Top North Island Holidays

Enjoy one of New Zealand’s original tourist attractions: a tour of the magnificent Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Your guide—who may be descended from the Māori chief who first discovered the caves—leads you underground and tells you about the cultural significance of this site. Hop into a boat and glide on an underground river, enjoying the light show put on by millions of tiny bioluminescent insects hanging above.

Treat yourself to a relaxing spa experience at adults-only Lake Rotorua hot pools, where pre-booking admission gets you access to acidic and alkaline pools, a reflexology walk, and a hot pool with views across the lake. It’s a serene and soothing alternative to the all-ages Rotorua spas, and includes plenty of spa time to ensure you never feel rushed.

Embark on a thrilling Blackwater Rafting adventure in Ruakuri Cave. Choose between two exhilarating tours: the original Black Labyrinth, where you'll float under glowworms and jump off waterfalls, or the longer Black Abyss, which includes abseiling, ziplining, and cave exploration. Both experiences offer unforgettable encounters with the natural beauty of the cave and take you to places impossible to reach on your own.

While in Rotorua, the North Island’s heartland of traditional culture, attend an evening event at Te Pā Tū featuring a Māori cultural performance and a 3-course seasonal fusion feast. Learn about Māori customs tied to the lunar calendar while enjoying song, drama, and tradition in a forest village setting. Hotel pickup and return transfers from Rotorua are included for convenience.

Sample local wine and produce on a Waiheke Island wineries tour. Ferry tickets are included for easy access from downtown Auckland. Visit three vineyards to taste artisan wines and enjoy a 2-course lunch at one winery restaurant. Stop at an olive grove for local olive-oil tastings. This tour offers a relaxed pace on Waiheke Island's renowned wine route.

Hawke’s Bay is one of New Zealand's premier wine regions—experience the best of it during a stress-free guided tour to four premium wineries, including Mission Estate and Trinity Hill. Taste a wide range of local wines, learn about winemaking, and visit New Zealand's oldest winery. This small-group tour includes all tastings and pizza for lunch, with hotel pickup and drop-off for added convenience.

Discover the wines of Waiheke on a day trip from Auckland with a small-group tour that visits boutique vineyards. It’s easy to hop a morning ferry and cross the Hauraki Gulf for the short ride to the island. Your guide meets you upon arrival and shares lively commentary as you head to local vineyards for tastings. Afterward, choose to have lunch in Oneroa with a transfer to the ferry, or stay longer and make your own way back to the ferry. Ferry tickets are excluded.

Experience Martinborough through a curated, wine‑first lens with a WSET Level 3 qualified guide. As part of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail, this tour focuses on boutique, reputation‑driven wineries where you’ll taste flagship wines, explore barrel rooms, and learn about each producer’s history and winemaking philosophy directly from knowledgeable staff. Your day typically includes visits to five leading wineries and a relaxed vineyard lunch, with the option to customise the itinerary based on your wine interests. We contact you ahead of your tour (where booking time allows) to tailor the experience, ensuring a personalised and insightful journey through one of New Zealand’s most distinctive wine regions. Individuals are welcome, with a small surcharge. Please note that the actual wineries visited may vary depending on season, day of the week and your wine interests, the exact itinerary will be personalised and optimised for the best available experience.

Step into Peter Jackson's Middle-earth with this guided group tour of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set from 'The Lord of the Rings' film trilogy. Learn more about the movies than you ever would by exploring by yourself with the help of your local guide. And with a shuttle service at your disposal, you enjoy a truly seamless Matamata experience.

The fictional, yet globally famous, village of Hobbiton™ and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves rank among New Zealand’s top attractions. Visit both sites in one day on a small-group tour that includes hotel pickup, a delicious lunch, and personal attention from your guide. Avoid the hassle of self-driving from Auckland and admire scenic views en route. A must-do tour for nature and movie lovers short on time in the North Island.

Enjoy a great day out in and around the charming Art Deco city of Napier with this small-group beer, wine, cider, and gin tour. Visit a range of locations in and around the city, allowing you to try a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. Tea and coffee can also be provided for those who don’t drink alcohol. Hotel pickup and drop-off within Napier are included for your convenience.

Enjoy a magical 6-6.5 hour tour to the Hobbiton Movie set, used for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series, which has made NZ famous. Leaving the port, we first travel past the stunning beaches of Mount Maunganui, a top NZ holiday destination, across the harbor bridge and into the country, over the Kaimai mountain ranges, into the lush farming district of the Waikato, the location of Hobbiton. At Hobbiton you can visit the Shires Rest Cafe, browse the souvenir shop or just take in the stunning views before joining the 2.5 hour guided tour, explore inside a Hobbit home and finish at The Green Dragon Pub with a complimentary Ale. As Cruise ship arrival times varies so much, we adjust the start time to suit, which we confirm to you when your booking is accepted, always having you back at the ship in good time for its departure. Please see the Additional Info section for details of our cancellation policy should the ship cancel its port of call within 24 hours of arrival.

The Craggy Range Deluxe is a celebration of Hawke’s Bay’s most iconic landscapes and wine experiences. Your day begins at the world-renowned Craggy Range, where you'll take in the beauty of this architecturally stunning winery, nestled beneath Te Mata Peak. Discover their winemaking philosophy, enjoy a guided tasting of their exceptional wines with a tasty Platter, then take a behind-the-scenes look through the fermentation rooms and underground cellar. From there, we ascend to the summit of Te Mata Peak, where panoramic views stretch across the Heretaunga Plains to the coastline—an unmissable highlight that captures the heart of Hawke’s Bay. After soaking up the beauty of Craggy Range and Te Mata Peak, we’ll make our way to a second boutique winery, often Te Mata Estate, for one more tasting experience Note: The second winery is often Te Mata Estate, but it may change depending on availability This is a Private Experience

Sample some of Waiheke Island’s finest food and drink on this handy day tour from Auckland. Catch the ferry from the central city in the morning and enjoy the scenic 45-minute ferry ride across the harbor. You’ll be met on Waiheke by your driver. Visit three wineries, each with deliciously different wines and food specialties. Wine tastings are included and you can purchase more to take home.

Sample several of Waiheke Island’s award-winning wines at vineyards across the island before stopping for a gourmet meal at a beachfront restaurant on this half-day tour of the island. Gaze out over the Hauraki Gulf while you dine and then continue your tour, setting off to taste yet more wine.

Explore the best of Napier’s wine and craft beer scene on this small-group tour designed for both cruise ship passengers and land-based visitors. Visit either two Hawke's Bay wineries or one winery and a craft brewery for samples at each destination. This tour also includes a stop in Napier’s Art Deco center as well as pickup and drop-off from Napier Port or your accommodation, for added convenience.

Escape the crowds and indulge in the ultimate private Bay of Islands experience – exclusively for your party of 2–3 in a luxurious Porsche Cayenne. Step off your cruise tender into pure bliss: marvel at the majestic Rainbow Falls, step back into history at New Zealand's oldest buildings, savor premium wines overlooking serene vineyards, and delight in generous handmade chocolate tastings at Makana Factory. With a passionate local guide, flexible pacing, and guaranteed on-time return, this 4.5–5-hour adventure is pure indulgence. Only one party per day – book now for an unforgettable day you'll cherish forever!

Wellington, long-celebrated for its bohemian liberal arts and cafe culture, is fast-becoming renowned as New Zealand’s capitol of craft beer. Visit four Wellington and Hutt Valley breweries, tasting a range of tasty local beers at each establishment on this small group day tour designed for lovers of ales, stouts, lagers and everything hoppy in-between.

Indulge in the succulent tastes of Waiheke Island on a half-day food and wine tour. A guide picks you up from the wharf and takes you to boutique wineries. Taste wine accompanied by locally produced specialties such as olive oil, oysters, and artisan cheese. Then settle in for a platter lunch at a vineyard restaurant. Linger on Waiheke and take the ferry back to Auckland whenever you like.

This full-day small group tour combines the best of Auckland's city highlights with the rugged beauty of the wild west coast for the ultimate Auckland experience. Travel in comfort in your modern minibuses with your expert guide, known for their passion, storytelling, and local knowledge. Highlights: - Auckland’s top landmarks & volcanoes - Cultural and historic sites - Stunning scenic viewpoints - Mt Eden – highest natural point in Auckland - Muriwai Beach – wild black sand coast - Gannet colony (seasonal) - Hallertau Brewery lunch - Devonport & North Head - Optional extras including craft beer tasting and Sky Tower entry While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is your small groups, your guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure your tours are an experience to remember.

Fit a lot into just half a day when you combine Napier’s Art Deco architecture with Hawke's Bay wine on a small-group shore excursion. Start by exploring an Art Deco suburb of Napier and learn about the impact of the 1931 earthquake. Then visit two premium wine estates for included tastings. Combine wine, coastal scenery, and local history without needing to worry about navigating. , with

Auckland’s Waiheke Island is famous for its wineries, but they’re spread out so it’s not easy to get between them on foot or by bicycle, and it’s not safe to drive if you’re drinking. Simplify your day with a wine-tasting and food tour. Visit three of the Waiheke’s premier wineries for tastings, and settle down to a relaxed lunch at one winery restaurant with great views overlooking Onetangi Beach.

Combine award-winning wine and gorgeous scenery on a full-day small-group tour from Wellington to Martinborough that also explores the Hutt Valley, Rimutaka Ranges, Wairarapa coast, and Lake Onoke. You'll visit Martinborough wineries for cellar tours and tastings, pause for lunch in a vineyard restaurant, then eat dinner at the edge of Lake Onoke after a short shoreline hike. The tour includes a platter lunch, restaurant dinner, wine tasting, and hotel pickup.