Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Auckland (Updated 2026)

Auckland, New Zealand
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

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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$152
Auckland City Highlights Private Tour

Uncover Auckland’s coastal beauty, iconic landmarks, and vibrant neighbourhoods on a memorable sightseeing journey. Begin at Bastion Point, where panoramic views stretch across the Waitematā …More

Uncover Auckland’s coastal beauty, iconic landmarks, and vibrant neighbourhoods on a memorable sightseeing journey. Begin at Bastion Point, where panoramic views stretch across the Waitematā...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$316
Rotorua Geothermal Experience Private Tour

Discover the geothermal wonders and living Māori culture of Rotorua with a visit to Te Puia and the spectacular Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Join a guided …More

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Discover the geothermal wonders and living Māori culture of Rotorua with a visit to Te Puia and the spectacular Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Join a guided...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$515
Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Small Group Tour from Auckland

Your day will begin with a pick up from your central Auckland hotel, then relax in the air-conditioned minivan for the scenic 2 hour drive …More

Your day will begin with a pick up from your central Auckland hotel, then relax in the air-conditioned minivan for the scenic 2 hour drive...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$166
Auckland : Rotorua Maori Village w Redwoods, Haka and Hangi Lunch

Begin your tour with a scenic ride from Auckland to Rotorua, where you'll visit the incredible Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village. Be welcomed by …More

Begin your tour with a scenic ride from Auckland to Rotorua, where you'll visit the incredible Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village. Be welcomed by...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$215
Private Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves in a Day from Auckland

Embark on an unforgettable journey through New Zealand's cinematic and natural treasures. Begin with a private pickup from Auckland and a scenic drive through Waikato, …More

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through New Zealand's cinematic and natural treasures. Begin with a private pickup from Auckland and a scenic drive through Waikato,...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$546
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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$224
Wreck Diving Specialty Course

Wreck Diving Specialty Course. Expand your range of underwater exploration. Dive in and learn how to safely explore the wrecks of history. Includes 2 x …More

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Wreck Diving Specialty Course. Expand your range of underwater exploration. Dive in and learn how to safely explore the wrecks of history. Includes 2 x...

1 day
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$312
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
Auckland City Highlights Small Group Tour

This small group, fully guided day trip combines the best of both culture and Auckland landmarks together to form the ultimate Auckland experience. Highlights: • …More

This small group, fully guided day trip combines the best of both culture and Auckland landmarks together to form the ultimate Auckland experience. Highlights: •...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$57
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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$152
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

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
Auckland Half Day E-Bike Excursion

More than a bike-tour, this is a true riding experience. See the many green spaces and coastlines of central-west Auckland as we ride through a …More

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More than a bike-tour, this is a true riding experience. See the many green spaces and coastlines of central-west Auckland as we ride through a...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$99
Auckland Nature Tour-Piha Beach, Waterfall & Rainforest

Escape the city and explore Auckland's breathtaking West Coast, one of New Zealand's most spectacular natural landscapes. This guided experience takes you into the beautiful …More

Escape the city and explore Auckland's breathtaking West Coast, one of New Zealand's most spectacular natural landscapes. This guided experience takes you into the beautiful...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$166
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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$742
Auckland Best Top 5 Spots Half day Tour

This tour is a small group tour people traveling to New Zealand and an attractive tour that allows you to experience Auckland's Top 5 highlight …More

This tour is a small group tour people traveling to New Zealand and an attractive tour that allows you to experience Auckland's Top 5 highlight...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$143
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 Auckland's West Coast - Piha/ Muriwai - Wild West Tour

Tour out to see the rugged beauty that is Auckland’s Wild West Coast, where you will find yourself tip-toeing along a cliff-top to expose a …More

Tour out to see the rugged beauty that is Auckland’s Wild West Coast, where you will find yourself tip-toeing along a cliff-top to expose a...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$484
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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$250
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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$394
Private Auckland Half Day Tour

Experience the best sights of Auckland City and the marine village of Devonport on Auckland’s North Shore on a Private Luxury Tour just for you. …More

Experience the best sights of Auckland City and the marine village of Devonport on Auckland’s North Shore on a Private Luxury Tour just for you....

4 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$284
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