Originally Posted by
free101girl
Thanks for the very detailed reply. It's extremely helpful. Sounds like an activity I could manage just fine physically -- the question is whether I really want to do it, based on your description. I think my husband is still dead-set on it, but I may just do the walking tour.
Looking forward to Zorbing!
A few comments from my trip a year ago:
(1) Zorbing is absolutely awesome. I think we eventually ended up going down 3 or 4 times it was so addicting.
(2) I didn't think that Blackwater Rafting was
that strenuous, but again it depends how in shape you are. We did the longer version with the rappel down into the caves, and it was an absolute blast. Any specific questions feel free to ask.
(3) Totally on-spot was the comments about Kiwis understating things from an American/European perspective. Many of the activities would never stand up to lawsuits in the States, and "a short walk" really is 4 or 5 miles.
(4) You want real fun - try Sledging near Rotorua ^