Top Day Trips from North Island (Updated November 2026)

North Island, New Zealand
Private tour - Hobbiton Movie Set Evening Banquet Return from Auckland

Embark on an unforgettable evening journey from Auckland to experience the Hobbiton Movie Set at its most magical. Travel in comfort with private transportation in …More

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Embark on an unforgettable evening journey from Auckland to experience the Hobbiton Movie Set at its most magical. Travel in comfort with private transportation in...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$748
Hobbiton & Rotorua Māori Village with Lunch from Auckland

Start your tour with a scenic drive from Auckland to Rotorua, arriving at the enchanting Whakarewarewa Village. This living Māori village welcomes you with warm …More

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Start your tour with a scenic drive from Auckland to Rotorua, arriving at the enchanting Whakarewarewa Village. This living Māori village welcomes you with warm...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$243
Luxury Small group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set

Luxury transportation with complimentary onboard amenities with professional and experienced guides …More

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Luxury transportation with complimentary onboard amenities with professional and experienced guides...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$460
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

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
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$151
Private Luxury Catamaran Sailing in the Bay of Islands - Serenity

Enjoy the exclusive use of the luxury sailing catamaran, Serenity. Sit back and take in the sights, or if you want to get involved, take …More

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Enjoy the exclusive use of the luxury sailing catamaran, Serenity. Sit back and take in the sights, or if you want to get involved, take...

6 hours
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$210
Private Tongariro Crossing Guided Walk

Enjoy the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing with a private guide from Adrift Tongariro. This 19km trek is New Zealand’s best day one-day walk. The track …More

Enjoy the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing with a private guide from Adrift Tongariro. This 19km trek is New Zealand’s best day one-day walk. The track...

8 hours
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$507
Auckland: Rotorua Te Puia with Haka & Polynesian Spa Small Group

Embark on a truly special journey with our Te Puia and Polynesian Spa tour from Auckland. Departing the city, we'll explore Rotorua's serene landscapes, home …More

Embark on a truly special journey with our Te Puia and Polynesian Spa tour from Auckland. Departing the city, we'll explore Rotorua's serene landscapes, home...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$224
4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Auckland

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions. Start your tour in Auckland, one of …More

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Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions. Start your tour in Auckland, one of...

4 days
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$1,314
7Day/6Nights Auckland to Queenstown

A seven-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily. Explore some of the best locations in New Zealand. Journey through the North Island of New Zealand …More

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A seven-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily. Explore some of the best locations in New Zealand. Journey through the North Island of New Zealand...

7 days Hotel pickup offered
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$1,771
Private Journey to Middle-earth: Hobbiton Movie Set - Ex Auckland

Begin your journey with private transport from Auckland, heading through the lush Waikato region. Enjoy the scenic countryside and feel as though you’ve entered the …More

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Begin your journey with private transport from Auckland, heading through the lush Waikato region. Enjoy the scenic countryside and feel as though you’ve entered the...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$456
The Original Full day Bay of Islands Cruise with Dolphins

Get onboard the most comprehensive day cruise in the Bay of Islands, taking in the Hole in the Rock, the historic Cream Trip route and …More

Get onboard the most comprehensive day cruise in the Bay of Islands, taking in the Hole in the Rock, the historic Cream Trip route and...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$129
Private Tour From Auckland to Rotorua & Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Small group

This private luxury tour is designed for couples and allows unlimited stops and to customise the tour to suit. During this tour combination, you will …More

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This private luxury tour is designed for couples and allows unlimited stops and to customise the tour to suit. During this tour combination, you will...

12 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,553
Private Tour to Rotorua’s Natural wonders and Māori Arts & craft.

Discover one of New Zealand’s most magnificent geothermal wonderlands…in this action packed tour. Featuring dramatic geysers, bubbling mud, and beautiful native bush explored by Te …More

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Discover one of New Zealand’s most magnificent geothermal wonderlands…in this action packed tour. Featuring dramatic geysers, bubbling mud, and beautiful native bush explored by Te...

12 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$397
Sheep Shearing and Auckland City Highlights Tour with Lunch

Honey Tasting and Education: Visit the Honey Centre to learn about beekeeping and sample a variety of local honeys, offering a sweet and educational addition …More

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Honey Tasting and Education: Visit the Honey Centre to learn about beekeeping and sample a variety of local honeys, offering a sweet and educational addition...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$151
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

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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
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$257
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

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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
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$374
Hells Gate Geothermal, Mud & Sulphur Spa

Bound for Rotorua (appx 1.5hr), enjoy an array of our all inclusive snacks & bottled water, sit back and take in the many beautiful scenic …More

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Bound for Rotorua (appx 1.5hr), enjoy an array of our all inclusive snacks & bottled water, sit back and take in the many beautiful scenic...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$165
Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art

A day of excitement, culture and connection awaits… Approx a 1-1.5hr drive, during this time enjoy an array of our (all inclusive) snacks & water …More

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A day of excitement, culture and connection awaits… Approx a 1-1.5hr drive, during this time enjoy an array of our (all inclusive) snacks & water...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$164
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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$223
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
Auckland: Rotorua Te Puia & Maori Village Tour with Haka

Embark on a cultural and geothermal adventure from Auckland through the stunning Waikato countryside to Rotorua and Te Puia. Discover Te Puia’s geothermal wonders, including …More

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Embark on a cultural and geothermal adventure from Auckland through the stunning Waikato countryside to Rotorua and Te Puia. Discover Te Puia’s geothermal wonders, including...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$226
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