Things to do in North Island

Activities, attractions and tours

A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, a small island, and a mountainous backdrop.
A beach with a sunset, houses, and distant mountains.
A geothermal hot spring with a red-brown rim and a greenish pool, surrounded by forested hills.
A beach with waves and a large rock formation during sunset.
A forest with tall trees and hanging lights.

Things to do

At the Hole in the Rock

Ocean Adventure: Fast Boat to the Hole in the Rock

P5,293
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ocean Adventure: Fast Boat to the Hole in the Rock
Family time at the Hole in the Rock

Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch

P7,586
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch
Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover

Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover

P5,963
per adult
Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover
Cape Reinga Lighthouse

Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

P7,917
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia
Paihia/Russell: Hole in the Rock & Bay of Islands Cruise

From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour

P5,116
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour
Haruru Waterfalls

Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion

P8,645
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion
Picture 1 for Activity Bay of Islands: Parasail, Paihia and Russell

Paihia: Bay of Islands Parasailing Flight

P5,947
per adult
Paihia: Bay of Islands Parasailing Flight
Hole in the Rock Scenic Cruise including Dolphins and Island stop

Hole in the Rock Scenic Cruise including Dolphins and Island stop

P6,351
per adult
Hole in the Rock Scenic Cruise including Dolphins and Island stop
Unique Cultural Experience at Waitangi Treaty Grounds – Day Pass

Unique Cultural Experience at Waitangi Treaty Grounds – Day Pass

P2,752
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Unique Cultural Experience at Waitangi Treaty Grounds – Day Pass
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Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours and 10 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 775 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,761 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Waiheke Island Magical Evening Wine Tour & Sunset Dining

Waiheke Island Magical Evening Wine Tour & Sunset Dining

Activity duration is 5 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 12,757 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland

6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland

Activity duration is 6 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 180 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 10,136 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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Auckland to Waiheke: Pre-Booked Direct Return Ferry

Auckland to Waiheke: Pre-Booked Direct Return Ferry

9.4 out of 10 with 256 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,272 per adult
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Spa & wellness

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Hobbiton, Rotorua & Wai-O-Tapu Small Group Guided Day Tour

Hobbiton, Rotorua & Wai-O-Tapu Small Group Guided Day Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 159 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 15,693 per adult
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What to do in North Island

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A city skyline with a prominent tower, various buildings, and a waterfront.

Sky Tower

8.8/10 (5,739 reviews)
Gaze at the view across Auckland from the top of New Zealand’s tallest tower while dining in a rotating restaurant, or take a dive in a cable-controlled jump.
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A beach with turquoise waves and a mountainous backdrop.

Kaitaia

A lake with a stone bridge, a stone house, and a white house surrounded by trees.

Kerikeri

A historic building with a clock tower, a theater, and a Starbucks.

Napier

A bridge over a river, a town with houses, and a snow-capped mountain in the background.

New Plymouth

A statue of a figure holding a flag, with a building and flags in the background.

Palmerston North

A raft navigating a turbulent river surrounded by dense forest.

Taupō

Two prominent rock formations in the ocean with clear blue water and a partly cloudy sky.

Paihia

A small gauge railway station with a sign indicating it is part of the Thames Small Gauge Railway.

Thames