Top North Island Shore Excursions

Q: I need a ride! Which North Island Shore Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These North Island Shore Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch Premium Tasting, 4-Best Wineries Napier Hawke's Bay Tour, 5.5h Auckland City Top Spots Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour) 2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour Half Day Tour of Wellington 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 →

Auckland Sights Exclusive 4 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. We can also arrange …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Auckland Sights Exclusive 4 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. We can also arrange...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (42)

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$98

Waitomo Glowworm & Ruakuri Twin Cave - Private Tour From Auckland

Take a trip through the magical underground world of sparkling glowworms and fascinating caverns with a private day tour from Auckland to Waitomo Caves. Visiting …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (21)

Waitomo Glowworm & Ruakuri Twin Cave - Private Tour From Auckland

Take a trip through the magical underground world of sparkling glowworms and fascinating caverns with a private day tour from Auckland to Waitomo Caves. Visiting...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (21)

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$735

Private Tour From Auckland to Rotorua & Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Small group

This private luxury tour is designed for couples and allows unlimited stops and to customise the tour to suit. During this tour combination, you will …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (4)

Private Tour From Auckland to Rotorua & Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Small group

This private luxury tour is designed for couples and allows unlimited stops and to customise the tour to suit. During this tour combination, you will...

12 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$1,553

Te Puia And Redwood Park Day Trip Transport From Auckland

We are New Zealand Transport Agency Licensed and Auckland Airport Approved fully insured premium passenger service business in New Zealand. Our core business is Auckland …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (1)

Te Puia And Redwood Park Day Trip Transport From Auckland

We are New Zealand Transport Agency Licensed and Auckland Airport Approved fully insured premium passenger service business in New Zealand. Our core business is Auckland...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$546

Auckland City Private Tour for Couples. Be chauffeur driven with added extras.

Enjoy each other’s company as you explore all the attractions that Auckland City has to offer or customise the tour to include what you will …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (9)

Auckland City Private Tour for Couples. Be chauffeur driven with added extras.

Enjoy each other’s company as you explore all the attractions that Auckland City has to offer or customise the tour to include what you will...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$684

You will be met by your guide at Pier 2 where the ferries for Waiheke Island depart from downtown. The trip to the island through …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

5.0 (5)

Waiheke Island Wine Escape Tour

You will be met by your guide at Pier 2 where the ferries for Waiheke Island depart from downtown. The trip to the island through...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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$429

Private Driver From Auckland For 4 Days - Flexible Custom Tour

We are New Zealand Transport Agency Licensed and Auckland Airport Approved fully insured premium passenger service business in New Zealand. Our core business is Auckland …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (1)

Private Driver From Auckland For 4 Days - Flexible Custom Tour

We are New Zealand Transport Agency Licensed and Auckland Airport Approved fully insured premium passenger service business in New Zealand. Our core business is Auckland...

4 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$2,876

Luxury Private Transfers: Auckland Airport to City

AUCKLAND AIRPORT TRANSFERS A reliable, punctual on-demand door-to-door transfer service exclusively for you and your group that gets safely to your destination. We operate only …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (46)

Luxury Private Transfers: Auckland Airport to City

AUCKLAND AIRPORT TRANSFERS A reliable, punctual on-demand door-to-door transfer service exclusively for you and your group that gets safely to your destination. We operate only...

40 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (46)

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$86

Auckland: Tikapa Moana Dolphin, Whale and Island Cruise

- Opportunity to view a variety of marine animals including dolphins, whales, seals, birdlife and more - Marine mammal viewing guarantee - come again for …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Auckland: Tikapa Moana Dolphin, Whale and Island Cruise

- Opportunity to view a variety of marine animals including dolphins, whales, seals, birdlife and more - Marine mammal viewing guarantee - come again for...

7 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.5 (20)

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$119

Raise your sails, breathe in the sea air, and experience the ultimate private yacht charter onboard Vigilant through the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Catered to …More

Bay of Islands, New Zealand

5.0 (14)

Private Charter Bay of Islands

Raise your sails, breathe in the sea air, and experience the ultimate private yacht charter onboard Vigilant through the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Catered to...

5 hours 30 minutes

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$1,237

Standard tour times 10:00am - 4:00pm. If your cruise ship arrives after 10.00am, we will depart approximately 60 minutes after the ship has docked. (we …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

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Rotorua Highlights Tour

Standard tour times 10:00am - 4:00pm. If your cruise ship arrives after 10.00am, we will depart approximately 60 minutes after the ship has docked. (we...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (18)

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$115

Uncover Auckland’s coastal beauty, iconic landmarks, and vibrant neighbourhoods on a memorable sightseeing journey. Begin at Bastion Point, where panoramic views stretch across the Waitematā …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.9 (15)

Auckland City Highlights Private Tour

Uncover Auckland’s coastal beauty, iconic landmarks, and vibrant neighbourhoods on a memorable sightseeing journey. Begin at Bastion Point, where panoramic views stretch across the Waitematā...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (15)

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$312

Luxury Small group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set

Luxury transportation with complimentary onboard amenities with professional and experienced guides …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Luxury Small group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set

Luxury transportation with complimentary onboard amenities with professional and experienced guides...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$460

Private - Waiheke Freedom Tours: Man O' War & the Wild East

Most visitors see Waiheke's busy middle. On this private six-hour tour you'll see the whole island: the coast road east, lunch on Man O' War …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

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Private - Waiheke Freedom Tours: Man O' War & the Wild East

Most visitors see Waiheke's busy middle. On this private six-hour tour you'll see the whole island: the coast road east, lunch on Man O' War...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (17)

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$391

Hells Gate Geothermal, Mud & Sulphur Spa

Bound for Rotorua (appx 1.5hr), enjoy an array of our all inclusive snacks & bottled water, sit back and take in the many beautiful scenic …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.4 (8)

Hells Gate Geothermal, Mud & Sulphur Spa

Bound for Rotorua (appx 1.5hr), enjoy an array of our all inclusive snacks & bottled water, sit back and take in the many beautiful scenic...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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$165

Rotorua Geothermal Experience Private Tour

Discover the geothermal wonders and living Māori culture of Rotorua with a visit to Te Puia and the spectacular Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Join a guided …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (1)

Rotorua Geothermal Experience Private Tour

Discover the geothermal wonders and living Māori culture of Rotorua with a visit to Te Puia and the spectacular Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Join a guided...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$515

A day of excitement, culture and connection awaits… Approx a 1-1.5hr drive, during this time enjoy an array of our (all inclusive) snacks & water …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.0 (12)

Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art

A day of excitement, culture and connection awaits… Approx a 1-1.5hr drive, during this time enjoy an array of our (all inclusive) snacks & water...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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$164

Tauranga Cruise Tour Rotorua Redwood and Maori Village Experience

Working within the Cruise Ship schedule, we shall meet you at the Port of Tauranga and look to commence our journey at a pre-arranged time. …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.8 (8)

Tauranga Cruise Tour Rotorua Redwood and Maori Village Experience

Working within the Cruise Ship schedule, we shall meet you at the Port of Tauranga and look to commence our journey at a pre-arranged time....

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$198

Auckland City Highlights Small Group Tour

This small group, fully guided day trip combines the best of both culture and Auckland landmarks together to form the ultimate Auckland experience. Highlights: • …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.8 (10)

Auckland City Highlights Small Group Tour

This small group, fully guided day trip combines the best of both culture and Auckland landmarks together to form the ultimate Auckland experience. Highlights: •...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (10)

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$57

4 Day Waiheke Self-guided Walk-Hosted by Chef & Local of 30 Years

Come join us to walk the stunning tracks and trails of Waiheke Island. I'm Vicki, your host — a Waiheke local of 30 years and …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

5.0 (2)

4 Day Waiheke Self-guided Walk-Hosted by Chef & Local of 30 Years

Come join us to walk the stunning tracks and trails of Waiheke Island. I'm Vicki, your host — a Waiheke local of 30 years and...

4 days

5.0 (2)

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$1,207

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 Shore Excursions?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best North Island Shore Excursions are:

What are the best kid-friendly options for North Island Shore Excursions Tours?

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

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Which North Island Shore Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

North Island Shore Excursions with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which North Island Shore Excursions have Free Cancellation?

North Island Shore 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 Shore Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more North Island trip ideas?

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