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Fun ride amazing for family
Great experience. Nice tour guide, full of information. Fun ride
Operator response
Thank you for the kind words =) We hope to see you again soon Adventure Playground Crew
Rotorua Off-Road 4WD Buggy Adventure
At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $57 / person
- Location
- Rotorua, New Zealand
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 74 reviews
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Adventure Playground Rotorua Limited
- Meeting point
- We are located approximately 10 minutes drive from Rotorua City Centre area.Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your booking time
Description
Enjoy a spectacular tour with our experienced guides and learn about the history of our Spirit Mountain, Mount Ngongotaha. Our guides are passionate about the environment, Rotorua and Maori history, culture & legends associated with the mountain. Your tour takes you over 100 year old forestry trails through the spectacular New Zealand native bush. The tour takes approximately 1 hour with the highlight being able to reach the highest lookout in Rotorua with spectacular views over Lake Rotorua.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Lake Rotorua
Enjoy your guided 4WD buggy tour with friends or family. Each buggy seats up to 5 passengers. You will travel through New Zealand Native bush on 100 year old forestry trails. Keep a lookout for the famous Silver Ferns along the way. Take in the spectacular views overlooking Lake Rotorua. Each seat is seatbelts and safety helmets are provided.
Adventure Playground
You will be guided by one of our amazing guides who drive your buggy into the New Zealand Native bush. Lake Rotorua is one of the amazing views you will see during your tour. Each buggy seats up to 5 passengers, fully seatbelted. This is a great option for young and old.
What's included
Included
4WD buggy driven by your guide
Use of helmets
Not included
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
4.9
74 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of five passengers per buggy
- 1-hour buggy ride: suitable for older children who do not require a child seat
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rotorua Off-Road 4WD Buggy Adventure take?
Rotorua Off-Road 4WD Buggy Adventure lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Rotorua Off-Road 4WD Buggy Adventure cost?
Prices start at $57 per person for this Rotorua experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Rotorua Off-Road 4WD Buggy Adventure for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We are located approximately 10 minutes drive from Rotorua City Centre area. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your booking time. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult 1-hour buggy ride: suitable for older children who do not require a child seat
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(74)
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4wd buggy family experience
Excellent tour, beautiful views and Danny was such a great tour guide. We had the best experience and would highly recommend
Operator response
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and the beautiful views. Danny will be stoked to hear your kind words! Thanks for recommending us, and we hope to see you again sometime. The Adventure Team
J
Fun and informative
Last minute adventure for us and well worth it! Pete and Danny were very knowledgeable and fun, Beautiful chance to also experience Native Forest environment on the mountain. Very special,,, so a good combination of thrills and environmental
Operator response
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad your last-minute adventure turned into such a memorable experience. Pete and Danny will really appreciate the kind words, they love sharing both the thrills and the beauty the land with our guests. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the native forest environment as much as the adventure itself. Thanks again for visiting, and we hope to see you back for another special experience soon!
L
Highly recommended for people who enjoy nature.
My Instructor was very friendly, very knowledgeable about his surroundings. The safety measures taken while on the tour was very comforting. I am recommending this tour to friends and family.
G
superb
a very nice experience to do. Thank you to Helen for her professionalism. A superb pilot, very human.
G
4wd buggy
Great place great time had by my wife and I Our guide Isaac was brilliant. Strongly recommend this
J
Highly Recommend - Fun and Informative
Great trip, lots of fun, and our guide Isaac was AMAZING! His professionalism, local knowledge and high regard for safety made it an all-round fantastic experience. We had photo opportunities with stunning views of Lake Rotorua and photos in the forest. The personal touches from our guide were great! We will most definitely be back and have shared our great experience with our friends and family. Louis
C
Buggy off-road ride
Fast and adventurous ride on washed-out trails. Professional and personable young driver. Recommended!
L
Amazing experience.
Our instructor was amazing and this was a wonderful experience. We did the solo buggy drive and saw some amazing views. The clay shooting was also great and we would definitely come back to do some more shooting. Thank you again for the friendly staff and especially for our great instructor and guide.
A
We laughed. We screamed. We got to derive!
This was great fun. Two person buggies you drive yourself with a guide in a separate vehicle. Thoroughly rutted and potholed route to amp up the fun. We laughed and screamed throughout. Great fun!
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