Top Day Trips from North Island (Updated November 2026)

North Island, New Zealand
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

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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$196
Auckland: Wai-O-Tapu, Polynesian Spa & Maori Haka Day Tour

Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Auckland to Rotorua, where natural wonders, cultural encounters, and pure relaxation await. Explore the surreal geothermal landscapes of …More

Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Auckland to Rotorua, where natural wonders, cultural encounters, and pure relaxation await. Explore the surreal geothermal landscapes of...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$222
Te Puia Rotorua Experience with Optional Activities – Ex Auckland

Discover Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and rich Māori culture on a tour designed for unforgettable experiences. Te Puia is a must-see, featuring the spectacular Pōhutu Geyser, …More

Discover Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and rich Māori culture on a tour designed for unforgettable experiences. Te Puia is a must-see, featuring the spectacular Pōhutu Geyser,...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$186
Ports of Tauranga Geothermal & Deluxe Spa (restricted 16+)

Join us for our over 16 years of age tour Private guided walking tour through Ohinemutu, a living Māori geothermal village situated on the shores …More

Join us for our over 16 years of age tour Private guided walking tour through Ohinemutu, a living Māori geothermal village situated on the shores...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$426
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. …More

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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
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$151
Auckland : Rotorua Tepuia Tour w Redwoods, Haka & Hangi Buffet

Explore the geothermal wonders of Rotorua on this guided tour from Auckland. Visit Te Puia to witness the impressive Pōhutu Geyser and bubbling mud pools …More

Explore the geothermal wonders of Rotorua on this guided tour from Auckland. Visit Te Puia to witness the impressive Pōhutu Geyser and bubbling mud pools...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$220
Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour

Spend a relaxing day in the company of craft beer masters on this full-day private craft beer tour from your cruise ships arrival in Wellington. …More

Spend a relaxing day in the company of craft beer masters on this full-day private craft beer tour from your cruise ships arrival in Wellington....

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$206
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

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
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$2,385
Martinborough Private Food and Wine Tour all inclusive Tesla SUV

Our guests enjoy traveling in the comfort and luxury of electric Tesla SUVs. We provide a private tour to you, taking you to scenic locations …More

Our guests enjoy traveling in the comfort and luxury of electric Tesla SUVs. We provide a private tour to you, taking you to scenic locations...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$288
Bay of Islands Discovery Experience from Auckland incl. Hole In The Rock Cruise

Embark on a voyage of discovery on this unique luxurious private experience from Auckland to enjoy the beauty, discover the scenery, captivating wildlife, and rich …More

Embark on a voyage of discovery on this unique luxurious private experience from Auckland to enjoy the beauty, discover the scenery, captivating wildlife, and rich...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$740
Private Hobbiton & Blue Springs Day Trip from Auckland

This tour is ideal for couples , families ,and friends, small groups for private tour. Not with other group or people. Explore look at this …More

This tour is ideal for couples , families ,and friends, small groups for private tour. Not with other group or people. Explore look at this...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$487
Private The Hobbiton Tour - Auckland Tour House

Step foot in the enchanted pastures of the Shire, home of the Hobbits. Jump off to jump in a fully guided tour of the Hobbiton …More

Step foot in the enchanted pastures of the Shire, home of the Hobbits. Jump off to jump in a fully guided tour of the Hobbiton...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$249
Private Luxury Auckland City & West Coast Tour.

Enjoy a Private Tour of Auckland City and its glorious West Coast. See the very best parts of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) on a Private Tour …More

Enjoy a Private Tour of Auckland City and its glorious West Coast. See the very best parts of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) on a Private Tour...

1 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$389
Black Abyss: Ultimate Waitomo Caving - Private Tour from Auckland

Embark on a drive from Auckland to the king country of Waitomo on a luxurious private vehicle to test your limits with this thrilling caving …More

Embark on a drive from Auckland to the king country of Waitomo on a luxurious private vehicle to test your limits with this thrilling caving...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$849
Redwood Forest, Blue Springs & Huka Falls Day Tour from Auckland

Ideal trip to visit Nature & Natural Places in NZ like forest, water fall and natural spring. *Blue spring: A dedicated walking track, allows visitors …More

Ideal trip to visit Nature & Natural Places in NZ like forest, water fall and natural spring. *Blue spring: A dedicated walking track, allows visitors...

11 to 13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$227
Auckland to Rotorua Private Tour

Private tour from Auckland to Rotorua, famous for its geothermal wonders, lakes Maori Culture. In Rotorua there are many attractions and activities, such as a …More

Private tour from Auckland to Rotorua, famous for its geothermal wonders, lakes Maori Culture. In Rotorua there are many attractions and activities, such as a...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$448
Private Tour Rotorua Shore Excursion up to 8 Passengers

Take a tour in your own private minivan with an experienced local guide. This Private tour is for a group of up to 8 people. …More

Take a tour in your own private minivan with an experienced local guide. This Private tour is for a group of up to 8 people....

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$780
Private Tour: Hobbiton & Waitomo Glowworm Cave Experience

Pair Waitomo’s underground beauty with the charm of Hobbiton™ Movie Set on a luxury private day tour from Auckland. Begin with a peaceful boat ride …More

Pair Waitomo’s underground beauty with the charm of Hobbiton™ Movie Set on a luxury private day tour from Auckland. Begin with a peaceful boat ride...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$792
Hobbiton Movie Set Experience: Private Tour From Auckland

Travel in style and luxury on this private tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set, set on rolling farmland, this is the world-famous movie set …More

Travel in style and luxury on this private tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set, set on rolling farmland, this is the world-famous movie set...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$622
Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set Private Tour

Enjoy a private tour in a Mercedes luxury vehicle from Auckland to the Hobbiton Movie Set, made famous by the movie trilogies “The Lord of …More

Enjoy a private tour in a Mercedes luxury vehicle from Auckland to the Hobbiton Movie Set, made famous by the movie trilogies “The Lord of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$494
Tauranga History and Culture

Travel Ed is a Māori family operator, steeped in the ancestry of the Tauranga tribal area. With education backgrounds, both international and in Aotearoa (NZ), …More

Travel Ed is a Māori family operator, steeped in the ancestry of the Tauranga tribal area. With education backgrounds, both international and in Aotearoa (NZ),...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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