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Things to do on the North Island run from glowworm caves and geysers to harbour cruises and volcano views. Start in Auckland, head south through Rotorua and Taupō, or see the east coast and Wellington. Book one for yourself or give it as a gift and let them pick the date.
The North Island packs in a lot: a big harbour city, geothermal Rotorua, the glowworm caves at Waitomo and a long list of coast and countryside in between. Here's a region by region guide to the best known North Island attractions, so you can plan a road trip or pick a single stop.
Auckland has plenty for a day or a weekend. Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium has 13 themed zones and more than 80 species, and the shark cage snorkel puts you face to face with four shark species. The Odyssey Sensory Maze has 13 sensory rooms, and the Weta Unleashed tour goes behind the scenes of film effects for 90 minutes.
For something with more speed, try a 13,000ft tandem skydive, learn to fly on the introductory trial helicopter flight, or drive a gravel stage on the 4WD Turbo Evo rally drive. On the water, the sailing yacht cruise with dinner serves three courses on the Waitematā Harbour, and the Waiheke Island hop on hop off tour includes the return ferry and 15 stops.
To slow down, the Waitakere Ranges rainforest stay with massage for 2 includes bubbles and a cooked breakfast, and the 60 minute float therapy session is an hour of quiet. See more things to do in Auckland and Waiheke Island.
Rotorua steams, and it also moves fast. Cross treetop platforms and swing bridges on the Rotorua zipline canopy tour, which includes a suspended cliff walkway and an 18 metre abseil. On the water, the Kaituna River white water rafting takes on grade five rapids and a waterfall that the operator bills as the highest commercially rafted, and the scenic jet boat ride adds Hamilton spins and a stop to learn about Sulphur Lake.
On land, the Velocity Valley four ride pass covers the Agrojet, Shweeb Racer, Swoop and Freefall Xtreme. The karting and Monster 4X4 combo and the 4WD bush safari take you off road, and the Rotorua duck tour visits three lakes in a WWII landing craft. To finish, soak in the Polynesian Spa Pavilion Pools. See more things to do in Rotorua and geothermal and volcanic experiences.
The Waitomo Glowworm Cave tour is a boat ride under thousands of glowworms and a walk through Cathedral Cave, with stories about Māori culture. Choose adult, child or family tickets. The cave stays at 14 to 15 degrees all year, and photography isn't allowed. From Auckland, the Hobbiton Movie Set day tour includes a 2.5 hour guided walk through 12 acres and a drink at the Green Dragon Inn. See more things to do in Waitomo.
Taupō is the place for water. The 30 minute Huka Falls jet boat ride has 360 degree spins, and the 90 minute scenic cruise visits the Māori rock carvings at Mine Bay. In the Waikato, a sunrise hot air balloon flight lasts an hour and looks across to the snow capped peaks of Tongariro National Park. See more things to do in Taupō and Hamilton and the Waikato.
Up north, the tandem parasailing flight over Paihia, Russell and Opua reaches up to 1,300ft. Near Wellington, the Kāpiti Island eco day trip visits one of New Zealand's oldest and most accessible bird sanctuaries, with time to walk, swim and picnic. Explore the Bay of Islands, Northland, Wellington and the Wairarapa.
Other regions to see include the Coromandel, the Bay of Plenty, Ruapehu and Hawke's Bay. Browse by area with Auckland and North, the Central North Island and the Lower North Island, or head south to the South Island. For the whole country, see things to do in New Zealand or all experiences.
It depends on what you like. Glowworm caves, geothermal activity and Hobbiton suit sightseers, jet boats, zipline tours and skydives suit thrill seekers, and spa days and cruises suit a slower trip. The sections above group experiences by region so you can plan a route.
Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium has free entry for ages zero to two, the Odyssey Sensory Maze is open to children from five, and the Waitomo Glowworm Cave tour has child and family tickets. The Rotorua scenic jet boat takes children from age two, if they fit the smallest lifejacket. Check each product page for age and height limits.
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