Top things to do in North Island in Summer (Updated November 2026)

North Island, New Zealand
Private Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

Escape for the day to Waiheke, New Zealand’s "Island of Wine". Enjoy a relaxing and informative day on Waiheke in the safe hands of a …More

Escape for the day to Waiheke, New Zealand’s "Island of Wine". Enjoy a relaxing and informative day on Waiheke in the safe hands of a...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$448
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
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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$227
Hauraki Gulf Eco Sailing Adventure

Discover the outer Hauraki Gulf aboard the 41-foot catamaran Pacific Star, with daily departures from Waiheke Island. We’ll stop at a pest-free island for a …More

Discover the outer Hauraki Gulf aboard the 41-foot catamaran Pacific Star, with daily departures from Waiheke Island. We’ll stop at a pest-free island for a...

7 hours
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$419
Small Group - Half-Day Hawke's Bay Winery Tour

Join Hawke's Bay scenic tour's small Wine tour group. Visit 4 Internationally recognised Wineries. tastings, admissions and any drinks advertised are included. Tour is door …More

Join Hawke's Bay scenic tour's small Wine tour group. Visit 4 Internationally recognised Wineries. tastings, admissions and any drinks advertised are included. Tour is door...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$102
Full Waimangu Experience - Walk & Cruise

Explore the geothermal valley in its entirety with the full Waimangu Experience. Discover New Zealand’s geothermal landscapes at your own pace on this independent Waimangu …More

Explore the geothermal valley in its entirety with the full Waimangu Experience. Discover New Zealand’s geothermal landscapes at your own pace on this independent Waimangu...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$102
From Auckland to Rotorua Waiotapu and Activity Combinations

Start your Rotorua adventure at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, home to vibrant geothermal features like the Champagne Pool, bubbling mud pools, and steaming vents. After this …More

Start your Rotorua adventure at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, home to vibrant geothermal features like the Champagne Pool, bubbling mud pools, and steaming vents. After this...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$195
Auckland Walking Tour: Small-Group History & Culture Experience

Come join me to walk through time, from volcanoes to the viaduct on my small group guided walking tour of Auckland! From its volcanic origins …More

Come join me to walk through time, from volcanoes to the viaduct on my small group guided walking tour of Auckland! From its volcanic origins...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$68
Ultimate Auckland Experience Full Day Tour with Brewery Lunch

This full-day small group tour combines the best of Auckland's city highlights with the rugged beauty of the wild west coast for the ultimate Auckland …More

This full-day small group tour combines the best of Auckland's city highlights with the rugged beauty of the wild west coast for the ultimate Auckland...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$126
Waiheke island wine tours with Waitiki Tours

Specialising in private tours for two people+ to make your day on waiheke island more special and perhaps more romantic Lose yourself in the vines …More

Specialising in private tours for two people+ to make your day on waiheke island more special and perhaps more romantic Lose yourself in the vines...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$143
West Coast Discovery Piha Beach Private Tour

Venture into Auckland’s spectacular West Coast, where lush native rainforest, dramatic black-sand beaches, cascading waterfalls, and celebrated wine country create an unforgettable journey. Travel through …More

Venture into Auckland’s spectacular West Coast, where lush native rainforest, dramatic black-sand beaches, cascading waterfalls, and celebrated wine country create an unforgettable journey. Travel through...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$326
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights

***ALL OUR TOURS START & END TO FIT THE CRUISE SHIPS' ARRIVAL & SAILING TIMES*** Rotorua is the 2nd most visited city in New Zealand …More

***ALL OUR TOURS START & END TO FIT THE CRUISE SHIPS' ARRIVAL & SAILING TIMES*** Rotorua is the 2nd most visited city in New Zealand...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$142
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
Hike New Zealand's finest forest - Whirinaki forest

Let our guides show you hiking at its best and experience one of New Zealand's best one day walks. Whirinaki forest is an icon of …More

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Likely to Sell Out

Let our guides show you hiking at its best and experience one of New Zealand's best one day walks. Whirinaki forest is an icon of...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$315
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided

Our most popular tour! Enjoy a full-day, self-guided biking tour (riding FUN e-bikes) to some of the regions finest wineries to enjoy wine tastings galore. …More

Our most popular tour! Enjoy a full-day, self-guided biking tour (riding FUN e-bikes) to some of the regions finest wineries to enjoy wine tastings galore....

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$95
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
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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Likely to Sell Out

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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$171
Timber Trail - Ongarue to Pureora Shuttle 2 Day Ride

Not only do we have the right bikes for the trail, but we can get you there in comfort with one of our new shuttles …More

Not only do we have the right bikes for the trail, but we can get you there in comfort with one of our new shuttles...

2 days Free Cancellation
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$51
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
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