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

North Island, New Zealand
Hobbiton, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group 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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$212
3+ Hour Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike

Choose a Morning or Afternoon Departure. From the centrally located Waterfront to the quiet bays and panoramic lookouts, you’ll be enthralled from start to finish. …More

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Choose a Morning or Afternoon Departure. From the centrally located Waterfront to the quiet bays and panoramic lookouts, you’ll be enthralled from start to finish....

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$112
Ocean Leopard - Cathedral Cove & Volcanic Coast Boat Tour

Discover Cathedral Cove and Mercury Bay’s spectacular volcanic coastline on a premium 2-hour sightseeing experience from Whitianga. Travel aboard Ocean Leopard, purpose-built for comfort and …More

Discover Cathedral Cove and Mercury Bay’s spectacular volcanic coastline on a premium 2-hour sightseeing experience from Whitianga. Travel aboard Ocean Leopard, purpose-built for comfort and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$86
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures

Escape the hectic life and enjoy your sailing experience on our classical sailing yacht Fearless for timeless charm and authentic sailing. Explore the Māori Rock …More

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Escape the hectic life and enjoy your sailing experience on our classical sailing yacht Fearless for timeless charm and authentic sailing. Explore the Māori Rock...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland

Discover the delicate wines of New Zealand’s North Island on this 3.5-hour wine tour from Auckland at Soljans Vineyard. Travel through the scenic Waimauku, Kumeu …More

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Discover the delicate wines of New Zealand’s North Island on this 3.5-hour wine tour from Auckland at Soljans Vineyard. Travel through the scenic Waimauku, Kumeu...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$106
Insider Auckland Walking Tour: Hidden Lanes, History & Culture

Discover Auckland's downtown lanes and uptown vibes on this small-group walking tour, long regarded as one of Auckland's Best First Day experiences. ' Your local …More

Discover Auckland's downtown lanes and uptown vibes on this small-group walking tour, long regarded as one of Auckland's Best First Day experiences. ' Your local...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$55
Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour

Looking for an exciting shore excursion in Napier? Look no more! Join this tour for exciting activities and sites such as Napier Art Deco highlights, …More

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Looking for an exciting shore excursion in Napier? Look no more! Join this tour for exciting activities and sites such as Napier Art Deco highlights,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Tauranga

Watch wild dolphins swim and play right beneath your feet! That is the magical, close-up encounter we specialize in. We don't just look for marine …More

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Watch wild dolphins swim and play right beneath your feet! That is the magical, close-up encounter we specialize in. We don't just look for marine...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$100
All Blacks Experience: Interactive Guided Cultural Tour

The All Blacks Experience in Auckland is a guided journey into New Zealand’s unique Māori culture and the spirit of the legendary All Blacks and …More

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The All Blacks Experience in Auckland is a guided journey into New Zealand’s unique Māori culture and the spirit of the legendary All Blacks and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$43
Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga

Experience a fascinating journey through the culture, geothermal wonders, and natural beauty of the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua on this immersive six-hour adventure. …More

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Experience a fascinating journey through the culture, geothermal wonders, and natural beauty of the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua on this immersive six-hour adventure....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$154
Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings

If you’re looking for a premium wine tour experience on Waiheke Island, this is the tour for you. Discover an abundance of beauty on Waiheke …More

If you’re looking for a premium wine tour experience on Waiheke Island, this is the tour for you. Discover an abundance of beauty on Waiheke...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$106
Sea Cave Adventures in Whitianga

Join local guides for an authentic 2-3 hour tour covering over 25km of continuous volcanic coastline. Our unique purpose built vessel is the perfect viewing …More

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Join local guides for an authentic 2-3 hour tour covering over 25km of continuous volcanic coastline. Our unique purpose built vessel is the perfect viewing...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$79
Spectacular Wellington: Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour

Your Wellington Full Day tour is crafted specifically for you, your family & friends. We are Jo & Suzee, your passionate Wellingtonians. We will introduce …More

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Your Wellington Full Day tour is crafted specifically for you, your family & friends. We are Jo & Suzee, your passionate Wellingtonians. We will introduce...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$269
Auckland Food Walk Tour: 5 Tastings, Hidden Lanes & Legends

Eat your way through Auckland's hidden lanes on this moving feast of mouth-watering New Zealand-style food, with all food included. Every stop is hand-picked by …More

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Eat your way through Auckland's hidden lanes on this moving feast of mouth-watering New Zealand-style food, with all food included. Every stop is hand-picked by...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$120
3 Hours Hole in the Rock Cruise and Bay of Islands Tour

Discover the Bay of Islands, and take a scenic boat cruise through the 144 subtropical islands. Visit the famous "Hole in the Rock" and Cape …More

Discover the Bay of Islands, and take a scenic boat cruise through the 144 subtropical islands. Visit the famous "Hole in the Rock" and Cape...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Kawiti Glow Worm Cave Tour & Opua Forest Walk

This tour is for Cruise Ship customers and all members of the public staying in the Bay of Islands. We visit the Kawiti Glow Worm …More

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This tour is for Cruise Ship customers and all members of the public staying in the Bay of Islands. We visit the Kawiti Glow Worm...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$142
Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike

*All cruise tours depart from the National Aquarium - please see note below* This scenic tour will depart Napier, following the coastline before heading inland …More

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*All cruise tours depart from the National Aquarium - please see note below* This scenic tour will depart Napier, following the coastline before heading inland...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$126
Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience

Experience a day filled with excitement, culture, and connection as you explore Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Encounter our national treasure, the kiwi, and immerse yourself …More

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Experience a day filled with excitement, culture, and connection as you explore Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Encounter our national treasure, the kiwi, and immerse yourself...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (372)
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$60
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

Discover movie magic at the Hobbiton Movie Set on this luxury coach tour; see the original hobbit-holes, visit the Party Tree, venture beyond the door …More

Discover movie magic at the Hobbiton Movie Set on this luxury coach tour; see the original hobbit-holes, visit the Party Tree, venture beyond the door...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$189
Scenic Tour - Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min2)

Awesome tour filled with gorgeous views, great photo opportunities and adrenaline packed thrills. A definite bucket list experience! Summer - bring a light sweater, sunglasses …More

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Awesome tour filled with gorgeous views, great photo opportunities and adrenaline packed thrills. A definite bucket list experience! Summer - bring a light sweater, sunglasses...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$74
Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach with Lunch from Auckland

Escape Auckland for a scenic day trip through the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula and be part of a small group as you explore some of the …More

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Escape Auckland for a scenic day trip through the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula and be part of a small group as you explore some of the...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$132
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