Top Day Trips from North Island (Updated July 2026)

North Island, New Zealand
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
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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 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (582)
$189.85
$188.85

Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland
Special Offer
Special Offer

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 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,553)
$184.01
$183.01

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
Special Offer
Special Offer

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 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (567)
$178.75
$177.75

Rotorua Highlights Tour: Waiotapu, Hot Tubs & Lunch from Auckland
Special Offer
Special Offer

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 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (132)
$224.32
$223.32

Napier E-bike Hire
Special Offer
Special Offer

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 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (114)
$61.08
$60.08

Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s best-kept nature sanctuaries and a pest and predator-free haven for native birds. Take the ferry from Paraparaumu Beach...

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation
5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation
5 to 6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (543)
$189.85
$188.85

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch
Special Offer
Special Offer

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 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2,914)
$209.71
$208.71

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Special Offer
Special Offer

Discover two of New Zealand’s top attractions in one unforgettable day. Our small-group Hobbiton & Waitomo tour gives you more - more time to explore,...

12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,180)
$221.39
$220.39

Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland
Special Offer
Special Offer

This isn’t your average day trip. From secret wildlife encounters to passionate storytelling, we’ll show you the North Island like only a Kiwi can. At...

13 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
13 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
13 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (703)
$238.92
$237.92

Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
Special Offer
Special Offer

Visit two of the top destinations in New Zealand in one exciting day trip! Experience the real Middle-earth in a 2.5 hour fully guided tour inside...

11 hoursFree Cancellation
11 hoursFree Cancellation
11 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (662)
$209.42
$208.42

Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
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Special Offer

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 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (888)
$116.35
$115.35

Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
Special Offer
Special Offer

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 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (505)
$229.79
$228.79

Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS
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Likely to Sell Out

We make no secret that this is the most comprehensive 8 Hour Full Day Tour of Auckland. Take in the top attractions of New Zealand's...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (392)
$130.89
$129.89

Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Small-Group Tour with Lunch
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Likely to Sell Out

Discover the Coromandel Peninsula your way with two unique small-group tour options. Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Tour – Operates only when tide times...

12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (287)
$143.73
$142.73

Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates
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Likely to Sell Out

Join this wine tour for an afternoon of relaxing and good wine and great company * Visit NZ's oldest winery The Mission, taste and tour...

5 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (131)
$110.41
$109.41

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Special Offer
Special Offer

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 hoursFree Cancellation
12 hoursFree Cancellation
12 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (805)
$255.28
$254.28

From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Discover New Zealand’s wonders with our Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this tour offers a blend of...

8 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (215)
$189.06
$188.06

Rotorua Small-Group Day Tour from Auckland
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Likely to Sell Out

Travel in comfort with our small-group guarantee — no long hotel pickup loops, we collect you quickly and head straight to Rotorua. This full-day experience...

13 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
13 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
13 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (222)
$237.93
$236.93

Auckland: Waiheke Island Wine Tour + Tastings & Beachfront Lunch
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Likely to Sell Out

A 5-hour island escape with premium wine tastings at boutique vineyards and a gourmet beachfront lunch. Your local guide handles everything, so you simply arrive...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (269)
$175.25
$174.25

Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga
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Likely to Sell Out

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 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (148)
$157.14
$156.14

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