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    Adventure Playground

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    #3 of 70 Outdoor Activities in Rotorua
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    451 Ngongotaha Road, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand
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    We offer fully guided quad bike tours, horse treks, clay bird shooting and 4WD drive buggy tours in Rotorua. All activities take part 100 year old forrestry trails on Mount Ngongotaha travelling over varying grades of tracks to suit all abilities from novice to competent riders. You will see spectacular views over Lake Rotorua. Great fun for all ages, families, stag do's, hen weekends, school groups and corporate entertaining. The best fun in Rotorua ! A fantastic experience!

    About Adventure Playground

    We offer fully guided quad bike tours, horse treks, clay bird shooting and 4WD drive buggy tours in Rotorua. All activities take part 100 year old forrestry trails on Mount Ngongotaha travelling over varying grades of tracks to suit all abilities from novice to competent riders. You will see spectacular views over Lake Rotorua. Great fun for all ages, families, stag do's, hen weekends, school groups and corporate entertaining. The best fun in Rotorua ! A fantastic experience!
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    “clay shooting” (140 reviews)
    “horse trek” (67 reviews)
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    Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours
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    451 Ngongotaha Road, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand
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    Ask Treasade about Guided Horse Trekking from Rotorua
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    Horse Trekking - MUST DO

    Had an amazing time Horse Trekking at Aventure Playground. First time visiting Rotorua and was checking out all that was to offer and this is a MUST DO. Sinead was our guide and she was so confident and was easy to talk too and made...More

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    Awesome place, awesome staff, awesome day!

    We had a go on the self drive 4x4's and did a horse trek. It was the most fun I have had in Rotorua, a must visit!!! I can't wait to go back. Very professional and fun staff. Horses, buggies and gear are well looked...More

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    Horse Trek

    Absolutely incredible experience with the most lovely guides! Could not ask for better. The horses were also amazing and you cannot beat the views on the trek on a sunny Rotorua day! 10/10.

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    Horse riding.

    A beautiful and relaxed trip on horseback through lovely native Bush on good trails. The walk takes you to a look out point over Lake Rotorua. Super helpful and friendly guides. None of us had been horse riding before and all 3 girls quickly relaxed...More

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    Evan P
    4 June 2018|
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    Response from Adventure2710 | Property representative |
    Hi Evan Thanks for your email. We can only offer your 4 yr old a 10 minute pony lead ride which you are welcome to walk along side with our guide. If you wish to book you can do so via our website or call us on 0800... More
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    19 October 2016|
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    Response from 652reganp | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry! I guess you've been there by now. I think it's great for those ages.
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