Zorb - Downhill Ball Rolling
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What you can expect
ZORB – it sounds like some type of futuristic extreme sport, but it’s really quite simple and a total ‘ball of fun’. Downhill ball rolling, as it is also known, involves you turning yourself into a human load of washing inside a huge inflatable ball that is ‘gently’ flung down a hill. If this sounds like your type of thing, you’re in luck!
ZORB ultimately involves rolling down a hill within an inner capsule, suspended in the centre of an inflatable plastic ball. Since its inception in 1997, ZORB has become as much a ‘must-do’ in New Zealand as bungy jumping or jet boating. Within New Zealand, ZORB Rotorua is the only site that offers Globe Riding, and people from all over the world have travelled to Rotorua specifically for the pleasure of being chucked down a hill in a ball.
ZORB Rotorua offer brilliant H2OGO water rides that promise sliding, tumbling, zigzagging or straight and narrow – the options and combinations are endless! This family friendly activity (5 years and above) is an excellent choice for a day out and always ensures a ‘rolling’ good time for everyone. With the Sidewinder & Straight Track combo passes, you can experience the thrill twice over!
Straight Track 250m Dive into the ball alone, or with up to three friends for 250m of fun and laughter as you slip and slide down the slope. You can race friends or family with the dual tracks. For an extra challenge, you can try to stay upright and run down the hill!
Sidewinder Track 350m The twistiest track ever made and the longest in the world! You'll get some speed on the straights before riding up the sides on the bends. You'll have no idea what's happening next whilst inside.
If you have ever wondered what it's like to be inside a washing machine, you can experience it here! Why not add some H20 into your ZORB.
Location
What you need to know
- Downhill ball roll on your chosen track (maximum of 3 people per zorb)
- You can hire togs, a towel and a T shirt for an additional cost of $12 per person
- Hot tubs available to relax in after your ride
- Allow 1 hour
- Every hour during daylight hours (9am-5pm)
- Make your own way to the Zorb base located at 525 Ngongotaha Road, Rotorua
- Operates daily all year, excluding Christmas Day
- Is there a family Rotorua Zorb deal we can buy online? Unfortunately, the operator does not offer a family deal. But the Rotorua Zorb experience is one of the most affordable adventure experiences in New Zealand.
- Maximum of 3 people per zorb
- Maximum weight solo is 135 kgs
- Minimum age is 5 years old
- All zorb balls have approx 40 litres of water in them (cool water in summer & warm water in winter)
- The ZORB Rotorua site is a 5 minutes drive North of Rotorua City Centre. Next to Skyline Rotorua, Rainbow Springs and Mitai Maori Village
- Operates in all weather conditions & perfect on a rainy day
- Bring swimwear, a change of clothes & a towel or hire there for an additional $12 per person
- You are welcome to bring your own GoPro or waterproof camera inside the zorb with you
- The Sidewinder & Straight Track combo cannot be split between people (per person price)
- You are unable to participate if you have any of the following conditions; high blood pressure, epilepsy, if your pregnant, heart conditions or if you have any back, neck or head injuries.
Recent reviews
Things could always be cheaper but we had a ton of fun.
The place had no knowledge of her being there. It was supposed to be a dry Zorbing and it wasn’t
Need help?
- Email us at plan@everythingnewzealand.com
- Product ID: 8553
- This experience is supplied by Zorb Rotorua Experience