Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure
Overview
Available languages
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‘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
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.
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
4,518 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nature and Adventure Rolled into one Activity
Dotanson12,
Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience. Adventure and beauty of the forest all wrapped in safety and laughter. Sam and Emma were awesome guides. They made you feel at home and safe the whole time. Their sense of humours were infectious. The forest is stunning. So amazing to see it in it's pristine state. Well worth the cost and time. I'd go again tomorrow if I could.
Highly recommend!
N7225DFmikes,
Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend. Great guides, friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and absolutely dedicated to safety. Scenery was fantastic as you zip through the tree canopy.
Awesome zip line!
vondaw770,
Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family LOVED the canopy zip line tour in Rotorua! Kikeyla, Vincent and Matt were incredible guides! We felt safe the whole time and it was way fun!! Highly recommend!!
Ziplining, Conservation, and a Scene-Stealing Mullet
Emily P,
Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the 11:45 a.m. Rotorua Canopy Tour, and it was LOADS OF FUN! From start to finish, the guides were incredible! A huge shoutout to Lochlan (“Lochy”) and his legendary mullet, plus the two wonderful women guiding with him (I wish I remembered their names!). Their energy, humor, and calm confidence made everyone feel safe, even the more nervous folks in our group. The ziplining itself was unreal. You move between warm patches of sun and the cool shade of the forest canopy, so light layers are perfect. The views are absolutely stunning, soaring above ancient forest, weaving through treetops, and taking in scenery you just can’t appreciate from the ground. One of the highlights was the wildlife. I actually got to hand-feed native birds, and the guides taught us all about the conservation work being done to protect this ecosystem. It felt meaningful to know that part of the ticket price goes directly into preserving the forest, and they shared before/after photos that showed just how dramatically the area has recovered. And of course, the grand finale: on the last zipline they let us all hang upside down (completely optional but SO fun), and took hilarious action shots. Best part? We got to download all the photos for free; no sneaky upsells. If you’re on the fence: go. Whether you’re an adrenaline lover or a little nervous, this team will make you laugh, feel safe, and have a blast. One of the absolute highlights of Rotorua, highly, highly recommend!
Awesome zipline experience
susantM3673NO,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00well recommended to everyone who's looking for fun end extreme adventure. I hope they would also provide videos of the live action aside from he photos. :)
An unforgettable experience!
HenWol,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were lucky to have a private tour with three amazing guides, as we were the only people booked. The guides were incredibly friendly, attentive, and shared a lot of fascinating knowledge about the ancient forest. The whole experience was simply wonderful: the pristine, impressive forest, the well-maintained platforms and ziplines, and the constant feeling of safety. The longest zipline at over 220 m and the highest at more than 35 m were absolute highlights – breathtaking! Rotorua Canopy Tours is an absolute must. Thank you for this exceptional adventure!
If you are in Rotorua do this activity..
Alex K,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An incredible experience in a magical location, delivered by wonderful and passionate people. Having a huge fear of heights (that I was determined to take head on) I didn’t go into this experience without significant research and more than a tad of nervousness. Travist & Ange were simply amazing guides and put me at ease straight away. Whilst “the fear” was definitely present throughout I grew in confidence with every zipline and bridge conquered. Not gonna lie there were definitely moments when I wanted to stop and get off (not sure if this would have been possible) but Ange provided significant patience and calm reassurance with the right amount of humour. Whilst this was an adventure it was also an education into the redwood habitat and its history and management. If you are in the area and can afford this trip then i thoroughly recommend it. From a personal perspective thank you Travist and Ange in particular for helping me face into and beat (at least on this occasion) something that has held me back from many activities. Your patience, professionalism and kindness were much appreciated .. thank you
Best Zipline Experience
222nadiaha,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience because both guides - Travis and Ange were effortlessly personable, funny and made the entire experience so enjoyable. They were also knowledgeable and shared about their conservation efforts and about the vegetation in the virgin forest. I also appreciated how they made sure to put my son at ease before sending him down/across the zipline to ensure he enjoys his experience. Thank you!
Awesome experience...
Nadiah A,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience because both guides - Travis and Ange were effortlessly personable, funny and made the entire experience so enjoyable. I appreciated how they made sure to put my son at ease before sending him down/across the zipline to ensure he enjoys his experience. Thank you!
Absolutely magical experience
KimF861,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00To zipline above the canopy in an ancient forest was an incredible privilege. The guides were hospitable and encouraging. Safety was a priority and they had a good mix of safety and fun with a bit of daredevil mixed in for anyone who was game. For those who just wanted less extreme adventure, they kept things at the right pace and were very encouraging to any newbies or those who found the 35 metre height a little intimidating. We had a group who ranged in age from 6 to 60 and they catered for all. This was a magical experience and I'd do it again with them in a heartbeat.
From NZ$199.00
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Chat with us on social
Related Experiences
Operated by Rotorua Canopy Tours