Take in the highlights of New Zealand's most beautiful city, Rotorua, when your cruise ship docks in Tauranga. Receive a traditional welcome at Whakarewarewa, New Zealand’s only authentic living Maori village, and explore the Rotorua region, where otherworldly geysers, lunar landscapes, scenic countryside and Maori culture come together. More...

Bay of Islands and Hole in the Rock Scenic Helicopter Tour

Helicopter Tour - Paihia - Starting from $260.00 per person

Get bird’s-eye views of Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock on a Bay of Islands scenic helicopter tour from Paihia. Take in the stunning scenery of the main group of islands; view the iconic natural landmark, Hole in the Rock; and pass over the historic townships of Russell, Paihia and Waitangi. You also have the opportunity to experience the island in a way that very few have before by choosing to land on top of the Hole in the Rock! More...

Rotorua including (Wai-O-Tapu) Tour from Auckland in Small Groups

Maori - Auckland - Starting from $259.00 per person

Experience the famous geothermal wonders of Wai-O-Tapu (rated one of the most surreal place on earth) plus the stunning city and famous sights of Rotorua all in one day. This unforgettable tour takes you to one of the top tourist destinations in the North Island, and is a small-group tour to maximize your experience.

See our Rotorua Experience flexible tour to upgrade to or include other Rotorua activities: Product ID 56760P8.

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16 Day Amplified NZ Tour

Multi-day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $3070.38 per person

Starting from Auckland, we take our time making our way down the beautiful and volcanic North Island to New Zealand's capital, Wellington, before catching a ferry to cross the Cook Strait to get up close and personal with the best of the South Island.

Our Amplified tour comes complete with some very special inclusions: experiencing a Māori cultural night traditional hāngī meal, learning haka and poi dance, and carving your very own pounamu (greenstone/jade) pendant in Franz... More...

The Cloak Earth Mother Tour

Maori - Paihia - Starting from $99.00 per person

Experience an exclusive maori cultural guided tour through an amazing native kauri forest in the Bay of Islands.
Learn how maori traditionally used the trees, plants and birds of the forest to heal, protect, nourish, entertain and support their growing families.
Duration: 3.5 hours from 10.00am until 1.30pm daily (except Sundays) More...

Alberton - Heritage New Zealand

Historic - Auckland

Once the centre of an estate that stretched as far as the eye could see, this beautiful building grew from a farmhouse into an 18-room mansion - including Oriental styled decorative verandahs and towers. Famous in the 19th Century for its balls, hunts, garden parties and music, Alberton was the 'party house' for Auckland's Colonial elite. More...

Half Day Volcanic Explorer Guided Walk (including Lord of the Rings Highlights)

Nature Walk - National Park - Starting from $175.00 per person

If for whatever reason you are unable to spend the day walking the Tongariro Crossing but want to enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Tongariro National Park then the 4 hour Half Day Volcanic Explorer Guided Walk is for you.

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Waimangu Volcanic Valley with Option to add Wai-O-Tapu, Hobbiton or Whakarewarea

Attraction - Rotorua - Starting from $82.00 per person

Experience a half or full-day tour from Rotorua to the Geothermal wonders that the region is famous for. Your options include half or full-day tours to Waimangu Volcanic Valley. You may also like to add on a Hobbiton Movie Set, Huka Falls, Wai-O-Tapu or Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village Tour in the afternoon.

All tours include transport which is fully commentated by one of our legendary BALL team Driver-Guides.

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Tauranga Shore Excursion: Small-Group Bay of Plenty and Tauranga Tour

Ports of Call Tour - Tauranga - Starting from $131.25 per person

Explore New Zealand’s Tauranga region with a private guide when your cruise ship docks in the Bay of Plenty. Your 5-hour shore excursion highlights the rolling farmland, gourmet produce, and wilderness of this tranquil corner of New Zealand. See orchards of kiwifruit, taste fresh Manuka honey, eat lunch at a country cafe (own expense), stop for photo ops, and enjoy an easy walk to a waterfall. Your informative guide shares commentary about this spectacular part of New Zealand's North Island on... More...

Highwic - Heritage New Zealand

Historic - Auckland

See how Colonial Auckland's upper crust lived at Highwic - one of New Zealand's finest Carpenter Gothic homes. Built in 1862 by successful businessman and landowner Alfred Buckland, Highwic was home to Alfred's 21 children. Today the house is furnished with a wonderful selection of antiques, with a hectare of beautiful garden where visitors can still enjoy croquet and a quiet stroll - including the romantic Lover's Walk. More...