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Adventure Playground

1,334 reviews

#5 of 79 Outdoor Activities in Rotorua

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Rotorua, New Zealand

About Adventure Playground

Experience fully guided tours including horse treks, 4x4 self drive buggies, clay bird shooting and a cultural 4WD drive buggy tours based in Rotorua. All activities take part on 100 year old forrestry trails on the side of stunning Mount Ngongotaha just 10 minutes from the city centre. All activities travel over varying grades of tracks to suit all abilities from novice to competent riders. Take in spectacular views over Lake Rotorua whichever tour you choose. Great fun for all ages, families, stag do's, hen weekends, school groups and corporate entertaining. The best fun in Rotorua ! A fantastic experience!

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Tours and Tickets by Adventure Playground

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Guided Horse Trekking from Rotorua

73 Reviews

New Zealand is known for its incredible scenery, and this guided horse trekking tour is a great way to cover lots of ground, and discover remote sights that would be hard to reach on foot. Travel along winding trails, through native bush, and over farmland to expose amazing views of Mount Ngongotaha, and Lake Rotorua. Enjoy photo stops along the way, and hear fascinating commentary from a guide.

Flexible

from US$43.83

Off-Road 4WD Buggy Adventure from Rotorua

28 Reviews

Ride along dirt tracks and trails on a 30-minute or 1-hour 4WD adventure in Rotorua, and experience New Zealand off-roading. You’ll explore rolling farmland and scenic native forests with an professional guide who will drive you to a viewpoint overlooking Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island. This small-group 4WD tour is limited to five participants per buggy.

1 hour

from US$39.78

Triple Pass Combo

4 Reviews

Get away from the tourist crowds and explore the Bay of Plenty in a variety of ways with this combo ticket. Drive a four-wheel-drive buggy through dense native bush, ride a horse through the sprawling countryside, and shoot a few clay pigeons – all in an action-packed morning or afternoon. Ride down centuries-old forestry trails to isolated, hard-to-access locations with spectacular views of Lake Rotorua, Mokoia Island and the rest of the region.

3 hours

from US$167.89

4x4 Self Drive CanAm Experience (2 seater)

55 Reviews

Take a private two-seater buggy to one of the highest lookouts in the Rotorua region on this short forest adventure. Instead of hiking up the hills and working up a sweat, enjoy a wild ride to the top behind the wheel of a four-wheel-drive buggy. Your certified guide will drive you half the way there, but you can drive the rest of the way, navigating rugged, hundred-year-old forestry tracks cut into the dense Bay of Plenty forest.

1 hour

from US$94.40

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livelm13

Rotorua, New Zealand

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Awesome Day

Review of: 4x4 Self Drive CanAm Experience (2 seater)

Would definitely recommend this if you love a bit of adventure. The self drive buggies were so much fun, the route that you drive along is filled with amazing views of Rotorua. Our guide Esther was awesome and heaps of fun. Such a great atmosphere...More

Date of experience: November 2019

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rachelmahar

Rotorua, New Zealand

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

The Best!

Review of: 4x4 Self Drive CanAm Experience (2 seater)

This was such an amazing adventure! The self drive buggies are so much fun and Ester was such an amazing and fun guide! The view from the top was beautiful and the adrenaline driving was insane! The whole team are super friendly and happy to...More

Thank rachelmahar

Hi Thanks for your great feedback after your buggy tour - we will pass on your comments to the team ! From the Team at Adventure Playground

HinnyNinny01

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Horse Trekking and Clay Shooting

I enjoyed the horse trekking with my partner in crime Hūhū. The guides were lovely and the views beautiful. The clay shooting was a great time too, the instructors were very encouraging and enthusiastic. I'd definitely recommend both activities to anybody.

Date of experience: November 2019

Thank HinnyNinny01

Hi Thanks for taking time to review your visit with us recently after taking part in our double pass combo ! Thank you also for the recommendation :) Hope you enjoyed the rest of your visit to Rotorua From the Team at Adventure Playground

Linhosk

Reviewed 5 weeks ago

Adventure Buggy!

Review of: Off-Road 4WD Buggy Adventure from Rotorua

The Buggy adventure was awesome!! An hour went to quick, the views were breathtaking and our host Esther was awesome. The course for someone in experienced would be tricky so glad we didnt go with the self drive option. We Definitely would be back again...More

Date of experience: November 2019

Thank Linhosk

Hi There Thanks for your review and we look forward to seeing you with the rest of your family in the near future ! From the Team at Adventure Playground

elizabethsB3301QN

Warsash, United Kingdom

5618

Reviewed 15 November 2019 via mobile

Great introduction to Clay Pigeon Shooting

My partner and I did the Getting Started Clay Shooting session and both had an amazing time. Our instructor Ihaia was really enthusiastic and we had a really fun time learning how to do it and enjoying the beautiful surrounding scenery. It was great having...More

Date of experience: November 2019

Thank elizabethsB3301QN

Hi Thanks for your great feedback ! We hope you will come and visit us again for some more expert tips ! Thank you again From the Team at Adventure Playground

Ron G

Reviewed 12 November 2019

Amazing views

Review of: 4x4 Self Drive CanAm Experience (2 seater)

My wife and myself booked this one hour trek up a mountain in Rotorua town limits. We decided to do the full hour, and needless to say, it was great. The guide Esther was very helpful. The trek was just challenging enough, with beautiful views...More

Date of experience: November 2019

Thank Ron G

Hi there Many thanks for your review and so glad you and your wife enjoyed your visit. We also thank you for your comments about your guide and will pass on to her. Thanks from the Team at Adventure Playground

William M

Reviewed 11 November 2019

Great time

We had a great time. The guide was very informative. It had just rained the night before so the track was a little wet but just made the experience more fun. I would recommend to anyone.

Date of experience: November 2019

Thank William M

Yay for rain ! Glad you guys enjoyed your buggy tour. Thanks for visiting us. Thanks from the Team at Adventure Playground

Iris M

Ein Kerem, Israel

Reviewed 10 November 2019

What a great trip in a rainy day!

Review of: 4x4 Self Drive CanAm Experience (2 seater)

We were on our way to a spa and noticed a sign on the road to have an adventure ride. It was a rainy day so we hesitated but eventually, it was AMAZING! Even though it was rainy and muddy along the way, we didn't...More

Date of experience: November 2019

Thank Iris M

Hi Many thanks for your feedback and glad you stopped by in the rain ! We appreciate your kind comments and glad you had such a lovely day. Thanks from the Team at Adventure Playground

Baileyhansford

Reviewed 10 November 2019

Great people and awesome experience!!

Review of: Claybird Shooting from Rotorua

We absolutely loved it. Great commentary from Ihaia. Told us everything we needed to know and was super fun. Such a great experience. Definitely worth it and would 100% recommend. Great location for all of the other activities too!

Date of experience: November 2019

Thank Baileyhansford

Thanks for the 100% recommend ! We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time visiting Rotorua ! Thanks from the Team at Adventure Playground

RebeccaSummer

Manchester, United Kingdom

Reviewed 3 November 2019

Well worth the visit!

Review of: Claybird Shooting from Rotorua

We ended up booking the clay pigeon shooting last minute on a whim and we were so glad we did! It's been one of the best parts of our trip so far! Be prepared for the kick back of the gun, we were definitely feeling...More

Date of experience: November 2019

Thank RebeccaSummer

Yay one of the best parts of your trip ! Thats amazing ! Thank you so much for your last minute booking and glad you enjoyed your clay shooting ! Thanks from the Team at Adventure Playground

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