ZORB Rotorua
ZORB Rotorua
4.6
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The experience of rolling down a hill inside a giant inflatable ball has been an iconic adventure experience since ZORB was invented at this very location way back in 1997! To this day, Rotorua is the ONLY location in New Zealand where you can experience this amazingly fun and bizarre bucket list activity. Please note as of 17 May 2019, ZORB Rotorua was recently purchased back by the original inventors of ZORB (Andrew and Dave Akers) the old ZORB site at 149 Western Road, Rotorua has been permanently closed and our new site (previously known as OGO Rotorua) and is undertaking a rebrand back to ZORB. Please bear in mind when reading old reviews! As the inventors and creators of ZORB, we are excited to have our brand back and our mission is to give every single customer world class customer service, health and safety and value for money when experiencing the ridiculous hilarity that is rolling down a hill in a giant inflatable ball.
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TravelReviewer
Auckland, New Zealand152 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Located on Mount Ngongotaha you arrive and show the workers at the front desks your tickets. Very quickly you are shown to a changing room (if you haven't changed into your togs yet. I think people outside NZ would call togs a 'Bathing Suit'). If, however, you are already changed prior to arrival you will be shown straight to a queue where you wait for a mini-van to bring you up to the hill. There are many different tracks that you can ZORB on. I personally like the Sidewinder track the best and would very much recommend it.
Written 8 January 2024
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Mouzouris
Detroit, MI2,138 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
This was the first thing we did in Rotorua. A lot of fun. Very flexible on scheduling as the line if any moves along pretty fast. You can store your stuff on an open locker so I wouldn’t keep any valuables with you other than clothes/ towels that we brought with us. Parking is a few feet away so easy to get to if needed. Then a van drives you up the hill about a minute if that and then in you go !!! Highly recommended specially with kids. You get a small discount if you book it thru Rotorua canopy tours if you’re planing doing the zip lines also.
Written 9 April 2024
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Jami
Seattle, WA21 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
If you like water slides, you will love Zorbing. It’s a bit pricey, so extend your time by soaking in the hot tubs and watching other people come down. And if there’s a line at the top, let other people go first and enjoy the view. There is a little terrace with a tub ( the tub wasn’t open. Maybe it’s only open when it’s busier) up there , and you can look out over Rotorua and watch the other riders start their roll.
We did the straight track with two inside first. Wheeeeee! Then we did the Sidewinder separately. I laid on my back and held my knees so I was spinning around inside. Whoo hoooo! I got some water up my nose. But I didn’t care!
So don’t be scared. Just go do it already!
We did the straight track with two inside first. Wheeeeee! Then we did the Sidewinder separately. I laid on my back and held my knees so I was spinning around inside. Whoo hoooo! I got some water up my nose. But I didn’t care!
So don’t be scared. Just go do it already!
Written 6 October 2023
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Linda B
Sydney, Australia41 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
It's novel fun but way overpriced. As this is the only place to place to Zorb in New Zealand then you must pay.
My frustration is that you paid $125NZ for 3 goes for each person. If two or more of those people went in the same Zorb they gave up a full ride/band for that. While it shouldn't be free it's rich to charge the exact same for one zorb ball with two people as the same as two zorb balls being used which requires more labour and materials and handling.
Kids still loved it but it was sooo expensive.
My frustration is that you paid $125NZ for 3 goes for each person. If two or more of those people went in the same Zorb they gave up a full ride/band for that. While it shouldn't be free it's rich to charge the exact same for one zorb ball with two people as the same as two zorb balls being used which requires more labour and materials and handling.
Kids still loved it but it was sooo expensive.
Written 2 October 2024
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Heidi
Nambour, Australia9 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
2 adults and 2 tweens. We laughed so hard lot and had fun. The hot tubs were SO GOOD for us frozen aussies although we didn’t realise you have to sit cold on the benches to line up for the car that drives you up the hill. It would have been great to have a bit of guidance on the different tracks and what is good to do in your ride. 3 of us went in one and my husband’s legs pinned mine down so I did the whole sidewinder flat on my back, laughing and taking in water - I can see how you can drown in 30cm of water! and the water knocking my contacts around! One smart son went by himself - although, we did have fun! We all enjoyed racing the straight track more so and wished we’d known - we would have done that one again instead of the sidewinder. It’s pricey but a good thing to tick off your bucket list!
Written 14 January 2024
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510Paddler
Union City, CA134 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This was a total surprise booking for me as my partner knows I don’t to small cramped spaces and thrill rides very well. I have to admit that I was scared out of my mind thinking that hurdling down a hill with no way of steering was anywhere close to fun. I wasn’t proven wrong, it’s still frightening, but in a fun twisted way. Just close your eyes and let gravity take control!!! The hot tubs were a nice amenity while you’re waiting for your turn.
An on site bar would have been awesome too, but I could just imagine what kind of videos we’d get from there!
An on site bar would have been awesome too, but I could just imagine what kind of videos we’d get from there!
Written 28 February 2020
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QueenofHerbs
Auckland, New Zealand50 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
I had bought a book me voucher for my daughter to do the straight and sidewinder at Zorb. However, the night before, my daughter fell really sick with a tummy bug and was not able to do the rides.
After writing to Zorb explaining the situation and asking if a refund was possible, I was surprised to receive a mail from them stating they will refund the full amount.
Having gone through a 3rd party to get my tickets and due to the last minute cancellation- i didnt expect Zorb to be so considerate. Hats off to the team for being considerate and compassionate. Not many businesses these days are.
After writing to Zorb explaining the situation and asking if a refund was possible, I was surprised to receive a mail from them stating they will refund the full amount.
Having gone through a 3rd party to get my tickets and due to the last minute cancellation- i didnt expect Zorb to be so considerate. Hats off to the team for being considerate and compassionate. Not many businesses these days are.
Written 20 January 2020
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Tasman Travels
145 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Awesome! Awesome!! AWESOME!!! We were here on 24/03, did the 09:00 downhill ball rolling, did all four and they were epic!!! Really not as scary as it may look, not at all, completely safe, comfortable and fun!! Loved it! Thanks to the team for looking after us, Charlotte, Leane, Taruia and Koan! Definitely recommend!!!
Written 27 March 2023
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Kim Mair
5 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
I’d seen these large balls rolling down a hill over the week I’d visited Rotorua and thought “that looks kind of fun” and kept driving. After doing every other activity I could I visited ZORB Rotorua. So glad I did. The experience was awesome! Faster experience than they look, staff was great. Highly recommended.
Written 1 January 2020
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christie3141
Boston, MA46 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
My friend and I decided to give Zorb a try, and it was absolutely awesome! They have a variety of packages, and we chose one with two tracks. They put hot tub water in the balls, since it was cold out the day we went. They also have a couple of hot tubs you can sit when you’re waiting between runs. One of the workers took great photos of our runs and we ended up buying the photos afterwards. This was one of the highlights of my trip!
Written 22 March 2020
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You sure can! You’ll need to leave any attachments behind (head or chest harnesses or selfie sticks) ... but the guys on site will show you how to get the best footage while holding it in your hand.
Written 20 April 2019
If you get tickets through Bookme.nz, do you have to go during a specific time of day, or can you use the tickets any time during that day?
Written 26 April 2018
You can go there anytime during the day, but I suggest you check their open hour from OGO Rotorua page on TripAdvisor. It's different at different season.
Written 8 May 2018
Early June 2018 We will be traveling via camper van from Auckland down to Taupo, and would like to do this activity , should we make reservations ?
Written 26 August 2017
kellyhO2415NZ
Rotorua, New Zealand
Hi, as the other reviewers have indicated you are fine to show up on the day. Alternatively you can book on our website. We look forward to welcoming you when you arrive!
Written 4 September 2017
Hi there, my husband and I with our 18mo son will be coming through late September. Obviously our son is far too small. But, if he is with us, is it workable that Dad goes first, then we child swap and I have a go? I'm not sure of the set up. Thank you.
Written 22 July 2016
Hi AnitaJ387 ... As Marla correctly says; it would be no problem for you and your husband to swap child caring duties while you each ride. Alternatively we have a number of staff on site who LOVE children. If you and your son are comfortable with them, you would be welcome to ride together while one of them looks after him.
Written 22 July 2016
Greetings!!
Can we use our own GoPros & waterproof iPhones??
Excited to experience OGO!!!
Written 29 January 2016
Is it possible to do Hobbiton and Ogo in one day?
Written 24 October 2015
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