Things to do in North Island

Activities, attractions and tours

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A geothermal hot spring with a red-brown rim and a greenish pool, surrounded by forested hills.
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A forest with tall trees and hanging lights.

Things to do

Paihia/Russell: Hole in the Rock & Bay of Islands Cruise

From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour

RM334
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour
Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop

Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop

RM449
per adult
Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop
Family time at the Hole in the Rock

Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch

RM495
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch
Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover

Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover

RM389
per adult
Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover
Cape Reinga Lighthouse

Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

RM518
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia
Phat House Taps

Bay of Islands, Wine & Craft Beer Tour with Lunch

RM506
per adult
Bay of Islands, Wine & Craft Beer Tour with Lunch
Unique Cultural Experience at Waitangi Treaty Grounds – Day Pass

Unique Cultural Experience at Waitangi Treaty Grounds – Day Pass

RM179
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Unique Cultural Experience at Waitangi Treaty Grounds – Day Pass
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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

Activity duration is 11 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 948 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 819 per adult
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Auckland: Waiheke Golden Evening Wine Tour & Sunset Dining

Auckland: Waiheke Golden Evening Wine Tour & Sunset Dining

Activity duration is 5 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 833 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

Activity duration is 11 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 948 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 819 per adult
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Water activities

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From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket

From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket

9.4 out of 10 with 223 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 148 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland

6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland

Activity duration is 6 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 173 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 662 per adult
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What to do in North Island

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Sky Tower

8.8/10 (5,739 reviews)
Gaze at the view across Auckland from the top of New Zealand’s tallest tower while dining in a rotating restaurant, or take a dive in a cable-controlled jump.
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Auckland

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, turquoise waters, and green hills.

Kaitaia

A historic building with a clock tower, a theater, and a Starbucks.

Napier

A bridge over a river, a town with houses, and a snow-capped mountain in the background.

New Plymouth

A bridge over a fast-flowing river surrounded by lush greenery.

Taupō

A river flowing through a mountainous landscape with rocky banks and lush greenery.

Whanganui

A beach with scattered rocks and a small island with trees in the distance.

Whakatane

A cityscape with a marina and mountains in the background.

Wellington