SATURDAY ACTIVITIES

Choose your Adventure! Tailor your day with one of four unforgettable Rotorua activities.

Please see below for descriptions of the activities being offered on Saturday 20 September beginning at 10.30am.

 All prices exclude GST.

All tours depart from the Energy Events Centre.

Online bookings have now closed for the Activities. If you would like to book an activity, please contact the organisers - events@iconevents.co.nz 

1. Cheers to the Craft

A thrilling day that combines the best of adventure and indulgence. Start with an adrenaline-pumping Grade 5 white water rafting experience on the Kaituna River, followed by a scenic ziplining tour through Rotorua's native forest canopy. After the action, wind down at the Okere Falls Café, renowned for its award-winning food and one of New Zealand's largest craft beer selections.

Duration: approx. 5 hours | $217.40 per person | Weight limit: 130kg for both activities


2. Full throttle

Buckle up for a high-energy experience that puts you in the driver's seat—literally. This action-packed adventure includes a 4WD Bush Safari, Raceline Karting (10-minute Arrive & Drive), and an unforgettable Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride. Sharpen your aim with Claybird Shooting (5 clays per person) and test your skills at Archery (5 arrows per person). A perfect mix of speed, precision, and adrenaline.

Duration: approx. 4½ hours | $262.61 per person


3. Jet & Taste

Experience the thrill of speed and the flavour of craft. Begin with a high-powered Katoa jetboat ride across Lake Rotorua, reaching speeds up to 85 km/h and featuring exhilarating 360° spins. Along the way, discover iconic landmarks and hear the stories that shape Rotorua’s deep cultural heritage. After the ride, unwind with a craft beer tasting session at one of the region’s top local venues.

Duration approx: 4 hours | $126.10 per person


4. nature escape

Take to the skies with a spectacular floatplane adventure over Rotorua's stunning Lakes District. This unforgettable flight offers panoramic views of Mount Tarawera, the site of New Zealand’s largest eruption in living memory, and the dramatic volcanic rift line it left behind. Continue over the Waimangu Volcanic Valley, the world's youngest geothermal park, where you'll see steaming cliffs, vibrant mineral pools, and geysers from above.

Led by an experienced local pilot-guide, this journey combines history, culture, and raw natural beauty—along with the thrill of taking off and landing on water at Rotorua’s city lakefront.

Flight time: 40 minutes | Total experience: approx. 1.5 hours | $317.40 per person