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

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Ocean Leopard - Cathedral Cove & Volcanic Coast Boat Tour

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 …More

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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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$86
Explore The Lakes Tour

Explore The Lakes Tour – 9am to 1pm By far the best lakes tour in Rotorua, small group, locations and value. With 18 lakes in …More

Explore The Lakes Tour – 9am to 1pm By far the best lakes tour in Rotorua, small group, locations and value. With 18 lakes in...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Thermal Path Tour

Enjoy a 4 hour, small group tour (8people max). Departs every day from 1:15 pm return 5:15pm. Discover some of Rotorua's "off the beaten track" …More

Enjoy a 4 hour, small group tour (8people max). Departs every day from 1:15 pm return 5:15pm. Discover some of Rotorua's "off the beaten track"...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$86
Browns Island Motukorea Sea Kayak Tour

Discover Browns Island's rich history near Auckland. Horses were swum across the harbor by early settlers, while Māori thrived with farming and fishing centuries ago, …More

Discover Browns Island's rich history near Auckland. Horses were swum across the harbor by early settlers, while Māori thrived with farming and fishing centuries ago,...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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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 …More

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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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour

Looking for an exciting shore excursion in Napier? Look no more! Join this tour for exciting activities and sites such as Napier Art Deco highlights, …More

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Looking for an exciting shore excursion in Napier? Look no more! Join this tour for exciting activities and sites such as Napier Art Deco highlights,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Adventurous Zipline Tour in Coromandel

Coromandel Zipline Tours is a fully charitable company with all the profits from your tour going towards restoring and preserving New Zealand’s native forests and …More

Coromandel Zipline Tours is a fully charitable company with all the profits from your tour going towards restoring and preserving New Zealand’s native forests and...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$84
Easy Rider Two-Hour Wellington eBike Tour

The essential introduction to Wellington! Jump on a bike and our guide will show you around the Wellington Waterfront and introduce you to some fascinating …More

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The essential introduction to Wellington! Jump on a bike and our guide will show you around the Wellington Waterfront and introduce you to some fascinating...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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$83
3 Hours // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands Tour

Discover the Bay of Islands, and take a scenic boat cruise through the 144 subtropical islands. Visit the famous "Hole in the Rock" and Cape …More

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Discover the Bay of Islands, and take a scenic boat cruise through the 144 subtropical islands. Visit the famous "Hole in the Rock" and Cape...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$83
One Hour Cathedral Cove Boat Tour in Hahei

The original Cathedral Cove boat tour. Departing Hahei Beach, this tour will be the highlight of your holiday. Explore coastal islands of the marine reserve, …More

The original Cathedral Cove boat tour. Departing Hahei Beach, this tour will be the highlight of your holiday. Explore coastal islands of the marine reserve,...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$83
Redwoods Altitude High Ropes & Ziplines + Glowworms, Rotorua

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Stopover (Half Day)

Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Stopover Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands Locally owned and operated, with a passion for …More

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Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Stopover Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands Locally owned and operated, with a passion for...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$83
See Auckland's Secret Glow Worms

We’ve been tracking and monitoring a thriving colony of bush glow worms for a while now and they are magnificent, strange and magical all at …More

We’ve been tracking and monitoring a thriving colony of bush glow worms for a while now and they are magnificent, strange and magical all at...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$83
Rotorua: Te Rā Guided Experience + Haka

Rotorua’s world-class guided experience and cultural performance. This exhilarating combo extends on from our Te Rā experience by adding a captivating cultural performance in our …More

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Rotorua’s world-class guided experience and cultural performance. This exhilarating combo extends on from our Te Rā experience by adding a captivating cultural performance in our...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$81
The Adrenaline Overdose at Off Road NZ

Raceline Karting is NZ’s premier karting adventure it is New Zealand's newest and longest state of the art outdoor KartSport circuit.Situated at the Rotorua International …More

Raceline Karting is NZ’s premier karting adventure it is New Zealand's newest and longest state of the art outdoor KartSport circuit.Situated at the Rotorua International...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$81
Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour

Deco City Discoverer Napier Tour treats you to the Best Views and highlights of Napier City and surrounding areas traveling along the coast through the countryside …More

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Deco City Discoverer Napier Tour treats you to the Best Views and highlights of Napier City and surrounding areas traveling along the coast through the countryside...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$80
Sea Cave Adventures in Whitianga

Join local guides for an authentic 2-3 hour tour covering over 25km of continuous volcanic coastline. Our unique purpose built vessel is the perfect viewing …More

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Join local guides for an authentic 2-3 hour tour covering over 25km of continuous volcanic coastline. Our unique purpose built vessel is the perfect viewing...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$80
Sea Cave Adventures in the Coromandel

Join local guides, on a 2-3 hour tour covering over 25km of continuous volcanic coastline. Our custom-built vessel will take you places no other tour …More

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Join local guides, on a 2-3 hour tour covering over 25km of continuous volcanic coastline. Our custom-built vessel will take you places no other tour...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$80
Cathedral Cove Coast and Cave Activity

Mercury Star is a fabulous new catamaran that is perfect for environmentally conscious travelers who also want to enjoy a comfortable and stable boating experience. …More

Mercury Star is a fabulous new catamaran that is perfect for environmentally conscious travelers who also want to enjoy a comfortable and stable boating experience....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$80
1.5h Waiheke Guided Scenic Tour in our Electric Van

Explore Waiheke in style in a private way with stops where you want for an artisan ice-cream or a stroll on the white sandy beach… …More

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Explore Waiheke in style in a private way with stops where you want for an artisan ice-cream or a stroll on the white sandy beach…...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$80
Voyages of Maori at Mitai Maori Village

Experience Maori Culture and Traditions Embark on this journey as you partake in the revelation of the traditional hangi feast and relish for lunch in …More

Experience Maori Culture and Traditions Embark on this journey as you partake in the revelation of the traditional hangi feast and relish for lunch in...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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