Zorb Inflatable Ball Ride: Exhilarating Downhill Adventure at Mount Ngongotaha, New Zealand

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 learn more
Highlights
  • 525 Ngongotaha Road - Dive like Superman into a giant inflatable ball and roll down Mt Ngongotaha with ZORB, an experience that will have you laughing uncontrollably. Explore FOUR different ball rolling tracks – the world’s longest zig-zag Sidewinder Track, the smooth and fast double Straight Track, the MEGA Track, which is the longest, fastest, and steepest track around, and our newest addition, the PIPELINE, which starts with twisty turns and ends through a treeline tunnel. Rolling down a hill inside a giant inflatable ball has been an iconic adventure since Andrew and David Akers created the first ZORB site in the world right here in 1997! Rotorua remains the ONLY place in New Zealand where you can enjoy this incredibly fun and unique bucket list activity. Don’t miss out on this iconic New Zealand invention, where it all started!

This activity does involve some degree of risk, and you will need to accept and sign a risk disclosure document before participating.

What's Included
  • Use of hot tubs
  • ZORB rides
  • Sauna
  • 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)
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
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 three 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
  • This activity does involved some degree of risk and you will be required to accept and sign a risk disclosure document before you take part in the activity.
  • 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
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Relax540039
Sep 12, 2024
Laughed all the way down - It was a blast! More fun than I expected! My wife and I did a 2 run package, and that was plenty. (The straight down course and the zig-zag) Give it a go!!!
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D7655mmlyns
Sep 6, 2024
Fabulous fun! - Such a unique experience. So much fun! The whole team were welcoming and friendly and the hot tubs were relaxing and warmed us up between rides. The coffee was amazing. Great adventure
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Roving08488213291
Sep 3, 2024
Zorbing in New Zealand - This place was so great. The people were welcoming and friendly and the experience was one of the best in New Zealand. I would definately recommend this to anyone. We went in the Spring so we had warm water in the zorb, it would also be great in the summer.
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Siobhanmg5210mk
Sep 2, 2024
Great fun experience, great guys - I have been wanting to try zorbing for many years and it did not disappoint. Great fun , the windy tracks even better than the straight ones. Myself and my husband really enjoyed it, my year old daughter was a bit scared on the windy ones. The guys were really friendly and the hot tub in between rides was great and the views from the sauna bubble at the top were fantastic We went in winter so it was very quiet. It is a little expensive but I'm glad I got to give it a try.
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Sue_mikeyg
Aug 17, 2024
Exciting!! - Great kiwi experience for our international guests from Japan The boys had so much fun with lots of laughs and great memories to take back
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Meander04604453904
Jul 22, 2024
Roly poly - So much fun! A bit pricey, but something worth doing once in your lifetime. I mean, we're here, why not? I'm in my 60's and it was just like a wild roller coaster ride.
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T3889mzoliviag
Jun 20, 2024
Must do in Rotorua - Best thing i have even done on my school trip and really enjoyed my experience. All the people were very nice and friendly.
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Rachelhd3401im
Jun 17, 2024
10/10 this is a must do! - 10/10 this is a must do! This was so much fun. If it is something you are thinking about doing just bite the bullet and do it, you will not regret it! We had so much fun, the whole team was fantastic and so much fun to interact with. The runs were so much fun! And the hot tubs between rides was an added bonus. I highly recommend visiting ZORB and having a go, it will not disappoint you.
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Larissaau6
Jun 13, 2024
The Best Experience - This was an amazing experience. I had such a wonderful time and it was so much fun! I went at 9am at the beginning of winter and didn't even realise how cold it was because the water in the zorb was so warm and they had saunas for us to sit in as well. This was such a fun experience! 10/10 would do again
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Claytonhairs
Jul 11, 2024
Great for kids jury is out on adults … - A giant washing machine … great if that’s ur thing … great for kids … adults? Less so IMO … would be far better if u could see where u we’re going (balls are quite cloudy) … get urself in ur own washer on delicate cycle and u’ve saved a few bucks!
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