Top North Island Full-day Tours

Q: Which North Island Full-day Tours have Instant Confirmation?

North Island Full-day Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Self-Guided Geothermal Tour in Orakei Korako Full Day Fishing Trip on Auckland Waitemata Harbour Rotoroa Island Day Trip & Ferry - from Auckland Man O' War Vineyard and Rotoroa Island Combo from Auckland Wellington Shore Excursion City Sightseeing Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which North Island Full-day Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These North Island Full-day Tours include Hotel Pickup: Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland Private Tour: Bay of Islands Day Trip from Auckland Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Arrive in Comfort and Style Private Full-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland 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 →

Waiheke Vineyards & Bush Walk: Guided Walk, Wine Tasting & Picnic

Waiheke Island on foot, with wine at the end of the trail. Your guide meets you off the 9:00am Fullers ferry at Matiatia for a …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

4.9 (52)

Waiheke Vineyards & Bush Walk: Guided Walk, Wine Tasting & Picnic

Waiheke Island on foot, with wine at the end of the trail. Your guide meets you off the 9:00am Fullers ferry at Matiatia for a...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (52)

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$274

Auckland Māori Cultural Tour with Indigenous Guide & West Coast

See the very best sights of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) and the wild West Coast with an indigenous guide. Explore some of Auckland’s amazing volcanoes and …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (49)

Auckland Māori Cultural Tour with Indigenous Guide & West Coast

See the very best sights of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) and the wild West Coast with an indigenous guide. Explore some of Auckland’s amazing volcanoes and...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (49)

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$283

Waitomo Glowworm & Ruakuri Twin Cave Experience - Small Group Tour From Auckland

Get the most out of your visit with a package to explore more than just one unforgettable cave at Waitomo in this small group day …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (47)

Waitomo Glowworm & Ruakuri Twin Cave Experience - Small Group Tour From Auckland

Get the most out of your visit with a package to explore more than just one unforgettable cave at Waitomo in this small group day...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (47)

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$283

Rotorua Cultural & Geothermal Small Group Tour From Auckland

Embark on an unforgettable small-group day tour from Auckland to explore the cultural and geothermal marvels of Rotorua. Dive into the heart of Māori traditions …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (30)

Rotorua Cultural & Geothermal Small Group Tour From Auckland

Embark on an unforgettable small-group day tour from Auckland to explore the cultural and geothermal marvels of Rotorua. Dive into the heart of Māori traditions...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (30)

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$283

A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour

You get to have your own dedicated Driver Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy a 7-hour private tour from Wellington capturing the …More

Wellington, New Zealand

5.0 (10)

A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour

You get to have your own dedicated Driver Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy a 7-hour private tour from Wellington capturing the...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (10)

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$286

Small Group Luxury Hobbiton Tour incl. Lunch From Auckland

Embark on a full-day sightseeing luxury tour on our premium luxury vehicle from Auckland to see New Zealand's most famous attraction. Grab a great value …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (2)

Small Group Luxury Hobbiton Tour incl. Lunch From Auckland

Embark on a full-day sightseeing luxury tour on our premium luxury vehicle from Auckland to see New Zealand's most famous attraction. Grab a great value...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (2)

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$287

Martinborough Private Food and Wine Tour all inclusive Tesla SUV

Our guests enjoy traveling in the comfort and luxury of electric Tesla SUVs. We provide a private tour to you, taking you to scenic locations …More

Wellington, New Zealand

5.0 (10)

Martinborough Private Food and Wine Tour all inclusive Tesla SUV

Our guests enjoy traveling in the comfort and luxury of electric Tesla SUVs. We provide a private tour to you, taking you to scenic locations...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (10)

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$288

12-Hour LOTR Trollshaws & Waitomo Glowworm Tour

The Denize Bluffs is a location used for numerous scenes in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, one of which was Trollshaws Forest. Visitors can take …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (2)

12-Hour LOTR Trollshaws & Waitomo Glowworm Tour

The Denize Bluffs is a location used for numerous scenes in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, one of which was Trollshaws Forest. Visitors can take...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

from
$288

[PRIVATE] Haka to Waves Auckland West Coast Journey

1. Feel the Power of a Māori Haka Start your journey with a captivating Māori cultural performance, including the iconic Haka—a display of strength, unity, …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (2)

[PRIVATE] Haka to Waves Auckland West Coast Journey

1. Feel the Power of a Māori Haka Start your journey with a captivating Māori cultural performance, including the iconic Haka—a display of strength, unity,...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$291

Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton Tour with Lunch - One Way

Travel the short distance from Rotorua to Matamata, home of Hobbiton Movie Set. Upon arriving at Hobbiton, meet your guide who takes you through this …More

Rotorua, New Zealand

4.8 (12)

Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton Tour with Lunch - One Way

Travel the short distance from Rotorua to Matamata, home of Hobbiton Movie Set. Upon arriving at Hobbiton, meet your guide who takes you through this...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (12)

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$296

Day Tour Hobbiton + Rotorua from Auckland in Luxury Minibus

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium Tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.7 (56)

Day Tour Hobbiton + Rotorua from Auckland in Luxury Minibus

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium Tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (56)

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$298

Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves from Auckland - Smaller Group

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a smaller group. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.9 (39)

Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves from Auckland - Smaller Group

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a smaller group. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (39)

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$298

Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Hamilton Gardens Day trip from Auckland

In this exclusive luxury tour you will visit Internationally renowned Hamilton Gardens as well as one of the largest pest proof wildlife sanctuaries in the …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (2)

Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Hamilton Gardens Day trip from Auckland

In this exclusive luxury tour you will visit Internationally renowned Hamilton Gardens as well as one of the largest pest proof wildlife sanctuaries in the...

8 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$299

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Experience two North Island icons on a day tour from Auckland. Travel south from Auckland to Hobbiton. On arrival at Shire’s Rest you embark on …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (278)

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Experience two North Island icons on a day tour from Auckland. Travel south from Auckland to Hobbiton. On arrival at Shire’s Rest you embark on...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (278)

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$300

Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.8 (79)

Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (79)

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$302

Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Small Tour from Auckland

Premium Small-Group Tour – Just 6 Guests on Average! With an average of 6 guests and a maximum of 8, enjoy a relaxed and personal …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.9 (11)

Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Small Tour from Auckland

Premium Small-Group Tour – Just 6 Guests on Average! With an average of 6 guests and a maximum of 8, enjoy a relaxed and personal...

11 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (11)

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$302

Small Group Waitomo and Rotorua including Te Puia Tour

Discover the best of New Zealand's North Island in a single day! Our tour takes you to the famous Waitomo Caves and the geothermal wonders …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (3)

Small Group Waitomo and Rotorua including Te Puia Tour

Discover the best of New Zealand's North Island in a single day! Our tour takes you to the famous Waitomo Caves and the geothermal wonders...

11 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$302

Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy …More

Wellington, New Zealand

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Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (28)

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$303

Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy …More

Wellington, New Zealand

5.0 (23)

Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (23)

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$303

Bay of Island Day Tour with Hole in the rock cruise from Auckland

It's a remarkable journey of discovery that takes you from Auckland to one of the most spectacular parts of New Zealand, the Bay of Islands. …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.5 (2)

Bay of Island Day Tour with Hole in the rock cruise from Auckland

It's a remarkable journey of discovery that takes you from Auckland to one of the most spectacular parts of New Zealand, the Bay of Islands....

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (2)

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$305

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North Island Full-day Tours 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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