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OGO Rotorua

525 Ngongotaha Road, Rotorua, New Zealand
07 343 7676
Ranked #7 of 40 attractions in Rotorua
4.5 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
Type: Sports Complexes
Owner description: The experience of rolling down a hill inside a giant inflatable ball has been an iconic adventure experience since Andrew and David Akers developed... more » Owner description: The experience of rolling down a hill inside a giant inflatable ball has been an iconic adventure experience since Andrew and David Akers developed the first operation in the world in Rotorua back in 1997. Rotorua remains the ONLY location in New Zealand where you can experience this amazingly fun and bizarre activity.With a new site just 5 minutes from the town centre with a hill that is almost twice as long, you can ride with 1, 2 or 3 people inside the same H2OGO (with warm water in winter or cool water in summer),race against your friends, or try the Harness OGO where you are securely strapped in and sent rolling head over heels through the trees down our custom designed harness track.OR … try our BRAND NEW ride; THE FISHPIPE!A new and unique type of water ride where you slide for over 600 metres! Further than the longest water-slide in the world!Up to 3 riders, 75 litres (20 gallons) of water and a barrel that spins at up to 45 revolutions per minute (although we can slow it right down for the kids and those of you with nervous dispositions.)If you’re riding solo, you can slide, try to run inside, or even try surfing on your feet. With 2 or 3 riders inside you slip and slide together in a tangled mess ... backwards, sideways, frontwards, upside-downwards and whose-foot-is-that-in-my-mouthwards.Open 364 days from 9:00 to 5:00pm in all weather conditions, do not miss out on this unique New Zealand invention. No bookings necessary. « less
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Sydney, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

When it's 9am, 4 degrees celcius and you get into your swimmers and into a massive plastic ball filled with water to roll down a hill! Awesome fun!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Highky recommend done in water, winter is even good they put warm water in for you. Friendly people, and a good bit of fun. Recommend the straight one.

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Stansbury
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

My ten year old son had the best time ever! He had 2 straight runs without harness and with water. He loved seeing how long he could stand up for. He also did a zigzag run. After that he decided to do the fixed ride with harness. He was a bit woozy after that and wished he'd used his money... More

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Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

OGO was recommended to us and they definitely lived up to the recommendation. My son went on the water zorb ride and then wanted to be straped in for a second ride. The staff were great very friendly and professional, I would highly recommend them to freinds and family. A big thank you to Kelly and the staff at OGO.

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Wellington, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

My sibling and I went in the Harness OGO (where you are strapped in and are turned upside down and sideways with the ball) - unfortunately we both found the experience nauseating!! Going sideways and upside down etc was too much movement and we felt sick afterwards. I think the H2O OGO (with water and where you aren't turned upside... More

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Los Angeles, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I did the wet runs, one down the zig zag path and one down the straight path. I loved the zig zag path as I was tossed around more than I'd imagined. The water was really warm and comfortable. The staff was awesome and the pictures are great! It's an extra $20-25 for the pics and they'll let you put... More

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Exmouth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Loved this...my entire family has a great time. The water was warm and it was really something to experience. The employee's were very friendly.

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Goulburn, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This is a classy outfit and a terrific way to spend a couple of hours. Laughed so much watching the kids roll down in the hydroball - all arms and legs and cackling! The team is professional, helpful and obviously love what they're doing. They went out of their way big time to give the kids the best time. Their... More

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Dubai
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Did the wet zorbing but the roll down was't that long that had expected to it to be. All in it was nice experience with lots of twist, turns and water. Don't expect pix's inside the ball when rolling down the hill.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

We arrived late in the day to Rotorua and went straight to the ZORB site to take a look. A guy who had just done a H20 ride said it was good fun but the water inside was cold and he had been told it would be warm. That night we arrived at our campsite and quized the campsite owner... More

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