Experience the real Middle-earth™ at the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, where, in the heart of the Waikato region, you can step into the lush pastures of the Shire™, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.

Fall in love with the Alexander family sheep farm, just as acclaimed director Sir Peter Jackson did, as you journey through the unequivocal beauty of the land with the mighty Kaimai Ranges towering in the distance. Your guide will escort you around the set,... More...

Maori cultural experiences and tour

Maori - Whangarei - Starting from $290.00 per person

You will meet the family, you will eat with the family and you will become part of the family. Step off the tourist trail and experience New Zealand's beautiful Maori culture with your knowledgeable and passionate descendants of the land, your local Maori hosts, Mervyn and Rangimarie. Learn a easy and fun Maori song, take part in the art of weaving with korari our NZ Flax and take home a beautiful flower woven by you, be immersed in our history and amazing stories, indulge in some of our... More...

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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Clendon House - Heritage New Zealand

Historic - Hokianga

Step back in time and explore the home of one of Northland's most prominent historical figures - James Reddy Clendon, a trader, witness to the Treaty of Waitangi, Magistrate and New Zealand's first US Consul. Crammed with historic treasures belonging to the Clendon family, Clendon House is a heritage goldmine. More...

Half-Day Kayak to the Maori Carvings from Taupo

Kayaking - North Island - Starting from $99.00 per person

Glide your kayak over Lake Taupo's crystal clear waters as you paddle to the awe-inspiring Maori Rock Carvings on this 4-hour guided tour.
Soak in the view across the Lake to 3 live volcano's while you hear the history of the carvings, various Maori legends and facts of the local area from your guide before enjoying rock jumps and a swim in Australasia's largest freshwater Lake. A must-do while in Taupo! More...

Bridge to Nowhere

Maori - Taumarunui - Starting from $350.00 per person

You will travel through deep gorges masked in native bush and banks encased with ferns, caves and waterfalls and skim over rapids on this full day Jet Boat experience on the majestic Whanganui River. Take an easy stroll to the iconic Bridge to Nowhere, the bridge built with the promise of opening up land for pioneering farmers, but remoteness and unstable land meant the roads to the bridge were never completed. Learn about the unique history of... More...

Shore Excursion - Best of Napier

Ports of Call Tour - Napier - Starting from $90.00 per person

Small group tour by minibus in air conditioned comfort with a friendly, knowledgeable local driver/guide to show you all the highlights of Napier and the surrounding areas.

This very popular tour with live commentary includes

the world-famous Art Deco City of Napier
fantastic scenery including Te Mata Peak
treat yourself to some local wine or beer in picturesque gardens
try locally-produced ice cream (seasonal)

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Private Tour: Mid-Winter feast at The Hobbiton Movie Set - Only happens once a year!

Movie Tour - Auckland - Starting from $1200.00 per person

Escape the winter chill and join us for an evening in the Shire™… With a warming mulled wine in hand, relax by the roaring fire inside the Green Dragon™ Inn before enjoying a feast fit for a Hobbit™.
Hobbiton Movie Set will be holding a special four hour celebration of winter on Friday 6th July 2018.
Hobbiton is an experience to tantalise the senses, as guests find themselves engulfed in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Shire, at the home of the Hobbits, as featured in The... More...

Wellington Self-Guided Audio Tour

Audio Guide - Wellington - Starting from $29.94 per person

Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour.
Immerse yourself in the windy city of Wellington, the "Coolest Little Capital in the World". In this audio tour explore this beautiful seaside city where you can take a cable car up the top of Mount Victoria, walk along the breezy Waterfront and visit one of the top museums in the world, the Te Papa Museum. More...

Twin Coast Bike Trail Experience

Bike Tour - Paihia - Starting from $80.00 per person

Go like the clappers and knock off the full 87km (54mi) of the Twin Coast Cycle Trail from Horeke to Opua in one day (west to east). Riding in this direction allows for an easier overall ride. Pass by small towns along the way of Okaihau, Kaikohe and Kawakawa, and take in all of the changing scenery as you traverse the width of New Zealand. This is ideal for those fit people out there. This trail is all off the main road, with a variable gradient and is achievable by most regular cyclists or... More...