Step off your cruise ship in Tauranga and enter Middle-earth on a 2-hour guided visit to the Hobbiton movie set, featured in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' trilogies. Snap photos in front of hobbit holes and the party tree, sip a drink at the Green Dragon Inn and dress up like your favorite character during this fun-filled experience with fellow LOTR fans. More...

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Day Tour

Maori - Dunedin - Starting from $260.00 per person

See spectacular marine wildlife, learn from a conservation expert, discover intriguing Māori history, and explore the geological and biological diversity of our Otago Peninsula.

Join us to discover some of the iconic Otago Peninsula's wildlife residents; albatross, penguins, seals and sea lions, all call this place home. Our guide, Lyndon, comes with 30 years of hands-on species management in his previous role as a conservation ranger. Likewise, James has a... More...

Rotorua Day Trip from Tauranga

Ports of Call Tour - Rotorua - Starting from $160.00 per person

You will be met and collected from outside the Tauranga Port gates and taken for a sight seeing journey to Rotorua.
First up we travel past the Mt Maunganui beaches,stop for a photo then to Te Puke 'The Kiwifruit Capital of the World' where we visit a kiwifruit orchard
Through the Pine forests to Rotorua where we go to Te Puia Maori Arts and Culture Centre, This is where we see up close Pohutu, the tallest Geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, see mudpools,boiling mineral water Kiwibirds... More...

Blue Lake Express

Air Tour - Nelson - Starting from $1875.00 per person

Included in this adventure:
• Approximately 60 minutes flight time exploring the Nelson Lakes National Park
• Two-way communication between you and your pilot
• 1 x Mountain landing
SIGHTS:
• Blue Lake – the world’s clearest lake
• Unique land forms, habitats, plant communities and wildlife
• Native bush
• Breathtaking mountain landscapes More...

Gannet Beach Adventures - more fun than you ever imagined!

Adventure Tour - Clifton - Starting from $48.00 per person

Gannet Beach Adventures has a long history of providing fun and informative tours on a spectacular stretch of the Hawke’s Bay coastline, to the world’s largest mainland gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers - home to over 20,000 of these amazing seabirds during peak season.
The two colonies we visit provide opportunities to view the gannets in their natural environment and watch daily interactions with each other and their chicks.
The stunning geological features of the area make this an... 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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Waitakere Ranges Guided Walk from Auckland

Hiking - Walking - Auckland - Starting from $295.00 per person

Veer off the tourist trail to experience Auckland's west coast on a full-day trip to the Waitakere Ranges. Only 40 minutes from the city, you can amble through forests of ancient kauri trees to arrive at a beach covered in black sand, wind-lashed bluffs overlooking the Tasman Sea, and a hidden waterfall on a guided four- to five-hour walk. Along the way, spot New Zealand’s native flora and fauna, dip your toes in the ocean and refuel with a picnic lunch. More...

Shore Excursion - Napier City Highlights

Historic - Havelock North - Starting from $130.00 per person

This is the perfect half day tour discovering the famous Art Deco City, Napier and its history & architecture, Ahuriri, culture, views and award winning wines.
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Hells Gate Geothermal Reserve Park Entry

Attraction - Tikitere - Starting from $35.00 per person

Entrance into Rotorua’s most active geothermal park featuring a self-guided walkway lined with unique geothermal wonders and interactive opportunities.
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Alberton - Heritage New Zealand

Historic - Auckland

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...