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

North Island, New Zealand
Auckland City Discovery Experience - Private Tour From Auckland

Explore all the attractions that Auckland city has to offer in a private luxury tour with an exceptional value that covers all the best sights …More

Explore all the attractions that Auckland city has to offer in a private luxury tour with an exceptional value that covers all the best sights...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$514
Wellington Chocoholics Walking Odyssey

Calling all chocolate lovers! Indulge in Wellington’s sweetest experience on our 3.5-hour Chocoholics Walking Food Tour, a small-group tour with just 2 to 10 guests …More

Calling all chocolate lovers! Indulge in Wellington’s sweetest experience on our 3.5-hour Chocoholics Walking Food Tour, a small-group tour with just 2 to 10 guests...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$143
Start from Rotorua - Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves, Smaller Group

We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay a little more to be comfortable. …More

We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay a little more to be comfortable....

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$327
Shore Excursion Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover

Scenic Cruise among 144 sub-tropical islands and discover the Bay of Islands on a small group tour. Visit the landing site of Captain James Cook, …More

Scenic Cruise among 144 sub-tropical islands and discover the Bay of Islands on a small group tour. Visit the landing site of Captain James Cook,...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$103
Taste Hawke's Bay - A Sweet treat food Tour

Satisfy your sweet tooth and discover a different side of Hawke’s Bay on this delightful journey through the region’s picturesque countryside. Accompanied by a friendly …More

Satisfy your sweet tooth and discover a different side of Hawke’s Bay on this delightful journey through the region’s picturesque countryside. Accompanied by a friendly...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$146
Rotorua to Auckland 1-Way Transfer Via Taupo and Hamilton Gardens

This one-way small group tour from Rotorua to Auckland is a journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes and geothermal wonders. Witness the Lady Knox Geyser …More

This one-way small group tour from Rotorua to Auckland is a journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes and geothermal wonders. Witness the Lady Knox Geyser...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$178
Tauranga Private Shore Excursion: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Discover more than just Rotorua’s famous geothermal wonders. With a private guide, you’ll explore Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, stroll through historic Government Gardens, enjoy a thermal …More

Discover more than just Rotorua’s famous geothermal wonders. With a private guide, you’ll explore Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, stroll through historic Government Gardens, enjoy a thermal...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$578
Private Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland

Totally Personalized Private Experience! A day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton, Rotorua, and key geothermal sites like Te Puia, Wai-O-Tapu, and Lady Knox Geyser …More

Totally Personalized Private Experience! A day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton, Rotorua, and key geothermal sites like Te Puia, Wai-O-Tapu, and Lady Knox Geyser...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$244
Lake Taupō Private Day Tour from Auckland to Māori Rock Carvings

A journey from Auckland’s bustling cityscape to Taupō’s scenic lakes on a luxury private tour will lead you to marvel at the breath-taking geothermal scenery, …More

A journey from Auckland’s bustling cityscape to Taupō’s scenic lakes on a luxury private tour will lead you to marvel at the breath-taking geothermal scenery,...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$687
Gallery Highlights Tour and General Admission

Our Gallery Highlights Tour is the perfect introduction to the Museum and its wonderful collections, giving you a window into New Zealand’s past and present. …More

Our Gallery Highlights Tour is the perfect introduction to the Museum and its wonderful collections, giving you a window into New Zealand’s past and present....

1 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
Auckland Coastal Discovery - Private Tour Incl. Wine Tasting

Discover the best sights of Auckland city, taste some of New Zealand’s best wines and enjoy the magnificent coastal expanses on this premium private luxury …More

Discover the best sights of Auckland city, taste some of New Zealand’s best wines and enjoy the magnificent coastal expanses on this premium private luxury...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$570
WAITOMO - Twin Caves Discovery - Private Day Tour from Auckland

The Waitomo Twin Caves Discovery combines two iconic caves: the Glowworm Cave and Ruakuri Cave. Glowworm Cave: Famous for its glowworms that light up the …More

The Waitomo Twin Caves Discovery combines two iconic caves: the Glowworm Cave and Ruakuri Cave. Glowworm Cave: Famous for its glowworms that light up the...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$447
Waiheke Island: VIP Sommelier Wine Tour with Gourmet Lunch

Discover Waiheke Island’s finest wines on our exclusive VIP Sommelier Wine Tour, combining premium tastings, gourmet dining and breathtaking coastal scenery. Visit three prestigious wineries, …More

Discover Waiheke Island’s finest wines on our exclusive VIP Sommelier Wine Tour, combining premium tastings, gourmet dining and breathtaking coastal scenery. Visit three prestigious wineries,...

5 hours 5 minutes Free Cancellation
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$917
Private Tour: Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua Mud Pool & Treewalk

Private Tour of the magical worlds of Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua. Embark on a private tour across the North Island of New Zealand, where …More

Private Tour of the magical worlds of Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua. Embark on a private tour across the North Island of New Zealand, where...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$999
Rotorua: WaiOtapu & Redwood forest & Blues springs from Auckland

New Zealand Highlights Private Day Tour Perfect for couples, families, and friends – a completely private experience. No joining with other groups. Discover the best …More

New Zealand Highlights Private Day Tour Perfect for couples, families, and friends – a completely private experience. No joining with other groups. Discover the best...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$430
Private Hobbiton movie set & Blue springs from Auckland

Private New Zealand Day Tour – Hobbiton & Blue Springs This tour is perfect for couples, families, or friends. Enjoy a completely private experience you …More

Private New Zealand Day Tour – Hobbiton & Blue Springs This tour is perfect for couples, families, or friends. Enjoy a completely private experience you...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$487
Private Hobbiton Tour from Auckland

This tour is ideal for Couples, families, and friends, small groups for private tour. Not with other group or people. Take the opportunity to highlight …More

This tour is ideal for Couples, families, and friends, small groups for private tour. Not with other group or people. Take the opportunity to highlight...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$430
Mount Tarawera Orakei Korako Thermal Explorer

By Floatplane, from above Mount Tarawera impressive views include vast volcanic rifts, distant national parks and our treasured lakes. Flying south we gain an appreciation …More

By Floatplane, from above Mount Tarawera impressive views include vast volcanic rifts, distant national parks and our treasured lakes. Flying south we gain an appreciation...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$479
Auckland Sights Exclusive 8 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. Whether town and around, …More

In this exclusive luxury tour a selection of Auckland’s highlights have been put together, depending on your time frame and interest. Whether town and around,...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$204
Napier Shore Excursion: City Sights and Hawke's Bay Tour

This shore excursion highlights the best of Hawke's Bay and Napier, considered the Art Deco Capital of the world! Discover this areas unique history including …More

This shore excursion highlights the best of Hawke's Bay and Napier, considered the Art Deco Capital of the world! Discover this areas unique history including...

4 hours
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$86
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