Shore excursion to Rotorua including Gondola and luge rides
Overview
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7 hours
Mobile ticket
There is something for everyone on this small-group tour to the geothermal heartland of New Zealand - Rotorua. Relax with a foot soak in the soothing mineral waters at Kuirua Park. Take a Gondola ride to the top of Mt Ngongotaha enjoy the breath taking view over Rotorua City,(3 luge rides down the mountain are included in the cost of this tour) have a coffee, or sample the wine tasting and watch thrill seekers ride the luge or one of the other adventure packed rides.
Plus much more ...
* Kiwifruit Orchard Tour with complimentary tasting
* Government gardens and Rachels Pool
* Polynesian Spa (Entry fee is not included)
* Watch river rafting at a local Waterfall
* Beautiful Blue lake and Redwood forest
* Free bottled spring water
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Government Gardens
Beautiful gardens and the magnificent Rotorua Museum and Polynesian Spa
Te Puke
We stop at a 12 acre Kiwifruit farm (there are 25,000 acres of Kiwi planted in this area) just beyond Te Puke, the Kiwi Capital of the world, on the road up to Rotorua. Here, you will be blown away by the way this weird, yet cool, fair is grown
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Shore excursion to Rotorua including Gondola and luge rides
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Snacks and bottled water
Gondola ride to the top of Mt Ngongataha and return to the bottom
Port pick-up and drop-off
All Fees and Taxes
Luge ride x 3 from top of skyline gondola
Lunch
Pickup points
Port of Tauranga
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brilliant few hours, well worth it
Robin r,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun few hours, Going up in the finals, coming down three different tracks on a big strong plastic luge with braking system. Then returning to the top by ski lift. A lot of laughs had. Good restaurant at the top and a self service shop to get , sandwiches , pies etc. A great fun trip.
Good fun
Dream64539003291,Sep 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Good fun, went on a week day so no lines or anything. Definitely do 5 runs so you can do all the runs but “Gravity” is a must. The flying fox was fun and fast but the swing seemed more exhilarating, so would suggest do that over the flying fox but it was still fun.
Suitable for all ages.
CJLNZ,Oct 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gondola ride was enjoyable. Nice cafe/view at top. The luge was very well run and designed. Safe and fun. Kids love it. I am in my 50’s tall and built like a lumberjack but the systems worked just as well for me. My wife and I both liked it.
Spectacular
W6510ILsamh,Mar 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun for families with young and old children. Spectacular views to go with your rides along with food and other activities for small children. Price was very reasonable giving us Gondola rides to the top with 5 rides on the Luge.
So much fun!
Jet795458,Feb 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was really nervous about doing this excursion. I'm so thankful I tried it. I had so much fun I didn't want to stop. It's super easy to control the sleds, no one was being reckless and it moves along, so you are never waiting in line. The gondola and ski lift was super easy to get on and off. I never felt scared or insecure. There were people of all ages having a great time. Please go and enjoy!
Awesome place, will be back
lily 23-gibbo,Jan 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome place to go with family or friends! Definitely worth the money and would do it 100 times again, the night luge was awesome and the lights work beautiful. The staff were so helpful and bright and seemed to love their job and it showed. Will definitely be back:)
Great fun for families.
Liza B,Dec 4, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best activity in Rotorua for family with teenagers. Definitely recommend getting the 5 luge turn ticket. Also the Jelly belly shop is amazing if a little expensive So much fun!
Tremendous Fun!
BucketListSarah,Mar 14, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great tour of the area with an informative guide. Rotorua and the Gondola ride were lovely. The luge track was a very fun addition to our day while still getting to see the area. Would definitely recommend to everyone!
Highly recommend
Debbie J,Mar 11, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00I am not good with electronics, but wanted to leave a review about Toby and our experience. It was wonderful and he is very accommodating to make it custom for everyone to enjoy their experience. Highly recommend!!
Taranaki shore excursion
JANE B,Nov 16, 2019
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour was a little disorganized. The guide Roger was running behind schedule, not sure of the time he needed to return us to the port for our boarding of our cruise ship. Didn't really comment much on history or geography of where and what he was showing us. Did take us to geothermal pools, and redwood forest. We are from California and we have lots of redwood forests, he never said much about this one, how did they get a redwood forest in New Zealand? Seemed to have alot of unexplained wondering around time. That being said the adventure park with the gondola and luge ride was great! Could have been a better tour with a different guide.
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