Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk
Overview
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3 hours
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The Ultimate is a step up from our Original Tour, offering a 3 hour adventure packed with thrills, ziplines, forest walks, and stunning views. Perfect for families, couples, and groups of all ages to connect with nature and share an unforgettable experience.
Highlights:
6 ziplines, including a 400m tandem racing at up to 80 km/h
Giant suspended swing bridges above forest valleys
NZ’s only volcanic cliff-walk
Spiral staircase around a 1,000-year-old Tawa tree
Floating staircase high in the canopy
Custom-built tree-top platforms
Spot rare native birds
Set in one of NZ’s last remaining ancient forests
Free photos, transport, and wet-weather gear included
Every booking supports forest restoration and predator control
Guided by energetic, knowledgeable, and passionate “superheroes”
Run by a team who care deeply about guests, each other, and the forest
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Hotel pickup available on request. Please confirm directly with Rotorua Canopy Tours after booking.
Maximum weight is 265 pounds (120kg)
Closed-toe shoes are required
Tours run in most weather - just dress for the conditions and bring a sense of adventure
Moderate fitness is required - short walks (i.e. 500m) and some stairs
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This is so much more than epic ziplines! You'll fly on six ziplines of different lengths - the longest is a 400m tandem zipline, where you can reach speeds of up to 80 km/h. Around you is a unique forest with 1,000-year-old trees, lush ferns, and plants and animals found nowhere else in the world. Soak up big New Zealand scenery from massive suspended swing bridges, up a spiral staircase, across a one-of-a-kind floating staircase, and along a volcanic walkway 50 m above the valley - there’s nothing else like it. Stay in the treetops on platforms set around giant trunks, spotting rare native birds. The forest is exclusive to Canopy Tours, so your small group is fully immersed and looked after by our legendary superhero guides. They’ll keep you safe, keep it fun, and capture your free photos to email after the tour. Rotorua’s most thrilling and awarded zipline experience - longer, higher, and deeper into the wild. This is the Ultimate and a step uo from our legendary Original Canopy Tour!
What‘s Included
All safety gear (helmet, harness, etc.)
Wet-weather/warm gear if needed
Return transport from HQ to the forest
Secure storage for valuables
Free photos of your adventure
Snacks
Gratuities
Options
Ultimate Canopy Tour
Guests, please be here 15 minutes prior to your departure time. Our Ultimate Canopy Tour takes approximately 3.5 hours.
Reviews
2,583 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience!
megancX4791PP,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the ultimate tour on 11/04/26 and had the most fantastic time. Our wonderful tour guides, Sam and Reuben, were friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining from start to finish. Sam was an incredible at introducing the tour and getting us off to a grand start with the group in the van transfer and both guides were friendly and easy going throughout the tour. We felt completely safe the whole time, Sam and Reuben were very clear and thorough when explaining and working the harness and zipwire mechanisms. The forest is absolutely stunning and it was fantastic to learn about and actually see the difference this company makes to the conservation of the area. We saw wild stick insects in some of the trees and fed some birds as well. We also got a mid way break for some water and pictures taken on the tour were sent to us as part of the package which are fantastic to have! Anyone feeling a little nervous, absolutely don't be, this is a very secure, easy and fun experience. Thanks so much for such a great experience!
Exciting Safe and Beautiful
Dianne K,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was very exciting. They had well engineered equipment which made us feel safe. Sam and Max were very experienced professional guides. The rain forest is really beautiful.
Wow! Don’t think twice!...
Carolyn P,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow! Don’t think twice! Just book the ultimate experience right now. It’s worth every dollar and I wish it lasted longer! Or better yet, that we had time to go again! This was my first Zipline experience and my husband is not a fan of heights…and we both absolutely loved this activity! Our team was awesome. They kept us safe and feeling fully capable. We grew quite close to our group and it was really cool to see everyone overcoming a sense of fear or worry. You can do this! It was epic!
Having the time of our Lives !!
255lkjhgfdsa,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Ultimate Zip-line was fantastic, exhilarating FUN !! Our guides Mat and Lochie were full of light-hearted, encouraging banter while also ensuring all safety measures. They are a credit to their Company. The course was amazing! Hubby & I are reasonably fit, in our late fifties, and traversed the course without a problem. The Ultimate Zip-line Course - ADULTS AT PLAY, having the time of our lives !!
Excellent experience
Neil R,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great fun - suitable for all ages and even those with no head for heights should give it a go (I did!) Thanks to Sam and Max who were great guides and made the experience fun, informative and safe.
Great experience
FussyBritsAbroad,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Max and Sam were great guides - funny, enthusiastic, patient and highly professional. They made the trip safe, fun and interesting. It’s heartening to find an enterprise which combines an exciting activity with such a strong and evident commitment to conservation - keep up the great work
Awesome!
damonproperty,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience!!! Good guide humour among beautiful NZ natural forest.
Amazing tour!
871cathyy,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience with Rotorua Canopy Tours. The ziplining itself was incredible, but what really made this stand out was their commitment to conservation. Throughout the tour, we learned about the work they’re doing to restore and protect the forest, including predator control and efforts to bring native birdlife back. It added a meaningful layer to the experience, knowing that the tour directly contributes to preserving this environment. A huge thank you to our guides, Phil and Reuben. They were professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience both safe and fun. Their passion for what they do really came through and made the tour even more memorable!
best zip line tour
noahpC3073OP,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00josh and emma were amazing and funny this was one of the best zip line tours of my life!!! Would definitely do again
Amazing!!
E7875VNsvenl,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing - super cool and exciting. Highly recommended
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