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Skyline: Gondola, Luge & Stars [ROT28]
Day Tour, Gondola Ride with Spectacular Views

Jump onboard one of the eight-seater Gondola cabins and experience spectacular views of Lake Rotorua, the city and steaming geothermal vistas.

The 1/2mile long Doppelmayr cableway system will transport you and your friends or family on a gentle, scenic ride up to the Skyline Rotorua complex.

Operates
Daily
Departs multiple times from 9:00am

Includes
– Gondola Ride

Need to Know
Gondola ride lasts 7-10 minutes, but you can make this a half day event with all the extras and siteseeing involved. Please bring money for the INZPIRED store, Jelly Belly Store, Volcanic Hills wine tasting, and Market Kitchen or Stratosfare Restaurant.

Upgrades
Luge, Mountain Bike, Zoom Zipline, Skyswing

Day Tour, Gondola Ride with Buffet Dinner

Rotorua Gondola – a must-do Rotorua attraction – combined with the newest hotspot on Rotorua’s burgeoning foodie scene – Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar!

Relax and take in the 180 degree panorama on the gondola, then indulge in dinner at the best buffet with the best views.

Featuring a stunning array of freshly prepared buffet and cooked-to-order dishes highlighting locally sourced seafood, meat and produce, Stratosfare will take you on a gastronomic journey that will leave you wanting to return again and again.

Operates
Daily
From 5:30pm to 9:00pm (approx.)
(Sun-Thurs last arrival time 7.30pm, Fri-Sat last arrival time 8.30pm)

Includes
– Gondola Ride
– Buffet dinner

Need to Know
Please bring money for the INZPIRED store, Jelly Belly Store, and Volcanic Hills wine tasting.

Upgrades
Luge Rides, Mountain Bike, Zoom Zipline, Skyswing, Premium Dinner

Day Tour, Gondola Ride with Buffet Lunch

Rotorua Gondola – a must-do Rotorua attraction – combined with the newest hotspot on Rotorua’s burgeoning foodie scene – Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar!

Relax and take in the 180 degree panorama on the gondola, then indulge in lunch at the best buffet with the best views.

Featuring a stunning array of freshly prepared buffet and cooked-to-order dishes highlighting locally sourced seafood, meat and produce, Stratosfare will take you on a gastronomic journey that will leave you wanting to return again and again.

Operates
Daily
From 5:30pm to 9:00pm (approx.)
(Sun-Thurs last arrival time 7.30pm, Fri-Sat last arrival time 8.30pm)

Includes
– Gondola Ride
– Buffet lunch

Need to Know
Please bring money for the INZPIRED store, Jelly Belly Store, or Volcanic Hills wine tasting

Upgrades
Luge Rides, Mountain Bike, Zoom Zipline, Skyswing, Premium Lunch, or Dinner

Day Tour, Gondola Ride with 1 Luge Track Run

Jump onboard one of the eight-seater Gondola cabins and experience spectacular views of Lake Rotorua, the city and steaming geothermal vistas and take the driving seat with gravity-fueled Skyline Luge.

The 1/2mile long Doppelmayr cableway system will transport you and your friends or family on a gentle, scenic ride up to the Skyline Rotorua complex.

A world first proudly designed and built in Rotorua. Enjoy a fun-filled ride on a three-wheeled cart using a unique braking and steering system, giving the rider full control. Hop on the chairlift to return to the top and do it all again! The Luge tracks at Skyline Rotorua have recently undergone a significant upgrade on our Advanced Track with 3 new track options. The Luge now includes 4 corkscrews, 5 track options and a total of 7.3km of tracks to be used for gravity fuelled fun!

Operates
Daily
Departs multiple times from 9:00am

Includes
– Gondola Ride
– 3 Luge rides

Need to Know
Please allow 20 minutes for each luge lap, including the chairlift travel time. Please bring money for the INZPIRED store, Jelly Belly Store, Volcanic Hills wine tasting, and Market Kitchen or Stratosfare Restaurant.

Upgrades
5 Luge Rides, Mountain Bike, Zoom Zipline, Skyswing

Day Tour, Gondola ride and Volcanic Hills Wine Tasting

Sample New Zealand’s carefully crafted Volcanic Hills wines while enjoying panoramic views over Lake Rotorua.

Relax and take in the 180 degree panorama of the gondola, then sample handcrafted wines from New Zealand’s most recognised and respected wine regions.

The Volcanic Hills range includes Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Rose, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. The grapes are sourced from New Zealand’s premium wine-growing regions of Marlborough, Central Otago and Hawke’s Bay, crafted by a couple of talented and vastly experienced winemakers.

Operates
Daily
From 11:00am to 6:00pm (approx.)
Tuesday and Wednesday 11:00am to 5:00pm

Includes
– Gondola Ride
– Wine Tasting

Need to Know
Wine tasting will last 30-45 minutes. Please bring money for the INZPIRED store and Jelly Belly Store

Upgrades
Luge Rides, Mountain Bike, Zoom Zipline, Skyswing, Dinner