Rotorua Ziplines - Zipline Over Waterfalls - Free Sauna
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Are you ready to soar over waterfalls, zoom through pristine native forests, and be enlightened through a hands-on cultural and ecological experience in Okere Falls, Rotorua? If so, then Rotorua Ziplines has you covered. Suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities, a network of ziplines, swing bridges, and boardwalks will have you in awe for 2.5 hours as you fly, walk and gaze at the stunning taiao (Environment) that is Ōkere.
Born through an intimate connection with the Ōkere Awa (Kaituna River), this joint venture between Ngāti Hinerangi and Rotorua Rafting’s Ōkere Falls born and bred, Sam Sutton, has been created to showcase its mauri (spirit) and importance with Aotearoa’s soon to be premier zipline experience.
Ensuring that our taiao is enhanced through the very operation will have every guest leaving a tree in their name as Rotorua Ziplines reforestation project plant its way towards 60,000 native trees by the end of 2025 to see Ōkere Falls thrive for generations to come.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Weight limit of 130kg
About 600m of easy walking throughout the trip
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Get ready to zip, zoom, and wow through Rotorua Ziplines! This isn’t your average trip — it’s a 2.5-hour adventure soaring over lush native bush, waterfalls, and the iconic Kaituna River. Zip Over Kaituna River: Fly above one of NZ’s most famous white-water rivers as the rapids roar beneath you. Waterfall Magic: Glide through the forest and over THREE breathtaking waterfalls. Native Forest Fun:Swing bridges, boardwalks, and ancient trees make this trip unforgettable. Māori Stories & Reforestation: Discover local history and how your adventure helps restore this special environment. Risk Disclosure Ziplining is an adventure sport, and while Rotorua Zipline follows the highest safety standards under NZ’s Adventure Activity Regulations, there are inherent risks involved. These include slips, trips, and exposure to heights. You’ll be fully geared up and briefed before takeoff. Follow your guides’ tips, and you’ll be soaring like a pro! Have a medical condition? Let us know beforehand.
What‘s Included
An ancient Maori tea
Free Photos!
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Rotorua Ziplines - Zipline Over Waterfalls - Free Sauna
Reviews
473 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth Every Cent and More!
sarabU6426WG,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Blown away by both the staff and the experience itself. From the very start, when we walked in and could hear the guides laughing with each other, the vibe was standout. There’s heaps of amazing stuff to do in Rotorua but there definitely isn’t that level of warmth and service everywhere. The group of guides started to chat and hype up my Mr. 12 right from registration at the desk. Johnny and Ellie then took us into the forest and it was truly like visiting two welcoming family friends excited to share their cool ‘home’ with us. How much they genuinely love the forest, the river and the ziplines is so evident in their vibe and approach. I also really appreciate how much Rotorua Ziplines actively care & maintain the environment. They took their time, celebrated my son and every exciting, brave thing he did. I have a chronic illness and they also intuitively slowed down the walking bits in parts, allowing me to maintain my dignity but still keep up, when they noticed me struggling fitness wise. The ziplines are nestled in an amazing landscape and vary in length, speed and acrobatics; the swing bridge was not my favourite haha, but my son loved jumping, dangling and even hanging upside down, while I desperately clung to the rope and shuffled my feet. Worth every cent and more! We’ll probably return and do it again!
This is one of the best activities we’ve experienced in our month in NZ
dcambridge86,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a last minute booking and ended up being the most enjoyable activity we’ve done on the North Island. Big thank you to our guides, Ellie and Rafa, who were excellent with our kids (7 & 9) and made the experience so memorable. If you have time for only one activity in Rotorua, this would be it! Thanks again.
Our whanau had a blast an unforgettable experience with gchildren ages 5-10 years ,and us adults, and Ethan n Lucas .
Kataraina A B,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guardian angels guides Ethan and Lucas best with endless patience, warmth, professionalism taking great care of whanau’s tender loving care and safety at all times .
Very exciting, informative & a must do experience.
260leoniek,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience & staff were very helpful and friendly. They treated us with respect and expertly helped every step of the way. A must do as it completely made our holiday to NZ very memorable and will cherish the photos & videos for many years. Our ages 56 to 63 and not fit by any means.
Zip line joy with the grandchildren.
Michael H,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was exciting and enjoyable. We had two excellent guides, Ollie and Alina, who were helpful and informative. They were kind and patient with our 5 year old granddaughter and 10 year old grandson. We were told about the local flora and their traditional medicinal properties as well as the local traditions of the land and legends of the local iwis. We were thrilled with the mini aerial aspects of the zip line while being confident we were safe and secure every step of the way. All in all, well done 👍
Breath-taking and surreal
Abi382,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guides Lotte & Rafa, were fun and energetic. Travelled as a family (2A + 2 kids) and a number of us 'nervous ones' were guided with patience and kindness. Their knowledge of the history of the area and environment made for a lovely outing. 2 hours felt a lot shorter (I checked the time ha ha)..Easy 5*
Absolutely amazing! My...
Michael L,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing! My daughters and I had such a great time. The photos do not do it justice; the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful. Ethan and Lotte were such great guides and made the whole experience so wonderful.
Awesome
FarAway770640,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maria and Ollie were amazing instructors very communicative, funny, and easy to be around. They made everyone feel comfortable and never pushed anyone who felt hesitant or scared. Such awesome guides and a great experience, especially for those who aren’t big on fear factors.
Zipline
781flynnr,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Was a great experience!!!! Had an absolute blast, the team that was looking after us were amazing.
Best experience with the best guides
jm1983rev,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was amazing, a top New Zealand experience for us. Our teen kids absolutely loved it as well. Everything ran perfectly and we felt totally safe and in such good hands. Special mention of our two fantastic guides Ollie and Sharpee. They were hilarious - so much fun but still completely reassuring, safe and supportive (I was the only one who needed that 🙈). They also gave us great chat about the forest, the native plants and animals and restoration work. You get to do so much more than I expected which was incredible. The views are unreal and we got absolutely amazing photos emailed to us for free afterwards which they had been snapping away for us all. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed reliving the experience today with the pics. There is also a (completely separate) great beer garden and cafe right next door for afterwards which is an added bonus.
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