Activities
UBCO Ecco 2WD Farm Bike Tours
EASY TO RIDE - no experience needed
LIGHTWEIGHT - At 70kg/155lbs
QUIET - Enjoy the ride and the sounds around you
SUSTAINABLE - Leave no trace, no gas, no fumes, no noise, just the ride
SAFE - Secure & safe riding
TOUGH - Designed and engineered in New Zealand, built in the USA.
Double Pass - One. 1 hour 4x4 self drive + 20 shots clay shooting
1 hour 4x4 self drive + 25 shots clay shooting
Double Pass - Two. 1 hour horse trek + 20 shots clay shooting
1 hour horse trek + 25 shots clay shooting
Double Pass - Three. 1 hour guided 4WD buggy tour + 20 shots clay shooting
1 hour guided 4WD buggy tour + 25 shots clay shooting
Double Pass - Four. 1 hour 4x4 self drive + 40 shots clay shooting
1 hour 4x4 self drive + 50 shots clay shooting
Double Pass - Five. 1 hour horse trek + 1 hour 4x4 self drive
1 hour 4x4 self drive + 1 hour horse trek
Horse Trek - Half Hour
This popular 30 minute gentle trek is suitable for beginners upwards. We have horses to suit all abilities. Your guide will take you over the lower tracks of Mount Ngongotaha taking in the beautiful scenery and views over Lake Rotorua.
We provide safety helmets for all our treks.
Please wear covered in shoes for your trek.
Minimum Age 8 yrs. Max weight 95 kg
Horse Trek - 1 Hour
Our fully guided treks are suitable for novice or experienced riders with horses and ponies to match your ability. As you climb up Mount Ngongotaha you will reach our higher lookout where you will be able to take photos of the amazing views over Lake Rotorua and beyond.
We provide safety helmets for all our treks.
Please wear covered in shoes for your trek.
Minimum age 12 years
Maximum weight 95 kg
Get Started 20
Our custom built clay bird shooting venue is nestled into beautiful Rotorua native bus. We have a well stocked armory of 12 gauge ‘under and over’, pump action or semi auto shotguns to suit all levels of shooter. Our licenced team will show you how to hold the shotgun, how best to stand and how to track and follow the targe. Most importantly they will show you how to shoot the target! This package includes 25 shots per person
All safety gear is provided for all tours.
Please wear warm clothing in Winter.
Minimum Age 14 yrs
45 min>
Semi Serious 40
For a fast and furious clay bird experience, the semi serious package is required! Using a semi-automatic shotgun with a 5 shell magazine, we offer a variety of clay shooting styles. ‘Nail’ single clays at a sedate pace or when our instructor feels you are ready, try a fast paced stream of 5 clays for the ultimate adrenaline rush! This package inlcudes 50 shots per person.
All safety gear is provided for all tours.
Please wear warm clothing in Winter.
Minimum Age 14 yrs
45 min>
High Pheasant Shooting
New purpose built High Pheasant Field located at Adventure Playground in Rotorua.
We are offering instruction by two of the best coaches in New Zealand. Over 3 to 4 hours
you will receive instruction on how to shoot those high birds you never thought were shootable.
Every aspect will be covered: gun fit, pattern board testing, choke selection, ammunition and shot
size recommendations, followed up by practical shooting to get you hitting those high birds.
A maximum of 8 shooters can be catered for and one on one private sessions are also available.
Cost includes all ammunition and clay targets and return 4WD travel from Adventure Playground reception.
10 am - 4.30 pm daily>
4WD Buggy 30 minute tour
Your guide will drive you over the lower farmland on the side of Mount Ngongotaha looking out towards Lake Rotorua. You will see sheep, cows and native birds during your tour and learn about the local Maori culture of the mountain. Our buggies seat up to 5 people.
We provide safety helmets and all customers wear seat belts during their tour.
Warm clothing should be worn during Winter months.
Age 2 - 92 years
30 min>
4WD Buggy 1 hour tour
Imagine being taken over 750 acres of native bush on forestry tracks which are over 100 years old. Travel between beautiful native trees and the famous Silver Ferns. Your guide will share traditional stories about local Maori culture specific to Mount Ngongotaha. You will listen to the wonderful New Zealand native birds in their natural environment. This is perfect for families as our buggies can take up to 5 people.
We provide safety helmets and all customers wear seat belts during their tour.
Warm clothing should be worn during Winter months. Please bring your camera.
Age 2 - 92 years
60 min>
4x4 Self Drive - Half hour tour
Come with the Adventure Playground team on an amazing off road tour. All of our Rotorua 4×4 self drive tours are headed by an experienced guide. You will love our new, nippy 2-seater 4×4 self drive vehicles! We start your ride with a full safety briefing, before giving you a spin around our training paddock to get used to your off-road vehicle before we start exploring the beautiful Mount Ngongotaha countryside & native bush. We take you to various scenic lookouts during your tour so make sure you bring your camera to capture the moment. All safety gear is provided. There will be opportunities for eligible drivers to swap seats during the tours.
Our Rotorua 4×4 Self Drive Tours are great for family outings, stag do’s, birthday parties and corporate events. All drivers must hold a valid driving license for a car (NZ or overseas). We have a firm focus on fun & safety. All of our guides hold a current first aid certificate
All safety and wet weather gear
Please wear warm clothing in Winter.
30 mins>
All year
4x4 Self Drive -1 hour tour
Come with the Adventure Playground team on an amazing off road tour. All of our Rotorua 4×4 self drive tours are headed by an experienced guide. You will love our new, nippy 2-seater 4×4 self drive vehicles! We start your ride with a full safety briefing, before giving you a spin around our training paddock to get used to your off-road vehicle before we start exploring the beautiful Mount Ngongotaha countryside & native bush. We take you to various scenic lookouts during your tour so make sure you bring your camera to capture the moment. All safety gear is provided. There will be opportunities for eligible drivers to swap seats during the tours.
Our Rotorua 4×4 Self Drive Tours are great for family outings, stag do’s, birthday parties and corporate events. All drivers must hold a valid driving license for a car (NZ or overseas). We have a firm focus on fun & safety. All of our guides hold a current first aid certificate
All safety and wet weather gear
Please wear warm clothing in Winter.
60 mins>
All year