Top North Island Day Trips & Excursions

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Auckland City & West Coast Highlights Tour with Black Sand Beach.

Experience the highlights of Auckland on a full-day tour that covers a seaside village and the black-sand beaches of the West Coast. Travel in a luxury Mercedes vehicle past …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.9 (87)

Auckland City & West Coast Highlights Tour with Black Sand Beach.

Experience the highlights of Auckland on a full-day tour that covers a seaside village and the black-sand beaches of the West Coast. Travel in a luxury Mercedes vehicle past...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (87)

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$224

Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua's Geothermal Valley

Visit two of New Zealand’s top destinations in one unforgettable day trip! Experience the real Middle-earth on a fully guided 2.5-hour tour of the Hobbiton …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (136)

Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua's Geothermal Valley

Visit two of New Zealand’s top destinations in one unforgettable day trip! Experience the real Middle-earth on a fully guided 2.5-hour tour of the Hobbiton...

13 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (136)

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$259

Vineyards Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland

Monday to Friday enjoy a behind the scenes tour and tasting at Kumeu River Wines. See how they ferment their wines in 228 litre French …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (102)

Vineyards Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland

Monday to Friday enjoy a behind the scenes tour and tasting at Kumeu River Wines. See how they ferment their wines in 228 litre French...

6 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (102)

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$168

First stop, Dry Creek Quarry site of Helm’s Deep and Minas Tirith. Then River Anduin where the Fellowship travelled to Amon Hen, Gardens of Isengard …More

Wellington, New Zealand

4.7 (160)

Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour

First stop, Dry Creek Quarry site of Helm’s Deep and Minas Tirith. Then River Anduin where the Fellowship travelled to Amon Hen, Gardens of Isengard...

360 to 390 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (160)

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$170

Martinborough Foodie Half Day Tour from Wellington

Embark on a delightful, guided journey through Wairarapa's culinary wonders, complete with local cheeses, exquisite chocolates, and premium wines. This 5-hour round trip takes you …More

Wellington, New Zealand

4.8 (110)

Martinborough Foodie Half Day Tour from Wellington

Embark on a delightful, guided journey through Wairarapa's culinary wonders, complete with local cheeses, exquisite chocolates, and premium wines. This 5-hour round trip takes you...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (110)

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$108

Auckland Volcanoes & Viewpoints Small Group 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, New Zealand

4.8 (146)

Auckland Volcanoes & Viewpoints Small Group 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...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (146)

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$119

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

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

4.9 (337)

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...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (337)

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$204

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Discover two of New Zealand’s top attractions in one unforgettable day. Our small-group Hobbiton & Waitomo tour gives you more - more time to explore, …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (62)

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Discover two of New Zealand’s top attractions in one unforgettable day. Our small-group Hobbiton & Waitomo tour gives you more - more time to explore,...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (62)

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$243

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

Wellington, New Zealand

4.9 (499)

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...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (499)

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$113

Auckland City Highlights, Afternoon Piha Beach & Rainforest Tour

This tour combines the very best of Auckland city in the morning, with the best of Auckland nature in the afternoon. The Auckland City tour …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.8 (138)

Auckland City Highlights, Afternoon Piha Beach & Rainforest Tour

This tour combines the very best of Auckland city in the morning, with the best of Auckland nature in the afternoon. The Auckland City tour...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (138)

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$173

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

Paihia, New Zealand

5.0 (305)

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...

6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (305)

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$139

Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour

On this amazing private tour you will see the top attractions in Wellington city has to offer! You will be driven around the rugged coast …More

Wellington, New Zealand

4.8 (80)

Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour

On this amazing private tour you will see the top attractions in Wellington city has to offer! You will be driven around the rugged coast...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (80)

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$204

Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

Enjoy this full-day tour visiting the best of the Far North on board our purpose built coach. Let our drivers immerse you in the culture …More

Paihia, New Zealand

4.7 (245)

Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

Enjoy this full-day tour visiting the best of the Far North on board our purpose built coach. Let our drivers immerse you in the culture...

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (245)

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$128

We will take you on a tour with fun and laughter whilst showing you a large area of our region. we cover over 100 km …More

Napier, New Zealand

4.9 (47)

Half Day Sightseeing and Taste Tour

We will take you on a tour with fun and laughter whilst showing you a large area of our region. we cover over 100 km...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (47)

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$109

Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch

Leave behind the bustle of Auckland city and head northwest to take the flavours of Kumeu Wine Country, Auckland's Heritage Wine Region. Enjoy lunch at …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.9 (85)

Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch

Leave behind the bustle of Auckland city and head northwest to take the flavours of Kumeu Wine Country, Auckland's Heritage Wine Region. Enjoy lunch at...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (85)

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$185

Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga

Our vehicles and our tours are designed to provide you with the best possible comfort, exceptional value and mixed with personal interaction to ensure you …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

5.0 (240)

Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga

Our vehicles and our tours are designed to provide you with the best possible comfort, exceptional value and mixed with personal interaction to ensure you...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (240)

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$94

Ex Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village with Haka and Hot Springs

Embark on an exceptional journey with our Whakarewarewa Māori Village and Polynesian Spa tour from Auckland. Departing the city, we'll explore Rotorua's serene landscapes, home …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.8 (62)

Ex Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village with Haka and Hot Springs

Embark on an exceptional journey with our Whakarewarewa Māori Village and Polynesian Spa tour from Auckland. Departing the city, we'll explore Rotorua's serene landscapes, home...

12 to 13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (62)

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$224

Auckland: Rotorua Tour with Waiotapu, Te Puia and Maori Haka

Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Auckland to Wai-O-Tapu and Te Puia in Rotorua, where natural wonders and cultural experiences await. Witness the surreal …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.9 (141)

Auckland: Rotorua Tour with Waiotapu, Te Puia and Maori Haka

Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Auckland to Wai-O-Tapu and Te Puia in Rotorua, where natural wonders and cultural experiences await. Witness the surreal...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (141)

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$226

Embark on a journey through Waiheke Island’s world-class wine country, where rolling vineyards meet breathtaking coastal views. Visit three of the island’s top wineries, tasting …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

4.9 (194)

The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

Embark on a journey through Waiheke Island’s world-class wine country, where rolling vineyards meet breathtaking coastal views. Visit three of the island’s top wineries, tasting...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (194)

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$178

Chefs Private Martinborough Wine Tour with lunch from Wellington

Expert-Guided Wine Journey: Explore Martinborough's hidden gem vineyards through the discerning palate of our French-trained chef or our nature enthusiast guide who reveals secret landscapes. …More

Wellington, New Zealand

5.0 (66)

Chefs Private Martinborough Wine Tour with lunch from Wellington

Expert-Guided Wine Journey: Explore Martinborough's hidden gem vineyards through the discerning palate of our French-trained chef or our nature enthusiast guide who reveals secret landscapes....

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (66)

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$255

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for North Island Day Trips & Excursions?

What are the best kid-friendly options for North Island Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly North Island Day Trips & Excursions are:

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Which North Island Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

North Island Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which North Island Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

North Island Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which North Island Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

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