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OGO Rotorua

525 Ngongotaha Road, Rotorua, New Zealand
07 343 7676
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Ranked #12 of 49 activities in Rotorua
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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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This is so much fun! The zig zag track is the BEST though the straight track where you try to go as fast as you can isn't far off. This was one of a few stops on our NZ Mega Famil - these guys ROCK.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Thank you OGO for providing the funniest, funnest, BESTEST Mother's Day yet. We had a fantastic time, enjoying both the straight and the crooked paths. The hot tub is a welcome rest stop between runs. Kelly and Curtis were magnificent. Professional and sweet, and great photographers. Thanks also for the option of the GoPro camera inside the OGO. we got... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

A friend and I did this whilst travelling NZ and it was great fun, we got it cheaper on a discount website and it was really worth it. The crew were awesome, so friendly and bent over backwards to help us out- we even got given a towel when we forgot ours (they're supposed to be $2). I'd recommend this... More

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Mildura, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We went there reading all the good reviews on Trip Advisor but as it was windy that day, the Harness OGO which I wanted to go on, was not operating for safety reasons. Anyways, we were welcomed by Danni who was very friendly & explained everything we needed to know before hopping in an OGO ball. My daughter (12 yrs)... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013 via mobile

What a fun thing to do.....racing down a big hill inside a ball filled with water, not a great way to see the sights but great fun. Crew were really helpful and friendly. Difficult to take your own pics but pics and video inside the ball available to buy.

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Our 2 teenagers (girls, 15/16) enjoyed this very much! Happy, friendly & relaxed atmosphere. Quick and professional service. I prefer it over Zorb, because the people are nicer and the route is longer. We even got a coffee while the girls lounged in the spa. Does not come cheap but definitely worth it - highly recommended if you are looking... More

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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

The kids had a fantastic time. I really recommend this to anyone. The people for great. Really happy and friendly. Kids would have stayed all day if given the chance. Great experience.

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Cairns, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I must admit, I was a bit sceptical about this attraction... My sons (14 & 12) Were not! I had the impression that I would be dizzy and about to vomit by the time I got to the bottom of the hill. Not so! The ball rotates and the passenger is basically sloshed around inside I was laughing so hard... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

My partner and I played this in August 2011. We drove there and there are other attractions nearby making it a bonus to go there. It was post winter I think so they used warm water. Ogo's route is slightly longer than Zorb. The staff was very professional and quick in managing us. We were given clothes to change into... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Loved this one. I am in my 40's and found this to be amazing fun. The gopro camera provided us with a great view of our ride and the outdoor heated spa afterwards was very relaxing.

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