The best family-friendly activities in North Island for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Tauranga History and Culture
Travel Ed is a Māori family operator, steeped in the ancestry of the Tauranga tribal area. With education backgrounds, both international and in Aotearoa (NZ),...
$120

Our Tongariro River expedition offers a unique blend of excitement and accessibility. Perfect for first-time rafters, the grade 3 rapids promise thrills and spills without...
$120

Rotorua Canopy Tours is unlike any other zipline experience and it’s more than just epic ziplines! At the heart of it all, it’s about people....
$120

During your day's visit to Tauranga, experience the Geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. On the way there, marvel at beautiful beaches and beautiful homes, before a...
$118

Cathedral Cove Kayak Tour
* Small groups and personal service * We are the only kayak company able to land at Cathedral Cove * Friendly guides and modern kayaking...
$117

Join Prinsy’s for a relaxed half-day trip through beautiful scenery and the region’s most celebrated wine areas. We keep numbers small (max 11) so it...
$117

Explore the idyllic waters of the Bay of Islands on board our traditional tall ship, the R. Tucker Thompson, to get an authentic taste of...
$117

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...
$117

Private 2 Hour Surf Lesson
Get a PRIVATE surf lesson @ Te Arai, Auckland #1 East Coast Surf Beach! Blue water, white sand and consistent waves for all ages and stages....
$117

Experience a night that will enlighten you - see, hear and taste Māori culture with a hāngī buffet dinner and cultural performance. Savour a delicious...
$116

Get ready to explore the amazing Rotorua. Rotorua is New Zealand's ultimate holiday destination for locals and overseas visitors. Roto means lake and Rua means...
$115

Rotorua Highlights Tour
Standard tour times 10:00am - 4:00pm. If your cruise ship arrives after 10.00am, we will depart approximately 60 minutes after the ship has docked. (we...
$115

Drivers Obsession at Off Road NZ
Rugged and remote, the trail is full of unknowns with plenty of thrills along the way. With instruction from a professional guide, you can tackle...
$115

Explore the Waitakere Ranges rainforest and Auckland’s rugged west coast, including Piha Beach or World famous in New Zealand: Gannet Colony, Muriwai Beach, during an...
$114

Travel at high speed across scenic Lake Rotorua and through the Ohau Channel, then onto Lake Rotoiti where we will take you to the beautiful...
$114

Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves Tour. "We can pick you up from the port or from the cruise, wherever you prefer within the Auckland...
$114

Our Hāngī & Concert experience offers an exceptional evening of authentic Māori culture, including an immersive live performance followed by a traditional hāngī dinner, cooked...
$114

Rotorua: Redwoods Adventure 3-Hours
The ultimate Redwoods experience - Altitude + Nightlights + daytime Treewalk + Glowworms (Nightlights, Treewalk, and Glowworm entries can be completed within 3 days of...
$114

Escape Auckland for a day of turquoise water, golden beaches, and some of New Zealand’s most spectacular coastal scenery. Travel into the Coromandel Peninsula to...
$113

This tour caters for everyone. Beer drinkers, Cider drinkers and Wine drinkers.. (Tea and coffee drinkers). Wow, a tour that has something for everyone... All...
$112

Join the only tour that takes you out to the remote Aldermen Islands Marine Reserve and experience one of New Zealand's most exclusive wildlife adventures....
$112

