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Other Activities

 

We can put a package together just for you! Simply tell us which activities you want to do.  If you require further details on any of the activities listed below, please email us or free phone: 0800 333 900 or see our contact details for other phone or fax numbers.

Gift certificates are available for all activities and combo deals are available for selected activities. Contact us for more information about these.

If a desired activity is not listed below, please feel free to e-mail and ask us about it. We pride ourselves on organising programs to suit your itinerary.

Rotorua Adventure Activities

Zorbing - Price: $44 - $59pp*
Zorb, Rotorua New Zealand
Agrojet Sprint Jets - Price: $45pp*
Agrojet Jet Sprint, Rotorua New Zealand

Zydro - add water so you can run, tumble, flip or slide inside. Cool water in summer and warm water in winter! For the more adventurous, try the Zig-Zag track, a cross between a waterfall and a roller coaster!  Zorbit - you are  harnessed inside the Zorb before being sent head over heels downhill. Western Road - only 15 minutes north of Rotorua  

New Zealand's fastest jet sprint experience. A 450 Horse Power, jet propelled 13 foot Race Boat will deliver you up to 100kph in 4,5 seconds. A professional driver is supplied. Situated at Agrodome, fifteen minutes from Rotorua city.

Swoop - Price: $45pp*
Swoop, Rotorua New Zealand
Gondola & Luge - Price: $29pp*
Luge, Rotorua New Zealand

One to three people at a time are placed in a hang-gliding harness, raised to a height of 40 metres. Pull a ripcord and experience the feeling of flying, reaching speeds of 130km/hr and a G-force factor of 3. Situated at Agrodome, 10 minutes from Rotorua city.

Superb views with a Gondola ride up Mt. Ngongotaha, Rotorua and 2 exhilarating luge rides on specially designed speed tracks. Allow 1-2 hrs in total. Meet at Skyline Gondola. For an additional $35, you can enjoy the extensive buffet dinner at the Skyline Skyrides restaurant, with stunning views of Lake Rotorua and the surrounding city.

Bungy - Price: $90pp*
Bungy Jumping, Rotorua New Zealand

Freefall Xtreme - $49 – $79pp*
Freefall Extreme, Rotorua New Zealand

Purpose built 43m (142ft) Bungy Tower over the Ngongotaha River. Situated at Agrodome, 10 minutes from Rotorua city.

Experience body flying in the southern hemispheres only free fall skydive simulator. Experience the feeling of flying unattached on a column of air blowing at up to 200kph. 2 minutes $49pp*, 4 minutes $79pp*. Situated at Agrodome, 10 minutes from Rotorua city.

Raceline Karting -   Price: $67pp*

4WD Bush Safari - Price $92pp, Child $15pp*

Test your courage and driving ability like never before when you race on New Zealand’s newest and longest A-rated Kart Sport circuit. Experience the sensation of ground rush as your state-of-the-art, 4-stroke 390cc kart reaches up to 100km/hour on the 150-metre straight.
Duration: 10 minutes. Drivers need to be 14 years or older and 1.4 metres or taller.
Meet at Off Road NZ Base, Amoore Road (follow signs), 25 minutes north of Rotorua on SH5. Trip times to suit.
 

The ultimate 4wd adventure.  Buckle in behind the wheel.  Your guide, up ahead, gives you instructions. The challenges come thick and fast. Unbelievably steep climbs and descents. Tight, twisting bends. Deep, muddy water holes. Follow instructions and take a leap of faith!
Approx. 45 minutes, allow 1hr total. Drivers licence required. Meet at Off Road NZ Base, Amoore Road (follow signs), 25 minutes north of Rotorua on SH5. Trip times to suit.

 

Monster 4x4 Thrill Ride - Price: $46pp, Child $30pp*
It’s huge. It’s loud. It roars with V6 power. Hold on tight for the ultimate thrill ride.
The 4X4’s unique 4 wheel steering mechanism helps to power through NZ Native Bush, up and down near-vertical slopes tackling the ‘Widow Maker’ and the ‘Loggers Long Drop’. It twists. It bucks. It swerves. It tilts. Every part of your body will be holding on tight.
Meet at Off Road NZ Base, Amoore Road (follow signs), 25 minutes north of Rotorua on SH5. Trip times to suit.

Tandem Skydive - Price: $249 - $399pp*
See Rotorua's awesome scenery from the air before hurling yourself out of the plane strapped to an instructor. Free-fall at speeds of 200kph. At 5000 feet the instructor activates the chute giving you a 5 minute ride to the ground. Professional photos and/or video available. 9000ft - $249, 12000ft $299, 15000ft $399. Please note 100kg weight restriction applies.

Mountain Biking - Price $35 - $99pp*
Rotorua has some of the best Mountain Biking on the planet. Surrounded by forest, we have 40km of purpose built single track on our doorstep and beautiful lakes to cycle to. Cycle Hire from $30pp, Guided Tours from $59.00pp

Horse Trekking - Price $15 - $145pp*
Horse rides for everyone from beginners to advanced riders. Fully-trained professionals will match you with the best horse for your ability, and make sure that your riding experience is safe and fun. For beginners, there is a free riding lesson included before the trek.
Ride through a 700 acre working farm with sheep and cattle. There is no better way to see rural life than by horseback. Pony rides from $15pp, Treks from $40pp

Other Rotorua Activities

Tamaki Maori Village - Price: Adult $100pp, Child $58pp* (5-15) 
A three and a half hour award winning and personal encounter with our people, our land and our stories from Pre European times. Set within a 200 year old native forest village, celebrate and share in the ancient Maori traditions and rituals of welcome within the Powhiri (welcome ceremony). Throughout the evening, explore Maori migration and navigation across the Te Moana Nui A Kiwa to Aotearoa  New Zealand and learn more of our ancestor’s earliest days here - through a mixture of storytelling, Haka, song and dance. Ultimately share in an authentically prepared Hangi meal (cooked in an earthen oven) and enjoy the warmth and humour of your hosts at Tamaki Maori Village.

Active Volcanoe White Island off the coast of Whakatane, New ZealandVolcanic Air Safaris - price from $70pp*
Based at the Rotorua City Lakefront offering an extensive range of scenic air tours, providing the opportunity to overview the spectacular natural features of Rotorua and the Central North Island region by both Helicopter and Floatplane.The major theme  is “volcanic”- focusing on the dormant Mount Tarawera, the active volcano of White Island, the crater lakes and geothermal features throughout the region. Fly to the active White Island - a specialty being helicopter landing with time to explore this awesome natural attraction.

Polynesian Spa/ Massage - Adults from $13.00pp*  
Internationally acclaimed! Hot Mineral Bathing & Spa Therapies
New Zealand’s leading spa overlooks Lake Rotorua. Enjoy hot mineral bathing in 26 pools in four areas. Choose from deluxe, adult, private or family. Indulge in sumptuous spa or hydro spa therapies (appointments essential). 
The family spa option includes a freshwater pool with toddler pool and slide as well as two hot mineral pools to relax in. Adult only pools and private spas are available from $20.00pp and massage and mud treatments from $80.00pp.
Central location. Open daily 8am – 11pm.

Rotorua Duck Tours - Price: Adult $58pp, Child $35pp* (0-17)
Discover Rotorua's spectacular lakes area from the comfort of a fully restored World War II amphibious vehicle, able to travel on land and water! The trip is a 90 minute scenic journey that will take you onto 3 spectacular lakes, accompanied by entertaining and informative commentary. Family rate - 2 adults & 2 children $139
Summer: 11.00am, 1.00pm, 3.30pm,Winter: 11.00am, 2.15pm

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One of Rotorua’s top backpackers from only $25.00 per person, per night. Three star hotel including continental breakfast from only $57.50 per person, per night (based on double or twin share). Prices are subject to change without notice. 

Taupo Activities - 1 hour drive from Rotorua

Hukafalls Jet Boating (Taupo) - Price $95pp*
Experience the awesome sensation of high speed jet boating along the mighty Waikato River to the spectacular Huka Falls. Approx. 30 minutes on the water, allow 1 hour total. Meet at Hukafalls Jet Base, Wairakei Park, Taupo. Trip times: every half hour.

Rapids Jet - Price $85pp*
Rapids Jet boats the biggest rapids for commercial jet boating in New Zealand. The Chevy V8 Jet Boats shoot through narrow canyons on crystal clear waters. Spot a trout and surf the foaming tail of the awesome Fulljames Rapids.  Each trip is 35 minutes long. Children 5 - 15 $45 pp*

Taupo Quads - Price: $79 - $295pp*
4 wheel quad bikes or Sportrax sport quads through scenic native bush trails. Make it as challenging or as leisurely as you require, guiding is matched to your level of ability and experience with trails to suit. 1, 2 & 3 hour trips at base. Day trips in Tongariro Forest Park 23 km's north of Taupo.

Taupo Tandem Skydive - Price: $219 - $314pp*
Situated on the shores of Lake Taupo, with the lake and the snow capped volcanoes of the central plateau as a backdrop. Taupo Tandem Skydiving was the first tandem skydive operation in New Zealand and is currently the largest in the world. Operating daily, year round weather permitting.
12000ft: $219.00* (45 secs freefall), 15000ft: $314.00* (1 min+ freefall)

Taupo Bungy - Price: $109pp*
Located in the Waikato River valley, this bungy site has stunning cliff faces and crystal clear water. Taupo Bungy has been sending jumpers over the edge since 1991, carrying more than 220,000 people in that time. Solo jumps, tandem jumps and ‘water touches’ are available.

Tauranga Activities - 1 hour drive from Rotorua

“Gemini Galaxsea” Sailing and Swim with Dolphins - Price: $125.00pp*
Board the 60ft yacht 'Gemini Galaxsea' at Tauranga Wharf. Trip departs 9am. Take your own picnic lunch, drinks and snacks for the day. Enjoy a relaxing day sailing the sparkling waters of the Bay of Plenty, swim with the dolphins (or just watch them from the deck). Snorkel among the rock pools and reefs or just relax and work on your tan. Children under 5 free, 5 - 14 yrs $100.00

Waitomo Caves Activities - 2 hours drive from Rotorua

Black Labyrinth - Price $110pp*
Explore subterranean rivers in a tube. An exhilarating experience into the underworld of caves. The original 'glow worm glide' or cave tubing trip. Experience the labyrinth of cave formations and constellations of glow worms. Meet at Blackwater Rafting Cafe, on the road to Waitomo Caves. 1 hour underground, allow 3 hours in total. 

Black Abyss - Price $215pp*
Abseil into the awesome limestone tomo to experience the adrenaline rush as you clamber and slide through squeezes, zip into the black water filled abyss and scramble up waterfalls in your pursuit of daylight. Black Abyss is an exhilarating caving experience blending the magic of abseiling, climbing and floating through a unique underground river system. 2 – 3 hours underground, allow 5 hours in total.

Haggas Honking Holes - Price: $215pp*
Awesome abseiling/caving adventure involving rock and rope ladder climbs and navigating subterranean rivers and waterfalls midst constellations of glow worms. Approx. 3hrs underground and allow 4hrs in total - age limit 15 and over. Meet at the general store near the museum of caves.

Whakatane Activities - 1 hour drive from Rotorua

White Island Tour with PeeJay - Price $175pp* 
A six hour marine experience to New Zealand’s only live marine Volcano!  This is an award-winning eco-tour with professional guides who take you on a journey through a fascinating and ever changing landscape within the inner crater of White Island. Safety equipment and lunch is provided on this amazing adventure. For $60pp ($35pp for children) a shuttle is available to and from Rotorua departing around 7.00 - 7.30am and returning around 4.30pm. White Island Tours is a Qualmark Endorsed activity. Tours depart daily, weather dependent.

* Prices subject to change without notice.

 
     

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