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

North Island, New Zealand
Shore Excursion: Half Day Small Group Auckland Scenic Tour - 4 HOURS

This is the most comprehensive Half Day Tour of Auckland available; perfect for those arriving by cruise ship. Join this half-day Auckland Scenic Tour if …More

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This is the most comprehensive Half Day Tour of Auckland available; perfect for those arriving by cruise ship. Join this half-day Auckland Scenic Tour if...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$66
Hobbiton & Rotorua including Te Puia Day Tour from Auckland

If you’ve come to New Zealand for experiences you can’t have anywhere else, make this your day. Wander through the real-life setting of Hobbiton Movie …More

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If you’ve come to New Zealand for experiences you can’t have anywhere else, make this your day. Wander through the real-life setting of Hobbiton Movie...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$211
Full-Day Bay of Islands Tour by Vigilant Yacht Charters

Hop aboard Vigilant and enjoy a beautiful day sailing in the Bay of Islands. We only take 10 passengers, the small group allows you to lounge …More

Hop aboard Vigilant and enjoy a beautiful day sailing in the Bay of Islands. We only take 10 passengers, the small group allows you to lounge...

5 hours 30 minutes
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$118
Bay of Islands Waterfall Explorer Kayaking Tour

This tour is designed for travellers & Kiwis of all ages, who seek a nature / Kayaking adventure with some exciting waterfalls! An Adventure where …More

This tour is designed for travellers & Kiwis of all ages, who seek a nature / Kayaking adventure with some exciting waterfalls! An Adventure where...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$62
Coromandel Day Tour From Auckland

The Coromandel Day Tour begins with pick-up from the 4 hotels listed in Auckland CBD, followed by a scenic three-hour drive through the Waikato Region …More

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The Coromandel Day Tour begins with pick-up from the 4 hotels listed in Auckland CBD, followed by a scenic three-hour drive through the Waikato Region...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$262
2 Day Tour Auckland to Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua and Taupo

Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo & Hamilton Gardens Tour, this small group, fully guided tour combines all the most popular attractions in the North Island into …More

Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo & Hamilton Gardens Tour, this small group, fully guided tour combines all the most popular attractions in the North Island into...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$522
Auckland : Waitomo Spellbound Glow Worm Twin Caves Private Tour

Experience the magic of New Zealand’s landscapes with our Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour, ideal for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Your day begins with …More

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Experience the magic of New Zealand’s landscapes with our Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour, ideal for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Your day begins with...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$428
Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton & Waitomo 1-Way Small Group Tour

Explore the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set and the stunning Waitomo Glowworm Caves on this one-way small group tour from Auckland to Rotorua. Guided by knowledgeable …More

Explore the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set and the stunning Waitomo Glowworm Caves on this one-way small group tour from Auckland to Rotorua. Guided by knowledgeable...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$256
Haruru Waterfalls, Glowworm Caves & Waitangi Lookout Express Tour

Explore the enchanting Kawiti Glow Worm Caves on this captivating tour from Paihia. Begin your journey with a scenic 30-minute drive, enriched by local insights …More

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Explore the enchanting Kawiti Glow Worm Caves on this captivating tour from Paihia. Begin your journey with a scenic 30-minute drive, enriched by local insights...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$100
Guided Segway Tour to the summit of Mt Victoria in Devonport Auckland

Experience the sheer joy of riding a Segway as you 'glide' effortlessly to the summit of Mt.Victoria the highest volcanic cone on Auckland's North Shore. …More

Experience the sheer joy of riding a Segway as you 'glide' effortlessly to the summit of Mt.Victoria the highest volcanic cone on Auckland's North Shore....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$83
Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

A day of Epicurean delights, visiting a boutique brewery, travelling through scenic countryside to Rotorua, then up on the gondola to a cellar door with …More

A day of Epicurean delights, visiting a boutique brewery, travelling through scenic countryside to Rotorua, then up on the gondola to a cellar door with...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$172
Waiheke Vineyards & Bush Walk: Guided Walk, Wine Tasting & Picnic

Waiheke Island on foot, with wine at the end of the trail. Your guide meets you off the 9:00am Fullers ferry at Matiatia for a …More

Waiheke Island on foot, with wine at the end of the trail. Your guide meets you off the 9:00am Fullers ferry at Matiatia for a...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$272
Mt. Tarawera Volcano Scenic Floatplane Tour from Rotorua

Fly high over breathtaking volcanic landscapes on an unforgettable 30-minute seaplane flight from Rotorua. See New Zealand's world-famous volcanic scenery as you fly over spectacular …More

Fly high over breathtaking volcanic landscapes on an unforgettable 30-minute seaplane flight from Rotorua. See New Zealand's world-famous volcanic scenery as you fly over spectacular...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$226
Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Auckland with 3-Course Vineyard Lunch

Sit back and enjoy the scenery and the experience as we take care of the driving in one of our comfortable and spacious Mercedes Benz …More

Sit back and enjoy the scenery and the experience as we take care of the driving in one of our comfortable and spacious Mercedes Benz...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$113
Hobbiton Afternoon Tour in Luxury Minibus from Auckland

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...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$232
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
Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Day Tour from Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set full day return trip tour from Auckland. See one of New Zealand's most famous attractions, the magical Hobbiton Movie Set on this …More

Hobbiton Movie Set full day return trip tour from Auckland. See one of New Zealand's most famous attractions, the magical Hobbiton Movie Set on this...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$171
Tauranga City & History Scenic Tour – 2 Hours

Discover the fascinating stories, coastal scenery, and rich cultural heritage of Tauranga on this relaxed two-hour scenic history tour through one of New Zealand’s oldest …More

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Discover the fascinating stories, coastal scenery, and rich cultural heritage of Tauranga on this relaxed two-hour scenic history tour through one of New Zealand’s oldest...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$33
Wellington Scenic Full Day Tour

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy …More

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$217
Shore Excursion: Half-Day Auckland Volcanoes Tour

Auckland is known as the City of Sails, but some think it should be called the City of Volcanoes! Gain insight into Auckland's unique volcanic …More

Auckland is known as the City of Sails, but some think it should be called the City of Volcanoes! Gain insight into Auckland's unique volcanic...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$166
Auckland Volcanoes & Viewpoints Full Day Tour

Auckland is known as the City of Sails, but some think it should be called the City of Volcanoes! Gain insight into Auckland's unique volcanic …More

Auckland is known as the City of Sails, but some think it should be called the City of Volcanoes! Gain insight into Auckland's unique volcanic...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$194
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