Attraction Tickets in North Island

Auckland's Sky Tower has stood 1076 feet tall (328 meters) over the city since 1994, and is one of its most popular attractions, especially for first-time visitors. Save money and time by pre-booking your general Sky Tower admission ticket, which allows you to spend one to two hours at three observation levels. Get quickly orientated and spot key landmarks such as the Harbour Bridge, Mount Eden, and Waiheke Island.

Aquariums get you close to marine animals, but Shark Cage gets you even closer. For the more adventurous visitor, SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's offers thrilling Animal Adventures where you can get face to face with amazing predators of the deep - sharks. Our most popular adrenaline activity "“ Shark Cage - is a unique way to get face-to-face with amazing predators of the deep, with nothing but a cage between you and the sharks! This is a unique opportunity to get eye-to-eye with these incredible ocean predators, so take the plunge today!

Bring the family to Rainbow Springs nature park for a behind-the-scenes look at New Zealand's native flora and fauna. Your all-day entrance ticket includes the Kiwi Encounter, a nocturnal enclose for this elusive national icon. Learn about kiwi conservation efforts and be entertained by the antics of parrots and other aviary species at a live bird show. The kids will love unlimited water rides on the Big Splash, a journey that takes you back to the time of the dinosaurs.

Only a few kilometers west of the busy Wellington CBD, an assortment of Aotearoa's rarest wildlife is thriving behind an 8.6 kilometer predator-proof fence. In this wildlife sanctuary, enjoy a glimpse into New Zealand before human arrival. Hear birdsong that has disappeared from all but the most remote bush on the New Zealand mainland and meet some of the country's native fauna.

Enjoy a cultural tour at Whakarewarewa, a living Maori village in Rotorua, where you're treated to a performance of traditional dance and song. A local guide shares stories of Maori history, customs and craft traditions before walking you past the geothermal wonders of Pohutu and Prince of Wales geysers. Opt to include a "˜hangi' meal of chicken, beef, sweet potato and dessert cooked the traditional way "” in boiling hot pools and steam vents.

Gain admission to Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium at the Auckland waterfront. Discover the underwater magic of the Southern Ocean at more than 30 exhibits and nine themed zones. You can get up close to playful king and gentoo penguins at the Antarctic Encounter, see displays of jellyfish and stingrays, and stroll through the shark tunnel. Upgrade to go shark diving - with or without a cage!

With spectacular natural beauty and rich traditional culture, New Zealand's North Island features on many travellers' must-visit lists. On this flexible tour, delve into the volcanic Waimangu Valley with your guide, and choose from a diverse range of adventures including Huka Falls, geothermal Wai-O-Tapu, or the Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village. With round-trip travel from central Rotorua included, see the best of New Zealand's Rotorua region in one day.

Get acquainted with an array of New Zealand and exotic wildlife, native birds, farm animals and fish at Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park, located just 10 minutes from central Rotorua. Use your all-day admission ticket to explore the exhibits, including animal feedings. Get up close to a pride of African lions, admire colorful birds in the aviary and waterfowl wetlands, and take a treetops walk in the forest canopy. This family-friendly attraction, set amid native bush, provides easy access along flat walkways in all types of weather.

Gain entry to the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute at Te Puia on a guided tour of this geothermal hot spot. Take a walking path up to steaming vents, boiling mud pools and erupting Pohutu Geyser at Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley; observe the emblematic kiwi bird; and discover Maori traditions at the cultural center. Upgrade to include a 45-minute cultural performance of Maori song and dance, including the warlike 'haka.' Showtimes are available several times a day during admittance.