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New Zealand's best.
New Zealand's 15 most popular north island tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Hobbiton Movie Set walking tour from Shires Rest in Matamata. Guided 12-acre walk, Southfarthing drink, shuttle help, and easy timing.
“The walk is out in the open so make sure you are prepared. There is umbrellas provided for the sun & rain.”
Drive right up to Cape Kidnappers gannets for cliff views, farm stories, and close-up bird watching on a 3-hour overland safari.
“The lady driver, Jan, made sure we were entertained with a witty and interesting talk throughout the tour, with beautiful hilly countryside and amazing views it was well worth the price, even without the gannets!”
Kayak from Hahei Beach to Cathedral Cove in the Te Whanganui-a-Hei Marine Reserve. Hot drinks, snacks, caves, and wildlife.
“One of my favorite activities of our vacation. The weather was perfect and the guide was great! We kayaked out and the wind was just strong enough for us to sail back in. Highly recommend!”
Grade 5 Wairoa River rafting near Tauranga with wetsuit gear, expert guides, and rapids like Mothers Nightmare and a 5m cliff jump.
“Phenomenal guides, and crazy white water. Not for the faint of heart. This crew knows their business and take it very seriously!”
Cruise Hahei’s coast on a small-group boat tour, seeing Cathedral Cove from the water plus marine reserve caves and wildlife.
“Another way to see cathedral cove up close and personal. Getting inside the caves in the boat was surreal!”
Tandem jump from 12,000ft near Mt Maunganui with 40 seconds of freefall and big Bay of Plenty views, plus a 5-minute canopy ride.
“It's a great experience. Must do activity. Very friendly team. Make me feel safe an supportive. Enjoy the dive”
Ride the Timber Trail from Ongarue to Pureora in 2 days with secure parking, shuttle transfers, and optional e-bike hire.
“We loved our weekend on the Timber Trail. The whole experience was absolutely 100% -the experienced, polite and welcoming staff of the bike hire, shuttles and lodge were all fantastic. The lodge itself was SO clean, the food amazing and the ambience just perfect. The ride itself breathtaking. Will definitely recommend.”
15,000ft tandem skydive in Tauranga. Hourly flights, detailed briefing, Bay of Plenty views, smooth parachute opening. From $309.67.
“Diving instructors were nice an really reassuring with our safety. Awsome experience and massive adrenalin rush, highly recommended for your first jump! Would do it again in a heart beat. Thankyou team 😁”
Half-day Grade 5 rafting on NZ’s Rangitikei River. Full wetsuit gear, 11 km of rapids, hot showers, and photo options after.
“Excellent knowledgeable staff, gorgeous river, and a super fun ride! Would highly recommend, and will be back to run it again.”
Full-day Rangitikei River rafting with included gear, pro guide, and picnic lunch on a beginner-friendly Class II stretch.
“Extraordinary rafting trip, through beautiful, wild valley, accompanied by super guides. It made for a perfect day. The good memories will last forever.”
A 1-hour guided walk to Milky Way Glowworm Cave near Auckland, with lights-on entry, lights-out glow, and crystal formations.
“Interesting tour of the cave- first with light (on the way in), and then the lights go out and you get to enjoy the glow worms on the way out. It’s accompanied by running water, so it’s almost a surreal, meditative experience. I got lucky with Read more”
Small-group Māori morning in Whangārei: shared meal, whakatau welcome, Whangarei Falls, kauri forest, and Parihaka views. Lunch included.
“We had an amazing experience with Merv & Rangimarie of Tu Tika Tours!!! The tour was wonderful and forever memorable for our group of four. We learned a great deal of information about the Māori past and present. We walked toRead more”
Explore Hundertwasser’s art and ecological vision in Whangārei, with the Wairau Māori Art Gallery and 360 roof views.
“We've seen Hundertwassers work here and abroad. An amazing man and this building is so authentic to his style. A big thank you to those who had the foresight to enable this project. As an extra the restaurant on site is fabulous. Really great food. The sashimi and chowder were excellent. Service and vive great…”
Small-group hikes through Puketi’s kauri rainforest near Ōkaihau, with guided plant and bird spotting, tea, and optional night kiwi walk.
“Our guide was clearly very knowledgeable and for better or worse, there was more things pointed out that could have been seen if we were on the night walk - we took the half day morning walk. We would recommend that this only be undRead more”
Half-day Hawke’s Bay wine tour from Napier with pickup, 4 wineries, around 30 tastings, and sunny panoramic drives.
“We visited four wineries and had good experiences at all but one, Trinity Hill. At that winery there was little to no presentation of the wines—they just came around and simply stated the name of the wine as they poured. (It was lovely Read more”
