Get ready to explore the amazing Rotorua. Rotorua is New Zealand's ultimate holiday destination for locals and overseas visitors. Roto means lake and Rua means two – together, Rotorua means 'Second Lake'. A dream spot for sightseeing and a region steeped in Māori legend, history and culture. On this tour you will visit famous attractions such as the Pikirangi Maori Village, Kiwi House, and the Geothermal Valley. This is a tour including a driver and we can match your ideal itinerary or you can... More...

Rotorua Whakarewarewa Culture Experience with Free Hangi Lunch Included

Ports of Call Tour - Tauranga - Starting from $150.00 per person

You will be met and collected from outside the Port of Tauranga wharf gates and taken for a sight seeing journey to Rotorua
First we will travel past the Mt Maunganui beaches,stop for a photo and then travel towards Rotorua, but stopping at Te Puke (The Kiwifruit Capital of the world) where we will visit a Kiwifruit orchard.
Continuing on through the Pine tree forests to Rotorua where we go to Whakarewarewa, 'Rotorua's Living Maori Village'
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Half-Day Kayak to the Maori Rock Carvings in Lake Taupo

Kayaking - Taupo - Starting from $110.00 per person

Explore Lake Taupo as you kayak to the Maori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay. You will start your half day tour from the sheltered waters of Acacia Bay before paddling out on the lake below native bush, past steep cliffs and mini inlets that can only harbor a kayak.

The experienced guide will explain the carving's cultural significance to the lake and surrounding areas while you float beneath them. On the way back stop for gourmet refreshments and can take the opportunity to swim in... More...

Full-Day Shore Excursion: Geothermal Te Puia and Kiwifruit Orchard

Ports of Call Tour - Mount Maunganui - Starting from $159.00 per person

See the stunning geothermal region of Rotorua. This small group tour will take you to Te Puia to see the famous Pohutu Geyser, bubbling mud pools and a Maori cultural performance plus wood carving, flax weaving and kiwi birds. You will also see a number of other well loved Rotorua sights and kiwifruit orchards. 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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Kawiti Glow Worm Cave Tour

Private Tour - Paihia - Starting from $85.00 per person

This tour is for Cruise Ship customers only, it is not available on any other days. We visit the Kawiti Glow Worm Caves and the Hundertwasser Toilets. All tours are approximately 2 hours long and leave from Paihia Wharf at 1pm on Cruise Ship days. The price includes Cave entry and the Maori guides are members of the family who own the attraction. More...

Shore Excursion - Maori cultural experiences and tour

Ports of Call Tour - Whangarei - Starting from $290.00 per person

Experience the warmth of authentic Maori hospitality with a 5-hour extravaganza of traditional Maori tikanga - practices including our arts, delicious foods, songs and incredible history sharing. Become a part of the whanau-family and learn about New Zealand’s beautiful Maori culture directly from knowledgeable and passionate descendants of the land. You will immediately feel welcomed and at ease with your guides as you are welcomed into our own home to experience our culture, learn a Maori... 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...

North Island Four-Day Highlights Tour from Auckland

Multi-day Tour - Paihia - Starting from $1325.00 per person

Soak up some major must-do North Island highlights on this 4-day tour. With an arrival transfer from Auckland Airport and 3-nights accommodation in Auckland included, you are sure to be comfortable and worry free. Tick off all the North Island highlights with visits to Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Paihia in the Bay of Islands, Waitangi Treaty Grounds, and more! More...

Tribal Footprints Tour

Half-day Tour - Rotorua - Starting from $140.00 per person

Half day afternoon pickup 1PM from city centre acc, bus station
Take a 4hr journey with a local guide in the footprints of the Maori tribe “Tuhourangi “. Learn about the history of the pink and white terraces and the 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera that destroyed both the tribal village and the terraces. Visit:
• Buried Village
• Whakarewarewa thermal village
• Lake Tarawera, Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) and Lake Rotokakahi (Green Lake)
Drive to the Blue and Green Lakes... More...