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3 hours 30 minutes
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The Ultimate is a step up from our award-winning Original Tour - packed with unique features custom-built for this experience. Around every corner is excitement. It's a 3.5-hour adventure that combines thrills, engineering, nature encounters, incredible views, and conservation!
6 bigger ziplines, including a 400m tandem race flying up to 80km/h
Giant suspended swing bridges above deep forest valleys
NZs only volcanic cliff-walk
Spiral staircase wrapped around a 1000yr old Tawa tree
Floating staircase suspended high in the canopy
Custom-built tree-top platforms
Spot rare native birds up close
Set in one of New Zealand’s last remaining ancient forests
Includes free photos, transport, and wet-weather gear if needed
Every booking helps fund a large-scale forest restoration and predator control project
Guided by our superheros - energetic, knowledgeable, and passionate
Run by a team who care deeply about each other, our guests, and the forest
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
If you required hotel pickup and drop-off, please call Rotorua Canopy Tours; contact information can be found on your confirmation voucher/email
Minimum age is 10 years
Maximum weight is 265 pounds (120kg)
Closed-toe footwear is required
Tours run in most weather - just dress for the conditions and bring a sense of adventure
All safety gear is provided, and your guides are highly trained professionals
For full safety info and participation requirements, visit our website: rotoruacanopytours.co.nz/safety
Moderate fitness is required — you’ll walk short distances (i.e. 500m) and climb a stair cases
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private transportation
We have free storage for valuables at our base
Bottled water
Wet weather and warm gear (if needed)
Safety gear included
Complementary photos
Snacks
Gratuities
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.
The Ultimate is the next-level version of our award-winning Original Tour - this adventure is bigger, faster, and more adventurous. Fly on 6 epic ziplines, including a 400m tandem race line and a scenic zipline through ancient native forest. Cross massive suspended swing bridges, climb a spiral staircase, take on a floating staircase, and walk along a volcanic cliff-face high above the valley. Explore from tree-top platforms, fly speeds up to 80km/h, and be immersed in an untouched forest filled with rare birds and unique native ferns. Expert guides lead the way, capturing free photos along the way. Includes all safety gear and return transport. This is Rotorua's most thrilling zipline experience - longer, higher, and deeper into the wild.
Guests, please be here 15 minutes prior to your departure time. Our Ultimate Canopy Tour takes approximately 3.5 hours.
Pickup included
2,504 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
gregory g,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
Absolutely unreal experience! The 6 ziplines, cliff walk and floating stairs were epic from start to finish. Flying over the forest with those views is something I’ll never forget. Huge shoutout to Jacob and Reuben they made the whole adventure next level with their energy, laughs, and knowledge. Super professional but kept it fun the entire time. The free photos were an awesome bonus too. If you’re in Rotorua, this is a must do adventure. I’d do it all again in a heartbeat!
Gemma H,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
Was such a fun experience! Highly recommend if travelling through Rotorua. Tour guides Dylan and Steven made the experiencing even funner.
Rebecca W,
Mar 4, 2025
- Viator
Absolute Value for money. A true 'Immersion in Nature' experience. Very safe but totally exhilarating. 3.5 hours well spent. A 'Must Do' tourist attraction. We did the Ulimate Zip Line Package for my husband's 65 Birthday. We are not athletes or sporty by any means, and yet.. We did not struggle in any way.
Jeannine D,
Feb 23, 2025
- Viator
Beautiful setting, fun group, great guides. Conservation information interesting. Lauren and Vincent did an excellent job.
Kimberly B,
Feb 8, 2025
- Viator
We had a fabulous time. Great experience. Zips were fun, forest was beautiful and the guides (Sam& Lauren) were wonderful!
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