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Velocity Valley
Velocity Valley
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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About
Velocity Valley (formerly Agroventures) offers truly unique New Zealand adventures for men, women, children of all ages, from adrenalin junkies, speed demons to those who enjoy a more low key experience. Located 10 minutes north of Rotorua, we offer five exhilarating activities all conveniently located within 60 meters of each other. Our experienced, professional crew are with you all the way through guaranteeing your needs are met. What makes us unique? Velocity Valley has the world’s only human powered monorail Shweeb Racer, Rotorua Bungy – a New Zealand icon, Agrojet - the fastest jet sprint experience in NZ. Swing from 40m towards the earth at 130kmph on NZ’s one and only Swoop and the Southern Hemispheres’ only wind tunnel at Freefall Xtreme. Spend an hour or the entire day – we will give you an unforgettable experience and a sense of accomplishment in that will remain long after you have waved us farewell. We make fast fun for everyone!
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andy123
Hue, Vietnam19 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Facilities were amazing, kids absolutely loved the ride, would have given 5 stars but after the ride we stayed and watched other customers on their rides and staff stood around next to us on the deck by the ticket office talking and swearing, with loud and multiple use of the F-word. Very unprofessional and disrespectful, would think twice before taking the kids there again. Kind of made what should have been a great experience a bit crappy.
Written 6 October 2023
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VelocityValleyTeam
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to review us. Whilst I am pleased you and the family enjoyed your rides I am extremely disappointed with the unprofessional nature of my team. Under no circumstance is this ever acceptable and I am truly sorry to you, and to anyone else who heard such fowl language. I will be addressing this immediately. I would appreciate any additional information you can give me whilst I conduct an investigation (marketing@velocityvalley.co.nz).
Thank you again.
Debbie - General Manager
Written 26 October 2023
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Sherpa22091811022
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
The experience was the best!
The staff were bloody awesome, accomodating and so friendly.
1000% for customer service⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The staff were bloody awesome, accomodating and so friendly.
1000% for customer service⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Written 2 September 2023
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VelocityValleyTeam
Kia Ora, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - we are so glad you had a great experience here. We hope to see you guys again one day!
Written 26 October 2023
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Climber57110436763
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
This was a great adrenaline experience and something for each member of the family. All 4 of us did the Freefall Fly, 2 did the Swoop and 2 did the Schweeb. Staff was friendly and helpful and the excitement was lasting.
Written 14 August 2023
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VelocityValleyTeam
Kia Ora Climber57110436763, Sounds like your family have a great time here at Velocity Valley and were able to try most of our rides. Great to hear our staff were friendly and helpful. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review!
Written 26 October 2023
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ChariotOfFaith
Christchurch, New Zealand20 contributions
Mar 2023
One of the staff that operated the ride went on the Swing with two of us and gave an extra 'surprise' surprise to make it more unpredictable and thrilling!
AAA+++ for excellent customer service.
Can buy pictures and recording of the experience!
The Shweeb was a little disappointing as the pictures from the official site is a little misleading. The track was not as huge as what it looks but nevertheless fun!
AAA+++ for excellent customer service.
Can buy pictures and recording of the experience!
The Shweeb was a little disappointing as the pictures from the official site is a little misleading. The track was not as huge as what it looks but nevertheless fun!
Written 30 July 2023
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VelocityValleyTeam
Hi ChariotOfFaith777,
Sounds like you had an epic time here at Velocity Valley, thanks so much for the great feedback on our staff. We are glad you still enjoyed the Shweeb Racer too!
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review :)
Written 26 October 2023
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Brook M
4 contributions
Mar 2023
Me & my family went to velocity valley & had such an amazing day!
Me & my mother did the swing & the free fall, my father & partner did the speed boat & we all had such an amazing time.
Staff were awesome & felt very safe & comfortable with all of them. If your looking for a thrill at a great price 10/10 recommend this place😊
Me & my mother did the swing & the free fall, my father & partner did the speed boat & we all had such an amazing time.
Staff were awesome & felt very safe & comfortable with all of them. If your looking for a thrill at a great price 10/10 recommend this place😊
Written 24 March 2023
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Kia Ora brookm547!
Thanks for the awesome review! We are so glad you had an enjoyable time and felt safe and comfortable with our team.
We hope to see you again one day!
Velocity Valley Team
Written 21 April 2023
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Howard A
Auckland, New Zealand274 contributions
Dec 2022
What a fabulous place.
We arrived good and early, jus as they were opening. That was a good idea as the queues got quite long later in the day. Some of them up to 30 minutes at the busiest time.
We started with the Freefall Xtreme. The experience of a parachute freefall provided by a giant fan. It is an enormous amount of fun but a lot more hard work than it looks. It really tests your core strength maintaining the correct position.
We followed that with the swoop. You get fastened into what feels like seeping bags before being hoisted 40 meters in the air and dropped to swing on a cord. The initial acceleration is exhilarating. An ideal ride for couples.
The Agrojet is a jet boat ride racing around a complex course at high speed. You don't get to drive the boat, you wouldn't want to. The drivers are obviously highly skilled and get the best out of the boats.
We ended with the Shweeb Racer, a duel cycle powered monorail . It is dammed hard work if you want to be competitive but you get a heck of a speed going. Wonderful.
The whole place is staffed by some lovely, friendly people who seem to be having as much fun as the customers.
We arrived good and early, jus as they were opening. That was a good idea as the queues got quite long later in the day. Some of them up to 30 minutes at the busiest time.
We started with the Freefall Xtreme. The experience of a parachute freefall provided by a giant fan. It is an enormous amount of fun but a lot more hard work than it looks. It really tests your core strength maintaining the correct position.
We followed that with the swoop. You get fastened into what feels like seeping bags before being hoisted 40 meters in the air and dropped to swing on a cord. The initial acceleration is exhilarating. An ideal ride for couples.
The Agrojet is a jet boat ride racing around a complex course at high speed. You don't get to drive the boat, you wouldn't want to. The drivers are obviously highly skilled and get the best out of the boats.
We ended with the Shweeb Racer, a duel cycle powered monorail . It is dammed hard work if you want to be competitive but you get a heck of a speed going. Wonderful.
The whole place is staffed by some lovely, friendly people who seem to be having as much fun as the customers.
Written 30 December 2022
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Kia Ora Howard A!
Thanks so much for your descriptive review of your visit to Velocity Valley :D
Summer is one of our busiest periods so I'm glad you arrived early to beat the rush.
We love to hear such awesome responses from our customers - especially regarding our staff :)
We hope to see you again sometime soon,
Velocity Valley Team
Written 21 April 2023
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Kevin M
Vancouver, WA80 contributions
Nov 2022
Quick review: the staff were soooo friendly and the Swoop was an adrenaline high.
Do it! Great pricing at least for us Americans.
Do it! Great pricing at least for us Americans.
Written 21 November 2022
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Good Afternoon Kevin-LisaMc!
Thanks for taking the time to write us a review, it is great to hear you had a good time and that you were happy with our pricing.
We hope you enjoyed your visit to Rotorua and that we see you again one day,
Velocity Valley Team
Written 21 April 2023
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Michelle V
Auckland, New Zealand39 contributions
May 2022
i only went to do the Freefall Extreme. The staff were great at explaining what i had to do during the safety briefing. Clear hand signals were used to guide me as, with the roar of the wind turbine , you couldn't hear anything else. Wow. great fun although my nearly elderly body felt a bit sore afterwards from arching my back to hold the correct position! All good though. 90 seconds of adrenaline for me.
Written 29 May 2022
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Hi Michelle, Thank you for choosing to share your holiday with us. Freefall Xtreme definitely works muscles you haven't used in a while. I'll be sure to pass on your feedback to the Freefall crew, it'll be a good booster for them. Hope you enjoyed your time in Rotorua. Maybe we'll see you again sometime. Warm regards.
Written 23 June 2022
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Richard J
5 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Agro jet was fun me and my son it it together and absolutely loved it , all the staff at velocity valley are very friendly and welcoming I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting an exciting experience
Written 18 April 2022
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Kia ora RichardjV9919VK,
Thank you for your review!
We're very glad to hear you both enjoyed your time on the Agrojet. It is certainly one of the most loved rides here at Velocity Valley.
Cannot wait to have your visit again soon :)
Many thanks,
The Velocity Valley Team
Written 24 April 2022
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Mandy c
1 contribution
Jan 2022 • Family
While standing on the viewing platform for the jet boat the driver purposely saturated us. She could see I was standing there with my phone and a very expensive bag. There was 3 inches of filthy water in the bottom of my bag destroying my phone charger, vape and charger, and my car key. The receipts and photos in my wallet were defrosted. My phone was water damaged and wouldn’t charge for 3 days. My Louis Vuitton bag was also left water damaged. My clothes and the only pair of shoes I had for the trip were completely soaked. When I complained and requested a towel the manager was rude and refused to help me. When I stated how angry I was the driver told me she had asked my boys if they wanted to splash me. They said to her ok but only a little bit so she said to them ok just a little bit. When this was her excuse she said she had said it to them sarcastically. The manager said it was a splash platform and clearly stated this. While this might be true it was also the only viewing platform In order to get photos and videos of the children in the ride. The driver could clearly see me with my handbag and phone in hand so I am dumbfounded as to how she would think that soaking me would be appreciated. In all appalled by the lack of concern, the refusal to even offer me a towel, and the rudeness they showed. This “splash” caused about $850 worth of damage to my personal items. I will never return, never recommend
Written 16 February 2022
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Hi Cueeyeballroll,
Yes, I remember you well and this situation you are speaking of.
The Splash Deck you were standing on was clearly labelled as such, with photos of what can be expected - a wave of water.
People voluntarily stand there with their phones out hoping to capture the ultimate water shot, we warn people with the sign, but we don’t stop and ask every single person if they want to be wet. Hundreds of people over summer had stood in the same spot you were standing and expected the water. No, we don’t tend to notice expensive handbags, all we see are people wanting to have a good time and if they choose to stand in the Splash Zone they can expect to be splashed.
I will not accept that I was rude and failed to help you. I apologised for the fact you got wet, but also explained the nature of where you were standing that was clearly labelled and the fact that your sons told the boat driver to wet you, you were not willing to accept anything I had to say. Also, the reason I couldn’t provide you a towel is because we didn’t have any left, they were all dirty from our maintenance workers.
The tirade of abuse you hurled towards my driver was appalling even after your boys told you that they asked the driver to splash you. Your swearing could be heard from other manuhiri (customers) and tamariki (children) within the park, which made them very uncomfortable.
We will continue to splash people who stand within the splash zone as this is part of the fun people have here.
I hope you and your boys enjoyed the rest of your stay in Rotorua, we have awesome operators in town.
Warm Regards.
Written 23 June 2022
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Bijal R
Brisbane, Australia41 contributions
We plan to take a 10 ride pass (not doing bungy) - 2 adult and 1 child - 10yo - was wondering how much time do you think we will need at the park
WildGuy1
Coffs Harbour, Australia20 contributions
This depends on how many people are there, but just allow around 3-4 hours. You can do it in less, but this is very comfortable time wise and allows for a cuppa etc. Cheers, Cliff
brittanytaufitu8
Auckland Central, New Zealand
is this suitable for a 4 and 2 year old
Hi Brittany,
Majority of our rides are based on either height or weight limits, please see below for all of the ride requirements -
Shweeb - Minimum 1.2 metres tall
Swoop - Minimum 1 metre tall
Jet Boat - Minimum 1 metre tall
Freefall Xtreme - Minimum 20 kg (weight limit can increase weather permitted)
Bungy - Minimum 10 years old (35 kg minimum weight)
Please let me know if you require any other information?
Have a good day :)
Baylie