Top Day Trips from North Island (Updated November 2026)

North Island, New Zealand
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative …More

Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$187
Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour with Lunch from Auckland

One day. Two worlds you won't find anywhere else. Above ground, step into the storybook setting of Hobbiton Movie Set, where rolling green hills and …More

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One day. Two worlds you won't find anywhere else. Above ground, step into the storybook setting of Hobbiton Movie Set, where rolling green hills and...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$244
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

Enjoy a full day, all-inclusive adventure in Wellington, the home of middle-Earth. Visit some amazing locations from the Lord of the Rings movies, enjoy a …More

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Enjoy a full day, all-inclusive adventure in Wellington, the home of middle-Earth. Visit some amazing locations from the Lord of the Rings movies, enjoy a...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$185
Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Day Tour from Auckland

Join a magical journey to the heart of Middle-earth with an intimate small group tour to the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set. Immerse yourself in the …More

Join a magical journey to the heart of Middle-earth with an intimate small group tour to the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set. Immerse yourself in the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$181
Hobbiton Movie Set Shore Excursion from Tauranga (6 Hours)

Enjoy a magical 6-6.5 hour tour to the Hobbiton Movie set, used for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series, which has …More

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Enjoy a magical 6-6.5 hour tour to the Hobbiton Movie set, used for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series, which has...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$199
Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on R. Tucker Thompson Including BBQ Lunch

Explore the idyllic waters of the Bay of Islands on board our traditional tall ship, the R. Tucker Thompson, to get an authentic taste of …More

Explore the idyllic waters of the Bay of Islands on board our traditional tall ship, the R. Tucker Thompson, to get an authentic taste of...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$118
Sailing Catamaran Cruise - Island Stop & Lunch - Bay of Islands

Spend a relaxing day sailing the beautiful Bay of Islands aboard Hibiscus Star, a spacious 40-foot sailing catamaran with a maximum of 19 guests. Enjoy …More

Spend a relaxing day sailing the beautiful Bay of Islands aboard Hibiscus Star, a spacious 40-foot sailing catamaran with a maximum of 19 guests. Enjoy...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$122
Waiheke Island: 3 Vineyards, Stunning Views & Wine Tastings

Waiheke's most booked wine tour — and for good reason! Three stunning vineyards, fabulous wine tastings, breathtaking scenery and local guides who know the island …More

Waiheke's most booked wine tour — and for good reason! Three stunning vineyards, fabulous wine tastings, breathtaking scenery and local guides who know the island...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$112
Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion

Create lasting memories on this half-day tour of the Bay of Islands from your cruise ships arrival at the Waitangi Wharf. The Bay of Islands …More

Create lasting memories on this half-day tour of the Bay of Islands from your cruise ships arrival at the Waitangi Wharf. The Bay of Islands...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$139
Rotorua Highlights Tour: Waiotapu, Hot Tubs & Lunch from Auckland

Discover the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation on this full-day tour from Auckland to Rotorua. Explore the geothermal wonders of Wai O Tapu, before …More

Discover the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation on this full-day tour from Auckland to Rotorua. Explore the geothermal wonders of Wai O Tapu, before...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$221
Napier E-bike Hire

Make the most of your day in Napier - hop on one of our E-bikes and start exploring! Discover the beauty of Hawke’s Bay on …More

Make the most of your day in Napier - hop on one of our E-bikes and start exploring! Discover the beauty of Hawke’s Bay on...

1 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
Tongariro Crossing Premium Guided Group Walk

Experience the majestic Tongariro National Park and feel the crisp mountain air as you follow your expert guide across the Tongariro Alpine Crossing for a …More

Experience the majestic Tongariro National Park and feel the crisp mountain air as you follow your expert guide across the Tongariro Alpine Crossing for a...

8 hours
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$256
Waiheke Island: Premium Wine Tour 3 Vineyards + Seafront Lunch

Afternoon Wine Affair – Waiheke Island Escape Auckland for an unforgettable afternoon on Waiheke Island, where beautiful wines, coastal scenery and exceptional food come together. …More

Afternoon Wine Affair – Waiheke Island Escape Auckland for an unforgettable afternoon on Waiheke Island, where beautiful wines, coastal scenery and exceptional food come together....

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$185
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

Join this tour to visit two of New Zealand’s most famous attractions, Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves, in one easy day trip from Auckland. …More

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Join this tour to visit two of New Zealand’s most famous attractions, Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves, in one easy day trip from Auckland....

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$212
Hobbiton, Rotorua and Waiotapu Small Group Tour from Auckland

Want to see more of New Zealand than Auckland? This is the day for it. Start in the rolling countryside of the Waikato at Hobbiton …More

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Want to see more of New Zealand than Auckland? This is the day for it. Start in the rolling countryside of the Waikato at Hobbiton...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$255
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

Enter the magical world of ‘the Shire’ on this small-group movie set tour to Hobbiton from Auckland. See where the The Lord of the Rings …More

Enter the magical world of ‘the Shire’ on this small-group movie set tour to Hobbiton from Auckland. See where the The Lord of the Rings...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$241
Waitomo Caves, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group Tour from Auckland

New Zealand’s most remarkable landscapes aren’t always found in plain sight. Journey from Auckland to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where thousands of tiny lights illuminate …More

New Zealand’s most remarkable landscapes aren’t always found in plain sight. Journey from Auckland to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where thousands of tiny lights illuminate...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$232
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

Visit two of New Zealand’s most iconic attractions in one unforgettable journey through movie magic and natural wonders. Begin at the Hobbiton Movie Set with …More

Visit two of New Zealand’s most iconic attractions in one unforgettable journey through movie magic and natural wonders. Begin at the Hobbiton Movie Set with...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$256
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

Explore and admire Auckland's largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges, on this 5 hour afternoon eco-tour. The perfect way to get out of the city …More

Explore and admire Auckland's largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges, on this 5 hour afternoon eco-tour. The perfect way to get out of the city...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$119
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Visit the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm Caves for a guided 45-minute tour through this underground wonder, seeing stalactites, stalagmites, and sparkling glowworms. Then head to a …More

Visit the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm Caves for a guided 45-minute tour through this underground wonder, seeing stalactites, stalagmites, and sparkling glowworms. Then head to a...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (814)
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$266
Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Small-Group Tour with Lunch

Escape Auckland for a day of turquoise water, golden beaches, and some of New Zealand’s most spectacular coastal scenery. Travel into the Coromandel Peninsula to …More

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Escape Auckland for a day of turquoise water, golden beaches, and some of New Zealand’s most spectacular coastal scenery. Travel into the Coromandel Peninsula to...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$118
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