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...

Cape Palliser Explorer Walking Tour

City Tour - Martinborough - Starting from $175.00 per person

This action packed day takes you to visit the spectacular Palliser Bay. along the way we walk the Putangirua Pinnacle Track, a unique geological feature and set from the LOTR trilogy, ascend the 242 steps to Cape Palliser Lighthouse and get out in the elements at seal colonies and Lake Ferry. More...

Wellington Lord of the Rings City Tour with Small Group

Ports of Call Tour - Wellington - Starting from $110.00 per person

Half day Lord of the Rings location tour brings the best locations in Wellington City. This is the best way to see Wellington’s Lord of the Rings locations in half a day with a knowledgeable Lord of the Rings specialist guide.
Includes; Mt Victoria, the Wellington film studios and post production facilities, including the Weta Workshop. More...

Hamilton City Cafe Cruise

Maori - Hamilton - Starting from $35.00 per person

Enjoy spectacular views of the river and Hamilton City downstream of Hamilton Gardens on each 60-minute Cafe Cruise.
Cruising through Hamilton’s CBD is a totally unique view of New Zealand’s largest inland city. Highlights include the cities many old bridges and some amazing riverside property. We may even pass a rowing crew out practicing.
The vessel is fully protected from the weather with a fully licensed café & bar on board. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are available on board.... More...

Shore Excursion: Group Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Experience from Tauranga

Ports of Call Tour - Tauranga - Starting from $2100.00 per person

This group Rotorua Tour is designed for shore excursions from Tauranga. Clients can be picked up from local accommodation (within the Tauranga/Mt Maunganui/Papamoa area) &/or from the Port of Tauranga. We visit the Te Puia Maori Cultural Center for a welcome concert and tour through its extensive thermal grounds. The tour also covers a variety of different scenery en route and visits Kiwifruit Country and the Government Gardens. Pick up times can be adjusted to fit with cruise-ship arrival times 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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Helicopter Sightseeing Tours Auckland and Waiheke

Helicopter Tour - Auckland - Starting from $375.00 per person

A scenic helicopter flight is a perfect way to view this beautiful region. Auckland has 55 volcanoes whose cones and lakes are best seen from the sky and landmarks such as the Sky Tower and the Harbour Bridge look spectacular from the air. The Twin Coast flight highlights the contrasting white and black sand beaches of the East and West coasts and the patchwork of orchards and vineyards below. As you look down on the Waitemata Harbour you will see why Auckland is known as The City of... More...

Mandarin Capital Combo

Maori - Wellington - Starting from $99.00 per person

The Capital Combo is an entertaining guided tour by Weta Studio Tours and New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa. You will have a Chinese-speaking guide for every stage of the journey. Included in the tour: return transport from central Wellington Weta Studio Tours; Weta’s exclusive documentary with Mandarin subtitles; a 45-minute Weta Cave Workshop Tour where you will see the special effects made for films like The Lord of the Rings; a 60-minute tour of Te Papa, where you will see New Zealand... More...

Tongariro White Water Rafting from Taupo and Turangi

White Water Rafting - Turangi - Starting from $149.00 per person

The Tongariro white water is regarded as one of New Zealand's best half-day white water rafting adventures. Raft over 50 exciting rapids, through a beautiful volcanic gorge. Explore a hidden waterfall (jump optional, weather permitting) and enjoy some hot chocolate and chocolate candy on the river. Afterwards, refuel with your complimentary River Dog (hot dog) and cold beer/soda or hot mulled wine. Trips depart daily and year round, complimentary pickup from Taupo is available. More...

Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony

Maori - Napier - Starting from $88.00 per person

Gannet Safaris Overland is the only tour which drives right to the Gannet plateau. No walking required. Its a 3 hour fully guided tour which takes you within meters of the gannets of Cape Kidnappers. More...