Top Things to Do in North Island

Feel the thrill of dolphin and whale watching in auckland’s hauraki gulf, guided by marine researchers. includes expert commentary and supports local conservation....

Let yourself unwind in a private cedar hot tub in rotorua’s whakarewarewa forest, with stream views, craft drinks, and tub-side service. includes 45-minute soak....

Feel the waikato river’s spray on a 30-minute jet boat ride to huka falls in taupo, with exclusive base access, local guide, and pickup included....

Step into waitomo’s private caves with a local guide, scramble over boulders, see glowworms up close, and enjoy tea after your small-group caving tour....

Feel the buzz of wellington’s creative scene on a guided wētā workshop tour, with return shuttle, live stories, and a close-up look at film artistry. includes pickup....

Step into hobbiton, explore waitomo glowworm caves, and enjoy a small-group day trip from auckland with included lunch and local guide. pickup available....

Step inside waitomo glowworm caves, explore rotorua’s geothermal wonders at te puia, and travel with a local guide—hotel pickup, entry tickets, and snacks included....

Step into rotorua’s mitai maori village for a night of warrior canoe paddling, haka performances, hangi buffet dinner, forest walk, and glow worm magic—includes pickup....

Feel the warmth of rotorua’s whakarewarewa village, taste corn cooked in hot pools, and wander geothermal trails with local stories. entry and guided tour included....

Feel the thrill of waiheke ziplining, wander ancient native bush, and enjoy a mini island tour with pickup from matiatia ferry terminal. small groups, expert guides....

Feel the rush on rotorua’s kaituna river with white water rafting, conquer tutea falls, then unwind in a free sauna. includes hotel pickup and all gear....

Step into the world of hobbiton from auckland with a small group, guided set tour, stories from locals, and a drink at the green dragon inn—pickup included....

Feel the pulse of auckland on a half-day city tour with local stories, small groups, and free hotel pickup. includes maungauika, mount eden, and wintergardens....

Feel the heat of waimangu’s geothermal wonders, walk at your own pace, and catch the shuttle back—entry, guide sheet, and all logistics included....

Feel the buzz of auckland’s neighborhoods on an electric bike tour with a local guide, small group, and all gear included. ride ponsonby, k road & the waterfront....

Wake up to the bay of islands’ quiet waters, kayak at night, taste fresh seafood, and share stories with locals on this overnight cruise—meals and activities included....

Sip award-winning wines on waiheke island, relax at boutique vineyards, and enjoy a long vineyard lunch with easy transfers and a local guide included....

Feel the warmth of napier’s vineyards, taste wines at mission estate & trinity hill, and end with handmade chocolates. includes pickup and local guide insights....

Step into hobbiton from auckland, wander the shire’s movie set, sip ale at the green dragon inn, and share a buffet lunch in the party marquee—includes pickup....

Feel the energy of wellington’s downtown, ride the iconic cable car, and soak up wild coastline views—includes hotel pickup and a local guide....