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

North Island, New Zealand
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust

Discover the fascinating story of Napier’s heritage on this easy walking tour. Check in for the walk, watch a 20- minute film about the earthquake …More

Discover the fascinating story of Napier’s heritage on this easy walking tour. Check in for the walk, watch a 20- minute film about the earthquake...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$19
Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk

If you’re a traveller who works up an appetite while exploring the city, then this is the tour for you! A relaxing way to spend …More

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If you’re a traveller who works up an appetite while exploring the city, then this is the tour for you! A relaxing way to spend...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$128
Premium Tasting, 4-Best Wineries Napier Hawke's Bay Tour, 5.5h

Join our Best Wine Tour group with Best tour guide to explore a huge variety of Hawkes Bay Wines lasting all afternoon. Visit 4 different …More

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Join our Best Wine Tour group with Best tour guide to explore a huge variety of Hawkes Bay Wines lasting all afternoon. Visit 4 different...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$106
Odyssey Sensory Maze Entry Auckland Ticket

Odyssey is an a-maze-ing adventure where while trying to find your way out you will experience darker challenging spaces, quirky physical obstacles and challenges, illusions, …More

Odyssey is an a-maze-ing adventure where while trying to find your way out you will experience darker challenging spaces, quirky physical obstacles and challenges, illusions,...

20 to 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$22
Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

Discover the stories, flavours, and scenic beauty of Tauranga on this immersive four-hour journey combining coastal highlights, fascinating history, and local food experiences. RUNS SEPTEMBER …More

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Discover the stories, flavours, and scenic beauty of Tauranga on this immersive four-hour journey combining coastal highlights, fascinating history, and local food experiences. RUNS SEPTEMBER...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$56
Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour

Journey from Wellington to Wētā Workshop—and back again—in our dedicated shuttle. With daily tours departing from Wakefield Street in the city centre, we invite you …More

Journey from Wellington to Wētā Workshop—and back again—in our dedicated shuttle. With daily tours departing from Wakefield Street in the city centre, we invite you...

3 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$60
Hobbiton Movie Set Shore Excursion from Tauranga (6 Hours)

Enjoy a magical 6-6.5 hour tour to the Hobbiton Movie set, used for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series, which has …More

Enjoy a magical 6-6.5 hour tour to the Hobbiton Movie set, used for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series, which has...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$199
90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo

Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding …More

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Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$69
Zealandia Small Group Eco Wildlife Night Tour

Explore the sanctuary by torchlight as your guide leads you in search of some of the more distinctive sights and sounds of New Zealand’s native …More

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Explore the sanctuary by torchlight as your guide leads you in search of some of the more distinctive sights and sounds of New Zealand’s native...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$68
Auckland City Top Spots Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour)

A Half-day tour that satisfies all visitors to Auckland. Recommended for travelers short on time and those eager to see the city's top attractions. Includes …More

A Half-day tour that satisfies all visitors to Auckland. Recommended for travelers short on time and those eager to see the city's top attractions. Includes...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (293)
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$92
Sailing Catamaran Cruise - Island Stop & Lunch - Bay of Islands

Spend a relaxing day sailing the beautiful Bay of Islands aboard Hibiscus Star, a spacious 40-foot sailing catamaran with a maximum of 19 guests. Enjoy …More

Spend a relaxing day sailing the beautiful Bay of Islands aboard Hibiscus Star, a spacious 40-foot sailing catamaran with a maximum of 19 guests. Enjoy...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$122
Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch

Join this half-day tour of the wonderful Bay of Islands. Experience the spectacular scenery in an area rich in culture and history. Encounter diverse wildlife …More

Join this half-day tour of the wonderful Bay of Islands. Experience the spectacular scenery in an area rich in culture and history. Encounter diverse wildlife...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$122
Waiheke Island: 3 Vineyards, Stunning Views & Wine Tastings

Waiheke's most booked wine tour — and for good reason! Three stunning vineyards, fabulous wine tastings, breathtaking scenery and local guides who know the island …More

Waiheke's most booked wine tour — and for good reason! Three stunning vineyards, fabulous wine tastings, breathtaking scenery and local guides who know the island...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$111
Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on R. Tucker Thompson Including BBQ Lunch

Explore the idyllic waters of the Bay of Islands on board our traditional tall ship, the R. Tucker Thompson, to get an authentic taste of …More

Explore the idyllic waters of the Bay of Islands on board our traditional tall ship, the R. Tucker Thompson, to get an authentic taste of...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$116
Museum of NZ Te Papa Tongarewa: International Visitor Entry

Te Papa Museum of New Zealand is unique for its innovative, interactive exhibits that engage visitors through cutting-edge technology, its deep respect and authentic representation …More

Te Papa Museum of New Zealand is unique for its innovative, interactive exhibits that engage visitors through cutting-edge technology, its deep respect and authentic representation...

2 days Free Cancellation
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$20
Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion

Create lasting memories on this half-day tour of the Bay of Islands from your cruise ships arrival at the Waitangi Wharf. The Bay of Islands …More

Create lasting memories on this half-day tour of the Bay of Islands from your cruise ships arrival at the Waitangi Wharf. The Bay of Islands...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$139
Rotorua Highlights Tour: Waiotapu, Hot Tubs & Lunch from Auckland

Discover the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation on this full-day tour from Auckland to Rotorua. Explore the geothermal wonders of Wai O Tapu, before …More

Discover the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation on this full-day tour from Auckland to Rotorua. Explore the geothermal wonders of Wai O Tapu, before...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (132)
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$170
Tongariro Crossing Premium Guided Group Walk

Experience the majestic Tongariro National Park and feel the crisp mountain air as you follow your expert guide across the Tongariro Alpine Crossing for a …More

Experience the majestic Tongariro National Park and feel the crisp mountain air as you follow your expert guide across the Tongariro Alpine Crossing for a...

8 hours
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$255
Capital Bites, A food tour of Wellington

This locally guided food walking tour includes all tastings and a real insight into the life of a local. As they say, you can't beat …More

This locally guided food walking tour includes all tastings and a real insight into the life of a local. As they say, you can't beat...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$128
Cruise ship: Napier Art Deco-Premium Wineries +Beer, Cider tour

For Cruise Ship passengers: We tailor every tour to your ship's schedule. Depending on your arrival time, you'll visit either - 1 Premium winery and …More

For Cruise Ship passengers: We tailor every tour to your ship's schedule. Depending on your arrival time, you'll visit either - 1 Premium winery and...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
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