Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in North Island (Updated 2026)

North Island, New Zealand
Private Auckland Airport Transfer to/from Auckland Hotels -SUV

We pride ourselves on offering a personal service with experienced drivers and well-presented clean vehicles. We offer a very discreet transfer service and can add …More

We pride ourselves on offering a personal service with experienced drivers and well-presented clean vehicles. We offer a very discreet transfer service and can add...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Premium Private Transfer From Auckland City To Auckland Airport

We are New Zealand Transport Agency Licensed and Auckland Airport Approved fully insured premium passenger service business in New Zealand. Being part of New Zealand …More

We are New Zealand Transport Agency Licensed and Auckland Airport Approved fully insured premium passenger service business in New Zealand. Being part of New Zealand...

30 to 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$74
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

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
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$298
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

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
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$298
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington

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

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

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$259
Half-Day AUCKLAND CITY Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

Discover Auckland’s best in just 3 hours on this engaging guided city highlights tour. Enjoy panoramic views from Mount Eden, stroll through the lush Winter …More

Discover Auckland’s best in just 3 hours on this engaging guided city highlights tour. Enjoy panoramic views from Mount Eden, stroll through the lush Winter...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$71
Vibrosaun Therapy Experience

Treat yourself to Vibrosaun Therapy session to help rejuvenate and maintain your well-being. With Vibrosaun, you experience a combination of vibration, warmth, ventilation and music.The …More

Treat yourself to Vibrosaun Therapy session to help rejuvenate and maintain your well-being. With Vibrosaun, you experience a combination of vibration, warmth, ventilation and music.The...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$34
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

This tour is perfect for people wanting a full day sightseeing our diverse landscape incl. Mt Maunganui. Marvel at beautiful beaches and multimillion dollar homes, …More

This tour is perfect for people wanting a full day sightseeing our diverse landscape incl. Mt Maunganui. Marvel at beautiful beaches and multimillion dollar homes,...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$168
Auckland City Top Spots Half Day Private Tour

Discover Auckland on an exclusive private tour tailored entirely to your group. Ideal for first-time visitors and travelers short on time, this half-day journey covers …More

Discover Auckland on an exclusive private tour tailored entirely to your group. Ideal for first-time visitors and travelers short on time, this half-day journey covers...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$141
Bay of Islands Explorer Experience Small Group Tour From Auckland

Join us on a small group day tour from Auckland to explore the Bay of Islands. Enjoy the informative commentary as you cross the iconic …More

Join us on a small group day tour from Auckland to explore the Bay of Islands. Enjoy the informative commentary as you cross the iconic...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$224
E-Bike through Hawke’s Bay Wine Country: Your Pace, Your Wineries

Most Hawke's Bay bike tours start in town and ride out to the wineries. Ours starts among them. Our shop sits in a vineyard between …More

Most Hawke's Bay bike tours start in town and ride out to the wineries. Ours starts among them. Our shop sits in a vineyard between...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$62
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

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
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$280
Waiheke Island Bush & Beach Walking Tour with Lunch, Auckland

Take a small-group guided walking tour on Waiheke Island, 35 minutes by ferry from Auckland, through native bush, forest reserves and along the coast. Starting …More

Take a small-group guided walking tour on Waiheke Island, 35 minutes by ferry from Auckland, through native bush, forest reserves and along the coast. Starting...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$252
Waiheke Island Double Headland Walking Tour with Lunch, Auckland

A small-group guided walking tour of two Waiheke Island headlands, Matiatia and Church Bay, run by Terra & Tide, a Qualmark Gold operator. A picnic …More

A small-group guided walking tour of two Waiheke Island headlands, Matiatia and Church Bay, run by Terra & Tide, a Qualmark Gold operator. A picnic...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$252
Private Vineyard Bush Walk Tour in Waiheke Island

Enjoy this spectacular private walk with your friends, and you'll experience a little bit of everything – bush, beaches, headlands and vineyards. We start with …More

Enjoy this spectacular private walk with your friends, and you'll experience a little bit of everything – bush, beaches, headlands and vineyards. We start with...

5 hours
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$420
Full-Day Bay of Islands Tour by Vigilant Yacht Charters

Hop aboard Vigilant and enjoy a beautiful day sailing in the Bay of Islands. We only take 10 passengers, the small group allows you to lounge …More

Hop aboard Vigilant and enjoy a beautiful day sailing in the Bay of Islands. We only take 10 passengers, the small group allows you to lounge...

5 hours 30 minutes
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$116
Exclusive Sailing Charter from Waiheke Island

IMPORTANT: TO BOOK THIS CHARTER, PLEASE SET THE NUMBER OF TRAVELERS = 1. YOU CAN BRING UP TO 11 FRIENDS WITH YOU! Discover the outer …More

IMPORTANT: TO BOOK THIS CHARTER, PLEASE SET THE NUMBER OF TRAVELERS = 1. YOU CAN BRING UP TO 11 FRIENDS WITH YOU! Discover the outer...

1 to 8 hours
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$2,556
Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Arrive in Comfort and Style

Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves Tour. "We can pick you up from the port or from the cruise, wherever you prefer within the Auckland …More

Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves Tour. "We can pick you up from the port or from the cruise, wherever you prefer within the Auckland...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$113
Full Waimangu Experience - Walk & Cruise

Explore the geothermal valley in its entirety with the full Waimangu Experience. Discover New Zealand’s geothermal landscapes at your own pace on this independent Waimangu …More

Explore the geothermal valley in its entirety with the full Waimangu Experience. Discover New Zealand’s geothermal landscapes at your own pace on this independent Waimangu...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$102
Auckland Essentials FULL day Tour from Vocalno to Museum

Get ready for an exciting tour that takes you to Auckland's hottest and most stunning spots! Experience the breathtaking scenery of ancient volcanic craters, soak …More

Get ready for an exciting tour that takes you to Auckland's hottest and most stunning spots! Experience the breathtaking scenery of ancient volcanic craters, soak...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$153
West Coast Discovery Tour

Discover New Zealand’s iconic Piha Beach on our West Coast Discovery tour! Starting with a pick-up from the 4 hotels listed in Auckland CBD, enjoy …More

Discover New Zealand’s iconic Piha Beach on our West Coast Discovery tour! Starting with a pick-up from the 4 hotels listed in Auckland CBD, enjoy...

6 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (50)
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$125
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