What to do in North Island

Activities, attractions and tours

Mount Manaia which includes a coastal town, mountains and a bay or harbour
Shakespeare Cliff Lookout showing a beach, a sunset and a bay or harbor
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland featuring mist or fog and a hot spring
Piha Beach showing landscape views, a sandy beach and swimming
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes forests and night scenes

North Island Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that North Island has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to North Island, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to North Island with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in North Island

North Island is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in North Island, and make it a breeze to explore North Island and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in North Island to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to North Island, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in North Island.

North Island attractions

North Island has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in North Island to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of North Island.

Looking for things to do in North Island can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of North Island or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to North Island attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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Auckland CBD featuring street scenes and cbd

Auckland Central Business District

4/5(218 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 City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital.

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are top sights worth seeing.

Wellington CBD
tower in the sky

Auckland Airport

If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Auckland Airport Sculpture Park are top sights worth seeing.

Auckland Airport
Mount Maunganui showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and a city

Mount Maunganui

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
Viaduct Harbour featuring landscape views, a city and a bay or harbor

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 rides as well as a small group of people

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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