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Top Day Trips from North Island (Updated November 2026)

North Island, New Zealand
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

Join this tour to visit two of New Zealand’s most famous attractions, Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves, in one easy day trip from Auckland. …More

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Join this tour to visit two of New Zealand’s most famous attractions, Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves, in one easy day trip from Auckland....

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$212
Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Day Tour from Auckland

Join a magical journey to the heart of Middle-earth with an intimate small group tour to the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set. Immerse yourself in the …More

Join a magical journey to the heart of Middle-earth with an intimate small group tour to the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set. Immerse yourself in the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$181
Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour with Lunch from Auckland

One day. Two worlds you won't find anywhere else. Above ground, step into the storybook setting of Hobbiton Movie Set, where rolling green hills and …More

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One day. Two worlds you won't find anywhere else. Above ground, step into the storybook setting of Hobbiton Movie Set, where rolling green hills and...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$243
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

Explore and admire Auckland's largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges, on this 5 hour afternoon eco-tour. The perfect way to get out of the city …More

Explore and admire Auckland's largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges, on this 5 hour afternoon eco-tour. The perfect way to get out of the city...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$119
Waitomo Caves, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group Tour from Auckland

New Zealand’s most remarkable landscapes aren’t always found in plain sight. Journey from Auckland to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where thousands of tiny lights illuminate …More

New Zealand’s most remarkable landscapes aren’t always found in plain sight. Journey from Auckland to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where thousands of tiny lights illuminate...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$232
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

Visit two of New Zealand’s most iconic attractions in one unforgettable journey through movie magic and natural wonders. Begin at the Hobbiton Movie Set with …More

Visit two of New Zealand’s most iconic attractions in one unforgettable journey through movie magic and natural wonders. Begin at the Hobbiton Movie Set with...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$255
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

Enjoy a full day, all-inclusive adventure in Wellington, the home of middle-Earth. Visit some amazing locations from the Lord of the Rings movies, enjoy a …More

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Enjoy a full day, all-inclusive adventure in Wellington, the home of middle-Earth. Visit some amazing locations from the Lord of the Rings movies, enjoy a...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$185
Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s best-kept nature sanctuaries and a pest and predator-free haven for native birds. Take the ferry from Paraparaumu Beach …More

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s best-kept nature sanctuaries and a pest and predator-free haven for native birds. Take the ferry from Paraparaumu Beach...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$184
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

Enter the magical world of ‘the Shire’ on this small-group movie set tour to Hobbiton from Auckland. See where the The Lord of the Rings …More

Enter the magical world of ‘the Shire’ on this small-group movie set tour to Hobbiton from Auckland. See where the The Lord of the Rings...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$241
Hobbiton, Rotorua and Waiotapu Small Group Tour from Auckland

Want to see more of New Zealand than Auckland? This is the day for it. Start in the rolling countryside of the Waikato at Hobbiton …More

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Want to see more of New Zealand than Auckland? This is the day for it. Start in the rolling countryside of the Waikato at Hobbiton...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$255
Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington

Experience a 5.5-hour guided tour to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Departing from Wellington, the tour follows the Hutt River through the …More

Experience a 5.5-hour guided tour to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Departing from Wellington, the tour follows the Hutt River through the...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$113
Rotorua Highlights: Wai-O-Tapu, Lunch & 5 Experience Choices

One day from Auckland. One must-see geothermal wonder. Five ways to spend your afternoon. Travel from Auckland to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and explore its surreal …More

One day from Auckland. One must-see geothermal wonder. Five ways to spend your afternoon. Travel from Auckland to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and explore its surreal...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$218
Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Day Tour From Auckland

Journey from Auckland to the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set on a memorable full-day adventure into the heart of Middle-earth. Enjoy complimentary pick-up and drop-off from …More

Journey from Auckland to the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set on a memorable full-day adventure into the heart of Middle-earth. Enjoy complimentary pick-up and drop-off from...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$187
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
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
Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Oysters

Taste Waiheke Island, not just its wine. This small-group food and wine tour with a maximum of 15-guests from Auckland visits four tasting stops, includes …More

Taste Waiheke Island, not just its wine. This small-group food and wine tour with a maximum of 15-guests from Auckland visits four tasting stops, includes...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$204
Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Small-Group Tour with Lunch

Escape Auckland for a day of turquoise water, golden beaches, and some of New Zealand’s most spectacular coastal scenery. Travel into the Coromandel Peninsula to …More

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Escape Auckland for a day of turquoise water, golden beaches, and some of New Zealand’s most spectacular coastal scenery. Travel into the Coromandel Peninsula to...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$118
Island Hopper- Sail to wildlife sanctuary - 6 hr - Bay of Islands

Most visitors see the Bay of Islands from a crowded deck. Our guests see it from the secret local spots that are not on the …More

Most visitors see the Bay of Islands from a crowded deck. Our guests see it from the secret local spots that are not on the...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$139
Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Picnic Lunch

This full day tour is for lovers of nature and hiking, your experienced local nature guide will take you to a range of rainforest, beach …More

This full day tour is for lovers of nature and hiking, your experienced local nature guide will take you to a range of rainforest, beach...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$184
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