Top North Island Day Trips & Excursions

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Boutique tour, Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

During your day's visit to Tauranga, experience the Geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. On the way there, marvel at beautiful beaches and beautiful homes, before a …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

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Boutique tour, Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

During your day's visit to Tauranga, experience the Geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. On the way there, marvel at beautiful beaches and beautiful homes, before a...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (49)

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$118

Coromandel Coastal Experience - Small Group Tour from Auckland

Join us on this fun filled small group scenic day trip from Auckland to visit the stunning Coromandel Peninsula. Get a chance to see our …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Coromandel Coastal Experience - Small Group Tour from Auckland

Join us on this fun filled small group scenic day trip from Auckland to visit the stunning Coromandel Peninsula. Get a chance to see our...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (19)

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$224

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

Wellington, New Zealand

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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...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$259

ROTORUA - Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip

Join us and experience the magic of New Zealand’s most distinctive geothermal destination. Relax in rejuvenating mud baths and soothing sulphur spas on an unforgettable …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.8 (57)

ROTORUA - Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip

Join us and experience the magic of New Zealand’s most distinctive geothermal destination. Relax in rejuvenating mud baths and soothing sulphur spas on an unforgettable...

5 to 6 hours

4.8 (57)

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$172

Private Tour - Rotorua Adventures Day Trip From Auckland

This luxury, private tour offers a premium Rotorua experience with return transfers from Auckland in a luxurious Mercedes vehicle. Our expert guides will immerse you …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Private Tour - Rotorua Adventures Day Trip From Auckland

This luxury, private tour offers a premium Rotorua experience with return transfers from Auckland in a luxurious Mercedes vehicle. Our expert guides will immerse you...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (21)

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$566

Bay of Islands Explorer Experience Small Group Tour From Auckland

Join us on a small group day tour from Auckland to explore the Bay of Islands. Enjoy the informative commentary as you cross the iconic …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.9 (26)

Bay of Islands Explorer Experience Small Group Tour From Auckland

Join us on a small group day tour from Auckland to explore the Bay of Islands. Enjoy the informative commentary as you cross the iconic...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$225

Discover the outer Hauraki Gulf aboard the 41-foot catamaran Pacific Star, with daily departures from Waiheke Island. We’ll stop at a pest-free island for a …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

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Hauraki Gulf Eco Sailing Adventure

Discover the outer Hauraki Gulf aboard the 41-foot catamaran Pacific Star, with daily departures from Waiheke Island. We’ll stop at a pest-free island for a...

7 hours

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$414

Small Group - Half-Day Hawke's Bay Winery Tour

Join Hawke's Bay scenic tour's small Wine tour group. Visit 4 Internationally recognised Wineries. tastings, admissions and any drinks advertised are included. Tour is door …More

Napier, New Zealand

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Small Group - Half-Day Hawke's Bay Winery Tour

Join Hawke's Bay scenic tour's small Wine tour group. Visit 4 Internationally recognised Wineries. tastings, admissions and any drinks advertised are included. Tour is door...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (55)

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$102

Auckland Essentials FULL day Tour from Vocalno to Museum

Get ready for an exciting tour that takes you to Auckland's hottest and most stunning spots! Experience the breathtaking scenery of ancient volcanic craters, soak …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Auckland Essentials FULL day Tour from Vocalno to Museum

Get ready for an exciting tour that takes you to Auckland's hottest and most stunning spots! Experience the breathtaking scenery of ancient volcanic craters, soak...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$153

Ultimate Auckland Experience Full Day Tour with Brewery Lunch

This full-day small group tour combines the best of Auckland's city highlights with the rugged beauty of the wild west coast for the ultimate Auckland …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.9 (18)

Ultimate Auckland Experience Full Day Tour with Brewery Lunch

This full-day small group tour combines the best of Auckland's city highlights with the rugged beauty of the wild west coast for the ultimate Auckland...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (18)

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$158

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights

***ALL OUR TOURS START & END TO FIT THE CRUISE SHIPS' ARRIVAL & SAILING TIMES*** Rotorua is the 2nd most visited city in New Zealand …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.5 (437)

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights

***ALL OUR TOURS START & END TO FIT THE CRUISE SHIPS' ARRIVAL & SAILING TIMES*** Rotorua is the 2nd most visited city in New Zealand...

7 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (437)

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$142

Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided

Our most popular tour! Enjoy a full-day, self-guided biking tour (riding FUN e-bikes) to some of the regions finest wineries to enjoy wine tastings galore. …More

Napier, New Zealand

4.9 (66)

Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided

Our most popular tour! Enjoy a full-day, self-guided biking tour (riding FUN e-bikes) to some of the regions finest wineries to enjoy wine tastings galore....

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (66)

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$94

Private, via beaches, Kiwi farm to Rotorua 8 lakes & Geothermal

On our customised Private Tour you'll enjoy a fun and informative tour with an experienced local guide showcasing the iconic Mt Maunganui, gorgeous sandy beaches, …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

5.0 (20)

Private, via beaches, Kiwi farm to Rotorua 8 lakes & Geothermal

On our customised Private Tour you'll enjoy a fun and informative tour with an experienced local guide showcasing the iconic Mt Maunganui, gorgeous sandy beaches,...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$950

Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia (Rotorua) Private Tour

Experience two of New Zealand’s top destinations on an unforgettable journey from Auckland. Travel through the scenic Waikato countryside to the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.8 (17)

Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia (Rotorua) Private Tour

Experience two of New Zealand’s top destinations on an unforgettable journey from Auckland. Travel through the scenic Waikato countryside to the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves,...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (17)

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$538

Private Piha Beach, Rainforest Adventure & Mt. Eden with Guide

Enjoy an exclusive private, non-sharing Auckland experience, reserved entirely for you and your group. Journey west into the spectacular Waitākere Ranges, visit the Arataki Cultural …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.8 (34)

Private Piha Beach, Rainforest Adventure & Mt. Eden with Guide

Enjoy an exclusive private, non-sharing Auckland experience, reserved entirely for you and your group. Journey west into the spectacular Waitākere Ranges, visit the Arataki Cultural...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (34)

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$179

Waiheke island wine tours with Waitiki Tours

Specialising in private tours for two people+ to make your day on waiheke island more special and perhaps more romantic Lose yourself in the vines …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

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Waiheke island wine tours with Waitiki Tours

Specialising in private tours for two people+ to make your day on waiheke island more special and perhaps more romantic Lose yourself in the vines...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$144

Tauranga Private Excursion: Rotorua -Te Puia-Geysers & Kiwi's

PRIVATE TOURS HAVE FLEXIBLE START / END TIMES TO MEET SHIP ARRIVAL & SAILING TIMES. Experience Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and authentic Māori culture on a …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

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Tauranga Private Excursion: Rotorua -Te Puia-Geysers & Kiwi's

PRIVATE TOURS HAVE FLEXIBLE START / END TIMES TO MEET SHIP ARRIVAL & SAILING TIMES. Experience Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and authentic Māori culture on a...

7 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (113)

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$578

10 Day North to South Island NZ Private Tour from Auckland

This signature 10-day, 9-night tour offers a perfect blend of daily travel, covering the majority of top attractions in both North Island (Auckland to Rotorua) …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (17)

10 Day North to South Island NZ Private Tour from Auckland

This signature 10-day, 9-night tour offers a perfect blend of daily travel, covering the majority of top attractions in both North Island (Auckland to Rotorua)...

10 days Hotel pickup offered

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$2,818

Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village, Waitomo Caves & Lunch

Begin your tour with a scenic bus ride from Auckland to Rotorua, arriving at Whakarewarewa Village. Step into this living Māori village and be greeted …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.8 (21)

Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village, Waitomo Caves & Lunch

Begin your tour with a scenic bus ride from Auckland to Rotorua, arriving at Whakarewarewa Village. Step into this living Māori village and be greeted...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (21)

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$235

Tiritiri Matangi Island Discovery - from Auckland

Enjoy a cruise through Tikapa Moana - the Hauraki Gulf on our premium cruise fleet as we make our way to island sanctuary Tiritiri Matangi. …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Tiritiri Matangi Island Discovery - from Auckland

Enjoy a cruise through Tikapa Moana - the Hauraki Gulf on our premium cruise fleet as we make our way to island sanctuary Tiritiri Matangi....

5 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

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$62

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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