transfer between Auckland …More

Start or end your Auckland journey the stress-free way! Skip the taxi queues and confusing shuttle stops with a private, door-to-door airport transfer between Auckland...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$64
Best of Auckland Small Group Tour Top Attractions & Scenic Views

Perfect for first-time visitors to New Zealand, this half-day Auckland tour is the ideal introduction to the country’s natural beauty, coastal charm, and vibrant city …More

Perfect for first-time visitors to New Zealand, this half-day Auckland tour is the ideal introduction to the country’s natural beauty, coastal charm, and vibrant city...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$86
Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all incl. Weta Tour

We squeeze loads of Lord of the Rings magic in to this one! Recreate some of the most iconic scenes from the trilogy as we …More

We squeeze loads of Lord of the Rings magic in to this one! Recreate some of the most iconic scenes from the trilogy as we...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$109
Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours

This 2-hour Napier Art Deco Tour will allow you to take in all the main Art Deco components this unique City has to offer. On …More

This 2-hour Napier Art Deco Tour will allow you to take in all the main Art Deco components this unique City has to offer. On...

2 hours 10 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$75
Bay of Islands Explorer Experience Small Group Tour From Auckland

Join us on a small group day tour from Auckland to explore the Bay of Islands. Enjoy the informative commentary as you cross the iconic …More

Join us on a small group day tour from Auckland to explore the Bay of Islands. Enjoy the informative commentary as you cross the iconic...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$228
Sundowner Sailing Cruise— 2 Hour Sail, Swim Stop | Bay of Islands

There's a special kind of evening that only happens on the water — the light going gold, the sail filling, the noise of the day …More

There's a special kind of evening that only happens on the water — the light going gold, the sail filling, the noise of the day...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$57
Phantom Sailing Bay of Islands

We only take 10 guests and offer a unique personal experience with 20 years taking guests on our beautiful live-aboard yacht and we still love …More

We only take 10 guests and offer a unique personal experience with 20 years taking guests on our beautiful live-aboard yacht and we still love...

5 hours 30 minutes
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$112
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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$144
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia (Rotorua) Private Tour

Experience two of New Zealand’s top destinations on an unforgettable journey from Auckland. Travel through the scenic Waikato countryside to the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, …More

Experience two of New Zealand’s top destinations on an unforgettable journey from Auckland. Travel through the scenic Waikato countryside to the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves,...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$545
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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$1,294
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament in Wellington

Sweet Axe is the first and top rated axe throwing venue in NZ. Our commitment to safety community and fun has our guests coming back …More

Sweet Axe is the first and top rated axe throwing venue in NZ. Our commitment to safety community and fun has our guests coming back...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$37
Private Piha Beach, Rainforest Adventure & Mt. Eden with Guide

Enjoy an exclusive private, non-sharing Auckland experience, reserved entirely for you and your group. Journey west into the spectacular Waitākere Ranges, visit the Arataki Cultural …More

Enjoy an exclusive private, non-sharing Auckland experience, reserved entirely for you and your group. Journey west into the spectacular Waitākere Ranges, visit the Arataki Cultural...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$179
Martinborough in a Day - Guided wine tasting tour with lunch

Choose from one of 4 departure times when you book. Your Martinborough small-group guided wine-tasting tour runs for approximately 8 hours around the Martinborough appellation. …More

Choose from one of 4 departure times when you book. Your Martinborough small-group guided wine-tasting tour runs for approximately 8 hours around the Martinborough appellation....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$213
Wine Tour and Tastings in Hawkes Bay

Sit back and relax on your wine tour in a fully restored 1970 Retro Kombi Van with your fun and informed guide Craig! Craig loves …More

Sit back and relax on your wine tour in a fully restored 1970 Retro Kombi Van with your fun and informed guide Craig! Craig loves...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$156
Tauranga Private Excursion: Rotorua -Te Puia-Geysers & Kiwi's

PRIVATE TOURS HAVE FLEXIBLE START / END TIMES TO MEET SHIP ARRIVAL & SAILING TIMES. Experience Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and authentic Māori culture on a …More

PRIVATE TOURS HAVE FLEXIBLE START / END TIMES TO MEET SHIP ARRIVAL & SAILING TIMES. Experience Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and authentic Māori culture on a...

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (113)
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$578
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