What to do in North Island

Activities, attractions and tours

Mount Manaia featuring mountains, a bay or harbour and a coastal town
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Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland featuring a hot spring and mist or fog
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North Island

Places to Visit in North Island

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What to do in North Island


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Auckland CBD showing cbd and street scenes

Auckland Central Business District

4/5(4,890 area reviews)

Explore Auckland’s inner-city hub to find historic architecture alongside contemporary designs, the revitalised Auckland Waterfront and a busy shopping precinct.

Auckland Central Business District
Wellington showing interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena are top sights worth seeing.

Wellington CBD
Butterfly Creek showing marine life

Auckland Airport

If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Treasure Island Adventure Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Auckland Airport
Mount Maunganui showing a city, a coastal town and a sunset

Mount Maunganui

5/5(1 area review)

Take in the views from this mighty volcanic cone, relax on a beach, go for a surf, dine out or indulge in some retail therapy in the Bay of Plenty.

Mount Maunganui
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Viaduct Harbour

Day or night, this modern marina precinct is a great spot to dine along the waterfront, attend yachting events and learn about the region’s maritime heritage.

Viaduct Harbour
Rainbow\'s End which includes a pool, a water park and rides

Manukau

Find colorful markets, stunning gardens and New Zealand’s biggest theme park when you visit Auckland’s most multi-cultural district.

Manukau

 

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Day trip destinations from North Island