ACTIVITIES IN ROTORUA

ZORB

Price From: $35 per person*
Invented right here in Rotorua, ZORB is the ultimate NZ Must Do and an iconic bucket list activity famous the world over! ZORB Rotorua is the ONLY location in New Zealand where you can experience this amazingly fun and bizarre activity.

STRAIGHT TRACK

Superman dive into the ZORB on your own or have one, two or three people in there together as you slip, slide and laugh your way down the 250m long slope. Riders have the option of racing their friends down the dual tracks. Ride Wet or Dry ride style available. Feel free to enquire about the other track options.

AGROJET

Price From: $49 per person*

This ain’t no scenic jet boat ride… launch to 100kph (62 mph) in the blink of an eye and experience 3G’s of force in NZ’s fastest jet boat and the world’s first ever jet-sprint. Professional drivers take you over a high octane sprint course, weaving around islands and finishing with a full 360 degree spin that will leave you breathless.

SWOOP

Price From: $49 per person*

Pull the cord, take the ride! Dive head first into the action on the Swoop super swing! The thrill is significantly enhanced by securing you in body harnesses rather than being seated in a rigid structure. Feel the anticipation rise as you and up to two friends are slowly elevated to 40m (141 ft) high, where you will release your own rip- cord, sending your plummeting down to earth. The cables catch you just in time at exhilarating speeds of up to 130kph (80mph)

GONDOLA & LUGE

Price From: $39 per person*

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 $50, you can enjoy the extensive buffet dinner at the Skyline Skyrides restaurant, with stunning views of Lake Rotorua and the surrounding city.

BUNGY

Price From: $99 per person*

So jump into the experience of a lifetime with New Zealand’s best value bungy at Velocity Valley. When you stand 43m high (143ft) on the edge looking out across the idyllic Paradise Valley, you’ll get a taste of what God must feel like….just before he bungy jumps!

FREEFALL XTREME

Price From $49 per person*

Freefall Xtreme is the closest you will get to being a super hero as you fly on a giant wind column! Trained staff provide you with a flight suit, training and a few tips and tricks before you head out onto the flight zone. Our team stays with you the entire time to ensure that you make the most of your free flight experience and they’ll even put you through a few twists, spins and barrel rolls. Fly for longer than freefalling from a plane. It’s real quick and easy to do it again when you are hooked – just double your time and climb straight back on board!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 Velocity Valley, 10 minutes from Rotorua city.

RACELINE KARTING

Price From: $72 per person*

Test your courage and driving ability like never before when you race New Zealand’s newest and longest KartSport circuit at Off Road NZ, Rotorua. Come karting at Off Road NZ and feel the anticipation as you suit up, pull on a helmet and prepare to go kart racing at Raceline Karting’s state-of-the-art, 4-stroke 390cc Sodi karts. Experience the sensation of ground rush as your kart reaches up to 100km/hour on the 150-metre straight. Tyres squeal and G-forces pull as you take on hairpin corners, flowing curves and long straights that demand intense concentration and skill… while all around you, other competitors rival for your position. Karting in Rotorua and New Zealand has never been like this!

4WD BUSH SAFARI

Price From $105 per person, Child $25 per person*

The ultimate 4WD adventure. Rugged and remote, the trail ahead disappears into thick native NZ forest. Prepare for a journey that is full of unknowns. Buckle in and share the driving in one of Off Road NZ’s 4WDs. Your professional guide, up ahead, gives you instructions while your heart is racing with anticipation. The terrain is like nothing you’ve encountered before and the challenges come thick and fast! As you traverse unbelievably steep climbs and descents; tight, twisting bends; deep, muddy holes; the 4WD rocks and pitches. Foliage brushes past… you come to a bridge of poles over a creek – how can you possibly get across that?

MONSTER 4X4 THRILL RIDE

Price From: $55 per person, Child $35 per person*

Your helmet and protective gear are on. Your driver has strapped you in securely. High up on the Monster 4X4’s back you feel your adrenaline begin to pump. With a roar and utilising its massive suspension, it accelerates into the bush and tears up a steep track. The 4X4’s unique 4-wheel steering mechanism helps to power through New Zealand native bush, up and down near-vertical slopes tackling the ‘Widow Maker’ and the ‘Loggers Long Drop’. Your knuckles are white as trees brush past. It twists; it bucks; it swerves; it tilts – every part of your body will be holding on tight.

MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR

Price From $135 per person*

Rotorua City has become a mecca for mountain bikers from all over the world. With over 130km of purpose built mountain biking trails all a short 5 minute drive from the city centre, you would struggle to find anywhere better in the world. Allow 3-4 hours round trip with 2-3 hours riding depending on your skill and fitness levels. Tour costs include Return Transport from your Rotorua accommodation or a pre-arranged CBD pickup point, hardtail bike hire, Safety helmet and Forest Concession fees. Suitable for 8 years and older.

HORSE TREKKING

Price From $40 – $160 per person*Let us take you on a historical journey on horseback up Mount Ngongotaha over rolling farmland with spectacular views overlooking beautiful Lake Rotorua and beyond. You will see Mokoia Island on Lake Rotorua and trek up through the working farmland and native bush. We have horse treks to suit all ages from age 4 upwards from beginners to experienced riders. If you are a beginner, we will give a brief introduction on how to ride so that you are confident during your horse trek. We provide safety helmets and wet weather gear when needed.

CANOPY TOURS

Price From $149 per person*

This is the ONLY native forest zipline canopy tour in New Zealand and it is incredible – it’s high, it’s fun, it’s beautiful, it’s peaceful and you’ll remember it for the rest of your life!! And it’s suitable for almost everyone – in fact our oldest customer was 93!!
High amongst ancient native trees deep in a 500 hectare forest, this 3 hour adventure combines fun and excitement with pristine natural beauty. This is the New Zealand natural environment you have been promised!
The New Ultimate Canopy Tour is also available for $219pp

4 X 4 SELF DRIVE BUGGIES

Price From $85 per person

Jump into a 4×4 two seater self-drive buggie for the ultimate CanAm Experience.

Guided by an experienced guide, who will host you for the duration of your off road experience, you will explore New Zealand native forest on 100 year old forestry tracks. A full safety briefing is given before you leave on your tour plus a few spins around a training area to get used to your wheels. You will stop at various scenic lookouts during your tour so make sure you bring your camera to capture the moment.

TAMAKI MAORI VILLAGE

Price: Adult $110pp, Child $60pp* (10-15)
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.

VOLCANIC AIR SAFARIS

Price from $95pp*
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

Adult from $14.50pp, Child from $6.50pp*
Overlooking Lake Rotorua, Polynesian Spa is where you can relax in a wonderful array of hot mineral spring pools and indulge in sumptuous spa therapies. Hot mineral bathing is offered in four areas – simply choose an area to suit your requirements: deluxe, adult, private, or family. Spa therapies and hydro spa therapies start from $85 and include deluxe thermal bathing, bookings essential.
Experience Rotorua’s famous geothermal waters while you unwind at this unique thermal spa. Central Rotorua location. Open daily 8am – 11pm.

ROTORUA DUCK TOURS

Price: Adult $68pp, Child $38pp* (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

ACCOMMODATION

We offer accommodation at:
One of Rotorua’s top backpackers from only $30.00 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.

All safety gear is provided.
Evidence of drivers licence is required from all drivers wishing to participate in this activity.