Follow the eruption trail of Mt. Tarawera on a helicopter tour that includes a landing on the volcano. Best viewed from the air, the rugged landscape of this geothermal wonder is set amid a series of crater lakes. You'll take off from Rotorua and soar above the Northern Lakes district, listening to commentary about the region’s history and geology from the pilot-guide. Then take a 20-minute walking tour for up-close photo ops of the volcanic scenery. More...

Tauranga Self-Guided Audio Tour

Self Guided Tour - Tauranga - 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 historic and picturesque city of Tauranga on this self-guided audio tour of the city. Tauranga is the arrival point of the Māori in New Zealand. In this audio tour, you will explore the beautiful waterfront and hear the tales of how the Māori crossed the Pacific Ocean in the Arawa Canoe. Visit the Monmouth Redoubt with its old cannon to learn about the battles between... More...

Private Volcanic Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland

Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $400.00 per person

Explore the most spectacular volcanic features of Rotorua with this flexible full-day tour from Auckland. This tour starts off with a private guided tour of either Waimangu Volcanic Valley, or Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. Add to this your choice of one other activity (the driver can help you pick which one). Enjoy dinner at the famous Eat St before returning to Auckland. More...

Kemp House - Heritage New Zealand

Historic - Kerikeri

Built by Maori sawyers and missionary carpenters from the London-based Church Missionary Society in 1820-21, Kemp House in Kerikeri predates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi by almost 20 years. Enjoy a tour of New Zealand's oldest building including a large range of furniture and personal items owned by the missionary families who lived here - including James and Charlotte Kemp. More...

Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Glowworm Caves One-Way Tour

Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $268.00 per person

Explore New Zealand’s famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a one-way day trip from Auckland to Rotorua! Ride a boat through the Glowworm Grotto, see the Karapito Dam and drive under the Fitzgerald Glade. More...

Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua & Taupo Tour from Auckland in Small Groups (2 Days)

Maori - Auckland - Starting from $585.00 per person

Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua, Huka Falls & Taupo!

Be guided through the galaxy of glowworms at the world famous Waitomo caves. Journey through Middle Earth on the award-winning Hobbiton movie set tour. Experience the truly amazing geothermal activity of Rotorua and the Taupo Volcanic Zone, a true 'hotspot' of wonder!

All this on a 2-day fully guided small group with one of our exceptional guides, in a comfortable vehicle that takes care of you in style. More...

Beautiful Pohutukawa Coast - Half Day Private Tour

Private Tour - Auckland - Starting from $177.22 per person

German/English speaking
Magnificent views of the Coromandel Peninsula and the islands of the inner gulf
Leaving the City of Sails we explore Auckland like the locals do without having to fight the crowds, and discover under-the-radar beaches and walks where you can expect few or no people and a tranquil ambiance.
Reaching the Regional Park South of Auckland, we walk (1-2 hrs) on coastal farmland located on the pohutukawa-fringed Whakakaiwhara Peninsula which offers spectacular 360... More...

Weta Workshop Evening Tour including Dinner at Coco at the Roxy

Movie Tour - Wellington - Starting from $145.00 per person

Enjoy a journey from the Wellington CBD to the heart of Wellington’s movie making precinct. On arrival you will enjoy an extended evening Weta Cave Workshop Tour. Guided by one of our skilled Weta technicians you will be shown the creative process from the Workshop floor using examples from the many films we have worked on. More...

Full-Day Small-Group Rotorua Shore Excursion From Tauranga

Ports of Call Tour - Rotorua - Starting from $99.00 per person

See, hear, smell, touch and taste on this full-day shore excursion from Tauranga. Experience the unique and special natural beauty of The Bay of Plenty. You will visit some out of the way spots that not everyone knows about and will go where the big buses don't. This tour is not a shuttle and will not drop you off anywhere to explore on your own. It is a fully guided small-group tour with a knowledgeable, fun and friendly tour guide. Along the way you will see and learn about the uniqueness... 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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