Top Day Trips from North Island (Updated November 2026)

North Island, New Zealand
Day Tour Hobbiton + Rotorua from Auckland in Luxury Minibus

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

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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
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$294
Private Martinborough Wine Full Day Tour From Wellington

Sample the wines of New Zealand’s fertile North Island on this private full-day Martinborough wine tour from Wellington. Visit three Martinborough wineries with a private …More

Sample the wines of New Zealand’s fertile North Island on this private full-day Martinborough wine tour from Wellington. Visit three Martinborough wineries with a private...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$204
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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$255
Taupo Day Trip with Orakei Korako or Waiotapu from Rotorua

Choose between Waiotapu or Oarakei Korako geothermal areas for your first stop on this 7-hour day trip. Then see Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and the …More

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Choose between Waiotapu or Oarakei Korako geothermal areas for your first stop on this 7-hour day trip. Then see Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and the...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$163
Auckland Māori Cultural Tour with Indigenous Guide & West Coast

See the very best sights of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) and the wild West Coast with an indigenous guide. Explore some of Auckland’s amazing volcanoes and …More

See the very best sights of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) and the wild West Coast with an indigenous guide. Explore some of Auckland’s amazing volcanoes and...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$281
Sheep World Country Tour from Auckland

Yes! You can see sheep in Auckland. We will take you to experience a sheep farm show, sheep shearing and dog display, all during a …More

Yes! You can see sheep in Auckland. We will take you to experience a sheep farm show, sheep shearing and dog display, all during a...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$160
Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

Experience New Zealand's cinematic and natural wonders in one incredible day. Begin with a pickup from Auckland and a scenic drive through the Waikato region, …More

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Experience New Zealand's cinematic and natural wonders in one incredible day. Begin with a pickup from Auckland and a scenic drive through the Waikato region,...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$244
Rotorua Māori Village and Activity Combinations from Auckland

Start your Rotorua adventure with an unforgettable visit to a Māori village, where you'll be fully immersed in the vibrant culture and awe-inspiring geothermal wonders. …More

Start your Rotorua adventure with an unforgettable visit to a Māori village, where you'll be fully immersed in the vibrant culture and awe-inspiring geothermal wonders....

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$184
Scenic Short Hike Tour - McLaren Falls and Puketoki Reserve

Escape the city and experience the natural beauty of the Bay of Plenty on this relaxing scenic hiking tour featuring native forest walks, tranquil lakes, …More

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Escape the city and experience the natural beauty of the Bay of Plenty on this relaxing scenic hiking tour featuring native forest walks, tranquil lakes,...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$68
Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier

Experience Hawke's Bay on this scenic 28km (17 mile) cycle ride. The route follows beautiful coastal bike trail. Visit Atea A Rangi Star Compass and …More

Experience Hawke's Bay on this scenic 28km (17 mile) cycle ride. The route follows beautiful coastal bike trail. Visit Atea A Rangi Star Compass and...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$51
Private Auckland City Tour For Small Group in a luxury vehicle.

See All the attractions that Auckland City has to offer on this private tour for 1 to 3 guests. Enjoy each other’s company as you …More

See All the attractions that Auckland City has to offer on this private tour for 1 to 3 guests. Enjoy each other’s company as you...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$653
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

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 Free Cancellation
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$255
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
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

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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$260
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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$426
Rotorua Highlights Tour: Waiotapu, Te Puia & Lunch from Auckland

Experience the very best of Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and cultural treasures on this fully guided small group day tour from Auckland. Explore two of the …More

Experience the very best of Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and cultural treasures on this fully guided small group day tour from Auckland. Explore two of the...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$247
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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$271
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
4.9 (46)
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$229
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer

Discover the Remutaka Ranges' rich rail history & natural beauty on an eBike (electric bike). The flagship daytrip of the Remutaka Cycle Trail, this is …More

Discover the Remutaka Ranges' rich rail history & natural beauty on an eBike (electric bike). The flagship daytrip of the Remutaka Cycle Trail, this is...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$136
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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$181
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