Description: EXPLORE BY 4X4 offers an opportunity to those who would like to drive their own shiny 4WD vehicle, on an off-road adventure holiday -- but for different reasons -- may not want to travel alone over New Zealand's remote 4WD tracks 'n trails.

Tag-along with Explore by 4x4:
Be personally guided by New Zealands ORIGINAL 4WD TAG-ALONG GUIDES, it is hassle free, fun, and safer, travelling in the company of a small group of like minded people. The challenges are varied, the scenery spectacular, many interesting places of times gone by visited along the way, and the tad of mystery that is always part of an Explore by 4x4 Holiday, makes life, even more interesting.

The library of off-road routes:
Explore by 4x4 have forged in both the North, and South Islands, go track to track - from one area to another - across country - many of them over private land - those areas not able to be accessed by the general public.

There are no hidden costs:
We arrange everything - suitable tracks - permission required - fees payable - permits required - accommodation (motel standard) evening meals (restaurant / hotels) - inter-vehicle communication - public liability insurances - lead and rear vehicles fully equipped for your safety - plus suggestions of what to bring.

Location: New Zealand Wide
Prices: Depends on length of trip.

Hosts: Mick or Pat Murray
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2453 Rotorua
Phone: +64 7 349 4432
Mobile Phone: 025 527 157
Fax: +64 7 349 4437
Email: tag@explore4x4.co.nz
Website: www.explore4x4.co.nz

Comments: The Explore by 4X4 Team, Mick, Pat, and John, will assist, advise, and be happy to share the knowledge they have gained from many years of driving off-road, over many different terrains, here in New Zealand, and Australia.

Description: Tandem Skydive from 15000, 12000 or 9000ft above Rotorua.

Expect sensory overload as your mind/soul/body fight against every natural self preservatory urge, as YOU STEP OUT THAT AIRCRAFT DOOR AND FOR SOME 60 SECONDS PLUMMENT TOWARDS THE GROUND AT 200KPH. The personal challenge is immense.

Your flight to altitude will take you high above the lakes and thermal activity of Rotorua , the view from altitude 15000ft is simply spectacular. NZONE also offer a full range of freefall camera options. A skydive photographer will film you from aircraft exit to landing, flying beside you during freefall capturing your entire skydive experience. Nzone will transfer you from your accommodation in Rotorua to the skydive dropzone which is located at the Rotorua Airport only 10 minutes from the town center. No experience necessary. 100kg weight limit applies. The company operates all year. Achievement doesn’t come sweeter.
New Zealand Tourism Awards Winners 2002/2003.

Location: Rotorua Airport
Prices: 15,000ft Tandem Skydive: $399, 12,000ft Tandem Skydive: $299, 9,000ft Tandem Skydive: $249
Season: Year Round

Contact person(s): Sarah Carins
Address: Rotorua Airport, Rotorua
Postal Address: PO Box 1153, Rotorua
Phone: +64 7 345 7520
Freephone: 0800 DROPZONE
Fax: +64 7 345 7569
Email: rotorua@nzone.biz
Website: www.nzone.biz

Description: Looking for something totally different? Enjoy taking part in first class, pulse-racing, adrenaline pumping adventure activities to drive you to the absolute limit... You have found it!

• 4WD Bush Safari: Pair up in one of our 4WDs and share the driving as you negotiate our extreme trail set amongst beautiful native rain forest. Conquer your fear as you slowly maneuver your 4WD through a variety of challenges including the 'Luge', through the 'chunnel', over the 'Waterfall' and more. No scoring here, just bravery awards. CB radios, heaters, all weather protection and instructor provided. The vehicles get dirty, you stay clean. Safaris depart on the hour. Drivers must have current drivers licence.
• Sprint Car Racing: Get your 'backside trackside' and experience the thrill of racing high performance Sprint cars on our circuit track that is built to test the best. These machines are not toys but full size racecars fitted with roll cages, seat belt harnesses and power to slide. Real quick and safe. Fastest lap wins (print out). Now swap over. Passengers - just get in, sit down and hang on! We wear out 4-6 tyres a day. Drivers must have current drivers licence, passengers must exceed 1.5m in height.
• Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride: Hang on as you are driven over impossible terrain in complete safety with our driver. You will climb and descend near vertical slopes & tilt over to an angle that has every part of your body holding tight. This vehicle is purpose built with roll cage, seat belt harnesses, steering at both ends, huge tyres, air diff locks and amazing suspension travel. Takes 4 passengers at a time. Passengers must exceed 1.2m in height.
• Also Claybird Shooting, Archery, Golf Hole-in-1 and Team Building Challenges.

Location: 20 minutes north of Rotorua, heading up State Highway 5.
Season: Open every day, except Christmas Day, 9am - 5pm, reservation recommended to avoid disappointment.

Contact person(s): Ian & Carol Tew.
Address: 193 Amoore Road, Rotorua.
Postal Address: Amoore Road, RD2, Rotorua.
Phone: +64 7 332 5748
Fax: +64 7 332 5510
Email: play@offroadnz.co.nz
Website: www.offroadnz.co.nz

Comments: Experience our Authentic Bush Camp set in beautiful native bush and ideal for catered meals (all the local Hotels & catering companies regularly cater at our venue), or BYO food & drinks. A great way to kick off or wrap up your Off Road NZ experience. Music & entertainment can be arranged on request, or just get back to nature and enjoy the quiet outdoor setting.
GROUP SIZE UNLIMITED! Open every day, wet or fine, 9am-5pm, or by arrangement

Description: Zorb Rotorua is located next to the Agrodome on Western Road (just off State Highway 5 to the north of Rotorua), and offers several revolutionary Zorbing experiences.

In the wash-cycle Zorb we add water into the Zorb so you can run, tumble, flip or slide inside as the Zorb hurtles downhill at speeds of up to 30 km/h. This is great on your own, even better with up to two friends. Dry clothes and towels are available, we have cool water in summer and warm water in winter! For the more adventurous, try our new Zig-Zag track, a cross between a waterfall and a rollercoaster! In the dry Zorb you are safely harnessed inside the Zorb before being sent rolling head over heels downhill.

We are open 7 days from 9am-5pm in winter, 9am-7pm in summer. We are well set up to cater for everyone from individuals to large conference and incentive groups. A shuttle service is available from town – please check at your accommodation or phone us for details.

Location: Next to the Agrodome on Western Road (just off Highway 5 to the north of Rotorua)
Prices: From $26 Adult, $10 child
Season: All Year

Address: Corner of Western Road and State Highway 5, Ngongotaha, Rotorua, New Zealand
Postal Address: P O Box 586, Rotorua
Phone: +64 7 357 5100
Freephone: 0800 22 74 74
Fax: +64 7 357 5102
Email: rotorua@zorb.com
Website: www.zorb.com

Comments: We also have a Kids' Zorb where younger Zorbonauts (usually under 6 years) can play around on the flat ground in a new type of Zorb design. Note that the Kid’s Zorb is subject to availability.