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Skyline Skyrides Luge

Address:   185 Fairy Springs Road, Rotorua
Rotorua - Taupo
New Zealand
Phone:   (07) 347 0027
Website:   http://www.skylineskyrides.co.nz/rotorua/ssr_luge/

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Average Rating:   (8 votes)

The Luge is a fun ride for all ages. A World 'First' proudly designed and built in Rotorua, the Luge is a fun filled gravity ride on a 3 wheel cart. The unique braking and steering system provides the rider full control and allows them to travel as fast or slow as they wish.

Three separate concrete sealed tracks wind down through the redwood trees. A scenic track with viewing bays at great locations for taking photographs allows a leisurely trip down whilst enjoying the panorama.

Fun for all ages with children under 6 being able to be carried in tandem. Riders return to the top of the luge on a specially designed chairlift.

Over 5 million riders have enjoyed the Luge ride experience to date. Full instructional information and key do's and don'ts are provided prior to riding the Luge.

Scenic Luge
Enjoy a 2 kilometre scenic downhill ride through the redwood trees, with plenty of rest areas to stop on the way down to take photographs. This is fun for all ages, and children under six can be carried tandem. Once you reach the bottom riders return to the top via a double seater chairlift. The Scenic Luge is an all weather attraction that is lit up for twilight luging during the summer months (see details below).

Intermediate Luge Track
The Intermediate Luge Track is 1.5 kilometres in length withh all the thrills that made the luge such a popular all age activity. The exhilarating ride features a tunnel, spirals, and awesome views over the city and lake. It is lit for twilight luging over the summer months.

Advanced Luge Track
The Advanced Luge Track is an exciting 1 kilometre ride downhill. This fast track has crazy dips and bends to ensure you an intensely fun time as you descend. It is suitable for all ages from 10 years upwards.

Twilight Luge
Over the summer months (generally January - March) luging is available until 8:30pm (dependent on conditions). Ideal over summer with guests able to enjoy the lakes of Rotorua during the day and then head to Skyline for some great twilight luging fun.


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    jade17 posted on February 14th, 2012
    Overall Rating: 8.7 / 10

    Fun and value for money! A choice of 3 routes ranging from scenic to fast takes you down the hill in the luge. The scenic route felt pretty fast to me. A bonus is that you get the gondola ride up and down plus a chairlift back up to the gondola when you have finished the luge. Great views from the top and snacks available.

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    Silverbabe posted on October 19th, 2011
    Overall Rating: 8.0 / 10

    We loved doing this when we went to Rotorua, my husband and our boys went down the luge and had a great time. Unfortunately as I was pregnant I couldn't. Our youngest went down with my husband because he didn't want to go down himself, I think its a bit stink that you have to pay for both of them when you are only using one luge.

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    Boris posted on September 21st, 2009
    Overall Rating: 8.7 / 10

    FUN! Great thing to do while in Rotorua. I've done the Queenstown luge as well and personally I think the Queenstown views are better but the tracks are more fun in Rotorua. Add this to your must do list in Rotorua.

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    maybesomeday posted on September 2nd, 2009
    Overall Rating: 10.0 / 10

    This is a hit with the whole family! Best thing to do in Rotorua by far. Simply excellent and a must do!

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    Connor posted on July 31st, 2009
    Overall Rating: 8.0 / 10

    This place is awesome, it's great for all ages. The tracks are great. I'm the man at the advanced track.

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    Gail Gillespie posted on April 7th, 2009
    Overall Rating: 9.7 / 10

    The Rotorua Luge has always been a family favourite. A trip to Rotorua was not complete without some time on the luge. With the longer run and improvements, over the years it has always managed to retain interest, as the children grew. The gondola ride up is an added bonus, making it a very memorable holiday activity. I would highly recommend it to anyone as a great family activity in Rotorua.

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    jack posted on March 9th, 2009
    Overall Rating: 10.0 / 10

    it was awesom a great family activity

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    Gazzaah posted on January 23rd, 2007
    Overall Rating: 10.0 / 10

    Make sure you check out the Luge if you go to Rotorua, every time I go to Roto-vegas I definitely make this my first stop. The flying fox from top to bottom of the hill is also pretty cool, you're in a harness and can let go of the handle and fly down superman style if you're up to it as well. 10/10.