Zorb Inflatable Ball Ride from Mount Ngongotaha in New Zealand
Overview
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1 hour
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Take a wild and wacky ride with ZORB - roll down the longest tracks in the world. Owned and operated by inventors of this iconic activity, you get to slide around inside the inflatable ball for a new type of thrill. Enjoy the twists and turns as the ball rolls downhill - don't worry it's like a giant water slide, no tumbling involved!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 5 years
Maximum weight per person is 135 kgs or 297 lbs
Please bring swimwear and a towel
This activity does involved some degree of risk and you will be required to accept and sign a risk disclosure document before you take part in the activity.
People who are under the age of 5 or who are pregnant are not allowed to ride
People who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol are not allowed to ride
Not suitable for guests with medical conditions that could be made worse by acceleration, side to side motion, sliding and jumping
People who are 135kgs (297lbs) or over are not allowed to ride
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Superman dive into a giant inflatable ball and roll down Mt Ngongotaha with ZORB, where the fun will have you laughing uncontrollably. Discover TWO of our FOUR different ball rolling tracks – the world’s longest zig-zag Sidewinder Track, the smooth ‘n’ fast double Straight Track. The experience of rolling down a hill inside a giant inflatable ball has been an iconic adventure experience since Andrew and David Akers invented and developed the first ever ZORB site in the world back in 1997 at this very location! To this day, Rotorua is the ONLY location in New Zealand where you can experience this amazingly fun and bizarre bucket list activity. Do not miss out on this iconic New Zealand invention, where it all began! This activity does involved some degree of risk and you will be required to accept and sign a risk disclosure document before you take part in the activity.
What‘s Included
Use of hot tubs
ZORB rides
Sauna
Free Wifi
Private transportation
Showers
T-shirts, shorts, and a towel rentals for $12.00 (optional)
Go-Pros hired for $50.00 (optional)
SD cards can be purchased for $25.00 (optional)
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Bottled water
Options
Two Ride combo
Two Rides at ZORB: Two ride combo - One Straight Track and one Sidewinder Track per person
Reviews
321 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A really fun time
Travel48058172513,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun time with mates. Good adrenaline rush and even better when you have multiple people in the zorb. Like being on a water slide and the multiple routes gives a good mix of excitement.
Fun and a little bit mad
Navigator295841,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organised, not crowded. Great facilities and a really fun thing to do. Can recommend. We loved the individual changing rooms with a timed heater and also the hot tubs, such a different thing to do for a break on a long journey with family. Our ages ranged from 72 - 7 and we all took part.
Great rolling fun in the washing machine lol
KavinC28,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very fun to play this game, saw it from youtube before never test it, until I tried feel in the washer machine lol, but in the good way haha
Friendly and professional
corycW2523LI,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 11 and 14 year olds really enjoyed the experience. The staff were very friendly and professional. Great value and highly recommend.
So Cool
Freedom57554046703,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow now that was cool. Family of 5 from the US had an absolute blast. It’s crazy watching the balls come down the mountain and a little intimidating. However once you jump in one it’s awesome. I went down with my wife and all three kids shared a ball. We had so much fun.
OK but very expensive for a 30 second ride.
M561REgeoffc,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I bought the two-ride package for my daughter. This was NZD120/USD70/GBP52 per ride. Each ride is a mere 30 seconds on average. The website photos carefully give the impression of something much grander. There are some basic changing rooms, 2 hot tubs and a sauna to share with strangers, so these unlikely to be a big attraction. While NZ is an expensive tourist destination, this gave without doubt the poorest value for money.
Must do once in your life
771andyr,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a blast doing this unique activity - mom and dad did four rides (one each track) and kids (6/8) did twelve over two days. Truly unique - must do once in your life - do at least two rides with others in the ball.
Sooooo fun!!!! Lots of laughs
Sandy S,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I did 2 rides each. They were super fun! The first straight track looks like a bunny hill from the bottom, but certainly doesn’t feel like it on the way down! You don’t flip over, but you also don’t go down straight like on a playground slide. We did the zig zag path second which was also a blast. Very funn! Highly recommend going in late Nov too. Absolutely no lines and no rushing about.
Awesome!
Annie R,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome! Everyone loved doing this and wanted to go again. It was ridiculously expensive (cheaper on Viator), but kids were super happy.
Fun for adults and kids
Naomi M,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good fun. You don’t actually tumble, but glide in the water inside the ball so is not a painful and physically demanding experience. Suitable for most ages. Wear your swimmers - but recommend sturdy ones as the friction shifts them a bit. As it is outdoors, if it is windy be prepared you may have to wait until the wind dies down. They offer warm hot tubs down the bottom and at the top of the tides to relax in between goes. In cooler months it can be pretty cold in the wind so don’t neglect bringing your towels.
From NZ$95.00
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