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

North Island, New Zealand
Infinity Float Tank Experience

Experience complete mindfulness as you give your body a break from the constant fight with gravity while putting your mind at rest for a truly …More

Experience complete mindfulness as you give your body a break from the constant fight with gravity while putting your mind at rest for a truly...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.7 (50)
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$43
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
5.0 (8)
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$451
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
5.0 (32)
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$785
Devil's Bath Experience - Private Tour to Wai-O-Tapu & Lake Taupo

Enjoy the surreal landscapes and mysterious appeal of a majestic and active geothermal site on this private day tour from Auckland on a luxurious vehicle. …More

Enjoy the surreal landscapes and mysterious appeal of a majestic and active geothermal site on this private day tour from Auckland on a luxurious vehicle....

13 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (7)
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$744
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
4.9 (16)
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$800
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
5.0 (11)
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$629
Private Transfer From Auckland CBD Hotels To Cruise Ship

We are New Zealand Transport Agency Licensed and Auckland Airport Approved fully insured premium passenger service business in New Zealand. Being part of New Zealand …More

We are New Zealand Transport Agency Licensed and Auckland Airport Approved fully insured premium passenger service business in New Zealand. Being part of New Zealand...

20 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$85
Waiheke Island Private Personalised Walk

For private groups of 2-12, we offer a range of specialist walking options. We’ll provide a tailor-made itinerary and confirm all arrangements on your behalf. …More

For private groups of 2-12, we offer a range of specialist walking options. We’ll provide a tailor-made itinerary and confirm all arrangements on your behalf....

5 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$411
Private Group Puzzle-Solving Adventure Game: Atlantis

Escape Mate is proud to provide immersive, exciting games with a mixture of electronic and mechanical puzzles and lots of surprising outcomes. All our puzzles, …More

Escape Mate is proud to provide immersive, exciting games with a mixture of electronic and mechanical puzzles and lots of surprising outcomes. All our puzzles,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (25)
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$26
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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$499
Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour - Mandarin Speaking Guide

Located within Auckland’s SkyCity Precinct, the Entertainment Capital of New Zealand. Unleashed is the city’s newest location-based experience. Unleashed launched in 2020 and has already …More

Located within Auckland’s SkyCity Precinct, the Entertainment Capital of New Zealand. Unleashed is the city’s newest location-based experience. Unleashed launched in 2020 and has already...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$39
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
5.0 (21)
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$121
Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland

Travel comfortably with fully licensed New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Airport approved private passenger service business offering flexible scheduling around your Waitangi Treaty Grounds …More

Travel comfortably with fully licensed New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Airport approved private passenger service business offering flexible scheduling around your Waitangi Treaty Grounds...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$454
Wai O Tapu Geothermal Park Day Trip Transport From Auckland

Travel comfortably with fully licensed New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Airport approved private passenger service business offering flexible scheduling around your Wai O Tapu …More

Travel comfortably with fully licensed New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Airport approved private passenger service business offering flexible scheduling around your Wai O Tapu...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$454
Crater Lakes Scenic Flight with Natural Hot Pool Bathing by Floatplane

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
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$333
Private Large SUV Airport Transfers Wellington - Executive Travel

Dial a driver Welling Ltd brings allows you to Travel InStyle in your own executive class private transport from Wellington Airport to Wharekauhau or other …More

Dial a driver Welling Ltd brings allows you to Travel InStyle in your own executive class private transport from Wellington Airport to Wharekauhau or other...

30 to 120 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
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$103
Waiheke Island Private Bush and Beach Walk

This 5-hour private group walk combines the best of Waiheke Island bush and beaches. Fabulous coastal views, seabird nesting grounds and lush forest trails will …More

This 5-hour private group walk combines the best of Waiheke Island bush and beaches. Fabulous coastal views, seabird nesting grounds and lush forest trails will...

5 hours
5.0 (10)
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$411
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
4.8 (15)
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$460
Deco City Black Cab Tours and Shuttles

Explore Art Deco Napier and surrounding areas in the comfort of our classic Black London Taxi Limo. Seating capacity is up to Five passengers. Four …More

Explore Art Deco Napier and surrounding areas in the comfort of our classic Black London Taxi Limo. Seating capacity is up to Five passengers. Four...

1 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (13)
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$100
Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools

Travel at high speed across scenic Lake Rotorua and through the Ohau Channel, then onto Lake Rotoiti where we will take you to the beautiful …More

Travel at high speed across scenic Lake Rotorua and through the Ohau Channel, then onto Lake Rotoiti where we will take you to the beautiful...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$113
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