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Skyline Rotorua

185 Fairy Springs Road, Rotorua 3040, New Zealand
64 7 347 0027
Ranked #5 of 40 attractions in Rotorua
4.5 of 5 stars 276 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Owner description: Skyline Rotorua provides the ideal venue and all weather attraction for a day of fun! Take the Skyline Gondola up the side of Mount Ngongotaha and try... more » Owner description: Skyline Rotorua provides the ideal venue and all weather attraction for a day of fun! Take the Skyline Gondola up the side of Mount Ngongotaha and try the world famous Luge; Skyline's Cableway Restaurant for either Best of New Zealand Buffet lunch or dinner, Skywing or Skyvue 4D simulator. Open 365 days. « less
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Auckland, New Zealand
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

This is one of those must do activities when you come to Rotorua and is suitable for all ages. The gondola ride up the mountain gives an amazing view over the city and lake and pose for your photo in them before you go up. We also did the luge which is so much fun there are slow and fast... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

What a cool place, We have been here 4 times and cant wait for the next time. The luges are the coolest thing we have ever done, Its so exiting and cant wait to on the next ride it feels like the chair lift takes for ever, The food is pretty good too.

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Brisbane, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

A trip up the mountain in the gondolas is fun, and the view over Rotorua makes the trip very worthwhile.

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Melbourne, Australia
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We booked here for dinner and arrived in the dark. We rode the gondola to the top, however one of our group was not comfortable with that. So when booking we asked if there was another option. Ofcourse we were told, we will send a car down. So she rode up and back with a driver from the restaurant. Inside... More

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Yorkshire
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

I loved skyline so much that I got a season pass. The lugeing is so much fun, I could keep doing it for hours. The buffet dinner is great, there is so much choice. The views up there are great, night or day. Dont waste your time and money on Skyvue though, its not very good at all.

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Tauranga
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Don't forget the Luge ride. Great shopping & great food

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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Although the cable car up is not that impressive the Karting at the top is great no matter what your age and worth the visit....

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Sandy, Utah
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

it's kind of pricey but for Americans who are used to so many restrictions and waivers, this is a must do. The luge is a great ride. Glad to see they have gotten new helmets since I was last there 10 years ago. New gondola as well.

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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 9 May 2012

would someone point you in the direction of a large bin of busted up stack hats give you oversized skateboard with handle bars and send you snaking of down the side of a small mountain. FANBLOODYTASTIC do I recommend this? ABSOBLOODYLUTLEY

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Auckland, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Could spend the whole day there. Nice cafeteria and attractions for the whole family. Stunning views from above.

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