Top things to do in North Island in Summer (Updated November 2026)

North Island, New Zealand
3Day/2Nights Bay of Islands Tour

A three-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily. This comprehensive tour of the Bay of Islands is ideal for the first time visitor to New …More

A three-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily. This comprehensive tour of the Bay of Islands is ideal for the first time visitor to New...

3 days
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$716
Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Private Tour From Auckland

Experience the moment of magic on a luxurious private tour from Auckland to Waitomo and marvel at thousands of glow worms located beneath the rolling …More

Experience the moment of magic on a luxurious private tour from Auckland to Waitomo and marvel at thousands of glow worms located beneath the rolling...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$629
Star Safari Stargazing Experience, Martinborough

Did you know that the Wairarapa International Dark Sky Reserve has one of the darkest and clearest skies in New Zealand? Only 80km from the …More

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Did you know that the Wairarapa International Dark Sky Reserve has one of the darkest and clearest skies in New Zealand? Only 80km from the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$57
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
Redwood Forest, Blue Springs & Huka Falls Day Tour from Auckland

Ideal trip to visit Nature & Natural Places in NZ like forest, water fall and natural spring. *Blue spring: A dedicated walking track, allows visitors …More

Ideal trip to visit Nature & Natural Places in NZ like forest, water fall and natural spring. *Blue spring: A dedicated walking track, allows visitors...

11 to 13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$230
Te Puia Geothermal Wonderland Day Trip Transport From Auckland

Travel comfortably with fully licensed New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Airport approved private passenger service business offering flexible day trip to Te Puia Rotorua. …More

Travel comfortably with fully licensed New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Airport approved private passenger service business offering flexible day trip to Te Puia Rotorua....

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$454
Auckland to Rotorua Private Tour

Private tour from Auckland to Rotorua, famous for its geothermal wonders, lakes Maori Culture. In Rotorua there are many attractions and activities, such as a …More

Private tour from Auckland to Rotorua, famous for its geothermal wonders, lakes Maori Culture. In Rotorua there are many attractions and activities, such as a...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$451
Private Tour Rotorua Shore Excursion up to 8 Passengers

Take a tour in your own private minivan with an experienced local guide. This Private tour is for a group of up to 8 people. …More

Take a tour in your own private minivan with an experienced local guide. This Private tour is for a group of up to 8 people....

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$785
Confinement Taupō : 60-Minute Escape Room - The Hunting Lodge

Confinement Taupō has four exciting, fully themed escape rooms. Each room has a unique theme, storyline and clues that will keep you wondering what lies …More

Confinement Taupō has four exciting, fully themed escape rooms. Each room has a unique theme, storyline and clues that will keep you wondering what lies...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$22
Waitomo Glowworm & Ruakuri Twin Cave - Private Tour From Auckland

Take a trip through the magical underground world of sparkling glowworms and fascinating caverns with a private day tour from Auckland to Waitomo Caves. Visiting …More

Take a trip through the magical underground world of sparkling glowworms and fascinating caverns with a private day tour from Auckland to Waitomo Caves. Visiting...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$744
Waiheke Island Private Personalised Walk

For private groups of 2-12, we offer a range of specialist walking options. We’ll provide a tailor-made itinerary and confirm all arrangements on your behalf. …More

For private groups of 2-12, we offer a range of specialist walking options. We’ll provide a tailor-made itinerary and confirm all arrangements on your behalf....

5 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$412
Private Group Puzzle-Solving Adventure Game: Atlantis

Escape Mate is proud to provide immersive, exciting games with a mixture of electronic and mechanical puzzles and lots of surprising outcomes. All our puzzles, …More

Escape Mate is proud to provide immersive, exciting games with a mixture of electronic and mechanical puzzles and lots of surprising outcomes. All our puzzles,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$26
Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set Private Tour

Enjoy a private tour in a Mercedes luxury vehicle from Auckland to the Hobbiton Movie Set, made famous by the movie trilogies “The Lord of …More

Enjoy a private tour in a Mercedes luxury vehicle from Auckland to the Hobbiton Movie Set, made famous by the movie trilogies “The Lord of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$499
Tauranga History and Culture

Travel Ed is a Māori family operator, steeped in the ancestry of the Tauranga tribal area. With education backgrounds, both international and in Aotearoa (NZ), …More

Travel Ed is a Māori family operator, steeped in the ancestry of the Tauranga tribal area. With education backgrounds, both international and in Aotearoa (NZ),...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$121
Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland

Travel comfortably with fully licensed New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Airport approved private passenger service business offering flexible scheduling around your Waitangi Treaty Grounds …More

Travel comfortably with fully licensed New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Airport approved private passenger service business offering flexible scheduling around your Waitangi Treaty Grounds...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$454
Hobbiton Movie Set Small Tour from Auckland

Premium Small-Group Tour – Just 6 Guests on Average! With an average of 6 guests and a maximum of 8, enjoy a relaxed, personal journey …More

Premium Small-Group Tour – Just 6 Guests on Average! With an average of 6 guests and a maximum of 8, enjoy a relaxed, personal journey...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$244
Waiheke Island Private Bush and Beach Walk

This 5-hour private group walk combines the best of Waiheke Island bush and beaches. Fabulous coastal views, seabird nesting grounds and lush forest trails will …More

This 5-hour private group walk combines the best of Waiheke Island bush and beaches. Fabulous coastal views, seabird nesting grounds and lush forest trails will...

5 hours
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$412
Auckland Māori Culture Experience - Private Tour

This unique private tour blends culture and sightseeing in one incredible experience. Explore Auckland, the City of Sails, while immersing yourself in rich Māori traditions. …More

This unique private tour blends culture and sightseeing in one incredible experience. Explore Auckland, the City of Sails, while immersing yourself in rich Māori traditions....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (15)
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$460
Deco City Black Cab Tours and Shuttles

Explore Art Deco Napier and surrounding areas in the comfort of our classic Black London Taxi Limo. Seating capacity is up to Five passengers. Four …More

Explore Art Deco Napier and surrounding areas in the comfort of our classic Black London Taxi Limo. Seating capacity is up to Five passengers. Four...

1 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$101
Private Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Tour

Travel in comfort on a private journey to the Hobbiton Movie Set, with pick-up from your Auckland hotel, airport, or cruise port in a luxury …More

Travel in comfort on a private journey to the Hobbiton Movie Set, with pick-up from your Auckland hotel, airport, or cruise port in a luxury...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,841
Whirinaki Forest Footsteps: Māori Guided Tour, Picnic & Transfer

An unforgettable adventure from start to finish! This guided Māori cultural walking tour through a stunning Jurassic podocarp rainforest was truly one-of-a-kind. The journey began …More

An unforgettable adventure from start to finish! This guided Māori cultural walking tour through a stunning Jurassic podocarp rainforest was truly one-of-a-kind. The journey began...

7 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
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$158
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