Top North Island Day Trips & Excursions

Q: Which North Island Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

North Island Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier Napier E-bike Hire Full Day Fishing Trip on Auckland Waitemata Harbour E-Bike through Hawke’s Bay Wine Country: Your Pace, Your Wineries Tiritiri Matangi Island Discovery - from Auckland View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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

No problem. These North Island Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Scenic Short Hike Tour - McLaren Falls and Puketoki Reserve Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga Small Group - Half-Day Hawke's Bay Winery Tour Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland Piha Waterfalls and Wines View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more North Island trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked North Island Tours. Top 10 North Island 2026 Senior-friendly tours North Island The best tours and activities for culture lovers in North Island Top Day Trips from North Island Things to do in North Island this summer View all North Island Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in North Island?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in North Island are: North Island Luxury & Special Occasions North Island Luxury Tours North Island Attraction Tickets North Island Sightseeing Tickets & Passes North Island Tours & Sightseeing View all tour styles in North Island →

Rotorua Highlights Tour: Waiotapu, Te Puia & Lunch from Auckland

Experience the very best of Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and cultural treasures on this fully guided small group day tour from Auckland. Explore two of the …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.7 (82)

Rotorua Highlights Tour: Waiotapu, Te Puia & Lunch from Auckland

Experience the very best of Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and cultural treasures on this fully guided small group day tour from Auckland. Explore two of the...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (82)

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$198

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

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.9 (368)

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...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (368)

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$199

Kapiti full day tour 7 hours (approximate) Entrance fees, lunch and refreshments are all included in the price. We pick you up from your choice …More

Wellington, New Zealand

5.0 (3)

7-hour Kapiti Coast Private Tour

Kapiti full day tour 7 hours (approximate) Entrance fees, lunch and refreshments are all included in the price. We pick you up from your choice...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$199

"Pinot to Palliser tour" - Guided tour to Cape Palliser vith lunch + winetasting

Let us take you on an impressively scenic road out to the southern coast of New Zealand's North Island. We'll drive to the coast and then …More

Martinborough, New Zealand

4.9 (12)

"Pinot to Palliser tour" - Guided tour to Cape Palliser vith lunch + winetasting

Let us take you on an impressively scenic road out to the southern coast of New Zealand's North Island. We'll drive to the coast and then...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (12)

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$199

Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach Scenic Day Tour from Auckland

Take a trip that's good for your soul. Discover special hideaways. Breathe in the beauty of the natural environment and revitalize your energy and well-being. …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.9 (12)

Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach Scenic Day Tour from Auckland

Take a trip that's good for your soul. Discover special hideaways. Breathe in the beauty of the natural environment and revitalize your energy and well-being....

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (12)

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$199

Auckland Highlights Full Day Guided Tour

Your Auckland Adventure Awaits! Craft your perfect day exploring Auckland's iconic landmarks with our customizable private tour. Our experienced guide will not only show you …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.7 (6)

Auckland Highlights Full Day Guided Tour

Your Auckland Adventure Awaits! Craft your perfect day exploring Auckland's iconic landmarks with our customizable private tour. Our experienced guide will not only show you...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (6)

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$199

Cathedral Cove & Hot water beach -Full Day Tour: PRIVATE TOUR

Scenic Drive: Enjoy a comfortable ride through the lush countryside of New Zealand’s North Island Cathedral Cove: Explore the famous marine reserve with its picturesque …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (1)

Cathedral Cove & Hot water beach -Full Day Tour: PRIVATE TOUR

Scenic Drive: Enjoy a comfortable ride through the lush countryside of New Zealand’s North Island Cathedral Cove: Explore the famous marine reserve with its picturesque...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$199

Auckland Private City Highlights Tour 5hrs Sightseeing Experience

Discover the vibrant essence of New Zealand’s largest city on our captivating half-day Auckland tour! Led by an expert guide, immerse yourself in a small-group …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (2)

Auckland Private City Highlights Tour 5hrs Sightseeing Experience

Discover the vibrant essence of New Zealand’s largest city on our captivating half-day Auckland tour! Led by an expert guide, immerse yourself in a small-group...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$199

All-Inclusive Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour w 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)

All-Inclusive Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour w 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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$202

Auckland Sights Exclusive 8 Hour Luxury Day Tour

In this exclusive luxury tour a selection of Auckland’s highlights have been put together, depending on your time frame and interest. Whether town and around, …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.9 (7)

Auckland Sights Exclusive 8 Hour Luxury Day Tour

In this exclusive luxury tour a selection of Auckland’s highlights have been put together, depending on your time frame and interest. Whether town and around,...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (7)

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$202

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

Auckland, New Zealand

4.9 (516)

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...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (516)

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$204

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

Private Martinborough Wine Full Day Tour From Wellington

Sample the wines of New Zealand’s fertile North Island on this private full-day Martinborough wine tour from Wellington. Visit three Martinborough wineries with a private …More

Wellington, New Zealand

4.8 (44)

Private Martinborough Wine Full Day Tour From Wellington

Sample the wines of New Zealand’s fertile North Island on this private full-day Martinborough wine tour from Wellington. Visit three Martinborough wineries with a private...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (44)

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$204

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

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

4.8 (31)

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...

5 hours 10 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (31)

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$204

This tour is all about you. We travel in luxury to the Kapiti region just north of Wellington and can customize the tour to suit …More

Wellington, New Zealand

4.7 (10)

Private Kapiti Coast Full Day Tour

This tour is all about you. We travel in luxury to the Kapiti region just north of Wellington and can customize the tour to suit...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (10)

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$204

Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour

Spend a relaxing day in the company of craft beer masters on this full-day private craft beer tour from your cruise ships arrival in Wellington. …More

Wellington, New Zealand

5.0 (3)

Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour

Spend a relaxing day in the company of craft beer masters on this full-day private craft beer tour from your cruise ships arrival in Wellington....

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$204

Hobbiton movie set tour and a lot more beautiful NZ sights

Lord of The Rings Movie Set Tour Join us for this amazing 7 Hour Tour visiting The Lord of the Rings movie set incl a …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.7 (19)

Hobbiton movie set tour and a lot more beautiful NZ sights

Lord of The Rings Movie Set Tour Join us for this amazing 7 Hour Tour visiting The Lord of the Rings movie set incl a...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (19)

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$208

Private Luxury Catamaran Sailing in the Bay of Islands - Serenity

Enjoy the exclusive use of the luxury sailing catamaran, Serenity. Sit back and take in the sights, or if you want to get involved, take …More

Paihia, New Zealand

5.0 (9)

Private Luxury Catamaran Sailing in the Bay of Islands - Serenity

Enjoy the exclusive use of the luxury sailing catamaran, Serenity. Sit back and take in the sights, or if you want to get involved, take...

6 hours

5.0 (9)

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$210

Hobbiton, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group Tour from Auckland

If you’ve come to New Zealand for experiences you can’t have anywhere else, make this your day. Wander through the real-life setting of Hobbiton Movie …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.9 (224)

Hobbiton, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group Tour from Auckland

If you’ve come to New Zealand for experiences you can’t have anywhere else, make this your day. Wander through the real-life setting of Hobbiton Movie...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (224)

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$210

Hobbiton & Rotorua including Te Puia Day Tour from Auckland

If you’ve come to New Zealand for experiences you can’t have anywhere else, make this your day. Wander through the real-life setting of Hobbiton Movie …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.9 (39)

Hobbiton & Rotorua including Te Puia Day Tour from Auckland

If you’ve come to New Zealand for experiences you can’t have anywhere else, make this your day. Wander through the real-life setting of Hobbiton Movie...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (39)

from
$210

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?

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:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

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

Got any more North Island trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in North Island?