On the Water

Best 30 On the Water in North Island , New Zealand


Featured North Island Attractions
North Island

Hobbiton Movie Set

501 Buckland Road

★★★★☆4.8 (15,906)
North Island

Waitomo Caves

39 Waitomo Caves Road

★★★★☆4.8 (8,907)
Rotorua

Te Puia

Hemo Road, Tihiotonga

★★★★☆4.7 (2,767)

Featured North Island Tours
Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo Free Cancellation
Taupo

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

Hold on tight on an exciting 30-minute jet-boat ride on the Waikato River! Spinning and speeding your way to Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most spectacular falls, see the country’s beauty rapidly unfold as you zip past rugge…

🕐 30 minutes ★★★★☆4.8 (709)
Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour - with two island stopovers Free Cancellation
Paihia

Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour - with two island stopovers

Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands on our 4.5 hour personalised and interactive Island Cruise & Tour. Locally owned and operated, with a passion for sharing our beautiful area. Suitable for all ages, f…

🕐 4 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (827)
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner Free Cancellation
Auckland

Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

See the highlights of Auckland on a 2.5-hour sailboat cruise on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. Enjoy a 3-course dinner while viewing the highlights of the city, including the Sky Tower and Auckland Harbour Bridge. Your ex…

🕐 2 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.5 (512)
America's Cup Sailing Experience on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour Free Cancellation
Auckland

America's Cup Sailing Experience on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour

Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or sit back, relax and enjoy the sail on an America's Cup racing yacht as you sail Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. Become part of the crew and feel the thrill of yachting at its …

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆4.6 (336)
Hole in the Rock Scenic Cruise including Dolphins and Island stop Free Cancellation
Paihia

Hole in the Rock Scenic Cruise including Dolphins and Island stop

Half day cruise of the Bay of islands including the famous Hole in the Rock, Island stopover and marine mammal viewing. The perfect water activity for your visit to the Bay of Islands.…

🕐 4 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.5 (250)
Daily Scenic Maori Rock Carving Cruise Taupo Free Cancellation
Taupo

Daily Scenic Maori Rock Carving Cruise Taupo

Daily Scenic Cruises – Maori Rock Carvings Please note we are changing our afternoon departure time from 1.30pm to 1.00pm from 1st November 2024. Our Daily Scenic Cruises depart from Berth #4 at the Taupo Boat Harbour…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★☆4.6 (601)
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp Free Cancellation
Taupo

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Ernest Kemp Cruises cruising Lake Taupo for over 30 years. We specialise in visiting the Maori Rock Carvings daily. Enjoy the history of the area and this unique replica steamboat. Friendly skipper and crew offer a live …

★★★★☆4.7 (991)
Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga Cathedral Cove Cruise Free Cancellation
Whitianga

Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga Cathedral Cove Cruise

Our unique tour is the only one to show you the marine life without getting wet. The glass panels provide a clear window to spotting marine life. Our crew are passionate about the ocean, conservation and our marine reser…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (1,014)
Scenic Harbour Cruise in Auckland Free Cancellation
Auckland

Scenic Harbour Cruise in Auckland

Experience Auckland's stunning skyline and iconic landmarks from the water on a 1.5-hour scenic cruise with The Red Boats. Glide across the picturesque Waitemata Harbour on one of or iconic wooden vessels while enjoying …

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★★5.0 (7)
Waikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo Free Cancellation
Taupo

Waikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo

Enjoy a 35 minute Jet Boat ride on the Waikato River. The high-speed ride is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. Shoot through canyons, spin on crystal clear waters and surf the foaming tail of the awesome Nga Awa…

🕐 35 minutes ★★★★☆4.9 (1,462)
3 Hours // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands Tour Free Cancellation
Paihia

3 Hours // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands Tour

Discover the Bay of Islands, and take a scenic boat cruise through the 144 subtropical islands. Visit the famous "Hole in the Rock" and Cape Brett Lighthouse. Stopover on Roberton Island to take a short walk to the loo…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (158)
Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour Free Cancellation
Rotorua

Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour

Explore Rotorua like never before on a 90–105 minute sightseeing adventure aboard a genuine WWII amphibious vehicle that travels seamlessly from land to water. Departing at regular intervals from a central city location,…

★★★★☆4.8 (639)
Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures Free Cancellation
Taupo

Luxury Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures

Step aboard Tiua, Taupō Sailing Adventures’ luxurious sailing catamaran and cruise Great Lake Taupo in comfort and style.. Our sailing experience offers a quiet and gentle way to connect with the natural beauty of Lake …

🕐 2 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (181)
Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife Free Cancellation
Paihia

Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife

Embark on a 4.5 hour Cruise and Island tour in the scenic Bay of Islands, where nature's wonders and cultural exploration await. Cruising through the islands, keeping an eye out for marine wildlife and native seabirds w…

🕐 4 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (201)
Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch Free Cancellation
Paihia

Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch

Join this half-day tour of the wonderful Bay of Islands. Experience the spectacular scenery in an area rich in culture and history. Encounter diverse wildlife in their natural surroundings as we are licensed to view mari…

🕐 4 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.6 (282)
Cathedral Cove Kayak Tour Free Cancellation
North Island

Cathedral Cove Kayak Tour

* Small groups and personal service * We are the only kayak company able to land at Cathedral Cove * Friendly guides and modern kayaking equipment * We have been delivering safe and professional tours for over 21years * …

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (952)
Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier Free Cancellation
Napier

Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier

We are unique in that we offer this beautiful trip into our back yard with history from guides with over 30 years experience on the river and stories from maori elders going back 33 generations (or so). Also we pride our…

🕐 5 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (198)
Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures Free Cancellation
Taupo

Classical Sailing - Māori Rock Carvings -Taupo Sailing Adventures

Escape the hectic life and enjoy your sailing experience on our classical sailing yacht Fearless for timeless charm and authentic sailing. Explore the Māori Rock Carvings, one of the most extraordinary contemporary carv…

★★★★☆4.8 (147)
Rotorua White Water Rafting | Kaitiaki Adventures + Transport Save 15% Free Cancellation
Rotorua

Rotorua White Water Rafting | Kaitiaki Adventures + Transport

Free central Rotorua pick-up sets this Kaituna River whitewater rafting experience apart, making your adventure seamless from the moment you book. Take on the world-famous Tūtea Falls (7m), the highest commercially raft…

🕐 2 hours and a half ★★★★☆5.0 (801)
Auckland Sunset Harbour Cruise Free Cancellation
Auckland

Auckland Sunset Harbour Cruise

Experience Auckland’s harbour at its most beautiful with a relaxing Sunset Cruise aboard a classic wooden vessel with the The Red Boats. Enjoy panoramic views as the sun sets over the city skyline, sail beneath the ico…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆4.2 (21)
Rotorua: Evening Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour Glowworms Free Cancellation
Rotorua

Rotorua: Evening Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour Glowworms

Embark on a mesmerizing evening adventure kayaking across Lake Rotoiti, New Zealand's gem. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery and the symphony of birdlife as you paddle towards the mythical Glowworm cave, a spe…

🕐 4 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (38)
2-Hour Waikato River Guided Kayak Trip from Taupo Free Cancellation
Taupo

2-Hour Waikato River Guided Kayak Trip from Taupo

One of Taupō’s best kept secrets… the sheer beauty and tranquillity found on the crystal-clear waters of the Waikato River will take your breath away. Begin your kayaking journey at the source of NZ’s largest river and d…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (171)
Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Stopover (Half Day) Free Cancellation
Paihia

Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Stopover (Half Day)

Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Stopover Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands Locally owned and operated, with a passion for sharing our beautiful area. Suitable for all ages, families, solo travellers …

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (45)
Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on R. Tucker Thompson Including BBQ Lunch Free Cancellation
Bay of Islands

Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on R. Tucker Thompson Including BBQ Lunch

Explore the idyllic waters of the Bay of Islands on board our traditional tall ship, the R. Tucker Thompson, to get an authentic taste of the area's sailing heritage. From adventure to relaxation - something for all the …

🕐 5 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (384)
Auckland Harbour Sailing Experience Free Cancellation
Auckland

Auckland Harbour Sailing Experience

Relax under sail on Auckland's beautiful Waitemata Harbour while on board our 50ft harbour cruising yacht. You are able to sit back and relax while listening to an informative commentary on the sights of the city. Enjoy…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★☆4.5 (92)
Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour Free Cancellation
Auckland

Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

Bioluminescence is like Pandora of “Avatar” and scenes in “Life of Pi” Escape with us to the most pure and otherworldly experience that natural New Zealand has to offer. See the plankton glow in the dark from your first…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (41)
White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals Free Cancellation
Tauranga

White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals

Kaituna Cascades was the original company to explore and start rafting the Kaituna River, and is still locally owned and operated by two current raft guides - so you know you'll be in great hands!! No where in the world …

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (1,344)
Auckland: Tikapa Moana Dolphin, Whale and Island Cruise Free Cancellation
Auckland

Auckland: Tikapa Moana Dolphin, Whale and Island Cruise

- Opportunity to view a variety of marine animals including dolphins, whales, seals, birdlife and more - Marine mammal viewing guarantee - come again for free if we don’t spot any marine mammals during your cruise^ - Inc…

🕐 8 hours ★★★★☆4.2 (19)
Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro Free Cancellation
Rotorua

Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro

This is a once in a life-time experience and different from any other Glowworm Tour you'll go on! Our adventure begins late afternoon / early evening at Riverside Adventures' base in South Waikato. Paddle along the sout…

🕐 3 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (522)
Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour Free Cancellation
Tauranga

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Mount Maunganui and Tauranga are the central areas for this kayak tour - it uses double kayaks on the calm sheltered waters of Lake McLaren. The tour operates in the evening due to the visibility of the glow worms.. As…

🕐 3 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (332)
Parasailing Adventure Over the Bay of Islands Free Cancellation
Paihia

Parasailing Adventure Over the Bay of Islands

Go Parasailing in a tandem or triple flight with your friends NZ's HIGHEST Parasailing at 1300ft of towline. Enjoy fantastic sceneries over the Bay of Islands with views over Russell, the outer Islands and even to the…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★☆4.8 (123)
Cathedral Cove Scenic Cruises Whitianga Free Cancellation
Whitianga

Cathedral Cove Scenic Cruises Whitianga

Get ready for the ultimate two-hour Coromandel adventure! The Triple C is a scenic cruise packed with breathtaking sights, crystal-clear waters, and unforgettable experiences – perfect for explorers, nature lovers, and o…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★★5.0 (27)
Parasailing Adventure over Lake Taupo Free Cancellation
Taupo

Parasailing Adventure over Lake Taupo

Looking for exciting things to do while visiting Taupo? Then look no further! Parasailing is one of New Zealand’s top-rated activities and with us, you’re in great hands. Want to fly solo or with a friend or two? No prob…

🕐 1 hour ★★★★☆4.1 (13)
Tongariro Thrills: Grade 3 Whitewater Rafting Adventure Free Cancellation
Tongariro National Park

Tongariro Thrills: Grade 3 Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Our Tongariro River expedition offers a unique blend of excitement and accessibility. Perfect for first-time rafters, the grade 3 rapids promise thrills and spills without the need for prior experience. Brace yourself as…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★★5.0 (69)
Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua Free Cancellation
Rotorua

Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua

FEEL THE EXCITEMENT AND EXHILARATION ON LAKE ROTORUA WITH KATOA JET Experience the white-knuckle rush of a 30 minute jet boat tour on Lake Rotorua. Feel the rush and power as our V8 engine boats push you through the wat…

🕐 30 minutes ★★★★☆4.8 (120)
Auckland Harbour Adventure Jetboat/Cruise. Save 40% Free Cancellation
Auckland

Auckland Harbour Adventure Jetboat/Cruise.

Fasten your seatbelts for a thrilling 35-minute jetboat ride across the stunning Waitemata Harbour in Auckland. Feel the rush as powerful V8 engines propel you at speeds of 45 knots, offering breathtaking views of the ic…

🕐 35 minutes
Cathedral Cove Coast and Cave Activity Free Cancellation
Whitianga

Cathedral Cove Coast and Cave Activity

Mercury Star is a fabulous new catamaran that is perfect for environmentally conscious travelers who also want to enjoy a comfortable and stable boating experience. This impressive vessel is powered by two low-emission o…

🕐 2 hours and a half ★★★★☆5.0 (278)
Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise Free Cancellation
Wellington

Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise

Discover Wellington from a different perspective on a 90-minute commentated harbour cruise aboard Ika Rere, the Southern Hemisphere’s first fully electric passenger ferry. This relaxed cruise explores Te Whanganui-a-Tara…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (20)
Tauranga Harbour Scenic 1.5 Hour Historical Boat Cruise Free Cancellation
Tauranga

Tauranga Harbour Scenic 1.5 Hour Historical Boat Cruise

This popular and relaxing cruise journeys through the beautiful inner harbour of Tauranga with the Grand Kaimai range and Mount Maunganui as a stunning backdrop. The KEWPIE has two cruise decks and plenty of room to soa…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★☆4.7 (49)
Tarawera and Rotorua Lakes Eco Tour by Boat with Guide Free Cancellation
Rotorua

Tarawera and Rotorua Lakes Eco Tour by Boat with Guide

The Tarawera and Lakes Tour is the ultimate way to experience the beauty of Rotorua's lakes district and uncover the stories of the land, its people, and the devastating 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera. This fully guided 12…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (202)
Auckland

Auckland to Rangitoto Island Ferry

Sitting majestically off the coast, Rangitoto’s distinctive symmetrical cone rises 260m over the Hauraki Gulf. Boasting a unique landscape of rugged lava crops, lush native bush and sandy coves. This not to be missed wal…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.2 (113)
Jet Ski Hire Auckland - Experience the Fun with the Best Operator Free Cancellation
Auckland

Jet Ski Hire Auckland - Experience the Fun with the Best Operator

Customise your experience to your heart's delight for the fun and thrill of a Jetski ride and if you like enjoy fishing at the same time! Our company on the beautiful Hibiscus Coast believes that water sports should be f…

★★★★☆5.0 (80)
Bay of Islands Waterfall Explorer Kayaking Tour Free Cancellation
Bay of Islands

Bay of Islands Waterfall Explorer Kayaking Tour

This tour is designed for travellers & Kiwis of all ages, who seek a nature / Kayaking adventure with some exciting waterfalls! An Adventure where all can Participate - No Kayaking Experience Required…

🕐 2 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.6 (68)
Eco Sailing Tour to Maori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupo Free Cancellation
Taupo

Eco Sailing Tour to Maori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupo

Uncover the beauty of Lake Taupō as you sail to the iconic 14-metre Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings, uniquely accessible only by water. Experience a laid-back atmosphere where you can bring your own food and drinks whi…

🕐 2 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.8 (18)
RiverBug – the New Whitewater Adventure near Rotorua Free Cancellation
North Island

RiverBug – the New Whitewater Adventure near Rotorua

• The 'Kiwi' invented Riverbug enables a safe and fun way for first-timers to enjoy whitewater in their own craft. Their small size and unique paddling system make riverbugs extremely manoeuvrable and easy to use • Feed…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★★5.0 (2)
Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Tauranga Free Cancellation
Tauranga

Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Tauranga

Your Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise begins as you’re welcomed aboard the Bay Explorer at Tauranga waterfront jetty. You will explore the Bay of Plenty coastline where we will showcase the amazing diversity of marine …

🕐 5 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (106)
Group Beginner Surf Lesson in Mount Maunganui Free Cancellation
Tauranga

Group Beginner Surf Lesson in Mount Maunganui

- Learn to surf at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand’s most iconic and beginner-friendly beach. - Enjoy small group sizes (max 8) for personalised guidance from expert, certified instructors. - Perfect for beginners, with s…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★★5.0 (3)
Swim With Wild Dolphins in Tauranga Free Cancellation
Tauranga

Swim With Wild Dolphins in Tauranga

Join this tour for a must-do, once-in-a-lifetime adventure with friendly dolphins in their natural habitat!  Number 1 on Trip Advisor and Trip Advisor Award of Excellence 4 years in a row! We guarantee dolphins or whale …

🕐 6 hours ★★★★☆4.5 (195)