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

North Island, New Zealand
Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour

Escape the crowds and discover a side of Waitomo most visitors never see. Our Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour takes place on our …More

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Escape the crowds and discover a side of Waitomo most visitors never see. Our Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour takes place on our...

3 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$124
Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings

If you’re looking for a premium wine tour experience on Waiheke Island, this is the tour for you. Discover an abundance of beauty on Waiheke …More

If you’re looking for a premium wine tour experience on Waiheke Island, this is the tour for you. Discover an abundance of beauty on Waiheke...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$105
Sea Cave Adventures in Whitianga

Join local guides for an authentic 2-3 hour tour covering over 25km of continuous volcanic coastline. Our unique purpose built vessel is the perfect viewing …More

Join local guides for an authentic 2-3 hour tour covering over 25km of continuous volcanic coastline. Our unique purpose built vessel is the perfect viewing...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$79
From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour

Discover New Zealand’s wonders with our Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this tour offers a blend of …More

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Discover New Zealand’s wonders with our Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this tour offers a blend of...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$175
Bay Combo Tour - 60 mins (min 2)

Have awesome thrills on a V8 350 Chev Trike with a 60 minute tour from Paihia. For those that love adrenaline, experience the sense of …More

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Have awesome thrills on a V8 350 Chev Trike with a 60 minute tour from Paihia. For those that love adrenaline, experience the sense of...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$135
Private Martinborough Wine Tour for Wine Enthusiasts

Experience Martinborough through a curated, wine‑first lens with a WSET Level 3 qualified guide. As part of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail, this tour …More

Experience Martinborough through a curated, wine‑first lens with a WSET Level 3 qualified guide. As part of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail, this tour...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$230
Full Day Fishing Trip on Auckland Waitemata Harbour

Set sail on the MV Ocean Spirit for a day of fishing on Auckland's stunning Waitemata Harbour. Ideal for individuals or small groups, these public …More

Set sail on the MV Ocean Spirit for a day of fishing on Auckland's stunning Waitemata Harbour. Ideal for individuals or small groups, these public...

9 hours
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$62
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Descend into the forested slopes of the Outer Shire, where our expert guides will entertain you with stories of how the Lord of the Rings …More

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Descend into the forested slopes of the Outer Shire, where our expert guides will entertain you with stories of how the Lord of the Rings...

210 to 240 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$99
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

A unique and exciting exploration to Wellington’s secret coast. With exclusive access through private farmland, we'll take you on a journey to discover Wellington's natural …More

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A unique and exciting exploration to Wellington’s secret coast. With exclusive access through private farmland, we'll take you on a journey to discover Wellington's natural...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$111
Rotorua Hiking: Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Experience

Experience the majesty of Mt. Tarawera, infamous for its volcanic eruption in 1886. This guided trek encompasses the stunning landscape and unique history of the area. You'll …More

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Experience the majesty of Mt. Tarawera, infamous for its volcanic eruption in 1886. This guided trek encompasses the stunning landscape and unique history of the area. You'll...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$101
Hobbiton, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group Tour from Auckland

If you’ve come to New Zealand for experiences you can’t have anywhere else, make this your day. Wander through the real-life setting of Hobbiton Movie …More

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If you’ve come to New Zealand for experiences you can’t have anywhere else, make this your day. Wander through the real-life setting of Hobbiton Movie...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$212
3+ Hour Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike

Choose a Morning or Afternoon Departure. From the centrally located Waterfront to the quiet bays and panoramic lookouts, you’ll be enthralled from start to finish. …More

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Choose a Morning or Afternoon Departure. From the centrally located Waterfront to the quiet bays and panoramic lookouts, you’ll be enthralled from start to finish....

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$111
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Experience two North Island icons on a day tour from Auckland. Travel south from Auckland to Hobbiton. On arrival at Shire’s Rest you embark on …More

Experience two North Island icons on a day tour from Auckland. Travel south from Auckland to Hobbiton. On arrival at Shire’s Rest you embark on...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$301
Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour

Looking for an exciting shore excursion in Napier? Look no more! Join this tour for exciting activities and sites such as Napier Art Deco highlights, …More

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Looking for an exciting shore excursion in Napier? Look no more! Join this tour for exciting activities and sites such as Napier Art Deco highlights,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Tauranga

Watch wild dolphins swim and play right beneath your feet! That is the magical, close-up encounter we specialize in. We don't just look for marine …More

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Watch wild dolphins swim and play right beneath your feet! That is the magical, close-up encounter we specialize in. We don't just look for marine...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga

Experience a fascinating journey through the culture, geothermal wonders, and natural beauty of the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua on this immersive six-hour adventure. …More

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Experience a fascinating journey through the culture, geothermal wonders, and natural beauty of the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua on this immersive six-hour adventure....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$154
Top-Rated Hawke’s Bay Wine Tour - Small Group

Join Prinsy’s for a relaxed half-day trip through beautiful scenery and the region’s most celebrated wine areas. We keep numbers small (max 11) so it …More

Join Prinsy’s for a relaxed half-day trip through beautiful scenery and the region’s most celebrated wine areas. We keep numbers small (max 11) so it...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$108
Spectacular Wellington: Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour

Your Wellington Full Day tour is crafted specifically for you, your family & friends. We are Jo & Suzee, your passionate Wellingtonians. We will introduce …More

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Your Wellington Full Day tour is crafted specifically for you, your family & friends. We are Jo & Suzee, your passionate Wellingtonians. We will introduce...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$267
Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike

*All cruise tours depart from the National Aquarium - please see note below* This scenic tour will depart Napier, following the coastline before heading inland …More

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*All cruise tours depart from the National Aquarium - please see note below* This scenic tour will depart Napier, following the coastline before heading inland...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$127
Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience

Experience a day filled with excitement, culture, and connection as you explore Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Encounter our national treasure, the kiwi, and immerse yourself …More

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Experience a day filled with excitement, culture, and connection as you explore Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Encounter our national treasure, the kiwi, and immerse yourself...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$60
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