Zorb

I hoped into my rental car, blasted some music, and finally pulled into the parking lot of Zorb® Rotorua.

Margie Goldsmith: ZORB® Globe Riding in New Zealand Margie Goldsmith 2010

I was staying in New Zealand at The Farm, Cape Kidnappers in Hawkes Bay, three-hours from Roturua, the nearest Zorb place, but I had to try it.

Margie Goldsmith: ZORB® Globe Riding in New Zealand Margie Goldsmith 2010

I was staying in New Zealand at The Farm, Cape Kidnappers in Hawkes Bay, three-hours from Roturua, the nearest Zorb place, but I had to try it.

Margie Goldsmith: ZORB® Globe Riding in New Zealand Margie Goldsmith 2010

I had to sign an agreement: Zorb® globe riding can involve risk of injury.

Margie Goldsmith: ZORB® Globe Riding in New Zealand Margie Goldsmith 2010

If you decide not to take the ride, please just tell any Zorb® crew member and they will, even if you are at the launch pad, arrange for you to return to reception and get a refund.

Margie Goldsmith: ZORB® Globe Riding in New Zealand Margie Goldsmith 2010

And I hope you really do get a chance to go try the Zorb.

Yellowtail Nigiri 2008

I would love to visit new Zealand and try the Zorb there, but as probably a much cheaper alternative, Mexico is only a few hours away. edamame - Thanks!

Yellowtail Nigiri 2008

The truly intrepid — or insane — can try the extreme sport of Zorb globe riding, which involves climbing inside an inflatable, transparent plastic ball and rolling down steep hills and across snowy meadows.

Frozen in Nine 2009

Last week, a reported from my hometown newspaper, the Lewiston Sun-Journal, climbed into a Zorb at the little ski area in my town, Lost Valley.

News From Home 2008

They were all set to roll out pardon the pun the Zorb as a new attraction to go along with their paintball course.

News From Home 2008