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Top North Island Tours, Tickets & Activities with availability this weekend.

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Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Ernest Kemp Cruises cruising Lake Taupo for over 30 years. We specialise in visiting the Maori Rock Carvings daily. Enjoy the history of the area …More

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Taupo, New Zealand
4.7 (1,039)

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Ernest Kemp Cruises cruising Lake Taupo for over 30 years. We specialise in visiting the Maori Rock Carvings daily. Enjoy the history of the area...

110 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,039)
from
$34
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

It’s hard to imagine an Auckland skyline without the iconic Sky Tower. For over 25 years now, this magnificent 328m high structure has been the …More

Auckland, New Zealand
4.4 (791)

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

It’s hard to imagine an Auckland skyline without the iconic Sky Tower. For over 25 years now, this magnificent 328m high structure has been the...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (791)
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$30
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua, New Zealand

Thousands of Years in the Making a Wonderland of Stunning Geothermal Activity. The technical description for this remarkable place is that it’s part of an …More

Rotorua, New Zealand
4.5 (461)

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua, New Zealand

Thousands of Years in the Making a Wonderland of Stunning Geothermal Activity. The technical description for this remarkable place is that it’s part of an...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (461)
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$28
Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

Hold on tight on an exciting 30-minute jet-boat ride on the Waikato River! Spinning and speeding your way to Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most spectacular …More

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Taupo, New Zealand
4.9 (713)

Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

Hold on tight on an exciting 30-minute jet-boat ride on the Waikato River! Spinning and speeding your way to Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most spectacular...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (713)
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$106
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Enjoyable, informative and a great day out... Explore Auckland with a more personalised experience. An exceptional value, we offer a very comprehensive tour covering all …More

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Auckland, New Zealand
4.9 (1,269)

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Enjoyable, informative and a great day out... Explore Auckland with a more personalised experience. An exceptional value, we offer a very comprehensive tour covering all...

240 to 250 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,269)
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$41
Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour

Go behind the scenes of Wētā Workshop in Wellington and discover the creativity behind one of the world's most iconic creative studios. For more than …More

Wellington, New Zealand
4.8 (1,015)

Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour

Go behind the scenes of Wētā Workshop in Wellington and discover the creativity behind one of the world's most iconic creative studios. For more than...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,015)
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$34
Rotorua Forest Hot Tub Soak at Secret Spot

Just a 2-minute drive from the famous Te Puia and Pōhutu Geyser, Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua is a forest hot tub and sauna experience …More

Rotorua, New Zealand
4.8 (620)

Rotorua Forest Hot Tub Soak at Secret Spot

Just a 2-minute drive from the famous Te Puia and Pōhutu Geyser, Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua is a forest hot tub and sauna experience...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (620)
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$26
Daily Scenic Maori Rock Carving Cruise Taupo

Daily Scenic Cruises – Maori Rock Carvings Our Daily Scenic Cruises depart from Berth #4 at the Taupo Boat Harbour on Cruise Cat. You’ll love …More

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Taupo, New Zealand
4.7 (611)

Daily Scenic Maori Rock Carving Cruise Taupo

Daily Scenic Cruises – Maori Rock Carvings Our Daily Scenic Cruises depart from Berth #4 at the Taupo Boat Harbour on Cruise Cat. You’ll love...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (611)
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$37
Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū

Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within our forest Pā (village) blanketed by towering Tawa trees, its blazing bonfires, and forest-formed …More

Rotorua, New Zealand
4.8 (1,623)

Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū

Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within our forest Pā (village) blanketed by towering Tawa trees, its blazing bonfires, and forest-formed...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,623)
from
$167
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative …More

Rotorua, New Zealand
4.6 (580)

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative...

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (580)
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$189
Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

Look for whales, dolphins and seabirds in the pristine waters of Hauraki Gulf just a short boat ride from Auckland city's Viaduct Harbour. Learn from experts …More

Auckland, New Zealand
4.8 (1,786)

Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

Look for whales, dolphins and seabirds in the pristine waters of Hauraki Gulf just a short boat ride from Auckland city's Viaduct Harbour. Learn from experts...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,786)
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$129
White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals

Kaituna Cascades was the original company to explore and start rafting the Kaituna River, and is still locally owned and operated by two current raft …More

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Tauranga, New Zealand
5.0 (1,363)

White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals

Kaituna Cascades was the original company to explore and start rafting the Kaituna River, and is still locally owned and operated by two current raft...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,363)
from
$78
Auckland: Wētā Workshop Unleashed Interactive Movie Experience

Wētā Workshop Unleashed is an immersive, guided experience at Auckland's SkyCity, created by five-time Academy Award-winning Wētā Workshop. On this interactive tour, you'll go behind …More

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Auckland, New Zealand
4.8 (1,017)

Auckland: Wētā Workshop Unleashed Interactive Movie Experience

Wētā Workshop Unleashed is an immersive, guided experience at Auckland's SkyCity, created by five-time Academy Award-winning Wētā Workshop. On this interactive tour, you'll go behind...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,017)
from
$39
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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Wellington, New Zealand
4.9 (601)

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...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (601)
from
$187
Cathedral Cove Kayak Tour

* Small groups and personal service * We are the only kayak company able to land at Cathedral Cove * Friendly guides and modern kayaking …More

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5.0 (955)

Cathedral Cove Kayak Tour

* Small groups and personal service * We are the only kayak company able to land at Cathedral Cove * Friendly guides and modern kayaking...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (955)
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$110
Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga Cathedral Cove Cruise

Our unique tour is the only one to show you the marine life without getting wet. The glass panels provide a clear window to spotting …More

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Whitianga, New Zealand
5.0 (1,024)

Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga Cathedral Cove Cruise

Our unique tour is the only one to show you the marine life without getting wet. The glass panels provide a clear window to spotting...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,024)
from
$78
Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures

Step aboard Tiua, Taupō Sailing Adventures’ luxurious sailing catamaran and cruise Great Lake Taupo in comfort and style.. Our sailing experience offers a quiet and …More

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Taupo, New Zealand
4.9 (193)

Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures

Step aboard Tiua, Taupō Sailing Adventures’ luxurious sailing catamaran and cruise Great Lake Taupo in comfort and style.. Our sailing experience offers a quiet and...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (193)
from
$40
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Be amazed by the thousands of magical glowworms above on this 45-minute group guided tour, as you glide silently by boat in the world famous …More

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Waitomo, New Zealand
4.5 (1,154)

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Be amazed by the thousands of magical glowworms above on this 45-minute group guided tour, as you glide silently by boat in the world famous...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (1,154)
from
$49
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

Auckland, New Zealand
4.9 (1,628)

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...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,628)
from
$183
Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour - with two island stopovers

Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands on our 4.5 hour personalised and interactive Island Cruise & Tour. Locally owned and operated, with a …More

Paihia, New Zealand
4.9 (854)

Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour - with two island stopovers

Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands on our 4.5 hour personalised and interactive Island Cruise & Tour. Locally owned and operated, with a...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (854)
from
$104

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