Experience Outdoor Adventures from Auckland to Rotorua
North Island adventure tours deliver a perfect mix of coastal, alpine, and inland action for every type of traveller. Start in Auckland, where America’s Cup-style sailing and scuba diving offer an urban twist on ocean adventure in the scenic Waitematā Harbour. Head north to the Bay of Islands and Poor Knights Islands for world-class diving, snorkelling, and deep-sea fishing, with vibrant marine life and clear waters attracting divers and anglers from around the world.
Further south, Rotorua is a hub for high-adrenaline activities like white-water rafting on the Kaituna River, forest ziplining, and mountain biking on purpose-built trail networks. Whether you’re paddling a kayak across Lake Rotoiti at sunset or flying through native forest canopies, Rotorua delivers a full spectrum of land and water-based excitement, all surrounded by spectacular volcanic scenery.
Discover Scenic Trails, Iconic Hikes and Coastal Adventure
In the Coromandel Peninsula, ziplining at Driving Creek and kayaking around Cathedral Cove combine ocean beauty with forest thrills, while Tauranga offers glow-worm kayak tours and the unforgettable chance to swim with dolphins. The Waitomo Caves in Waikato provide caving and black water rafting experiences beneath the earth, while Taupō offers skydiving over the lake and jet boating on the Waikato River for heart-racing views and speed.
Outdoor enthusiasts will also find rewarding adventures in Wellington on the Remutaka Cycle Trail, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in the central plateau, and the coastal vineyard trails of Hawke’s Bay. For something off the beaten track, head to Gisborne to ride the Motu Trails or feed stingrays in the shallow waters of Tatapouri Bay. North Island adventure tours combine New Zealand’s wild landscapes with world-class activities to create unforgettable journeys through land, forest, sky and sea.