So many beautiful memories
I worked with Belinda on this bespoke tour of our dreams and wants for over a year. She heard and absolutely fulfilled!
New Zealand is its own special place in this world. So many treasures.
She LISTENS and delivers. Every place we went was everything we asked for!
I can not give you a favorite as we did so many special things! So many beautiful memories! So many wonderful places.
And most importantly Belinda arranged a unique and incredible trip designed for us. I would ask to arrange our next tour, and go again with her tomorrow if it could!
- Sheri Greenberg
Virginia USA
Sheri Greenberg
Virgina USA
Belinda created our dream holiday...
Ballygelvar Tours run by Belinda Gelston in New Zealand is as first rate as tour operations go.
A dear friend and I booked a two week long tour with her that she truly catered to our desires. She listened to us with regards to the types of sites we would like to visit, the experiences we would enjoy and on top of that made great dinner bookings for us every night while we were on the go.
She organized every detail for us and we were able to travel from one island after we had explored it to the other seamlessly. Belinda created our dream holiday for us.
Anyone who is lucky enough to have her organize their trip for them will have a trip of their lifetime.
Katrina Nordstrom
Virgina USA
helped make our visit super special...
We requested a tour/an overview of the New Zealand horse racing and eventing scene.... Belinda curated a tour for us that was so much more....From morning gallops at the racetrack, (which is always a lovely way to start the day) we were introduced to the trotters as they made their way over to the track, learning some fascinating details of a sport we knew very little about. Our tour went on to include the Windsor Stud where we met some fabulous racehorses; Circus Maximus, Sham and others. Following this we were so honored to meet New Zealand eventing Olympiad Vaughn Jefferies at his yard...Such a privilege. It was a fantastic equine tour, and since we love art, it culminated in a trip to Belinda's favorite art gallery where we met a most remarkable man; former black cap cricket player Chris Kuggeleijn. Since retirement, Chris has devoted his life to inspiring young students not only to sports and cricket, but achieving a life filled with promise and possibility. We loved our tour Belinda! Thank you, and thanks to everyone who helped make our visit super special!
- Lesley Humphrey
Texas USA
I thought I was a "detail-intense" person until..
I thought I was a "detail-intense" person until Belinda organised my 4 week multiple destination bespoke holiday. None of my ideas were a problem and she also researched some fantastic tours based on my interests which turned out to be great memory makers. Belinda's planning, communication and execution of all travel details and bookings were flawless and she was always on the end of the phone or email/text if I needed to contact her. I highly recommend Ballygelvar Bespoke Tours and Accomodation to anyone and truly believe that Belinda is an asset to her profession.
- Pauline Cooper
We highly recommend using Belinda...
Wow. Belinda organised a trip for my friends & I to Waiheke Island for 4 days. Belinda planned every little detail of our trip right from the Ferry crossing to accommodation, transport, cafes, restaurants, & the most gorgeous winery tours & home again.
Belinda took the time to listen to all our requirements that we wanted for our trip. We highly recommend using Belinda for your next tour.
Michelle Cleland - New Zealand
we were thrilled to meet some extremely interesting and successful people
Many thanks to Belinda for organising a wonderful Tour. We had an overseas guest with us and had some special requests for places we wanted to visit, and Belinda made sure this happened. Belinda has some great contacts in the “horse world” and we were thrilled to meet some extremely interesting and successful people. We had a very enjoyable day and our guest was absolutely delighted.
-Robyn Peffers - Auckland
fantastic tour planner for our girls' weekend
Belinda was a fantastic tour planner for our girls' weekend on Waiheke Island. We didn't have to think about a thing as every detail had been taken care of including ferry bookings, accommodation and transport. We were taken to beautiful wineries, dined at amazing restaurants and even tried our hands at archery and clay bird shooting. I would highly recommend Belinda to plan your next stress free holiday in New Zealand.
- Karen McHardie
..provided excellent restaurant and sight seeing tips....
We had the most amazing stay with Belinda and Peter. The setting is absolutely stunning and their hospitality is world-class with comfortable en-suite rooms. Belinda arranged a riding lesson for our daughter, provided excellent restaurant and sight seeing tips, and along with Peter cooked us fabulous meals. I cannot recommend Ballygelvar high enough!
- Celeste Gebhardt - Manhattan Beach LA
I had an amazing holiday...
I had an amazing holiday with a wide range of activities that had been arranged by Belinda. Highlight day for me was the 'horsey' day with thoroughbreds, standardbreds, stallions, mares and foals, and polo ponies. Having a ride on Cruz is something that will stay with me forever. There was genuine and warm acceptance from everyone in the family in perfect accommodation. Thank you 💜
Jennifer Robbins - Melbourne
Very highly recommended
We enjoyed a wonderful week at Ballygelvar. Belinda and Pete are exceptional hosts who always go the extra mile to enhance your stay. The accommodation is charming, beautifully furnished and comfortable. It is very accessible to all that Cambridge offers. Good on site parking. Cambridge is right in the centre of all things equestrian and Belinda took us on a very informative tour of a world class stud. Very highly recommended
Alan & Adrienne Mc Arthur - Northern Ireland
Highlight of my trip!
Belinda gave us an amazing tour of many horse places in Cambridge including Cambridge Raceway, trotters, pacers, stud horses, show jumpers and polo ponies. She is very knowledgeable and introduced us to some incredible horse people. Highlight of my trip!
Sue Paoletti - Mexico
An Excellent Host
An excellent host in a beautiful modern house with warm wood fire - we stayed in the Paris cozy bedroom. We had great breakfast included and optional dinner well valued. We enjoyed taking our dog for walks around the fully fenced farmland and very easy to get to the centre of Cambridge. Highly recommended.
- Effie
Unforgettable Memories
We enjoyed our stay a lot. The house is jsut great and we could enjoy the beautiful garden. Our hosts made us feel we were part of the family from day one. We'll take home some unforgettable memories. Thanks a lot!
- Matthias - Germany
Very Welcoming
A lovley house, garden and hosting in the countryside. Belinda and Pete were very welcoming. Enjoyed our stay there
- Inge - Denmark
Felt Very Spoilt
Great hosts, location and home. Only stayed one night but felt very spoiled during our visit. Mahalo Belinda and Pete!
- Mike - Hawaii
Bespoke Tours and Boutique Accommodation
In the picturesque town of Cambridge, situated the heart of New Zealand’s thoroughbred racing country, Just 20 minutes south of Hamilton City.
