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 →

Relax sit back to take in interesting and informative commentary about the harbour, region, local legends and history. The ancient Maori Legend of Mount Maunganui …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

5.0 (3)

Tauranga Scenic Cruise Two Hours

Relax sit back to take in interesting and informative commentary about the harbour, region, local legends and history. The ancient Maori Legend of Mount Maunganui...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$32

This is the halfday Auckland City Tour for those who does not have enough time for tour. This tour will cover the highlight of Auckland …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.7 (63)

Auckland Highlights 4 Hrs city Tour

This is the halfday Auckland City Tour for those who does not have enough time for tour. This tour will cover the highlight of Auckland...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (63)

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$81

Helicopter Flight Over Wellington – A Unique Aerial Experience Take to the skies and discover New Zealand’s capital from an unforgettable perspective with this thrilling …More

Wellington, New Zealand

5.0 (22)

Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight

Helicopter Flight Over Wellington – A Unique Aerial Experience Take to the skies and discover New Zealand’s capital from an unforgettable perspective with this thrilling...

9 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (22)

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$99

Journey from Auckland City to the dramatic West Coast, where rugged landscapes and spectacular coastal scenery await. Visit Muriwai Beach, famous for its striking black …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (3)

Coast to Coast Private Eco Tour

Journey from Auckland City to the dramatic West Coast, where rugged landscapes and spectacular coastal scenery await. Visit Muriwai Beach, famous for its striking black...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$394

Te Puia Geothermal Wonderland Day Trip Transport From Auckland

Travel comfortably with fully licensed New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Airport approved private passenger service business offering flexible day trip to Te Puia Rotorua. …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (2)

Te Puia Geothermal Wonderland Day Trip Transport From Auckland

Travel comfortably with fully licensed New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Airport approved private passenger service business offering flexible day trip to Te Puia Rotorua....

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$460

Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland

Travel comfortably with fully licensed New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Airport approved private passenger service business offering flexible scheduling around your Waitangi Treaty Grounds …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (3)

Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$460

Wai O Tapu Geothermal Park Day Trip Transport From Auckland

Travel comfortably with fully licensed New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Airport approved private passenger service business offering flexible scheduling around your Wai O Tapu …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (2)

Wai O Tapu Geothermal Park Day Trip Transport From Auckland

Travel comfortably with fully licensed New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Airport approved private passenger service business offering flexible scheduling around your Wai O Tapu...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$460

Hobbiton Movie Set tour & Glowworm Cave day tour

You will be heading to Hobbiton Village as the first spot for 3 hours. You will be joined in a guided group tour of the …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.7 (7)

Hobbiton Movie Set tour & Glowworm Cave day tour

You will be heading to Hobbiton Village as the first spot for 3 hours. You will be joined in a guided group tour of the...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.7 (7)

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$259

Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga

This tour is start from Tauranga Port for the cruise passengers. It's a shore excursion tour to the Hobbiton Movie Set. It's the half private …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

5.0 (2)

Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga

This tour is start from Tauranga Port for the cruise passengers. It's a shore excursion tour to the Hobbiton Movie Set. It's the half private...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$374

Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Valley, & Hot River

Standard tour times 10:00am - 4:00pm (we will confirm with you prior). Sculptured out of volcanic activity and thousands of years in the making, Waiotapu …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.7 (10)

Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Valley, & Hot River

Standard tour times 10:00am - 4:00pm (we will confirm with you prior). Sculptured out of volcanic activity and thousands of years in the making, Waiotapu...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (10)

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$152

Wellington Shore Excursion: From Cave to Coast Highlights Private Tour

Comprehensive yet personal: In just half a day, we capture the very best of Wellington — from the panoramic views atop Mount Victoria to the …More

Wellington, New Zealand

5.0 (10)

Wellington Shore Excursion: From Cave to Coast Highlights Private Tour

Comprehensive yet personal: In just half a day, we capture the very best of Wellington — from the panoramic views atop Mount Victoria to the...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (10)

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$154

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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$282

Bay of Islands | Private Sailing Charter

Skip crowded shorelines on a private catamaran charter through New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, departing from Paihia or Russell Wharf. Your group of up to …More

Paihia, New Zealand

5.0 (4)

Bay of Islands | Private Sailing Charter

Skip crowded shorelines on a private catamaran charter through New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, departing from Paihia or Russell Wharf. Your group of up to...

6 hours

5.0 (4)

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$2,383

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

4 Hour Premium Hawke's Bay, Napier sightseeing + Art deco Tour

See and experience Hawke's Bay highlights on this half-day shore excursion designed for travelers with limited time. Explore Art Deco Napier and Hastings, learning about …More

Napier, New Zealand

4.2 (45)

4 Hour Premium Hawke's Bay, Napier sightseeing + Art deco Tour

See and experience Hawke's Bay highlights on this half-day shore excursion designed for travelers with limited time. Explore Art Deco Napier and Hastings, learning about...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (45)

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$68

Private Tour - Coromandel Beach, Caves & Forest

The Coromandel Coast Private Tour will take you to one of the most stunning areas of New Zealand. Formerly known largely for its Hardrock Gold …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (14)

Private Tour - Coromandel Beach, Caves & Forest

The Coromandel Coast Private Tour will take you to one of the most stunning areas of New Zealand. Formerly known largely for its Hardrock Gold...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (14)

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$539

Te Pā Tū Evening Cultural Experience - Private Tour from Auckland

Join us on this luxurious private day trip from Auckland to the most award-winning cultural attraction in New Zealand. Voted “Top 10 best attraction in …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (22)

Te Pā Tū Evening Cultural Experience - Private Tour from Auckland

Join us on this luxurious private day trip from Auckland to the most award-winning cultural attraction in New Zealand. Voted “Top 10 best attraction in...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (22)

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$848

A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour

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 (13)

A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour

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 (13)

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$311

Waiheke Island Private Freedom Te Ara Hura Walk

Here’s the ultimate Waiheke experience, taking in the bustling villages of the western end, bush, beaches, birds and the remote eastern end of the island. …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

5.0 (3)

Waiheke Island Private Freedom Te Ara Hura Walk

Here’s the ultimate Waiheke experience, taking in the bustling villages of the western end, bush, beaches, birds and the remote eastern end of the island....

4 days 8 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (3)

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$1,690

Wellington South Coast Discovery Helicopter Flight

South Coast Discovery – Scenic Helicopter Flight Take to the skies and explore Wellington’s wild southern coastline on this unforgettable aerial adventure. Departing from the …More

Wellington, New Zealand

4.8 (15)

Wellington South Coast Discovery Helicopter Flight

South Coast Discovery – Scenic Helicopter Flight Take to the skies and explore Wellington’s wild southern coastline on this unforgettable aerial adventure. Departing from the...

40 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (15)

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$213

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?

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?