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Top Day Trips from North Island (Updated November 2026)

North Island, New Zealand
Auckland City Tour & Kumeu Wine Country Includes Wine Tastings & Lunch

Experience the very best of Auckland and vicinity with a morning city tour combined with an afternoon wine tasting in the stunning nearby Kumeu wine …More

Experience the very best of Auckland and vicinity with a morning city tour combined with an afternoon wine tasting in the stunning nearby Kumeu wine...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$238
Hobbiton Movie Set Small-Group Full-Day Tour from Auckland

Guided day tour of the magical 12-acre Hobbiton Movie Set & Alexander Sheep Farm, famous from the Lord of the Rings movies. Highlights: • Hobbiton …More

Guided day tour of the magical 12-acre Hobbiton Movie Set & Alexander Sheep Farm, famous from the Lord of the Rings movies. Highlights: • Hobbiton...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$181
Private Auckland best Spots + Piha beach & Karekare Falls Tour

Experience Auckland’s most iconic sights in just one day with a private guide—just for your group, with no crowds or strangers! Explore the city’s must-see …More

Experience Auckland’s most iconic sights in just one day with a private guide—just for your group, with no crowds or strangers! Explore the city’s must-see...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$224
Waiheke Island: Wine, Whisky Distillery Tour & Gourmet Lunch

Join Taste & Graze, a premium small-group Waiheke tour limited to just 10 guests. Enjoy a hosted wine tasting at iconic Mudbrick Vineyard, followed by …More

Join Taste & Graze, a premium small-group Waiheke tour limited to just 10 guests. Enjoy a hosted wine tasting at iconic Mudbrick Vineyard, followed by...

5 hours 10 minutes Free Cancellation
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$204
6.5 hour Rotorua Geothermal Living Maori Village Whakarewarewa

Visit the authentic Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village in the geothermal region of Rotorua on our full-day excursion which includes a guided tour, cultural concert and …More

Visit the authentic Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village in the geothermal region of Rotorua on our full-day excursion which includes a guided tour, cultural concert and...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$162
Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington

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...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$299
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington

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

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

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$259
Lord of The Rings Full Day locations tour incl Weta & keepsake

One tour to rule them all...... You'll get to check out the filming locations of our magical Lord of the Rings trilogy & you also …More

One tour to rule them all...... You'll get to check out the filming locations of our magical Lord of the Rings trilogy & you also...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$169
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

This tour is perfect for people wanting a full day sightseeing our diverse landscape incl. Mt Maunganui. Marvel at beautiful beaches and multimillion dollar homes, …More

This tour is perfect for people wanting a full day sightseeing our diverse landscape incl. Mt Maunganui. Marvel at beautiful beaches and multimillion dollar homes,...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$168
Rotorua Cultural & Geothermal Small Group Tour From Auckland

Embark on an unforgettable small-group day tour from Auckland to explore the cultural and geothermal marvels of Rotorua. Dive into the heart of Māori traditions …More

Embark on an unforgettable small-group day tour from Auckland to explore the cultural and geothermal marvels of Rotorua. Dive into the heart of Māori traditions...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$281
Exclusive Sailing Charter from Waiheke Island

IMPORTANT: TO BOOK THIS CHARTER, PLEASE SET THE NUMBER OF TRAVELERS = 1. YOU CAN BRING UP TO 11 FRIENDS WITH YOU! Discover the outer …More

IMPORTANT: TO BOOK THIS CHARTER, PLEASE SET THE NUMBER OF TRAVELERS = 1. YOU CAN BRING UP TO 11 FRIENDS WITH YOU! Discover the outer...

1 to 8 hours
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$2,553
West Coast Discovery Tour

Discover New Zealand’s iconic Piha Beach on our West Coast Discovery tour! Starting with a pick-up from the 4 hotels listed in Auckland CBD, enjoy …More

Discover New Zealand’s iconic Piha Beach on our West Coast Discovery tour! Starting with a pick-up from the 4 hotels listed in Auckland CBD, enjoy...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$125
Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Private Tour

Maximise your time in New Zealand with a private journey combining the magical Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves in one unforgettable day. Enjoy …More

Maximise your time in New Zealand with a private journey combining the magical Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves in one unforgettable day. Enjoy...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$569
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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$193
Full Day Ebike Tour in Karangahake Gorge (ex Auckland)

This tour includes everything you need to enjoy a fantastic experience in the spectacular Karangahake Gorge, between Paeroa and Waihi in New Zealand. You'll be …More

This tour includes everything you need to enjoy a fantastic experience in the spectacular Karangahake Gorge, between Paeroa and Waihi in New Zealand. You'll be...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$168
Small group - Napier Premium Winery, Beer & Cider + 5.5h to 6h.

This tour caters for everyone. Beer drinkers, Cider drinkers and Wine drinkers.. (Tea and coffee drinkers). Wow, a tour that has something for everyone... All …More

This tour caters for everyone. Beer drinkers, Cider drinkers and Wine drinkers.. (Tea and coffee drinkers). Wow, a tour that has something for everyone... All...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$112
Full Day Martinborough Wine Tour

Martinborough Wine Experience A fully escorted tour which takes in three award winning wineries in Martinborough,a craft beer brewery and a sensational shop bursting with …More

Martinborough Wine Experience A fully escorted tour which takes in three award winning wineries in Martinborough,a craft beer brewery and a sensational shop bursting with...

370 to 390 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$170
Private tour from Auckland - Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Zealong Tea & Kiwi Bird

We have combined 3 of New Zealand's unique experiences in this tour around the Waikato: Zealong Tea Estate, Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Otorohanga Kiwi Sanctuary. …More

We have combined 3 of New Zealand's unique experiences in this tour around the Waikato: Zealong Tea Estate, Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Otorohanga Kiwi Sanctuary....

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$575
Auckland: Rotorua, Taupo, Waiotapu & Huka Falls Private Trip

Highlight Rotorua & Taupo day tour from Auckland This tour is ideal for Couples , families ,and friends for private tour. Not with other group …More

Highlight Rotorua & Taupo day tour from Auckland This tour is ideal for Couples , families ,and friends for private tour. Not with other group...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$426
Shore Excursion: Half-Day Auckland Volcanoes Tour

Auckland is known as the City of Sails, but some think it should be called the City of Volcanoes! Gain insight into Auckland's unique volcanic …More

Auckland is known as the City of Sails, but some think it should be called the City of Volcanoes! Gain insight into Auckland's unique volcanic...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$165
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