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 Now it is time to properly introduce ourselves as we have a lots of questions about who we are. Our chef, Cliff, has causally worked as Sous Chef for the previous owner during past fews years and a while before that he worked at Te puke bakery therefore only perfect muffins and scones will be allowed […]

Sunday just gone, Tracey and I had the privilege of meeting some of the locals behind the community space being envisioned for Paengaroa. We were excited to see fencing going up in full swing, Pizzas provided by The Trading Post and Beverages supplied by others. We know that it takes a lot of discussion, planning […]

At Tony’s Cafe & Kebabs, it is always about the taste and a delicious menu variety of hearty proportions… Phone 07-573 5335 for Authentic Turkish Food in Te Puke A FEW WORDS ABOUT US Let us introduce ourselves At Tony’s Cafe & Kebabs it is always about the taste. Freshly made Authentic Turkish Menu and Gourmet […]

Anann may be tricky to pronounce and understand for some but never mind – we want to start conversations. Anann is the Irish word meaning ‘pineapple’. Great, “Why pineapple?!”, hear you say! Simple. The pineapple has a long history and association of being a symbol of hospitality and welcome. In bygone days, people would hire […]

Our beautiful tasting room has breathtaking views to enjoy while you sample our delicious wines. After setting up Volcanic Hills in 2009 and using borrowed winery space, we opened our Tasting Room with a gorgeous view overlooking Lake Rotorua, at the top of the Skyline Gondola in 2012.  Our winery at the base of the […]

Aotea Villa is a relaxing and comfortable 1910 family home situated in the heart of the vibrant Bay of Plenty, amongst kiwifruit and avocado orchards. We are minutes from Te Puke, 45 minutes from Whakatane and Rotorua and 20 minutes from Tauranga and the stunning Mount Maunganui beach. An ideal central location from which one […]

What a find! Tucked away just off the Te Puke highway, sits one of the most interesting cafes we have came across. Its cheekiness brings an immediate smile as you approach through an outdoor seating area into a vast mélange of mismatched seating. The service is coordinated and uncomplicated. The sweet and savoury fare is […]

Te Puia – Rotorua’s must do Cultural, Geothermal and Kiwi experience Te Puia spans 70 hectares within the historic Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, on the edge of Rotorua. We are home to the world famous Pōhutu geyser, Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. You will also find the native Kiwi bird and the national schools of wood carving, weaving, stone and bone carving. We […]

FAMILY PACKAGE DEALS! These flexible family packages have been created with children in mind. Cost effective packages giving the entire family the opportunity to experience our adventure activities.  The more rides you do the more value for money per ride you receive.  Extra bonus with Velocity Valley is we consider any persons aged 3yrs – […]

NZ First! Descend the hill and hit one of three ramps (beginner, intermediate or advanced) to hit air like never before. You’ll have plenty of hang time to throw down tricks, before landing on a giant Freestyle Airbag. Whether you’re a beginner having a go at your first small jumps, or an international slopestyle superstar, […]

World Exclusive! PEDAL POWERED PODS Travel up to 50km/h in suspended aerodynamic racing pods for 3 laps around 600m of track. Who is the fastest? The race is on. Go Shweeb Racer, Go!

IT’S A SUPERHUMAN SWING! Strap yourself into the human swing and be hoisted 40m into the sky – then hold your breath as you go from 0-130km/h in 1 second. All the fun of your favourite playground swing, times a million. Pull the cord and swing like you’ve never swung before!

NZ’s Best Value! Experience Velocity Valley’s biggest adrenaline rush! Take the ultimate leap of faith from 43m – with New Zealand’s best value bungy! It’s called terminal velocity cos when you fall…well, you can work it out. Remember, you only live once!

NZ Exclusive! Soar like a bird, spinning, rolling and flipping above a 220km/h wind tunnel. Feel your face contort as you freefall for longer than a standard skydive. Just like floating through clouds.

Walking tour of Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland in Rotorua, New Zealand. In my opinion, Wai-O-Tapu is quite a bit cheaper and much more interesting, but if you have the time and money, I would visit both. They both offer a unique experience in their own respective way.

MULTI-RIDE PACKAGES! If you ever wanted to experience adventure and save money whilst doing it look no further. These cost saving packages allow flexibility of choosing the rides you want to do when you arrive at the park. Our rides are uniquely New Zealand and many of which are also unique to Velocity Valley.   Where […]

Experience the magic of a guided Hobbiton Movie Set tour! Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Shire as featured in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies.

WORLD FIRST! Experience the world’s first ever commercial jet sprint – launching around our custom-designed course at 100km/h and 3Gs of force. Live out those James Bond chase scene fantasies in New Zealand’s fastest jet sprint. Guaranteed to take your breath away.

SAMPLE ALL OF NEW ZEALAND’SGREATEST ADVENTURES Your Rotorua adventure starts here! At Velocity Valley, there’s something for everyone –from 5 to 105, from novice to seasoned pro. Pedal, free fall, launch, propel, swoop orsplash – we make fast fun for everyone! OPEN 9AM-5PM DAILY GETTING HERE Physical Address: 1335 Paradise Valley Road, Ngongotaha,Rotorua 3040, New […]