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Zorb Rotorua

Western Rd | Ngongotaha, Rotorua, New Zealand
64 7 357 5100
Ranked #19 of 40 attractions in Rotorua
4.0 of 5 stars 107 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Traveler Description: ZORB Rotorua was the first commercial site started by the New Zealand company, ZORB, to roll people down hills in large inflatable globes. Operating... more »
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Yorkshire
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Zorbing is expensive but its one of those things you just have to do in Rotorua. I did both the wet and the dry zorb. Wet is by far the best option. I screamed and laughed all the way down. In the dry zorb it just gave me a headache and made me want to throw up. More

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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

This is one of those attractions that you expect to be fun, but then far exceeds your expectations... We did the Zorb experience with 3 water rides and just wanted to go back for more!!! More

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Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

this has to be the most fun you can have in a big plastc ball. More

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Goulburn, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Went to Zorb, being the original, and had a lot of laughs. We did the harness run straight down the hill. The guys there do everything to make sure you have a good time. The gear is starting to look a little tired though. We didn't have much of a wait - there were four of us. Definitely worth doing... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

What's not to love about rolling down a hill in a big ball with warm water! The guys who work there take fantastic photos for holiday memories. Is probably a bit pricey - nevertheless it all adds to the rich tapestry of a family holiday memories! More

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

The staff was extremely helpful and encouraging. Rolling down a hill in an inflated ball filled with water on a cold winter's day isnt the easiest thing to psych yourself up for alone. I definitely had fun and was glad that the staff was able to generate and share in the excitement for me! More

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Pacifica, California
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

We came here because the kids really wanted the chance to Zorb. While they had a wonderful time, I think this activity is very overpriced. The wait was ridiculous, with only one person working on the hill. She drove the car, picked up the guests, and then got them inside the Zorb. It took us over 2 hours for 3... More

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Chicago
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

It was worth doing overall, but you have to wear a bathing suit! And the line can take a while. More

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Our two children 13 and 10 loved this, even choosing which option to go with, they finally decided on the wet zig zag and thoroughly enjoyed every rolling moment! Fun to sit back and watch. Dont forget bathers and a towel, Zorb advise wearing socks, but our kids didnt. More

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Marrakech, Morocco
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

Got a little bit motion sick but overall was fun, different, and quite the 'new zealand' experience! More

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