Top North Island Water Sports

Q: What are the best options for North Island Water Sports?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best North Island Water Sports are: The Awesome Scenic Rafting Adventure - Full Day Rafting on the Rangitikei River Jetski Lake Rotoiti geothermal basin fast. 3 Day Open Water Dive Course Lake Taupo Small Group Parasailing Tour With 12 Minute Flight Full-Day Scuba Dive Charter: Hammerhead Experience from Warkworth

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for North Island Water Sports Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly North Island Water Sports are: Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo Cathedral Cove Kayak Tour Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga Cathedral Cove Cruise Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour - with two island stopovers Glow Worm Kayak Tour View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which North Island Water Sports have Instant Confirmation?

North Island Water Sports with Instant Confirmation include: Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo Rotorua White Water Rafting | Kaitiaki Adventures + Transport White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals Cathedral Cove Kayak Tour Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga Cathedral Cove Cruise View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which North Island Water Sports have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These North Island Water Sports include Hotel Pickup: Rotorua White Water Rafting | Kaitiaki Adventures + Transport Lake Rotoiti Guided Hot Pools Kayak Trip Private Tour: Auckland City Sky Tower, Snowboarding & Jet Boat 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 →

The Awesome Scenic Rafting Adventure - Full Day Rafting on the Rangitikei River

With over 30 Grade 2 (easy) rapids, amazing scenery and a riverside lunch, the 13 km section of the Rangitikei River downstream from River Valley Lodge …More

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The Awesome Scenic Rafting Adventure - Full Day Rafting on the Rangitikei River

With over 30 Grade 2 (easy) rapids, amazing scenery and a riverside lunch, the 13 km section of the Rangitikei River downstream from River Valley Lodge...

6 hours

4.9 (43)

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$136

Jetski Lake Rotoiti geothermal basin fast.

Explore geothermal lakes, hidden bays, and hot pools that can only be reached by water. These places hold cultural significance Ngāti Pikiao, and are rarely …More

Rotorua, New Zealand

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Jetski Lake Rotoiti geothermal basin fast.

Explore geothermal lakes, hidden bays, and hot pools that can only be reached by water. These places hold cultural significance Ngāti Pikiao, and are rarely...

30 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (5)

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$224

Take your Open Water certification in the beautiful waters of New Zealand. Gain an international recognized certification that will allow you to dive anywhere in …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (8)

3 Day Open Water Dive Course

Take your Open Water certification in the beautiful waters of New Zealand. Gain an international recognized certification that will allow you to dive anywhere in...

3 days

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$397

Lake Taupo Small Group Parasailing Tour With 12 Minute Flight

Experience the best views of Lake Taupō and Taupō township from 1,000 feet above the water. Enjoy an unforgettable parasailing adventure with breathtaking 360° panoramic …More

Taupo, New Zealand

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Lake Taupo Small Group Parasailing Tour With 12 Minute Flight

Experience the best views of Lake Taupō and Taupō township from 1,000 feet above the water. Enjoy an unforgettable parasailing adventure with breathtaking 360° panoramic...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (12)

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$68

Full-Day Scuba Dive Charter: Hammerhead Experience from Warkworth

Right on Auckland’s doorstep lies the Hauraki Gulf, known throughout the world as a boating paradise. For many divers, this area has a certain mystique. …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Full-Day Scuba Dive Charter: Hammerhead Experience from Warkworth

Right on Auckland’s doorstep lies the Hauraki Gulf, known throughout the world as a boating paradise. For many divers, this area has a certain mystique....

1 day

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$187

Paddle into Paradise – Tiritiri Matangi Awaits! Embark on an epic full-day sea kayak adventure to one of the Hauraki Gulf’s most breathtaking wildlife sanctuaries. …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Tiritiri Matangi Sea Kayak Tour

Paddle into Paradise – Tiritiri Matangi Awaits! Embark on an epic full-day sea kayak adventure to one of the Hauraki Gulf’s most breathtaking wildlife sanctuaries....

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (3)

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$152

Discover Browns Island's rich history near Auckland. Horses were swum across the harbor by early settlers, while Māori thrived with farming and fishing centuries ago, …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.8 (10)

Browns Island Motukorea Sea Kayak Tour

Discover Browns Island's rich history near Auckland. Horses were swum across the harbor by early settlers, while Māori thrived with farming and fishing centuries ago,...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$85

Travel at high speed across scenic Lake Rotorua and through the Ohau Channel, then onto Lake Rotoiti where we will take you to the beautiful …More

Rotorua, New Zealand

5.0 (8)

Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools

Travel at high speed across scenic Lake Rotorua and through the Ohau Channel, then onto Lake Rotoiti where we will take you to the beautiful...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$114

Full-Day (2 dives) Scuba Diving at Goat Island Marine Reserve

Join this full-day scuba dive charter and dive in the beautiful marine reserves of Goat Island, Matheson Bay and Tawharanui. See stingrays, crays, large snapper …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Full-Day (2 dives) Scuba Diving at Goat Island Marine Reserve

Join this full-day scuba dive charter and dive in the beautiful marine reserves of Goat Island, Matheson Bay and Tawharanui. See stingrays, crays, large snapper...

7 hours

4.3 (3)

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$159

Wreck Diving Specialty Course. Expand your range of underwater exploration. Dive in and learn how to safely explore the wrecks of history. Includes 2 x …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Wreck Diving Specialty Course

Wreck Diving Specialty Course. Expand your range of underwater exploration. Dive in and learn how to safely explore the wrecks of history. Includes 2 x...

1 day

5.0 (1)

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$312

Tarawera Raft Park Rafting Adventure Rotorua

The Tarawera River is one of New Zealand’s most unique and accessible rafting destinations. With crystal-clear water, and dramatic scenery, it’s perfect for both first-time …More

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Tarawera Raft Park Rafting Adventure Rotorua

The Tarawera River is one of New Zealand’s most unique and accessible rafting destinations. With crystal-clear water, and dramatic scenery, it’s perfect for both first-time...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$78

Come and dive the beautiful Poor Knights Islands. Described as one of the top ten dive sites in the world by Jacques Cousteau, this destination …More

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Poor Knights Dive Charter

Come and dive the beautiful Poor Knights Islands. Described as one of the top ten dive sites in the world by Jacques Cousteau, this destination...

1 day

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$199

1hr Grade II Rafting Adventure - Perfect for Families + Beginners

This grade ii rafting is an adventure that everyone can enjoy. Family with young children? bring them all along! Group of friends looking to enjoy …More

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1hr Grade II Rafting Adventure - Perfect for Families + Beginners

This grade ii rafting is an adventure that everyone can enjoy. Family with young children? bring them all along! Group of friends looking to enjoy...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$63

Group Beginner Surf Lesson in Mount Maunganui

- Learn to surf at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand’s most iconic and beginner-friendly beach. - Enjoy small group sizes (max 8) for personalised guidance from …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

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Group Beginner Surf Lesson in Mount Maunganui

- Learn to surf at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand’s most iconic and beginner-friendly beach. - Enjoy small group sizes (max 8) for personalised guidance from...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$45

Surfing is a fantastic activity for all the family and once you’ve experienced the thrill of riding your very first wave you’ll be hooked! Our …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Beginner Surf Lesson at Te Arai Beach

Surfing is a fantastic activity for all the family and once you’ve experienced the thrill of riding your very first wave you’ll be hooked! Our...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$39

Black Water Rafting Semi Private Tour from Auckland

Join us for the original Waitomo subterranean adventure, where you'll climb, black water tube, leap, and float through the stunning Ruakuri Cave. From the moment …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (2)

Black Water Rafting Semi Private Tour from Auckland

Join us for the original Waitomo subterranean adventure, where you'll climb, black water tube, leap, and float through the stunning Ruakuri Cave. From the moment...

9 hours Free Cancellation

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$299

Private Parasail Charter over the Bay of Islands

• NEW ZEALAND'S HIGHEST & MOST EXPERIENCED PARASAILING COMPANY • Private Chartered Parasail trip for up to 12 people • We will pick you up …More

Bay of Islands, New Zealand

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Private Parasail Charter over the Bay of Islands

• NEW ZEALAND'S HIGHEST & MOST EXPERIENCED PARASAILING COMPANY • Private Chartered Parasail trip for up to 12 people • We will pick you up...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$748

RiverBug – the New Whitewater Adventure near Rotorua

• The 'Kiwi' invented Riverbug enables a safe and fun way for first-timers to enjoy whitewater in their own craft. Their small size and unique …More

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RiverBug – the New Whitewater Adventure near Rotorua

• The 'Kiwi' invented Riverbug enables a safe and fun way for first-timers to enjoy whitewater in their own craft. Their small size and unique...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$120

The Boulders Scenic Half Day Float on the Rangitikei River

Whitecilffs Boulders are an eerie Boulder Garden sitting on the banks of the Rangitikei River. Lunching amongst these Boulders midway through a gentle drift down …More

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The Boulders Scenic Half Day Float on the Rangitikei River

Whitecilffs Boulders are an eerie Boulder Garden sitting on the banks of the Rangitikei River. Lunching amongst these Boulders midway through a gentle drift down...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$112

Experience Waiheke Island through a leisurely, eco-friendly sea kayaking adventure. Discover its stunning beaches, clear waters, and diverse marine life, including dolphins and orcas. Try …More

Auckland, New Zealand

2-Day Waiheke Island Sea Kayak Tour

Experience Waiheke Island through a leisurely, eco-friendly sea kayaking adventure. Discover its stunning beaches, clear waters, and diverse marine life, including dolphins and orcas. Try...

2 days Free Cancellation

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$443