Title: Things to Do in Tawharanui in 2026 | Expedia.com [Tawharanui Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Tawharanui.dx6226561)[Hotels in Tawharanui](https://expedia.com/Tawharanui-Hotels.d6226561.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Tawharanui](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Tawharanui.d6226561.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Tawharanui](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Tawharanui.d6226561.Car-Rental-Guide)[Tawharanui Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Tawharanui.d6226561.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Tawharanui ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Tawharanui Types of activities [Tawharanui Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Tawharanui.dx6226561) ![Sunrise on the vineyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319627255850469273/62f78abd-9c48-4953-ab0b-0e2a47d64edb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunrise on the vineyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319627255850469273/62f78abd-9c48-4953-ab0b-0e2a47d64edb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Te Arai Beach at sunset. This beach is one of Auckland's best kept secrets - great surf, white sand, warm water and pretty empty most of the time. #nzmustdo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000438783/04f9e290-7e82-4ba1-990b-64fb9c587207.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Visiting my brother in Matakana in the New Zealand's North Island I spent a whole day in Tawharanui Regional Park a whole 7 hours exploring beauty. This park and marine reserve is huge with Two beaches and a lagoon 💚. You can camp here or hire a regional Bach if your lucky. It is also a park with native Kiwis , my goal is to camp here on another trip one summer 🙏🏻](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198459/00f2a6ad-161f-4b6c-a05e-af67318bde1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Climb headlands , explore caves , collect seashells , watch fantails dance in the air for bugs. Swim and capture memories some of the many beautiful things to do at this beautiful New Zealand Regional Park Tawharanui 💚💚💚💚](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198459/7aff998a-55fb-4a8c-a5bb-8f56320d498e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6226561) ## Recommended things to do in Tawharanui | Number of things to do | 35 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Explore gardens & galleries filled with incredible art, Matakana](/things-to-do/explore-gardens-galleries-filled-with-incredible-art-matakana.a46933660.activity-details): $30 | | Top 5 things to do | [Goat Island Experience Guided Snorkelling for Beginners](/things-to-do/goat-island-experience-guided-snorkelling-for-beginners.a50881190.activity-details)[Goat Island Guided Snorkeling Tour for Beginners](/things-to-do/leigh-goat-island-guided-snorkeling-tour-for-beginners.a4519555.activity-details)[Explore gardens & galleries filled with incredible art, Matakana](/things-to-do/explore-gardens-galleries-filled-with-incredible-art-matakana.a46933660.activity-details)[Goat Island Try Scuba Diving Experience](/things-to-do/from-leigh-goat-island-try-scuba-diving-experience.a4794306.activity-details)[Full-Day (2 dives) Scuba Diving at Goat Island Marine Reserve](/things-to-do/full-day-scuba-diving-charter-to-goat-island-marine-reserve-from-warkworth.a1396135.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Goat Island Experience Guided Snorkelling for Beginners](/things-to-do/goat-island-experience-guided-snorkelling-for-beginners.a50881190.activity-details)[Goat Island Guided Snorkeling Tour for Beginners](/things-to-do/leigh-goat-island-guided-snorkeling-tour-for-beginners.a4519555.activity-details)[Explore gardens & galleries filled with incredible art, Matakana](/things-to-do/explore-gardens-galleries-filled-with-incredible-art-matakana.a46933660.activity-details)[Full-Day (2 dives) Scuba Diving at Goat Island Marine Reserve](/things-to-do/full-day-scuba-diving-charter-to-goat-island-marine-reserve-from-warkworth.a1396135.activity-details)[Goat Island Guided Snorkelling Tour For Advanced](/things-to-do/from-leigh-goat-island-advanced-guided-snorkeling-tour.a4588548.activity-details) | ## What to do in Tawharanui --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Tawharanui? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Tawharanui ![Sky Tower showing a skyscraper, skyline and cbd](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055180/2acea9de-d01f-41a3-8705-83bbbc0042e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sky Tower 4.5/5(536 reviews) Enjoy fine dining in a rotating restaurant, dive off the tower on a cable-controlled jump or simply enjoy the views from New Zealand’s tallest tower. [](https://expedia.com/Sky-Tower-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6055180.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fog drifting over Mt Eden summit, Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055184/5144881b-acdc-42a7-a328-86297f558bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eden Park 4.5/5(162 reviews) Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Eden-Park-Mount-Eden.d6055184.Vacation-Attraction) ![Auckland Ferry Terminal featuring a marina and cbd](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6227247/66bef2da-e1de-4764-9e0a-499aa4566f6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Ferry Terminal 4.5/5(447 reviews) Combining historic architecture with modern facilities, Auckland’s harbourside transport terminal is the place to embark on an adventure or simply sit with a coffee and watch the world go by. [](https://expedia.com/Auckland-Ferry-Terminal-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227247.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sunset on the Sky Tower in Auckland creating a moody backdrop. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/af467c93-0a67-4b10-b585-97015d85d68b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SkyCity Casino 4/5(123 reviews) Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your travels in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.com/SkyCity-Casino-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227133.Vacation-Attraction) ![Auckland Zoo showing zoo animals and land animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080499/0d4239c9-e2e4-4679-8003-5d04809b1fdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Zoo 4.5/5(105 reviews) Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino. [](https://expedia.com/Auckland-Zoo-Western-Springs.d6080499.Vacation-Attraction) ![Auckland CBD with Viaduct Basin in the foreground.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080549/41cebbe6-ccdb-4d0a-9ff8-4b16b89e6e58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Princes Wharf 4.5/5(313 reviews) During your trip to Auckland, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.com/Princes-Wharf-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6080549.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mt. Eden which includes a skyscraper, cbd and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508153/ce42b689-1f84-4457-a776-f8c870832def.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Eden 4.5/5(204 reviews) Take a walking trail that visits a volcano crater, a 19th-century prison and the historic buildings of this quaint village. [](https://expedia.com/Mount-Eden-Mount-Eden.d508153.Vacation-Attraction) ![Building of the university of Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080485/67b16873-0354-47b3-a2a3-a2347ac8df0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Auckland 4.5/5(178 reviews) Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Auckland as part of your travels around Auckland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Auckland-Auckland.d6080485.Vacation-Attraction) ![North Island featuring night scenes, a marina and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635695665701/ed8d6030-7928-4abe-a6a6-fd0ae3808034.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Queens Wharf Featuring The Cloud and Shed 10, this iconic waterside attraction is one of the best places in the city for fun events and activities. [](https://expedia.com/Queens-Wharf-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d553248635695665701.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Tawharanui ![Sky Tower featuring a high rise building, central business district and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052693/8983defc-4575-4e41-9e88-654be3c68388.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Auckland ![View from Mount Mainganui to Matakana Island on northern island of New Zealand in summer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145344/c2dee508-14f0-4002-a94d-22dc9ff9f33b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Matakana ![Rugged coast as Leigh ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692487227812712448/74e88dec-0208-4fef-950a-499e0d37ce15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Big Omaha ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tawharanui worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Tawharanui? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Tawharanui? ### Is three days enough to stay in Tawharanui? ### What are some activities to do in Tawharanui with kids? > - [Goat Island Experience Guided Snorkelling for Beginners](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/goat-island-experience-guided-snorkelling-for-beginners.a50881190.activity-details) > - [Goat Island Guided Snorkeling Tour for Beginners](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/leigh-goat-island-guided-snorkeling-tour-for-beginners.a4519555.activity-details) > - [Explore gardens & galleries filled with incredible art, Matakana](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/explore-gardens-galleries-filled-with-incredible-art-matakana.a46933660.activity-details) > - [Full-Day (2 dives) Scuba Diving at Goat Island Marine Reserve](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-scuba-diving-charter-to-goat-island-marine-reserve-from-warkworth.a1396135.activity-details) > - [Goat Island Guided Snorkelling Tour For Advanced](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-leigh-goat-island-advanced-guided-snorkeling-tour.a4588548.activity-details) ### What to do in Tawharanui for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Tawharanui? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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