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

Explore Rotorua like never before on a 90–105 minute sightseeing adventure aboard a genuine WWII amphibious vehicle that travels seamlessly from land to water. Departing...
$54

Half Day Tour of Wellington
Must See and Fun Tour of Wellington Where your Wellington adventure begins … Features include: • Downtown entertainment area of Wellington • Mt Victoria •...
$73

Just a 2-minute drive from the famous Te Puia and Pōhutu Geyser, Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua is a forest hot tub and sauna experience...
$26

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...
$186

Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour
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...
$186

Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk
A day of excitement and nature awaits on Waiheke Island, with three zipline flights above the forest, an interpretive walk through native bushland, and a...
$85

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...
$244

Whakarewarewa Village Guided Tour
Experience the warmth of our Legacy Guided Tours through New Zealand’s iconic Maori village. Our village guides are direct descendants of the early Māori guides...
$33

Want to see more of New Zealand than Auckland? This is the day for it. Start in the rolling countryside of the Waikato at Hobbiton...
$246

If you’re looking for a premium wine tour experience on Waiheke Island, this is the tour for you. Discover an abundance of beauty on Waiheke...
$106

Are you ready to soar over waterfalls, zoom through pristine native forests, and be enlightened through a hands-on cultural and ecological experience in Okere Falls,...
$97

Just off the Kapiti Coast is Kapiti Island, a bird and nature sanctuary free of predators and pests. This overnight experience offers the one-of-a-kind opportunity...
$400

Redwoods Altitude is designed to showcase even more of the spectacular Redwoods Forest. From 25 metres up, you will be guided on an exhilarating journey...
$83

Discover Cathedral Cove and Mercury Bay’s spectacular volcanic coastline on a premium 2-hour sightseeing experience from Whitianga. Travel aboard Ocean Leopard, purpose-built for comfort and...
$86

One day from Auckland. One must-see geothermal wonder. Five ways to spend your afternoon. Travel from Auckland to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and explore its surreal...
$198

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...
$123

Glow Worm Kayak Tour
Come and explore the Rotorua Lakes on a truly unique and magical kayaking experience. This amazing evening adventure takes you along the lake shorelines in...
$129

Journey from Auckland to the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set on a memorable full-day adventure into the heart of Middle-earth. Enjoy complimentary pick-up and drop-off from...
$189

Join a small-group morning tour from Rotorua to explore two top geothermal parks: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Get picked up around 8-8:30...
$105

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

A unique and exciting exploration to Wellington’s secret coast. With exclusive access through private farmland, we'll take you on a journey to discover Wellington's natural...
$112

