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Dive into 1.5 hours of fast-paced paintball battles just outside Hamurana, New Zealand. Perfect for stag parties and group fun, this adrenaline-filled adventure challenges your strategy and reflexes amid Bay of Plenty’s wild terrain.
Dive into 1.5 hours of fast-paced paintball battles just outside Hamurana, New Zealand. Perfect for stag parties and group fun, this adrenaline-filled adventure challenges your strategy and reflexes amid Bay of Plenty’s wild terrain.
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Set in the rugged outdoor expanse of Hamurana, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, the Paintball OUTBREAK Package offers an exhilarating 1.5-hour battle zone where strategy meets raw adrenaline. This thrilling activity is perched just outside the small town of Hamurana, making it an accessible day trip for adventure seekers looking to trade calm scenery for pulse-pounding action.
Paintball has roots tracing back to 1980 when two friends sparked the idea of testing their hunting skills with paint-firing pistols. Today, this game remains a vibrant and social sport, especially popular for stag parties, birthdays, team building, and family rivalries. The OUTBREAK Package specifically caters to groups from 4 to 24 players, making it an ideal choice for gatherings eager for excitement and friendly competition.
The playing field at 1311 Oturoa Road captures the raw landscape of Bay of Plenty, framed by native flora and a terrain that invites tactical maneuvers and quick reflexes. Participants receive 500 paintballs, a gun mask, poncho, and gloves, ensuring both safety and generous ammunition for prolonged skirmishes. Players are encouraged to wear closed-toe footwear and clothing fit for running and occasional mud—paintball is an active, fast-paced sport that can get a little messy but thoroughly rewarding.
One distinguishing feature of Paintball in Hamurana is its commitment to play regardless of weather conditions. Rain won't halt the action here—only safety concerns lead to cancellations. This means you get to immerse fully in the outdoors even when the skies are grey, adding an unpredictable and authentic edge to your experience.
Zombieland, the operating company, brings professionalism with onsite EFTPOS facilities, controlled group sizes, and a strict but fair approach to equipment care. Group organizers should note the importance of punctuality given field popularity, and the option to reserve BBQ facilities for post-game celebrations adds extra social value.
In the context of Bay of Plenty's broader outdoor scene, this paintball experience stands out by blending physical challenge with social camaraderie amid New Zealand’s dynamic natural setting. Beyond the gameplay, visitors often appreciate the rugged beauty surrounding the venue, complete with dense bush and open spaces that make each paintball battle feel like a tactical mission.
For those craving high-energy fun with friends or family during their New Zealand adventure, the Paintball OUTBREAK Package in Hamurana delivers. Whether you’re seeking to settle scores, build team spirit, or just unleash your competitive streak, this trip offers a unique chance to engage with the landscape in a vivid, hands-on way.
moderate.
1.5 hours.
Participants should be in good physical shape to run, crouch, and move quickly on uneven ground during active gameplay.
Yes, paintball games continue even in the rain unless safety concerns prevent play.
Players must be at least 12 years old to participate.
Zombieland offers BBQ facilities that can be reserved in advance for a fee.
Yes, additional paintballs can be bought at $15 per 100.
Players are responsible for any damage to rental equipment during their game and may be charged accordingly.
Bookings are legally binding; late arrivals do not get extended time and cancellations may not be refunded.
Paintball's popularity here continues a modern tradition of outdoor adventure activities that have grown in New Zealand since the 1980s.
Zombieland maintains strict environmental practices by limiting group sizes and adhering to safety rules that protect the surrounding native bush.
Zombieland is an adventure activity provider based in Hamurana, Bay of Plenty, offering high-energy outdoor games and skills sessions. The operator runs a diverse program of laser tag, paintball, low-impact paintball, archery instruction and slingshot paintball, designed for groups, families, schools and special events. Laser tag options range from Quickfire speed-field matches to full Outbreak 60-minute sessions, including HITMAN pistol packages with laser pistols and Bluetooth headbands, and Hunter packages with computer-tracked scoring. Paintball experiences include Quickfire, Hunter and Outbreak packages, with formats suited to birthdays, stag parties and team-building for small and large groups. Low-impact paintball options use smaller paintballs and easy-to-handle guns for younger players and newcomers. Apocalypse Archery provides longbow instruction with expert guidance to teach technique and target skills. Slingshot Paintball .68 Caliber is offered as an additional experience. Group sizes are flexible across offerings, accommodating small parties as well as groups up to 40 players depending on the activity. Age guidelines vary by experience, with options for players aged seven and up and specific packages for older participants. Booking information, safety requirements and exact group limits are provided at time of reservation. Specific offerings state gameplay: HITMAN pistol packages run three games across two fields for 4–12 players, specifying ages 14+. Quickfire laser tag provides two 10-minute Speed Field matches for players aged seven and up and team events.
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