Adventure
River Rats Raft & Kayak
Head Office at 391 State Highway 33, Mourea, Rotorua. Freephone 0800 333 900
Based in Rotorua, River Rats Raft & Kayak have been offering quality adventures for over 30
years. We pride ourselves on a safety first culture and our attention to detail.
There is a rafting trip to suit everyone, from a gentle grade 2 scenic raft trip on the
Lower Rangitaiki River, the 65 rapids of the grade 3 Tongariro River, the 14km scenic
adventure trip on the grade 3-4 Rangitaiki River through to full on grade 5 action on the
Wairoa River and the world's highest commercially rafted waterfall - the Kaituna!
There are also plenty of Rotorua Kayaking options available as freedom hire or a guided
tour. Paddle the local lakes to a secluded beach or enjoy a hot water swim only accessible
by boat.
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Wet 'n' Wild Rafting
Headquarters at 2 White Street, Rotorua. Phone 07-349 6567
Based in Rotorua, Wet 'n' Wild offers regular, guided white water rafting options
on five different rivers, graded from 2 to 5.
Rafting is all about excitement, relaxation and teamwork. We like to embrace each
rafting adventure at a leisurely pace to give you the time to fully appreciate the
experience. On your Wet 'n' Wild adventure you will enjoy multiple sensations ...
the exhilaration and thrill from nature's powerful forces at work, the whitewater
and the respect that it commands; you will be in awe of the spectacular scenery
that encompasses you throughout the journey, and you will relish in the contentment
of achievement and fulfillment of personal and team challenges met and mastered
along the way.
Wet 'n' Wild has been rafting New Zealand Rivers safely for 29 years, resulting
in an accumulated wealth of rafting knowledge and experience to share with our
customers.
Every trip has its own experiences that will provide you with memories to treasure
forever.
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Rotorua Canopy Tours - The Original
Headquarters at 147 Fairy Springs Road, Rotorua
Our Original Canopy Tour is eco-tourism at its absolute best - in fact, this tour just won a 2019 '100%
Pure Experience'Award which we're pretty proud of.
We will take you into an ancient, pristine forest where you'll see and hear lots of beautiful native birds up
close. You get to zipline through 600m of canopy during this 3 hour adventure. You'll also find yourself 22m
up in the air on our highest platform, and cross some phenomenal swing bridges. These vantage points will give
you a whole new perspective on how special NewZealand's native forests really are.
Our guides are trained to
keep you completely safe, and are guaranteed to make you smile! We'll also show you why you're at the heart of
our conservation story and explain how you're literally saving this forest from destruction.
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Rotorua Canopy Tours - The Ultimate
Headquarters at 147 Fairy Springs Road, Rotorua
Our Ultimate Canopy Tour will completely take your breath away. You'll find yourself standing near the top
of towering native trees; flying across fern-clad valleys that have stood untouched for 1000 years and
climbing suspended staircases and bridges that will blow your mind. You might even be lucky enough to hand-feed
wild North Island robin which is pretty incredible.
The Ultimate Canopy Tour is our premium product and we've recently taken this tour to a whole new level.
Our longest, 400m zipline is now a tandem zipline so you can ride side-by-side and share this unforgettable
experience; we've built more shelter on some platforms; you'll now get a snack and drink along the way;
and we've also developed a system to slow down one of our most scenic ziplines so you can really soak up the
amazing view.
The Ultimate Canopy Tour is higher, longer and 100% more spectacular than our Original Canopy Tour.
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Velocity Valley - Agrojet
Paradise Valley Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua
Velocity Valley is New Zealand's most thrilling adrenaline park with FIVE high octane rides
to suit everyone thrill level. Velocity Valley is located on Paradise Valley Road, 10 minutes
north of Rotorua off SH5.
Agrojet is where the park all started in 1998.
Feel the force throw you back in your seat as you head straight into a corner before turning
and going back the other way. You will get 3 laps around our 1 km purpose-built track with one
of our highly trained drivers, this white-knuckle ride is one not to miss.
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Velocity Valley - Shweeb
Paradise Valley Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua
Do you think you have what it takes to race the clock or beat your opponent?
Let us turn you biking experience upside down as you pedal your way around our 200 m
monorail racetrack. Challenge your friends to 3 laps around the track in our bullet-
shaped pods trying to get the fastest time and beat your opponent. Perfect ride for
some healthy competition between friends or foes.
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Velocity Valley - Freefall Xtreme
Paradise Valley Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua
Take on the hair-raising flight as you defy gravity 9m above the ground with Freefall Xtreme.
Only outdoor wind tunnel in the southern hemisphere, live out your wildest dreams and fly
like superman with up to 200kmph winds powering you up.
You will be provided with a cool flight suit, a brief training session with the pros before
you head out into the wind tunnel.
Your flight masters will be with you at all time to provide you with the skills to make the
most of your flying experience and even master unassisted flying.
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Velocity Valley- Swoop
Paradise Valley Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua
Grab a friend or two and take on this childhood favourite swing ride taken to the max adrenaline
level.
Secured in body harnesses, share the fear as you are hoisted 40m high, one nominated
Pull the cord, take the ride! Dive headfirst into the action on the giant Swoop swing at Velocity
Valley. Secured in body harnesses, feel the anticipation rise as you, and up to two friends, are
slowly elevated to 40m high, where the bravest of you releases the cord sending you plummeting
down to just over a metre from the ground. You'll reach exhilarating speeds of up to 130kmph.
If you like Superman, Tarzan, Spiderman or giant rope swings then you will love the Swoop
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Zorb
Western Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua
Zorb is a New Zealand company that invented the 'Zorb Globe' and has developed the sport of
globe riding (rolling down the hill in a large inflatable ball). If you are a thrill-seeker then
globe riding is a must-do experience during your stay in Rotorua. Increase the thrill by adding water
into the globe - this is called the 'Zydro Ride' and will send you slipping, sliding and tumbling
all the way to the bottom of the specially designed hills. Described as a cross between a
roller-coaster and a water slide, the Zydro Ride will leave you feeling refreshed and ready
for more! There is a choice of two tracks - straight or zig zag.
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Kawarau Jetboating and Parasailing
Rotorua City Lakefront, Rotorua
For over 40 years Kawarau Jet have shown holidaymakers from all around the world how
exhilarating Jet boating can be.
Based at the Rotorua City lakefront, Kawarau Jet offers speed, spins and adrenalin
on the iconic BIG yellow jet boats. Kawarau Jet offer an endless range of Rotorua jet boat
rides that offer historical, cultural and informational experiences, with an added
adrenalin rush - and it's suitable for ALL ages!
Combine your jet boat adrenalin rush with a K-Jet Parasailing experience to conquer
Lake Rotorua - both on and off the water! Kjet Parasailing is a truly unique experience
where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the exhilaration of free flight up to 400 feet
and admire the views of Rotorua.
Kawarau Jet offers jet boating in Rotorua 365 days per year (weather permitting).
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New Zealand River Jet and 'The Squeeze'
Cnr State Highway 5 and Tutukau Road (44kms from Rotorua)
Begin with a scenic jet boat ride through Tutukau Gorge. Sit back and take in the
remarkable landscape, learn the history and legends of the area and enjoy an abundance
of unique wildlife.
Just when you thought you had an easy day ahead, your driver asks you to disembark the
boat in knee deep warm water. You head towards a narrow gap in the cliff face ahead of
you and start the challenge of 'The Squeeze'.
After manoeuvring your way through narrow crevasses, climbing boulders, and wading
through warm waist deep water you emerge in stunning native New Zealand bush. Immerse
yourself in the environment and take the opportunity to soak up the atmosphere while
relaxing in the thermal waters of a naturally heated bathing pool and hot waterfall.
While 'squeezing' your way back to the boat, prepare your self for the action packed
ride ahead of you. Hang on tight and enjoy all the thrills, excitement, speed and spins
you would expect from the Hamilton Jet.
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Rafting - Kaitiaki Adventures
Lake Rotoiti Holiday Park, 103 Okere Rd, (off SH33), Okere Falls
Kaitiaki Adventures offers Grade 5 white water rafting at its best. Pass through
amazing steep, narrow, bush clad canons through 14 rapids and over the
7 metre
Kaituna Waterfall. This is adrenalin overload!
Or why not try sledging, where you are in control of your own purpose-built river
sledge motivated by flippers on your feet and equipped with the best gear and
guidance available. With rapids named 'rollercoaster' or 'mothers nightmare'
you know you're in for a good ride! Transport from Rotorua Tourism Centre provided.
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Mountain Bike Rotorua
Whakarewarewa Forest, Waipa State Mill Road, Rotorua
The world's best mountain bike trails. That's not our own boast. That's what
Australian Mountain Bike (AMB) magazine said when they recently visited.
Mountain Bike Rotorua is your gateway to the Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest, the
stunning jewel in the crown of the adventure destination that is Rotorua.
Located at the forest itself the friendly team here at the MBR base have
everything you need to get out and ride!
Along with her natural beauty, the true strength of our forest is that it
caters to all levels of Mountain Bike interest. It doesn't matter if you've
never been mountain biking before or you live, eat, breathe and dream about
your next MTB fix, Whakarewarewa Forest has trails for you. With more than
100kms of mountain biking trail loop options for you to choose and explore
you can opt to hire our bikes for 2 hours, half day, full day, or go on
multi-day adventures. We also have guided tour and adventure day (bike / raft /
kayak / hot pool) options and bike mechanical support available onsite. Coupled
with our new Waipa Store Cafe our base is now an unmissable feature of your
forest exploration.
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OGO Rotorua
525 Ngongotaha Road, Rotorua
The OGO is a 3 metre (11 foot) inflatable transparent plastic ball that you jump
inside with your swim suits on, a few bucket loads of warm water is thrown inside
before commencing to roll down the hill on purpose-built tracks as long as 250
metres.
Choose from a straight track or the Sidewinder zig-zag track. Add to the excitement
(and dizziness!) by choosing a Harness ride where you are strapped to the inside of
the ball as you roll down the hill.
Photographs and video are taken throughout your OGO experience, including a waterproof
camera which you take inside OGO to film all the thrills, sloshy spills, fun and laughter.
Images are put onto a DVD for you to take.
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Off Road NZ
193 Amoore Road, RD2, Rotorua (off SH5 between Rotorua and Hamilton)
Off Road NZ provide the best self-drive, off road vehicle experiences in New Zealand,
including 4WD Bush Safaris and Monster 4X4 Thrill Rides.
On the 4WD Bush Safari you professional guide, up ahead, gives you instructions while
your heart is racing with anticipation. The terrain is like nothing you've encountered
before and the challenges come thick and fast! As you traverse unbelievably steep climbs
and descents; tight, twisting bends; deep, muddy holes; the 4WD rocks and pitches.
Foliage brushes past… you come to a bridge of poles over a creek - how can you possibly
get across that? And suddenly the luge: a six metre-high controlled slide down a
near-vertical 80-degree slope. Adrenaline pumping, you try not to look down.
Follow instructions and take a leap of faith!
The Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride you'll feel your adrenaline begin to pump. With a roar
and utilising its massive suspension, it accelerates into the bush and tears up a
steep track. The 4X4's unique 4-wheel steering mechanism helps to power through New
Zealand native bush, up and down near-vertical slopes tackling the 'Widow Maker'
and the 'Loggers Long Drop'. Your knuckles are white as trees brush past. It twists;
it bucks; it swerves; it tilts - every part of your body will be holding on tight.
Off Road NZ's newest adventure is Raceline Karting providing an opportunity to race
a 390cc 4-stroke Kart on New Zealand's newest and longest KartSport circuit.
Off Road NZ is located on a beautiful NZ native bush-clad property on the Mamaku
Plateau, just 20 minutes north of Rotorua City.
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