Off-Road 4WD Buggy Adventure from Rotorua: Experience Mount Ngongotaha's History and Scenic Views

Embark on an exhilarating off-road 4WD buggy adventure in Rotorua. Explore Mount Ngongotaha’s history, enjoy scenic views, and experience the thrill of driving through native bush trails.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Rotorua - Enjoy your guided 4WD buggy tour with friends or family. Each buggy seats up to 5 passengers. You will travel through New Zealand Native bush on 100 year old forestry trails. Keep a lookout for the famous Silver Ferns along the way. Take in the spectacular views overlooking Lake Rotorua.
    Each seat is seatbelts and safety helmets are…
What's Included
  • 4WD buggy driven by your guide
  • Use of helmets
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Enjoy a spectacular tour with our experienced guides and learn about the history of our Spirit Mountain, Mount Ngongotaha.
Our guides are passionate about the environment, Rotorua and Maori history, culture & legends associated with the mountain.
Your tour takes you over 100 year old forestry trails through the spectacular New Zealand native bush….

Location
451 Ngongotaha Road
Ngongotaha Road
We are located approximately 10 minutes drive from Rotorua City Centre area. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your booking time
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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A9974rdaudreyd
Jul 22, 2025
We laughed. We screamed. We got to derive! - This was great fun. Two person buggies you drive yourself with a guide in a separate vehicle. Thoroughly rutted and potholed route to amp up the fun. We laughed and screamed throughout. Great fun!
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Jrtravelling1
Apr 9, 2025
Quick and easy way to see the forests and lake of Rotorua whilst also getting in a bit of thrill seeking - Quick and easy way to see the forests and lake of Rotorua whilst also getting in a bit of thrill seeking. A good time was had.
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Davidbt679lv
Apr 6, 2025
Awesome time in Roturua - Our guide Eze was great. Enthusiastic, informative and just outright fun. He took some special pictures with special effects using our cameras that turned out great. After the drive through the hills and then through the rainforest we got to shoot skeet, and again Eze and his partner were extremely helpful and fun in helping us with the skeet shooting. I highly recommend this experience if you visit Rotorua!!!
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Suewl8802np
Feb 10, 2025
Great ride, great views, great drive, so much fun. - Our driver was Isaac he was excellent driver. He helped us with our photo, we felt safe. He was knowledgeable with the history. Dameeko (hope I have spelt it right) was so helpful with our booking and very friendly. I would recommend this ride to anyone. The one thing I would recommend is to make a video of the ride I would have brought one on the day. 😀
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5ljp
Dec 26, 2024
Awesome views and ride! - Thanks to Isaac for being a good tour guide and our driver this morning. Top Bloke bro! My family and I loved every moment I totally recommend this tour to anyone. See you next time.
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Haremata_p
Oct 10, 2024
THE AMAZING TOUR GUIDE JOSH - A Big thank you to Josh who made the experience amazing and unforgetable memory. He was funny and very knowledgeable and safe throughout our experience on each stop explaining the importance of the forrest. The best view to see Rotorua and surround mountains.
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391se_nf
Sep 29, 2024
A fun & beautiful way to spend an hour. - This is the BEST way to see Lake Rotorua. Jump in a buggy with your guide, drive through some lovely scenery (and working farm paddocks) while getting a fun & mild 4WD experience.
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Joanhr5924zo
Aug 17, 2024
Well looked after from our Tour Guy Ihaia and his son. Much love guys use are the best! - Beautiful views and Thank you to Ihaia for the tour and looking after me and my son Your son was awesome to bro had such an awesome time
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Lindsay_j
Aug 5, 2024
Awesome 4wd tour - Awesome views,Awesome tour guide. Would have been more fun if we went faster but obviously safety first! Great fun.
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717hopeg
Jul 24, 2024
Amazing and Fun - Amazing day. Great and super friendly staff. Would suggest for anyone in Rotorua and looking for some adventures. We participated in the 4x4 buggy and the clay shooting. Loads of fun many jokes had with staff.
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From $59
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).