Things to do in North Island

Activities, attractions and tours

Mount Manaia showing mountains, a coastal town and a bay or harbor
Mount Manaia showing mountains, a coastal town and a bay or harbor
Shakespeare Cliff Lookout showing a beach, a sunset and a bay or harbor
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland showing mist or fog and a hot spring
Piha Beach showing landscape views, a sandy beach and swimming

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Auckland CBD which includes street scenes and central business district

Auckland Central Business District

Explore Auckland’s inner-city hub to find historic architecture alongside contemporary designs, the revitalised Auckland Waterfront and a busy shopping precinct.

Auckland Central Business District
Wellington City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital.

Wellington CBD

While visiting Wellington CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Wellington Cable Car and Museum of Wellington City and Sea.

Wellington CBD
Mount Maunganui showing a coastal town, a sunset and a city

Mount Maunganui

Take in the views from this mighty volcanic cone, relax on a beach, go for a surf, dine out or indulge in some retail therapy in the Bay of Plenty.

Mount Maunganui
tower in the sky

Auckland Airport

If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Auckland Airport Sculpture Park are top sights worth seeing.

Auckland Airport
Papamoa Beach

Papamoa Beach

Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Bay of Plenty while you're exploring the area.

Papamoa Beach
Viaduct Harbour featuring landscape views, a city and a bay or harbor

Viaduct Harbour

Day or night, this modern marina precinct is a great spot to dine along the waterfront, attend yachting events and learn about the region’s maritime heritage.

Viaduct Harbour