Top things to do in North Island in Summer (Updated October 2026)

North Island, New Zealand
Multi Day Tour to New Plymouth and Taranaki Region from Hamilton

Discover the rugged beauty and peaceful charm of Taranaki on this private 3-day tour from Hamilton. Experience stunning coastal views, volcanic landscapes, and native bush …More

Discover the rugged beauty and peaceful charm of Taranaki on this private 3-day tour from Hamilton. Experience stunning coastal views, volcanic landscapes, and native bush...

3 days Hotel pickup offered
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$1,889
3 Day Minivan Tour From Hamilton to Taupo

Explore the North Island’s top attractions on this flexible 3-day private tour. Day 1: Depart from Hamilton to visit the famous Hobbiton Movie Set, marvel …More

Explore the North Island’s top attractions on this flexible 3-day private tour. Day 1: Depart from Hamilton to visit the famous Hobbiton Movie Set, marvel...

3 days Hotel pickup offered
from
$1,889
Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

Hold on tight on an exciting 30-minute jet-boat ride on the Waikato River! Spinning and speeding your way to Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most spectacular …More

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Hold on tight on an exciting 30-minute jet-boat ride on the Waikato River! Spinning and speeding your way to Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most spectacular...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (708)
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$105
Rotorua White Water Rafting | Kaitiaki Adventures + Transport

Free central Rotorua pick-up sets this Kaituna River whitewater rafting experience apart, making your adventure seamless from the moment you book. Take on the world-famous …More

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Free central Rotorua pick-up sets this Kaituna River whitewater rafting experience apart, making your adventure seamless from the moment you book. Take on the world-famous...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (810)
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$80
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 …More

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

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (938)
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$118
Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga Cathedral Cove Cruise

Our unique tour is the only one to show you the marine life without getting wet. The glass panels provide a clear window to spotting …More

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Our unique tour is the only one to show you the marine life without getting wet. The glass panels provide a clear window to spotting...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,017)
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$86
White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals

Kaituna Cascades was the original company to explore and start rafting the Kaituna River, and is still locally owned and operated by two current raft …More

Kaituna Cascades was the original company to explore and start rafting the Kaituna River, and is still locally owned and operated by two current raft...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,360)
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$77
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 …More

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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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (384)
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$129
The Maori Carvings Half Day Kayak

Glide your kayak over Lake Taupo's crystal clear waters as you paddle to the awe-inspiring Maori Rock Carvings on this 4-hour guided tour.  Soak in …More

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Glide your kayak over Lake Taupo's crystal clear waters as you paddle to the awe-inspiring Maori Rock Carvings on this 4-hour guided tour.  Soak in...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (169)
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$83
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Paddle out to the middle of the wonderfully calm Lake McLaren in a 18 seater canoe if you are from a Cruise Ship, where serenity …More

Paddle out to the middle of the wonderfully calm Lake McLaren in a 18 seater canoe if you are from a Cruise Ship, where serenity...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (42)
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$103
Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna

Spend one adrenaline-crammed hour of white water rafting down the Kaituna River on this tour from Rotorua. Start at a spot where wild waters meet …More

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Spend one adrenaline-crammed hour of white water rafting down the Kaituna River on this tour from Rotorua. Start at a spot where wild waters meet...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (2,116)
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$77
Waikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo

Enjoy a 35 minute Jet Boat ride on the Waikato River. The high-speed ride is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. Shoot through canyons, spin …More

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Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy a 35 minute Jet Boat ride on the Waikato River. The high-speed ride is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. Shoot through canyons, spin...

35 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,463)
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$89
Parasailing Adventure Over the Bay of Islands

Come Parasailing with your friends and family with NZ's HIGHEST Parasailing at 1300ft of towline. Enjoy fantastic sceneries over the Bay of Islands with views …More

Come Parasailing with your friends and family with NZ's HIGHEST Parasailing at 1300ft of towline. Enjoy fantastic sceneries over the Bay of Islands with views...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (122)
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$97
2-Hour Waikato River Guided Kayak Trip from Taupo

One of Taupō’s best kept secrets… the sheer beauty and tranquillity found on the crystal-clear waters of the Waikato River will take your breath away. …More

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One of Taupō’s best kept secrets… the sheer beauty and tranquillity found on the crystal-clear waters of the Waikato River will take your breath away....

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (172)
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$52
Sunset kayak tour to Rangitoto Island | Auckland

Kayak to the land mark of the Auckland region while the sun is slowly setting over Auckland and the Waitakere Ranges. We pull our kayaks …More

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Kayak to the land mark of the Auckland region while the sun is slowly setting over Auckland and the Waitakere Ranges. We pull our kayaks...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (172)
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$140
Bioluminescence Kayak Tour - Est. 1994

Experience nature’s most enchanting light show with our 2 hour bioluminescence kayak tour. As the sun dips below the horizon, join us for a serene …More

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Experience nature’s most enchanting light show with our 2 hour bioluminescence kayak tour. As the sun dips below the horizon, join us for a serene...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (187)
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$68
Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua

FEEL THE EXCITEMENT AND EXHILARATION ON LAKE ROTORUA WITH KATOA JET Experience the white-knuckle rush of a 30 minute jet boat tour on Lake Rotorua. …More

FEEL THE EXCITEMENT AND EXHILARATION ON LAKE ROTORUA WITH KATOA JET Experience the white-knuckle rush of a 30 minute jet boat tour on Lake Rotorua....

30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (125)
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$62
Kaituna Cascades - Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga

Take on the mighty Wairoa River in an adrenaline pumping rafting expedition you'll never forget! The Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga is renowned for …More

Take on the mighty Wairoa River in an adrenaline pumping rafting expedition you'll never forget! The Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga is renowned for...

5 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (458)
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$109
Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier

We are unique in that we offer this beautiful trip into our back yard with history from guides with over 30 years experience on the …More

We are unique in that we offer this beautiful trip into our back yard with history from guides with over 30 years experience on the...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (195)
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$132
Auckland: Day Sea Kayak Tour of Rangitoto Island

Come explore the landmark of the Auckland region and see Auckland city from another perspective. You kayak across the Waitemata harbour, meaning 'sparkling waters', where …More

Come explore the landmark of the Auckland region and see Auckland city from another perspective. You kayak across the Waitemata harbour, meaning 'sparkling waters', where...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (81)
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$140
2 Hour Surf Lesson - Te Arai Beach

Learn to Surf @ Te Arai, Auckland #1 East Coast Surf Beach! Blue water, white sand and consistent waves for all ages and stages Te Arai …More

Learn to Surf @ Te Arai, Auckland #1 East Coast Surf Beach! Blue water, white sand and consistent waves for all ages and stages Te Arai...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (117)
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$47
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