Things to do in North Island

Activities, attractions and tours

Mount Manaia which includes a coastal town, a bay or harbour and mountains
Mount Manaia which includes a coastal town, a bay or harbour and mountains
Shakespeare Cliff Lookout showing a beach, a sunset and a bay or harbor
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland showing a hot spring and mist or fog
Piha Beach showing landscape views, a sandy beach and swimming
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Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

Activity duration is 5 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 27 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €102 per adult
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Private Auckland best Spots + Piha beach and rainforest day Tour

Private Auckland best Spots + Piha beach and rainforest day Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €178 per adult
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From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket

From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket

8.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €32 per adult
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6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland

6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland

Activity duration is 6 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €147 per adult
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Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 19 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €27 per adult
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What to do in North Island

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New Zealand

Hobbiton Movie Set

Enjoy a trip to Hobbiton Movie Set, a well-known attraction in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.

Hobbiton Movie Set
Sky Tower which includes a skyscraper, modern architecture and a city

Sky Tower

Enjoy fine dining in a rotating restaurant, dive off the tower on a cable-controlled jump or simply enjoy the views from New Zealand’s tallest tower.

Sky Tower
Russell which includes a bay or harbour and tranquil scenes

Bay of Islands

Swim with dolphins, learn to sail or discover New Zealand’s fascinating history in one of the most beautiful areas in the country.

Bay of Islands
Auckland Ferry Terminal featuring a marina and cbd

Auckland Ferry Terminal

Combining historic architecture with modern facilities, Auckland’s harbourside transport terminal is the place to embark on an adventure or simply sit with a coffee and watch the world go by.

Auckland Ferry Terminal
Waterfront of port in Wellington, New Zealand

Interislander Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Interislander Ferry Terminal
Fog drifting over Mt Eden summit, Auckland

Eden Park

Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Eden Park
Waitomo Glowworm Caves featuring signage

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waitomo Glowworm Caves during your travels in Waitomo Caves. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Auckland CBD with Viaduct Basin in the foreground.

Princes Wharf

During your trip to Auckland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's marina or experience its fascinating museums.

Princes Wharf
Mt. Eden which includes central business district, a high-rise building and a city

Mount Eden

Take a walking trail that visits a volcano crater, a 19th-century prison and the historic buildings of this quaint village.

Mount Eden

Areas of North Island

Auckland CBD which includes street scenes and cbd

Auckland Central Business District

4/5(215 area reviews)

Explore Auckland’s inner-city hub to find historic architecture alongside contemporary designs, the revitalised Auckland Waterfront and a busy shopping precinct.

Auckland Central Business District
Mount Maunganui which includes a city, a sunset and a coastal town

Mount Maunganui

Take in the views from this mighty volcanic cone, relax on a beach, go for a surf, dine out or indulge in some retail therapy in the Bay of Plenty.

Mount Maunganui
Wellington City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital.

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are top sights worth seeing.

Wellington CBD
tower in the sky

Auckland Airport

If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Auckland Airport Sculpture Park are top sights worth seeing.

Auckland Airport
Papamoa Beach

Papamoa Beach

Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Bay of Plenty while you're exploring the area.

Papamoa Beach
Viaduct Harbour featuring landscape views, a city and a bay or harbor

Viaduct Harbour

Day or night, this modern marina precinct is a great spot to dine along the waterfront, attend yachting events and learn about the region’s maritime heritage.

Viaduct Harbour