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

North Island, New Zealand
Thermal Path Tour

Enjoy a 4 hour, small group tour (8people max). Departs every day from 1:15 pm return 5:15pm. Discover some of Rotorua's "off the beaten track" …More

Enjoy a 4 hour, small group tour (8people max). Departs every day from 1:15 pm return 5:15pm. Discover some of Rotorua's "off the beaten track"...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$86
TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike Tour (Tauranga)

Kia Ora! Welcome to V8 Trike Tours, New Zealand Gold Qualmark Operator ***** 2020-2025 Traveler's Choice Award - Top 10% Attraction Worldwide! As seen on …More

Kia Ora! Welcome to V8 Trike Tours, New Zealand Gold Qualmark Operator ***** 2020-2025 Traveler's Choice Award - Top 10% Attraction Worldwide! As seen on...

25 to 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$161
Full Day Tour of Wellington

Wellington Full Day Tour A fully escorted tour showcasing all of the best highlights of Wellington city and some of its outer suburbs.  Among visiting …More

Wellington Full Day Tour A fully escorted tour showcasing all of the best highlights of Wellington city and some of its outer suburbs.  Among visiting...

387 to 420 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$178
Half Day Sightseeing and Taste Tour

We will take you on a tour with fun and laughter whilst showing you a large area of our region. we cover over 100 km …More

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We will take you on a tour with fun and laughter whilst showing you a large area of our region. we cover over 100 km...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$108
Chefs Private Martinborough Wine Tour with lunch from Wellington

Expert-Guided Wine Journey: Explore Martinborough's hidden gem vineyards through the discerning palate of our French-trained chef or our nature enthusiast guide who reveals secret landscapes. …More

Expert-Guided Wine Journey: Explore Martinborough's hidden gem vineyards through the discerning palate of our French-trained chef or our nature enthusiast guide who reveals secret landscapes....

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$258
Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier

We are unique in that we offer this beautiful trip into our back yard with history from guides with over 30 years experience on the …More

We are unique in that we offer this beautiful trip into our back yard with history from guides with over 30 years experience on the...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$132
Tongariro Thrills: Grade 3 Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Our Tongariro River expedition offers a unique blend of excitement and accessibility. Perfect for first-time rafters, the grade 3 rapids promise thrills and spills without …More

Our Tongariro River expedition offers a unique blend of excitement and accessibility. Perfect for first-time rafters, the grade 3 rapids promise thrills and spills without...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$120
Zealandia - Twilight Guided Eco Wildlife Tour

Experience Zealandia as it transforms from daylight to twilight during this special 2.5 hour guided experience. You will have an opportunity to experience the dusk chorus …More

Experience Zealandia as it transforms from daylight to twilight during this special 2.5 hour guided experience. You will have an opportunity to experience the dusk chorus...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$63
Napier: Afternoon 3 Winery Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates

Join this wine tour for an afternoon of relaxing and good wine and great company * Visit NZ's oldest winery The Mission, taste and tour …More

Join this wine tour for an afternoon of relaxing and good wine and great company * Visit NZ's oldest winery The Mission, taste and tour...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$109
Auckland Essentials Half Day Tour - Devonport & Mt Eden and more

Get ready for an exciting Small Group tour that takes you to Auckland's hottest and most stunning spots! Experience the breathtaking scenery of ancient volcanic …More

Get ready for an exciting Small Group tour that takes you to Auckland's hottest and most stunning spots! Experience the breathtaking scenery of ancient volcanic...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$91
Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga

Our vehicles and our tours are designed to provide you with the best possible comfort, exceptional value and mixed with personal interaction to ensure you …More

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Our vehicles and our tours are designed to provide you with the best possible comfort, exceptional value and mixed with personal interaction to ensure you...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$95
Volcanoes, Coasts, and Secret Spots Afternoon Tour in Auckland

A guided tour of the volcanic features and viewpoints in Devonport, including Lake Pupuke explosion crater, the ancient lava flows at Takapuna, and the famous …More

A guided tour of the volcanic features and viewpoints in Devonport, including Lake Pupuke explosion crater, the ancient lava flows at Takapuna, and the famous...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$109
Sip & Savour through Waiheke Island (11 guests max)

Your Waiheke concierge. Let us take you on a journey where soil, climate and vines co-exist in perfect harmony. This tour will tantalise the taste …More

Your Waiheke concierge. Let us take you on a journey where soil, climate and vines co-exist in perfect harmony. This tour will tantalise the taste...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$172
Glass Bottom Boat Tour

The only Glass Bottom Boat in the Reserve. An informative, educational tour of 45 minutes duration in the first Marine Reserve in New Zealand. Jump …More

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The only Glass Bottom Boat in the Reserve. An informative, educational tour of 45 minutes duration in the first Marine Reserve in New Zealand. Jump...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$29
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa: Introducing Te Papa Tour

Discover the best of New Zealand’s premier museum, Te Papa, with a guided tour that provides an excellent introduction to this must-see attraction in Wellington. …More

Discover the best of New Zealand’s premier museum, Te Papa, with a guided tour that provides an excellent introduction to this must-see attraction in Wellington....

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$44
Whaka Trails and Maori Village Combo Tour

Our combo offers your access to our Iconic Village Guided Tour learning of our rich history, traditions and how our people utilise the geothermal that …More

Our combo offers your access to our Iconic Village Guided Tour learning of our rich history, traditions and how our people utilise the geothermal that...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$50
Private Auckland Airport Transfer: to/from City Hotels in Minivan

Arriving at Auckland Airport early morning or late at night? Skip the hassle and start your journey with a smooth, private airport transfer designed for …More

Arriving at Auckland Airport early morning or late at night? Skip the hassle and start your journey with a smooth, private airport transfer designed for...

1 to 60 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$61
Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk

Take a guided or self-guided tour of New Zealand’s most active geothermal reserve, walking amongst erupting waters, an active mud volcano and land coral. Experience …More

Take a guided or self-guided tour of New Zealand’s most active geothermal reserve, walking amongst erupting waters, an active mud volcano and land coral. Experience...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$26
Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay …More

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (79)
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$302
The Boutique Experience: Waiheke Best Cellar Tour (11 guests max)

Our tours are fun and engaging. Being a family run business and locals ourselves, we know how to make our guests feel right at home. …More

Our tours are fun and engaging. Being a family run business and locals ourselves, we know how to make our guests feel right at home....

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (88)
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$120
Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Lake Rotomahana Tour

Discover the dramatic volcanic history and breathtaking geothermal landscapes of Rotorua on this unforgettable full-day journey through one of New Zealand’s most extraordinary natural environments. …More

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Discover the dramatic volcanic history and breathtaking geothermal landscapes of Rotorua on this unforgettable full-day journey through one of New Zealand’s most extraordinary natural environments....

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (41)
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$163
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