Description
ZORBING – it sounds like some type of futuristic extreme sport, but it’s really quite simple and a total ‘ball of fun’. Zorbing – or Globe Riding, Sphering or Orbing, 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!
Globe riding ultimately involves rolling down a hill within an inner capsule, suspended in the centre of an inflatable plastic orb. Since its inception in 1994, Zorbing 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 the brilliant ZYDRO (wet) zorbing, solo, with friends, sliding, tumbling, zigzag or straight and narrow – the options and combinations are endless. This family friendly activity (6 years and above) is an excellent choice for a day out and always ensures a ‘rolling’ good time for everyone!
ZYDRO
The ZYDRO involves getting wet. You enter the ZORB, followed by a few litres of (warm in winter, cold in summer) water, before embarking on your hillside ride. This option is very popular with groups, as you can have two extra people in the ZORB with you on a straight track. ZORB Rotorua also offer the world's only Drop track, they refer to the straight tracks as fast tracks. Alternatively, a solo ZYDRO is just as fun and you can choose either a zigzag, fast track or the worlds only Drop track. Expect plenty of sliding, spinning, slippery (but not rough tumbling) action.
Trip Includes
- Zydro zorbing
- Free pick ups from central Rotorua
- You can hire a waterproof camera (exta cost)
- You can hire togs, a towel and a T shirt for $5
Duration
- Allow 1 hour including travel time from Rotorua
Departures
- Every hour during daylight hours
- You can either make your own way to the Zorb base located 10kms from Rotorua township on State Highway 5 next to the Agrodome or you can take advantage of the free pick ups from central Rotorua
- Operates all year
Other Information
- The Zorb Rotorua site is located on the corner of Western Road & State Highway 5, Ngongotaha, 10 minutes drive from Rotorua.
- Minimum age is 6 years old
- ZYDRO ride: maximum weight solo is 130kgs, maximum weight multi (up to three people) is 250kgs
- Operates in all weather conditions & perfect on a rainy day
- Bring a change of clothes & a towel or hire there for an additional $5
