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

North Island, New Zealand
Auckland Coastal Experience - Small Group City & Beach Tour Incl. Wine Tasting

Join us on this small group day tour in Auckland and the magnificent coastal expanses. Cross the width of the country in just one day. …More

Join us on this small group day tour in Auckland and the magnificent coastal expanses. Cross the width of the country in just one day....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$226
Taste of Petone: Wellington’s Half-Day Gourmet Tour

Take your taste buds on a flavour-packed journey through Wellington’s historic seaside suburb, Petone. This 4.5-hour tour blends local history with delicious artisan experiences. This …More

Take your taste buds on a flavour-packed journey through Wellington’s historic seaside suburb, Petone. This 4.5-hour tour blends local history with delicious artisan experiences. This...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$137
Private Kapiti Coast Full Day Tour

This tour is all about you. We travel in luxury to the Kapiti region just north of Wellington and can customize the tour to suit …More

This tour is all about you. We travel in luxury to the Kapiti region just north of Wellington and can customize the tour to suit...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$206
Tauranga Scenic Cruise Two Hours

Relax sit back to take in interesting and informative commentary about the harbour, region, local legends and history. The ancient Maori Legend of Mount Maunganui …More

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Relax sit back to take in interesting and informative commentary about the harbour, region, local legends and history. The ancient Maori Legend of Mount Maunganui...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$31
Auckland: Rotorua Te Puia with Haka & Polynesian Spa Small Group

Embark on a truly special journey with our Te Puia and Polynesian Spa tour from Auckland. Departing the city, we'll explore Rotorua's serene landscapes, home …More

Embark on a truly special journey with our Te Puia and Polynesian Spa tour from Auckland. Departing the city, we'll explore Rotorua's serene landscapes, home...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$226
4 Hour Premium Hawke's Bay, Napier sightseeing + Art deco Tour

See and experience Hawke's Bay highlights on this half-day shore excursion designed for travelers with limited time. Explore Art Deco Napier and Hastings, learning about …More

See and experience Hawke's Bay highlights on this half-day shore excursion designed for travelers with limited time. Explore Art Deco Napier and Hastings, learning about...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$68
Private Tour - Coromandel Beach, Caves & Forest

The Coromandel Coast Private Tour will take you to one of the most stunning areas of New Zealand. Formerly known largely for its Hardrock Gold …More

The Coromandel Coast Private Tour will take you to one of the most stunning areas of New Zealand. Formerly known largely for its Hardrock Gold...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$545
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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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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$213
Te Pā Tū Evening Cultural Experience - Private Tour from Auckland

Join us on this luxurious private day trip from Auckland to the most award-winning cultural attraction in New Zealand. Voted “Top 10 best attraction in …More

Join us on this luxurious private day trip from Auckland to the most award-winning cultural attraction in New Zealand. Voted “Top 10 best attraction in...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$857
4Day/3Nights Wellington to Auckland Tour

A four-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Wellingotn daily travels north visiting some of New Zealand's highlights along the way. Enjoy a visit to Rotorua's Whakarewarewa …More

A four-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Wellingotn daily travels north visiting some of New Zealand's highlights along the way. Enjoy a visit to Rotorua's Whakarewarewa...

4 days
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$846
4Day/3Nights Auckland to Wellington Tour

A four-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily visiting some of New Zealand’s highlights along the way. Enjoy a visit to Hobbiton Movie Set and …More

A four-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily visiting some of New Zealand’s highlights along the way. Enjoy a visit to Hobbiton Movie Set and...

4 days Hotel pickup offered
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$846
A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy …More

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$310
7Day/6Nights Auckland to Queenstown

A seven-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily. Explore some of the best locations in New Zealand. Journey through the North Island of New Zealand …More

A seven-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily. Explore some of the best locations in New Zealand. Journey through the North Island of New Zealand...

7 days Hotel pickup offered
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$1,777
Auckland City & Native Forest Experience - Fully Guided Day Tour

Join us for a unique, fun, and informative small group city tour of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city! With an exceptional value, our comprehensive tour …More

Join us for a unique, fun, and informative small group city tour of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city! With an exceptional value, our comprehensive tour...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$226
Star Safari Stargazing Experience, Martinborough

Did you know that the Wairarapa International Dark Sky Reserve has one of the darkest and clearest skies in New Zealand? Only 80km from the …More

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Did you know that the Wairarapa International Dark Sky Reserve has one of the darkest and clearest skies in New Zealand? Only 80km from the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$57
5Day/4nights Ultimate Northern Discovery

A five-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily, taking in most of the key tourism destinations within the North Island of New Zealand. You will …More

A five-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily, taking in most of the key tourism destinations within the North Island of New Zealand. You will...

5 days
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$1,319
Auckland Sights Exclusive 4 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. We can also arrange …More

In this exclusive luxury tour a selection of Auckland’s highlights have been put together, depending on your time frame and interest. We can also arrange...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$98
Confinement Taupō : 60-Minute Escape Room - The Hunting Lodge

Confinement Taupō has four exciting, fully themed escape rooms. Each room has a unique theme, storyline and clues that will keep you wondering what lies …More

Confinement Taupō has four exciting, fully themed escape rooms. Each room has a unique theme, storyline and clues that will keep you wondering what lies...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$22
Waitomo Glowworm & Ruakuri Twin Cave - Private Tour From Auckland

Take a trip through the magical underground world of sparkling glowworms and fascinating caverns with a private day tour from Auckland to Waitomo Caves. Visiting …More

Take a trip through the magical underground world of sparkling glowworms and fascinating caverns with a private day tour from Auckland to Waitomo Caves. Visiting...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$742
Private Tour to Rotorua’s Natural wonders and Māori Arts & craft.

Discover one of New Zealand’s most magnificent geothermal wonderlands…in this action packed tour. Featuring dramatic geysers, bubbling mud, and beautiful native bush explored by Te …More

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Discover one of New Zealand’s most magnificent geothermal wonderlands…in this action packed tour. Featuring dramatic geysers, bubbling mud, and beautiful native bush explored by Te...

12 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$397
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