12 3-Day Experiences in New Zealand, Compared

1.3-Day Bay of Islands Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $785Our pick

Explore Cape Reinga, Ninety Mile Beach, Russell, Waitangi, and the Hole in the Rock on a well-organized 3-day tour from Auckland.

“The whole tour was amazing and superb value for money. Everyone involved was so helpful and enthusiastic and there was such a wide range of different activities involved. The accommodation in the Bay of Islands was superb and there was just the right amount of downtime. We thought that if anything you undersold it on the website.”

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2.Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waiotapu and Waitomo 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 3 days · from $1,135

See Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waiotapu, Taupo and Waitomo in three days with small groups, meals, hotels and door to door Auckland transport.

“The selection of places is exceptional and our tour guides - a native Maori and Louisse are the best! My Maori guide, exclusive that day coz I am the only one in that tour, even showed me his tribe’s community which made me appreciate his culture more, bad I can’t remember his name but thank you so much for warmly welcoming me in your community! I couldn’t ask for more. This tour is highly recommended!”

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3.3 Day Bay Of Islands Tour from Auckland including Waitangi and Cape Reinga

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · from $772

Review this 3-day Northland tour from Auckland, with Waitangi, Cape Reinga, Ninety Mile Beach, Paihia lodging, and a Bay of Islands cruise.

“This was a great tour that included all of the things that I wanted to experience in the Northland. All of the details were taken care- pick ups and drop offs were seamless and I all I had to do was show up. The drivers/tour guides had great personalities (Rachel, was especially informative and entertaining) and they all took great care of us. I was traveling on my own through NZ, and I didn't want to bother with a car, so this tour was absolutely perfect for me! Also the tour coordinator sent me a very detailed itinerary with all the contact info that I could possibly need, which was…”

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4.Private 3 Days Tour From Auckland: Hobbiton, Hamilton, Rotorua & Waitomo Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $3,661Top rated

Review of a private 3-day North Island tour from Auckland, with Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves, Hamilton Gardens, hotels, and guide.

“This was a wonderful way for us to discover New Zealand North Island. Martin was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He was always on time. Never made us feel rushed. We loved sitting back and letting someone else worry about driving and parking etc. We had such a great time. And he tolerated my husband's jokes.”

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5.3-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Whakarewarewa, and Waitomo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $915

Review this 3-day North Island tour from Auckland, with Hobbiton, Rotorua geothermal sites, Maori culture, and Waitomo glowworms.

“We had a flawless 3day trip and saw everything we wanted to see. Our guide Chris on the way there was so knowledgeable and funny telling us everything we would be doing on the way. At Hobiton it was just a marvelous tour, Ty Read more”

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6.3 Day Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $1,343

Explore Waitomo, Hobbiton, Rotorua geothermal sites, and Māori culture on a guided three-day North Island tour from Auckland.

“It was a great experience! Waitamo cave and the geothermal region of Rotorua are very unique and impressive. Hobbiton is a very cool experience, not only for huge fans of the Lord of the Rings. Everything was perfectly organized, every pickuRead more”

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7.Southern Highlights – 3 Days & 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 days · from $896

Review of a 3-day Queenstown tour covering Taieri Gorge, the Catlins Coast, and Milford Sound, with hotels, transport, and lunch included.

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8.Three Day Classic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 days · from $716

Paddle three days through Abel Tasman National Park with beach camping, catered meals, wildlife, water taxis, and expert guides.

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9.Abel Tasman Kayaks: 3 Day Kayak and Walk North

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 3 days · from $201Best value

Spend three days kayaking, walking, and taking a water taxi through Abel Tasman National Park, with freedom to explore at your own pace.

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10.Private 3 Days Trip to Glenorchy Wanaka & Tekapo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 3 days · from $836

See Glenorchy, Wanaka, Arrowtown, Tekapo, Pukaki, and Mt. Cook on a private three-day tour from Queenstown with flexible stops.

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11.3 Day Hobbiton Rotorua Waiotapu Taupo and Waitomo Caves Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $1,178

Review of a three-day Auckland tour to Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waiotapu, Taupo, Waitomo, and Maori cultural shows.

“Flexi tours was very organized. Moved passengers efficiently keeping track of all destinations. Drivers/guides were knowledgeable and friendly and clearly on good terms with the various site operators.”

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12.Private Tour [3 Days]: Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Huka Falls & Lake Taupō

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $2,481

Three private days from Auckland bring Waitomo glow-worms, Tongariro hiking, Lake Taupō, Huka Falls, and a Māori rock carving cruise.

“Karthik was an outstanding tour guide. Our number 1 priority was completing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and Karthik (and some lucky weather) made certain we were able to do that! We talked to people who were unable to get onto a shRead more”

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