About this tour
When Sarah from our team tried this Rotorua oddity, she found herself putting around giant rabbits in a garden that feels part mini golf, part theme park, part living art installation. You get an hour to work your way through the course with a single club and ball, but the real draw isn't the golf—it's the parade of details: ancient kiwifruit vines overhead, fairy doors tucked into corners, volcanic rocks, a 2,000-year-old Rata stump with water cascading through it, and sudden bursts of bubbles and light shows. It's quirky enough that plenty of visitors come back multiple times during a single trip, each visit revealing something different.
Highlights
- Giant friendly rabbits wandering the course while you putt
- 80-year-old kiwifruit vine tunnel creates natural green canopy
- Unexpected bubble explosions and colour-changing light sequences
- 2,000-year-old Rata stump with water feature and geothermal smoke
- Fairy doors hidden throughout the gardens for discovery
- Native gardens and tranquil zones between techno-lit areas
- One club, one ball per player—simple equipment, no hassle
What to expect
You'll arrive and collect a golf club and ball from the choices available, then wander into a space that's genuinely hard to categorise. The course loops through manicured gardens, and within the first few holes you'll spot oversized rabbits grazing nearby—they're tame and used to golfers, so a quick pat is part of the rhythm. The pacing is loose; there's no rush to finish, and you'll naturally pause to take in details: the massive vine tunnel, the Rata stump surrounded by volcanic stones and wisps of geothermal steam, colour sequences triggered as you move through different sections.
Sarah's read was that it blends relaxation with surprise. Some zones feel serene and meditative; others fire up with electronic light and sound. The bubble explosions come without warning. It's not a serious golf test—difficulty varies by hole, but the game is secondary to the experience. Plan for a solid hour; you could rush it in 40 minutes, but you'd miss the point.
What travellers say
- Rabbits and gardens create genuinely warm, feel-good vibe
- Geothermal elements and ancient Rata stump are unfamiliar magic
- Design rewards slow exploration, not rushed play
- Accessible to families, kids, and varied fitness levels
- Repeat visits reveal new details and different moods
- One hour may feel brief if you expected longer activity
- Theatrical lighting and effects won't suit all tastes
- Weather impacts atmosphere and comfort significantly
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works for almost anyone. Kids love the rabbits and bubbles; adults get the aesthetic design and the geothermal quirk. It's fully accessible for mixed fitness levels, and prams fit the pathways. The single-club setup removes gear anxiety. Arrival and departure vibes matter here—staff make you feel welcome, not rushed. If you're into gardens, geothermal novelty, or offbeat photo ops, it's genuinely worth your time.
An hour is the set block, so it's a brief activity—fine as part of a Rotorua day, less compelling as a standalone. Weather matters; rain or intense sun can change the mood. It's touristy and themed, so if you prefer unvarnished nature, the theatrical bits may feel over-produced. No hidden surprises on price; just know it's a curated experience, not a traditional golf outing.
Public transport nearby. Strollers and prams welcome. All fitness levels. Bring sunscreen and a light layer if weather's unsettled.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.