Things to do in North Island

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A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, a small island, and a mountainous backdrop.
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A geothermal hot spring with a red-brown rim and a greenish pool, surrounded by forested hills.
A beach with waves and a large rock formation during sunset.
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Things to do

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

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

￥13,613
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour
Glow Worm Caves Express Tour in Bay of Islands

Glow Worm Caves Express Tour in Bay of Islands

￥14,722
per adult
Glow Worm Caves Express Tour in Bay of Islands
Waitangi Treaty Grounds Admission

Unique Cultural Experience at Waitangi Treaty Grounds – Day Pass

￥6,947
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Unique Cultural Experience at Waitangi Treaty Grounds – Day Pass
Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop

Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop

￥16,429
per adult
Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop
Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch

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

￥17,838
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

￥15,866
per adult
Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover
Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

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

￥18,307
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia
Bay of Islands, Spirit & Craft Beer Tour with Lunch

Bay of Islands, Wine & Craft Beer Tour with Lunch

￥16,523
per adult
Bay of Islands, Wine & Craft Beer Tour with Lunch
Russell: 1-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Coach & Long Beach

Russell: 1-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Coach & Long Beach

￥3,286
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Russell: 1-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Coach & Long Beach
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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 ￥35,469 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Auckland City Highlights Tour by Car or Van

Auckland City Highlights Tour by Car or Van

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥5,880 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 ￥35,469 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 171 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥27,503 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 ￥5,880 per adult
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What to do in North Island

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Hobbiton Movie Set

9.6/10 (413 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Hobbiton Movie Set during your stay in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and coffeehouses.
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Popular day trips from North Island

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Auckland

A coastal landscape with a cow grazing, green fields, and a mountainous backdrop.

Great Barrier Island

A beach with a rock formation and distant mountains under a purple sky.

Gisborne

A street lined with palm trees and various shops, including a health spa and a surf shop.

Kerikeri

A red brick church with a large steeple and a rainbow in the sky.

Masterton

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

Wind turbines on a green hill.

Palmerston North