Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Rotorua Canopy Tours is unlike any other zipline experience and it’s more than just epic ziplines! At the heart of it all, it’s about people. We create unforgettable, world-class adventures that connect you to nature, to others, and to something bigger. Perfect for families, couples, and groups of all ages to share together.

Voted New Zealand’s Best Experience 2025 & 2024 by TripAdvisor travelers

Multi-award-winning and among the world’s top nature experiences

Set in a rare 1,000yr old native forest, home to ancient trees and rare wildlife

Includes 6 thrilling ziplines (up to 60km/h) and suspended swing bridges over the canopy

Stay up in tree-top platforms for most of the experience

Free digital photos, return transport, and wet weather gear included

Close encounters with rare native birds

Every booking supports an active forest restoration project

We are a passionate, caring team that cares about our culture and wellbeing

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age: 6 years | Maximum weight: 265 lbs (120kg)

Closed-toe shoes required

Light fitness required (short walks, some stairs)

Pickup from central Rotorua available on request

Operates in most weather – dress in layers and bring a sense of adventure!

Not suitable for pregnant travelers

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Voted NZ’s Best Experience 2025 for another year! Soar through the canopy on 6 ziplines reaching speeds of up to 60km/h, cross suspended swing bridges high above the forest floor, and explore tree-top platforms in a 1,000-year-old native forest. This 2.5 hour guided eco-adventure takes you deep into untouched wilderness, home to rare wildlife like toutouwai and kererū. Your expert guides will share stories, conservation wins, and plenty of laughs as you fly, climb, and connect with the forest. Every booking helps restore and protect this ancient ecosystem. It’s an adventure with heart -just minutes from Rotorua.

What‘s Included

Contribution to native forest restoration

Wet weather gear (if needed)

Hotel pickup in central Rotorua (on request)

Free digital photos

All safety equipment (harness, helmet, etc.)

Return transport from Rotorua Canopy Tours HQ to the forest

Expert local guides

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Options

Original Canopy Tour

Guests, please be here 15 minutes prior to your departure time. If pick up is required, we will pick you up 30 minutes before your tour. Our Original Canopy Tour takes approximately 3 hours

Reviews

4.97

4,573 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

4467

Wonderful time with brilliant guides
Seaside01552449295,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had an absolutely wonderful time. Out guides where brilliant and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Would definitely recommend.
Amazing!!!
teresabG4792IJ,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing ‘bucket list’ experience! So glad I overcame my fear of heights to do this! Tour guides Jake and Emma were the best! Super funny and entertaining, and knowledgeable. Would recommend this companies treetop experience to everyone!
Great experience -just do it
Camb visitor UK,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience today of the canopy tour. Very safe but exciting. Guides were brilliant and very aware of those that might be nervous or very confident. Was a sunny warm day yet cool /shady in the forest so shorts and t-shirt ok with not any insect problem. Sunglasses optional. Can only take your phone /GoPro and any personal medication. They stow everything else (even car keys) at base (secure). So ideally have a closed/zip pocket in shirts/jacket for phone. I didn't and was ok but was conscious of the risk. The guides did offer to stow my phone in their pack. Thanks all for a really great experience.
Best zipline adventure ever.
PatriciaAnnR,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The best zipline imaginable!!! Amazing forest preserve in conservation area! well structured. Safe!. Enjoyable! Professional and enthusiastic staff helping along the way. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Got to have personal encounter with a robin as a bonus.
What a great experience- I really rate this as a top thing to do
benwQ6982XS,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a terrific fun experience for everyone of all ages and you’ll find you have surprisingly high levels of courage - even when you thought you didn’t! It’s really worth doing
Absolutely Awesome Experience
Jill R,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
My husband and I loved this experience. We were the oldest members of the group and a little nervous initially. Nastia and Dylan were FANTASTIC with our entire group consisting of members of varying ages. They were patient, knowledgeable, communicated well, and effectively used humor to put everyone at ease. It was the best experience during our stay in Rotorua. We would highly recommend this experience and these two as guides.
Great experience
Travel03643089461,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Best canopy zip line experience!! Jaz and Anika total professionals to I’m sure you have a great time!
Great experience
Carrie C,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great way to see the local forest, staff is chill and friendly, forest is beautiful, zipline are super fun. Love that it also supports environmental and conservation.
Older solo adventures.
591trudyk,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience very knowledgeable guides. Ange an Vincent. Was very well looked after being a solo adventure of older age thankyou.
Do it!
Amber B,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Incredible views, great guides, one of the funnest things I’ve done in Rotorua. I learned a lot about the plants and trees native to New Zealand and got my adrenaline rush on the multiple zip lines.