13 Adventure Parks in Rotorua Worth an Early Alarm

1.Velocity Valley Rotorua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 537 reviews Our pick

At Velocity Valley near central Rotorua, you choose your own level of fear. Mix Swoop, Agrojet, Freefall Xtreme, and Shweeb, or book the separate Vertigo freefall. Instructors are on hand, rides suit families and thrill seekers, and a half-day gives you room for queues and repeat attempts.

“Amazing!! From arrival we were greeted with a warm welcome. The rides were amazing! Purchasing these items from individual operators outside of Velocity would cost so much money!! We done so many at a fraction of the cost. LOVED IT 😻”

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2.Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 382 reviews · from $89

You’ll spend about two hours 25 metres above Rotorua’s Redwoods Forest, crossing 25 Indiana Jones-style bridges and using zip lines with a continuous safety system. Guides such as Dani, Jess, and Meg have helped participants feel calm and secure. Your ticket also includes a guided 10-minute glowworm eco-cave visit.

“Group pace is determined by the slowest member of the group. We had a child who had to return to start as too scared to do the zipline. Other than that it was awesome fun.”

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3.Zorb Inflatable Ball Ride from Mount Ngongotaha in New Zealand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · from $58

At ZORB Rotorua, you’ll enter a giant inflatable ball and roll downhill on two tracks: the long zig-zag Sidewinder and the fast Straight Track. The one-hour session includes hot tubs, a sauna, Wi-Fi, and changing facilities. Expect water, laughter, a signed risk form, and a 135-kilogram weight limit.

“My husband and I did 2 rides each. They were super fun! The first straight track looks like a bunny hill from the bottom, but certainly doesn’t feel like it on the way down! You don’t flip over, but you also don’t go down straight like on a playgroRead more”

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4.Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 165 reviews · 2 hours · from $86

You’ll tackle 25 suspended bridges, three ziplines, and a final jump on a 650-metre loop high above Rotorua’s Redwoods Forest. Guides such as Eden, Amara, Tori, and Rachel are praised for calm safety briefings and patient encouragement. Your two-hour booking also includes the daytime Treewalk and Redwoods Glowworms.

“Such a fun activity!! The guides Chloe and Tori were both awesome. They knew lots of facts along the walk and made sure everyone hand a good and safe time. Would definitely recommend this tour.”

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5.Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 98 reviews · 2 hours · from $118

You’ll tackle 25 canopy bridges and three ziplines on a guided 650-metre Altitude course, then use your Fast Pass for the Redwoods Nightlights and visit the daytime Treewalk with its glowworm cave. Guides such as Scott, Michelle, Chloe, and Dani are known for clear safety briefings and good humor.

“Never a dull moment with our guides (Scot and Michelle) of Redwoods Altitude. 3 ziplines, over 20 different styles of bridges to cross plus 1 final jump of 25 meters. The activities lasted well over 2 hours. Highly recommended!”

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6.ZORB Inflatable Ball Rides

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 97 reviews · 1 hour · from $56

At ZORB Rotorua, you enter a giant inflatable ball filled with 40 liters of water and roll down two tracks: the straight track and the Sidewinder. The ball keeps you upright as you slide and laugh your way downhill. Warm-water rides, hot tubs, a sauna, heated changing rooms, and barista-made drinks make this a practical year-round outing.

“Loved it! It looks scary but isn’t we had so much fun”

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7.Velocity Valley – One Ride Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 365 days · from $38

At Velocity Valley near Rotorua, choose one adrenaline ride on arrival. Blast around a water track in the Agrojet, drop into Swoop’s giant swing, fly for 90 seconds in Freefall Xtreme, or pedal a suspended Shweeb Racer pod. English-speaking staff provide equipment and ride guidance. Photos and videos cost extra.

“The rides and guides were both great. The guides were very helpful and really helped my grandies have a wonderful time”

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8.Mini Golf Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $11Best value

You’ll play 18 holes at Minigolf with Rabbits in a garden-like Rotorua setting filled with native plants, friendly bunnies, pigeons, fish, and frogs. The course works for all ages and skill levels, with daytime and floodlit evening sessions. Look for the giant golf ball by the parking lot, and expect bubbles, fog, music, and a striking Rata stump waterfall.

“super fun for animal lovers, would come back if I could”

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9.Velocity Valley – Two Ride Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $68

At Velocity Valley, choose two rides from Agrojet, Freefall Xtreme, Swoop, and Shweeb Racer. The pass gives you a full day to use your selections, with the option to repeat one ride instead of taking two different ones. Sam at reception has earned praise for helpful service, and activities run in all weather.

“Hi, Our experience was great thanks to Sam at the reception amazing person who help us with our activities. Thanks to you Sam we had a great and memorable time! Lots of fun! Chantal & Greg, Richard & Mathilde.”

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10.Rotorua Highlights w WaiOTapu & Redwoods Treewalk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $206

Spend 12 hours traveling from Auckland to Rotorua in a small group with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Wai-O-Tapu, Lake Rotorua, the Blue Baths, and the Redwoods Treewalk. Hotel pickup, transport, and both attraction entries are included, but lunch is not.

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11.Rotorua Highlights with Redwoods Treewalk & Spa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $170

Travel from Auckland to Rotorua through Waikato and Tīrau, then see Rotorua’s key sights, walk the Redwoods Treewalk, and spend two hours at Polynesian Spa’s Deluxe Lake Spa. English-speaking guides such as Hanoz lead the small-group day, with Auckland hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and lunch bought separately.

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12.Velocity Valley – Four Ride Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $116

At Rotorua’s Velocity Valley, choose four rides from Agrojet, Freefall Xtreme, Swoop and Shweeb Racer during a roughly two-hour visit. You can mix the rides, repeat a favorite, or share the package with up to three friends. Safety equipment and required training are included, while food, drinks and transport are not.

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13.Velocity Valley – NEW Vertigo 43m drop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $104

At Rotorua’s Velocity Valley, you’ll be fitted with a helmet and harness before taking one of New Zealand’s most unusual rides. Vertigo drops one person at a time from 43 metres into a safety net below. The freefall lasts about four seconds. It is for ages 10 and over, with a 110-kilogram weight limit.

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