Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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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
4,488 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best day ever
Garrett M,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Vincent & Mason were excellent guides. Thanks for a fun & informative day. 1st time ziplining now I’m hooked. Highly recommend this company
Fabulous!
leeanneh940,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic warm friendly guides. I was a complete novice and quite nervous. they were helpful and reassuring and made sure sure that I get safe and comfortable. I would 200% recommend this tour
Fun, exhilarating, a have to!
secamad,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emma and Vincent were absolutely fantastic guides and mentors on our zip line experience. I had never been on a zip line before but I loved every minute! I highly recommend them and this company!
Absolutely brilliant!
Dweeb30,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a superb experience, from start to finish. Josh and Vincent were very professional - ensuring absolute safety at all times. They were also very witty, ensuring maximum enjoyment throughout. All the zip wire rides were excellent. Really liked the explanations as we went of the various elements of flora and fauna. Great to know that a bit of our fee is going into the restoration of the forests. Definitely our best experience of this trip, so far. Thank you! 🥰
Highly recommend
clarec920,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, very knowledgeable, passionate guides who made the ziplining fun and even though it was raining it was really enjoyable.
Must do activity
Anna T,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, our guides Vincent and Annika were fantastic. Made everyone feel very comfortable and at ease. A must do activity.
Fun day in a beautiful forest
gilbertr380,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience and great guides! This was a beautiful day out with lots of fun and information about the forest and the local wildlife. The guides are very passionate about their land and made the whole experience a good time. Seeing the forest from above is even more amazing then just walking it. The ziplines were so much fun and we felt very safe on them and with the guidance from our leaders. Definitely an experience to do and it all supports the beautiful NZ environment.
Brilliant experience
Samantha P,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hooked on zip lining, then Ultimate Canopy tour is a must do. Amazing virgin rainforest, a sense of freedom exhilaration and adrenaline all at once. Wanted to do it all again immediately after completing the last zip line. We upgraded from the original tour to ultimate at the last minute and so glad we did.
Best canopy tour/zipline experience ever!
93barbarae,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience! Highly highly recommend. Our guides took the utmost care for our safety and happiness, and they were fun and knowledgeable besides! Special shout-out and thanks to our guide STEF who went above and beyond to help people in our group who had some mobility challenges. She is super strong and capable and she made it extra enjoyable. Anika was also wonderful, friendly and took great care of us.
Go try the Ultimate!
Helene 35550,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant few hours on the Ultimate experience with our guides Andrew and Dylan. They were both great communicators and put us at ease with good humour. Thanks guys!
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