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

North Island, New Zealand
Northern Explorer Train Journey from Wellington to Auckland

New Zealand's longest running passenger service, the Northern Explorer is a long distance scenic train service running between Wellington and Auckland.  Experience the extremes of …More

New Zealand's longest running passenger service, the Northern Explorer is a long distance scenic train service running between Wellington and Auckland.  Experience the extremes of...

5.25 to 10.5 hours
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$141
Half Day, Grade 5, White Water Rafting on the Rangitikei River

Our grade 5, white water rafting trip is often recognised as one of the best half day trips in the world! It was recently voted …More

Our grade 5, white water rafting trip is often recognised as one of the best half day trips in the world! It was recently voted...

4 hours
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$158
ROTORUA - Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip

Join us and experience the magic of New Zealand’s most distinctive geothermal destination. Relax in rejuvenating mud baths and soothing sulphur spas on an unforgettable …More

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Join us and experience the magic of New Zealand’s most distinctive geothermal destination. Relax in rejuvenating mud baths and soothing sulphur spas on an unforgettable...

5 to 6 hours
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$170
Direct & Quick Auckland Airport Transfer to/from Hotel in SUV

Start or end your Auckland journey the stress-free way! Skip the taxi queues and confusing shuttle stops with a private, door-to-door airport transfer between Auckland …More

Start or end your Auckland journey the stress-free way! Skip the taxi queues and confusing shuttle stops with a private, door-to-door airport transfer between Auckland...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$64
Private Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

Escape for the day to Waiheke, New Zealand’s "Island of Wine". Enjoy a relaxing and informative day on Waiheke in the safe hands of a …More

Escape for the day to Waiheke, New Zealand’s "Island of Wine". Enjoy a relaxing and informative day on Waiheke in the safe hands of a...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$449
Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all incl. Weta Tour

We squeeze loads of Lord of the Rings magic in to this one! Recreate some of the most iconic scenes from the trilogy as we …More

We squeeze loads of Lord of the Rings magic in to this one! Recreate some of the most iconic scenes from the trilogy as we...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$107
Auckland to Rangitoto Island Ferry

Rangitoto Island is Auckland's most iconic volcanic landmark, New Zealand's youngest and largest shield volcano, formed by eruptions around 600 years ago. It's also a …More

Rangitoto Island is Auckland's most iconic volcanic landmark, New Zealand's youngest and largest shield volcano, formed by eruptions around 600 years ago. It's also a...

4 hours
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$36
Sundowner Sailing Cruise— 2 Hour Sail, Swim Stop | Bay of Islands

There's a special kind of evening that only happens on the water — the light going gold, the sail filling, the noise of the day …More

There's a special kind of evening that only happens on the water — the light going gold, the sail filling, the noise of the day...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$56
Phantom Sailing Bay of Islands

We only take 10 guests and offer a unique personal experience with 20 years taking guests on our beautiful live-aboard yacht and we still love …More

We only take 10 guests and offer a unique personal experience with 20 years taking guests on our beautiful live-aboard yacht and we still love...

5 hours 30 minutes
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$111
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia (Rotorua) Private Tour

Experience two of New Zealand’s top destinations on an unforgettable journey from Auckland. Travel through the scenic Waikato countryside to the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, …More

Experience two of New Zealand’s top destinations on an unforgettable journey from Auckland. Travel through the scenic Waikato countryside to the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves,...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$537
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament in Wellington

Sweet Axe is the first and top rated axe throwing venue in NZ. Our commitment to safety community and fun has our guests coming back …More

Sweet Axe is the first and top rated axe throwing venue in NZ. Our commitment to safety community and fun has our guests coming back...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$37
Private Piha Beach, Rainforest Adventure & Mt. Eden with Guide

Enjoy an exclusive private, non-sharing Auckland experience, reserved entirely for you and your group. Journey west into the spectacular Waitākere Ranges, visit the Arataki Cultural …More

Enjoy an exclusive private, non-sharing Auckland experience, reserved entirely for you and your group. Journey west into the spectacular Waitākere Ranges, visit the Arataki Cultural...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$149
Auckland City Volcano & Scenic Highlights Tour

If you’ve just arrived in Auckland or are about to leave New Zealand and have only a short time to experience the best the city …More

If you’ve just arrived in Auckland or are about to leave New Zealand and have only a short time to experience the best the city...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$85
Ultimate Auckland Experience Full Day Tour with Brewery Lunch

This full-day small group tour combines the best of Auckland's city highlights with the rugged beauty of the wild west coast for the ultimate Auckland …More

This full-day small group tour combines the best of Auckland's city highlights with the rugged beauty of the wild west coast for the ultimate Auckland...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$125
Waiheke island wine tours with Waitiki Tours

Specialising in private tours for two people+ to make your day on waiheke island more special and perhaps more romantic Lose yourself in the vines …More

Specialising in private tours for two people+ to make your day on waiheke island more special and perhaps more romantic Lose yourself in the vines...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$142
Martinborough in a Day - Guided wine tasting tour with lunch

Choose from one of 4 departure times when you book. Your Martinborough small-group guided wine-tasting tour runs for approximately 8 hours around the Martinborough appellation. …More

Choose from one of 4 departure times when you book. Your Martinborough small-group guided wine-tasting tour runs for approximately 8 hours around the Martinborough appellation....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$213
Wine Tour and Tastings in Hawkes Bay

Sit back and relax on your wine tour in a fully restored 1970 Retro Kombi Van with your fun and informed guide Craig! Craig loves …More

Sit back and relax on your wine tour in a fully restored 1970 Retro Kombi Van with your fun and informed guide Craig! Craig loves...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$156
Tauranga Private Excursion: Rotorua -Te Puia-Geysers & Kiwi's

PRIVATE TOURS HAVE FLEXIBLE START / END TIMES TO MEET SHIP ARRIVAL & SAILING TIMES. Experience Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and authentic Māori culture on a …More

PRIVATE TOURS HAVE FLEXIBLE START / END TIMES TO MEET SHIP ARRIVAL & SAILING TIMES. Experience Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and authentic Māori culture on a...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$571
Hike New Zealand's finest forest - Whirinaki forest

Let our guides show you hiking at its best and experience one of New Zealand's best one day walks. Whirinaki forest is an icon of …More

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Let our guides show you hiking at its best and experience one of New Zealand's best one day walks. Whirinaki forest is an icon of...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$312
Rotorua: Daytime Scenic Lake Rotoiti Kayak Tour

*Experienced tour guides, kayaking instructors with many years; *Safety First and Focused since establishment in 1975 *Small groups, maximum 20 persons per group *No kayaking …More

*Experienced tour guides, kayaking instructors with many years; *Safety First and Focused since establishment in 1975 *Small groups, maximum 20 persons per group *No kayaking...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.4 (36)
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$108
Cape Winery Cycle Tour - 6 wineries, self-guided

Our most popular tour! Enjoy a full-day, self-guided biking tour (riding FUN e-bikes) to some of the regions finest wineries to enjoy wine tastings galore. …More

Our most popular tour! Enjoy a full-day, self-guided biking tour (riding FUN e-bikes) to some of the regions finest wineries to enjoy wine tastings galore....

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (66)
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$93
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