Zorb Inflatable Ball Ride: Exhilarating Downhill Adventure at Mount Ngongotaha, New Zealand
4.8
235 Ratings
Rotorua
Experience the exhilarating ZORB inflatable ball ride at Mount Ngongotaha, New Zealand. Roll down the longest tracks in the world, slide around inside the ball, and enjoy a thrilling downhill adventure.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 525 Ngongotaha Road - Superman dive into a giant inflatable ball and roll down Mt Ngongotaha with ZORB, where the fun will have you laughing uncontrollably. Discover FOUR different ball rolling tracks
- the world’s longest zig-zag Sidewinder Track, the smooth ‘n’ fast double Straight Track, MEGA Track -the longest, fastest and steepest track in all the land, and the newest track; Big Air, our latest thrill ride. Ride with water or without water, the choice is yours! The experience of rolling down a hill inside a giant inflatable ball has been an iconic adventure experience since Andrew and David Akers invented and developed the first ever ZORB site in the world back in 1997 at this very location! To this day, Rotorua is the ONLY location in New Zealand where you can experience this amazingly fun and bizarre bucket list activity. Do not miss out on this iconic New Zealand invention, where it all began!
What's Included
- Use of hot tubs
- ZORB rides
- Free Wifi
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Showers
- T-shirts, shorts, and a towel rentals for $12.00 (optional)
- Go-Pros hired for $50.00 (optional)
- SD cards can be purchased for $25.00 (optional)
Additional Information
Take a wild and wacky ride with ZORB - roll down the longest tracks in the world. Owned and operated by inventors of this iconic activity, you get to slide around inside the inflatable ball in a warm water bath for a new type of thrill. Before you set off, your instructor explains how to ride and enjoy the twists and turns as the ball rolls downhill - don’t worry it’s like a giant water slide, no tumbling involved! Choose from four different runs that promise lots of laughs and fun.
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Maximum weight per person is 135 kgs or 297 lbs
- Please bring swimwear and a towel
- People who are under the age of 5 or who are pregnant are not allowed to ride
- People who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol are not allowed to ride
- Not suitable for guests with medical conditions that could be made worse by acceleration, side to side motion, sliding and jumping
- People who are 135kgs (297lbs) or over are not allowed to ride
Location
525 Ngongotaha Road
Ngongotaha Road
Departure Point: ZORB
Address: 525 Ngongotaha Road, Rotorua, New Zealand
Dates: Daily
Return point: Returns to original departure point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(235 Ratings)
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Nadean_l
Mar 16, 2024
Must Do when in Rotorua! - Definitely an excursion worth doing - so much fun, easy to do and not dangerous or scary in the least. So great that we even bought the t-shirt!!
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Relax55753844863
Mar 16, 2024
Zorbing is thrilling! - Thrilling experience that was so much fun, but also just scary enough to get the blood pumping! We did the straight once and the sidewinder twice. The sidewinder is longer and more exciting as you get bumped around and don't know where you will end up in the Zorb ball.
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Linda_b
Mar 7, 2024
Get ready to roll and have some fun! - Wow oh wow! What an adventure this was. It looks like a simple easy little run down a hill, but it was wild and exciting. The only part I was disappointed with was no pictures or videos were offered. Would have been fun to share.
On a side note, if it's windy, it'll take a lot longer than I expected. I could only do one of two rides since it took awhile longer getting the balls and people up to the top.
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819alyshab
Mar 5, 2024
The BEST time!! - The most fun we’ve had in a long time. We did the Slidewinder run, and couldn’t stop laughing the whole way down. Went with my 7 year old and boyfriend and the 3 of us all went in the same ZORB orb. Absolutely recommend everyone to go! They have change rooms and toilets as well as hot tubs to warm between runs or warm up after you’re done.
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Excursion65909191067
Mar 3, 2024
Zeriously zo much Zorbing Fun! - What a blast!!! This was some seriously silly fun!! Oh to feel like a kid again on a slip n slide, but in a giant ball!!!!
So much fun!!! Seriously, do it!!!
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Tiffany_n
Mar 1, 2024
Definitely go! - This was such a fun experience! The day we went the weather was beautiful and not a huge crowd so we didn’t have to wait long. All the staff were super friendly and helpful as well.
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Z7546piphilipp
Feb 29, 2024
Fun! - So much fun. Definitely give this a try when in the Rotorua area. The staff is friendly and make sure you are feeling comfortable and having a good time.
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699janem
Feb 29, 2024
Crazy Fun! - I am so glad we took an hour out of our day to experience zorbing for our first time. It's so much fun and not at all scary. The entire operation is really well run and the staff is very friendly. They have changing rooms there, cubbies for your stuff, and rentals for things such as towels and even Go-Pros if you want to video yourself going down. They transport you up the hill in a truck and even have hot tubs you can sit in if you have to wait for any period of time. We did all three courses and the sidewinder was my favorite. I wasn't as much of a fan of the highest/longest course as your back really takes a pounding coming down and so much water is flying in your face that you can't open your eyes. That said, I bed my kids would have loved it.
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Nahenahe01
Feb 22, 2024
Let's get bounced around - Great fun!! That sidewinder was brutal! Loved the hot tubs. Easy to find and very accommodating. We prepurchased ticket for 1500, but we're in the area earlier, gave them a ring to see if we could go earlier and they said sure thing.
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Cruiser18339686123
Feb 20, 2024
Zorb Experience with Contiki - I went with my Contiki group, and we had such a fun time!! The staff were friendly, the lines were quick and efficient, and the cost to add on extra goes was super cheap! The facility was clean, safe, and well-looked after. The only thing was because we arrived mid-afternoon, the hot tubs were very dirty and it was pretty disgusting to sit in. The hot tubs are an excellent idea though!! Just wish they were cleaner. Overall, a wonderful experience.
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