Things to do in Northland & Auckland
This is where most people land, with Auckland's twin harbours and the warmer north beyond. Bay of Islands sailing, Poor Knights diving and west-coast surf at Piha are all easy day trips from the city.
This is where most people land, with Auckland's twin harbours and the warmer north beyond. Bay of Islands sailing, Poor Knights diving and west-coast surf at Piha are all easy day trips from the city.

From $180 NZD for a full-day guided walk at Duder Regional Park with coastal clifftop views and ecology on the trail.
From NZ$ 180

From $110 NZD for a 2-hour Okura estuary bioluminescence kayak after dusk, with kayak, paddle, and lifejacket included.
From NZ$ 110

From $1600 NZD private Waitawa kayak and Clevedon brewery tasting for up to eight, with paddling kit and hosted meal.
From NZ$ 1600

$1000 NZD private Herald Island kayak charter to Riverhead Tavern with riverside meal for groups up to eight.
From NZ$ 1000

From $150 NZD for a 4-hour sea kayak to Motukorea from St Heliers, with harbour crossing coaching and summit walk.
From NZ$ 150

$120 NZD for 2 hours stand-up paddle on Lucas Creek to a bush waterfall, with board hire and beginner coaching.
From NZ$ 120

From $110 NZD for evening bioluminescence kayaking from Waiake Beach, Torbay, with night briefing and full safety kit.
From NZ$ 110