Day Trip NZ – What's On Near You | Local Events & Things To Do in New Zealand

Day Trip NZ is New Zealand's free local event discovery guide. Enter your town or suburb and instantly see everything happening nearby — concerts, markets, festivals, sports, family activities, arts events, and more — displayed on an interactive map with drive-time filtering. Updated daily from 80+ NZ sources including Eventfinda, Eventbrite, Ticketmaster, Humanitix, local councils, museums, and community websites.

How Day Trip NZ Works

Set your starting location, choose your drive radius (30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours), pick a date, and browse everything happening within reach. Filter by category — Food & Drink, Music, Arts, Sport, Family, Markets, Community, Nature, and more. Add events to your My Day itinerary and we'll calculate the total drive time for your outing.

Event Categories

Concerts & Live Music – gigs, bands, orchestras, jazz, rock, pop, and more across NZ
Markets & Fairs – farmers markets, craft markets, flea markets, artisan fairs
Food & Drink Events – food festivals, wine events, beer festivals, dining experiences
Arts & Exhibitions – galleries, theatre, dance, film, photography, sculpture
Sports & Outdoor – rugby, cricket, cycling, athletics, motorsport, outdoor adventures
Family & Kids – school holiday activities, zoos, aquariums, playgrounds, shows
Community Events – local fairs, fundraisers, cultural celebrations, volunteer days
Festivals – music festivals, cultural festivals, food festivals, art festivals
Guided Tours & Activities – kayaking, hiking, boat trips, heritage tours
Nature & Wildlife – bird watching, nature walks, wildlife parks, botanical gardens

Regions We Cover

Day Trip NZ covers events in every region of New Zealand:

Auckland – New Zealand's largest city. What's on in Auckland today, this weekend, and upcoming.
Wellington – Events in the capital including Te Papa, Westpac Stadium, and local venues.
Canterbury / Christchurch – Events in Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region.
Waikato / Hamilton – Hamilton events, Waikato Museum, and surrounding towns.
Bay of Plenty / Tauranga – Events in Tauranga, Rotorua, and the Bay of Plenty.
Otago / Dunedin & Queenstown – Dunedin events, Queenstown activities, and Central Otago.
Manawatū / Palmerston North – Events in Palmerston North and the Manawatū region.
Hawke's Bay / Napier & Hastings – Art Deco Napier events, Hawke's Bay wine events, markets.
Taranaki / New Plymouth – New Plymouth events and Taranaki activities.
Nelson & Marlborough – Nelson arts events, Marlborough wine festival, and local activities.
Northland / Whangarei – Events in Whangarei, Paihia, Kerikeri, and the Far North.
Gisborne & East Coast – Gisborne events, Tairāwhiti arts, and East Coast happenings.
Southland / Invercargill – Events in Invercargill and the Southland region.
West Coast – Hokitika, Greymouth, and West Coast events.
Wairarapa – Martinborough wine events, Masterton activities, and Wairarapa happenings.
Coromandel – Thames, Whitianga, and Coromandel events.
Rotorua & Taupō – Geothermal attractions, cultural experiences, lake activities.

About Day Trip NZ

Day Trip NZ is an independent New Zealand–made event discovery service. We're not affiliated with any ticketing company or tourism board. Our mission is to help Kiwis discover great local events and make the most of their weekends and days off.

Event listings are gathered from publicly available sources and refreshed daily. We cover 80+ sources across New Zealand and list thousands of events at any given time. The service is free to use — no account required.

For more information, visit our About page. To get in touch, visit our Contact page. To list your event, use the Create Event button on the homepage.