What to do In North Island
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Glow Worm Caves Express Tour in Bay of Islands
From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour
Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch
Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover
Unique Cultural Experience at Waitangi Treaty Grounds – Day Pass
Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia
Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop
Bay of Islands, Wine & Craft Beer Tour with Lunch
Hole in the Rock Scenic Cruise including Dolphins and Island stop
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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
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Auckland City Highlights Tour by Car or Van
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6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland
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From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket
Places To Go In North Island
Welcome, traveler, to North Island. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?
Things to Do in North Island
You’ll not be wanting for things to do in North Island. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.
Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in North Island? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.
Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.
When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from North Island attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.
