4x4 Yamaha Self Drive Experience: Forestry Adventure in Rotorua's Highest Lookout

Embark on an exhilarating 4x4 self-drive experience in Rotorua’s highest lookout. Explore 100-year-old forestry tracks, swap driving seats, and capture amazing views along the way.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Adventure Playground - Guided 4x4 self drive buggy experience
What's Included
  • safety gear provided
  • Professional guide
  • Guided self-drive buggy tour
What's Not Included
  • No hotel pick up service available
Additional Information

Embark on a thrilling 4x4 buggy ride on century-old forest paths that lead to the tallest viewpoint in Rotorua. Our fleet comprises 2-seater and 4-seater buggies to accommodate your group. A security orientation comes before the trip, coupled with practice rounds in our training zone to acquaint you with handling the extraordinary buggy. A certified…

Location
451 Ngongotaha Road
Ngongotaha Road
We are located approximatly 10 minutes drive from Rotorua City Centre.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Guilherme
Jun 30, 2025
Aweskm - What an awesome experience. The guide was awesome We also did the clay shooting which was on the way back to the entrance. Highly recommended
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M0eavat
Jun 5, 2025
Great! - Great! It was raining, it was even more sensational! Ihaya was a great guide, he knew how to accompany us all along, show us the way safely. 1 hour of feeling in nature!
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Mattfi4668uz
Apr 16, 2025
Epic! - So much fun with the whole family. We did the 4x4 and the clay shooting. Highly recommended! Friendly staff, we will be back.
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Samuel_b
Dec 25, 2024
Fun experience - Great fun! The vehicles were nice and very capable. Beautiful trails and an excellent guide to lead us. Highly recommended.
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Cammytttt
Dec 9, 2024
How good! - So good. Fun UTV buggy’s, a fun bumpy track up and nice views. Issac was pretty cool and gave us just the right amount while also leaving us too our own adventure the right amount!
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Martinabc6714du
Aug 12, 2024
Good family fun - Awesome crew! Did the self drive buggy and clay shooting while daughter did horse ride thoroughly enjoyed it all. Crew were all friendly and just awesome people totally recommend for some family fun
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Journey52184855131
Jul 21, 2024
So much fun! - Our tour guides were all super knowledgeable and friendly. I took my team of hairdressers and their partners on the selfdrive buggies and did the clay bird shooting. 10/10 for both. It rained most of the day but I didn’t matter at all and actually made the buggying a bit more fun!
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653zacf
Jul 14, 2024
Highly Recommend! - Views were amazing and our guide Josh was funny as. Price is a little steep however, it was a great time! Highly recommend!
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Lancep358
May 26, 2024
Adventure Playground is a must for all the family - The service from start to finish was top notch. We had Josh as our guide for the hour long self drive tour, he was so knowledgeable, not only of the area but also of the history dating away back to the 1400’s. The 4 wheel drive machines handled every obstacle we came across, were such fun to drive. Then we went clay bird shooting, again with Josh, he was the absolute master when it came to safety, helped us navigate our way to actually hitting a few birds in the process. Luckily we had a bright sunny autumn day to enjoy the surroundings & views from Adventure Playground. Thank you Josh for the perfect day.
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Colm2025
Jan 4, 2025
Not what we were expecting - Unfortunately the buggy’s were either too old (suggested by our guide), or not well maintained as ours broke down and there was no replacement. The boss did refund our money but it ruined what was supposed to be the highlight of our day
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From $90
up to 2 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).