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...

Evening Wine Country Progressive Dinner - 5 hours

Maori - Napier - Starting from $299.00 per person

Experience Hawke's Bay Wine Country at night with a progressive evening tour. A stunning 3 course progressive dinner at 3 of New Zealand’s top winery restaurants.

You will be transported in a luxury air-conditioned Mercedes Mini Van/Mini Coach or BMW SUV depending on number of people by a knowledgeable and personable local guide. More...

Rotorua Lakes Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) Scenic Tour

Stand Up Paddleboarding - Rotorua - Starting from $90.00 per person

Escape, Explore and Enjoy the Rotorua Lakes scenery with views only available by water on a 2.5-hour stand-up paddle board scenic tour. Feel the freedom paddle boarding offers as you escape the city and explore the natural lake environs. Expert, friendly and professional local guides make this paddle board tour the perfect holiday activity.

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Hobbiton Movie Set Shore Excursion from Tauranga Port

Movie Tour - Tauranga - Starting from $157.50 per person

Take a journey of discovery and 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. The Hobbiton Movie Set is a wonderful opportunity to see the original location, which was rebuilt for the latest hobbit films An Unexpected Journey and the original setting for Peter... More...

Small-Group Tour: The Lord of the Rings Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland

Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $305.00 per person

Enter the magical world of ‘the Shire’ on this small-group movie set tour to Hobbiton from Auckland. See where the The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed and pose for pictures in front of hobbit holes. See the party tree, Green Dragon Inn and Bilbo Baggins’ house, and learn from your guide about the making of the films. Afterward, enjoy a cider, ale or ginger beer in the Green Dragon Inn followed by lunch at The Green Dragon marquee. This is a must-do tour for any The Lord of the Rings movie... More...

Taupo Sightseeing Tour

Maori - Taupo - Starting from $78.00 per person

Bad weather day on the Mountain? Looking for something to do? On your own? Want to see some cool things?
Join us for a sightseeing tour to some of Taupo's most scenic spots!
Ideal for people without a vehicle, wives/husbands looking for something to do while their other half is otherwise
occupied or travelling on their own and just want to get out and enjoy some of Taupo’s stunning scenery. More...

Private Tour: Behind the Scenes Weta Workshop Tour

Private Tour - Wellington - Starting from $1500.00 per person

Get a private behind-the-scenes glimpse at areas of the Weta Group of Companies on this 2.5 hour tour at Weta Studio Tours! Learn more about the Oscar® award-winning special effects seen in films such as The Lord of the Rings, Warcraft, and Avatar and admire real movie props, costumes, and armour. Your Private Tour includes a private Weta Cave Workshop Tour, a peek inside the Park Road Post Production facility, and a visit to Weta Workshop’s boardroom. 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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Full-Day Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland

Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $399.00 per person

Experience Hobbiton made famous by The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbits trilogies on a full-day small-group tour with a local guide. You will get to walk in the footsteps of Frodo and friends and visit the Green Dragon Inn for a mug of Southfarthing’s finest. You will be provided with bottle waters and lunch. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off is included.

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Wellington Sightseeing Tour

Ports of Call Tour - Wellington - Starting from $95.00 per person

Must See and Fun Tour of Wellington
Where your Wellington adventure begins …
Features include:
• Downtown entertainment area of Wellington
• Mt Victoria
• Rugged Coastline
• Weta Cave
• Southern Hemisphere’s largest roundabout
• War Memorial park
• Cable Car
• Lady Norwood Rose Gardens
• Southern Hemisphere’s largest wooden building
• Parliament Grounds
• Old St Paul’s Cathedral More...