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Zorb Inflatable Ball Ride: Exhilarating Downhill Adventure at Mount Ngongotaha, New Zealand
4.8
345 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.
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:
24 hours
Highlights
- 525 Ngongotaha Road - Dive like Superman into a massive inflatable ball and roll down Mt Ngongotaha with ZORB, where the excitement will have you laughing endlessly. Explore TWO of our FOUR unique ball rolling tracks – the world’s longest zig-zag Sidewinder Track and the smooth and fast double Straight Track. Rolling down a hill inside a giant…
- 525 Ngongotaha Road - Dive like Superman into a massive inflatable ball and roll down Mt Ngongotaha with ZORB, where the excitement will have you laughing endlessly. Explore TWO of our FOUR unique ball rolling tracks – the world’s longest zig-zag Sidewinder Track and the smooth and fast double Straight Track. Rolling down a hill inside a giant inflatable ball has been a legendary 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 quirky 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 participants will need to accept and sign a risk disclosure document before participating.
What's Included
- Use of hot tubs
- ZORB rides
- Sauna
- Free Wifi
- 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
- 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
Embark on an exciting and unique adventure with ZORB, where you can roll down the world’s longest tracks. Managed by the creators of this legendary experience, participants can glide inside the inflatable ball for an exhilarating new thrill. Relish the twists and turns as the ball descends the hill—rest assured, it’s akin to a giant water slide, with no…
Embark on an exciting and unique adventure with ZORB, where you can roll down the world’s longest tracks. Managed by the creators of this legendary experience, participants can glide inside the inflatable ball for an exhilarating new thrill. Relish the twists and turns as the ball descends the hill—rest assured, it’s akin to a giant water slide, with no tumbling involved!
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(345 Ratings)
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Leajontaylor
Mar 1, 2026
BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!! - Absolutely AMAZING experience. I haven't laughed so much in a very long time. Highly Recommend ZORB Rotorua. If you are thinking about it, DO IT! From check-in to the whole experience, the ZORB team were amazing! Making our day one that we will not forget for a very long time. An awesome team and fabulous atmosphere!
We took advantage of the hot tubs at the bottom and top of the rides to relax and extend the length of our visit, this made it so much more enjoyable and long lasting.
Even though the admission fee was a little pricey, it was well worth it. We hired a Go-Pro and can't wait to download the lifetime of laughs and experience that we had.
I highly recommend this for the entire family. An awesome day out!
Thank you ZORB Rotorua, just AWESOME!!
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Amys973
Feb 22, 2026
So much fun! - I was in Rotorua 19 years ago and wanted to do the Zorb but wasn’t able to. I have regretted that ever since so it was my number one thing to do on this trip. Even after all that lead up, the Zorb experience did not disappoint! We has so much fun, especially on the two curved tracks. We laughed the entire time.
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J6708gmsueh
Feb 15, 2026
Zorbing - Awesome experience, great set up really friendly crew
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Bob_d
Feb 13, 2026
Fun - This was a blast!! We didn’t know what to expect when we booked this activity but we had such a great time. The hot tub afterwards was definitely a plus.
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Spuffle
Feb 6, 2026
Pure joy in a waterslide - Pure joy in a waterslide
Pure joy in a waterslide
Pure joy in a waterslide
Pure joy in a waterslide
Pure joy in a waterslide
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Liviamb8869zs
Feb 4, 2026
Zorbing in NZ - Lots of fun, very nice staff, not crowded (got there before noon). Crazy feeling rolling down the beautiful hills inside a giant ball!! So glad we did this, nothing like it back home!
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Lotsatravel_11
Jan 31, 2026
Don’t miss the birthplace of Zorbing - This was our first time Zorbing and it far exceeded our expectations. The staff was friendly and efficient and the rides were thrilling. It’s a definite joy to be missed experience!! We booked the four ride package with shirt ahead of time and everything was ready to go. The staff set up the rides for each to be a little more intense. The balls don’t look like they are going that fast from the outside but inside them it’s a wild ride. Another couple there only bought 2 rides and ended up going back in to book the other 2 since they enjoyed it so much. Since this is the birthplace of Zorbing, it’s a definite must do!!
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Kristyo276
Jan 31, 2026
Must do in Rotorua - It was amazing fun!
A bit expensive but can you put a price on that sort of fun.
I went in the Zorb with my 9yo, it does bash you around surprisingly and is like riding a roller coaster, so fun, you feel pumped afterwards.
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Priya_p
Jan 27, 2026
Super fun! A must do.... - Super fun! A must do. You’ll get wet so be prepared. You can go in with another person as well. There are several options as well.
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Alex_s
Feb 12, 2026
Expensive but good fun - Was quite pricey for a quick ride, but it is very fun and a worth it activity! Make sure you wear bathers, as you will get soaked.
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