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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
2,594 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Such a fun morning, big recommend!
F9364IOellenk,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience flying through the canopy of a pristine Nz native forest! The ziplines were fun and our guides looked after us really well and had informative and funny commentary throughout! I loved learning about the conservation efforts they’re doing, really inspiring!
The most amazing Ziplining experience you can ever get
ashishiiit12delhi,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a totally mind-blowing experience! I went there with my family in December, 2024. From start to end, it was an exhilarating adventure, thanks to our absolutely amazing guides and the lush green beauty of the forest. Light rains made the experience out of the world. By chance, we three were the only ones on the first tour of the morning, making it almost a private tour. The tour was so engaging and immersive, involving plenty of laughs, interesting conversations, light trekking through the woods, feeding birds on your palm and a very yummy Milo drink break as well. There were 6 Ziplines with increasing amount of thrill in each; and they never rush you into it; you can take your time, which is very helpful for people who are afraid of heights. And the zipling itself was absolutely breathtaking (quite literally!). You zoom down the line, through the cool breeze and beautiful greenery of the forest. At every checkpoint, there is something exciting waiting for you and the 3-4 hours are every second worth it. Reuben, one of our guides, also showed a wave motion of the stretched zipline wire, made easier to see due to the rain-drenched rope. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Rotorua! In fact, when we followed up the zipline at other place in South Island, we instantly realized how much better this Rotorua Zipline was, in comparison. A big thank you to both of our guides and Rotorua Canopy Tours!
Hire more maori people
Excursion62258265145,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The half Japanese half Maori guy was lovelg
Fantastic!
484yasmint,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Minka and Max were our group's awesome guides and i could not recommend this activity more!
Amazing forest adventure!
eholland71,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this zip line experience! We were 2 families, one with college-aged children and one with preteens. Everyone absolutely loved the morning, even the members of the group who were afraid of heights. Our guides kept us laughing and totally safe at the same time. We appreciated learning about the forest and conservation efforts, as well. It was a great morning in the trees!
Ultimate Canopy Tour, Rotorua, with Emma and Dylan 04-05-2026
Dreamer23038237599,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on the Ultimate Canopy Tour with Emma and Dylan. They were both professional, knowledgeable, and well trained. They were attentive to each person and their personal needs. Our family, 2 adults and 2 teenages, had a great time during this 2.5 hour experience. We felt safe, as our equipment was checked before every obstacle and we were always clipped in for safety. There were 10 people but the atmosphere remained pleasant and allowed fun for all. We felt the admission fee was good for the value.
Totally recommend
H9467URchrisb,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome time, totally recommend. Matt E & Alex the guides were fun, friendly, professional and Matt's conservation knowledge exceptional. I am not a fan of heights and the team made me feel comfortable and safe. Would easily do this again !! 5 STARS !!
Canopy Tour - Epic fun
DomR 12,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family of 6 (13, 15, 17, 18) had an amazing day. Alex and Matt E made it a lot of fun and were very informative about the forest and the wildlife. Some quite scary moments for a couple of us, but we all managed really well and had an absolute ball! Would highly recommend
Amazing experience.
284LindsayE,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guides Lisa and Alex were very friendly, caring, fun and knowledgeable about the forest. Breathtaking scenery, super fun zip lines in a small group of nine. So worth the time and money.
Awesome experience flying through the tree canopy
Explore44372174489,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an absolute blast on the tree canopy zipline today! The guides were not only helpful but genuinely engaging, which made all the difference. I was pretty nervous about the heights, but they made the whole experience feel easy, safe, and so much fun. On top of the thrill, we also learned a lot about New Zealand’s native trees. Highly recommend for anyone looking for adventure with a touch of nature—even if you’re a little scared of heights!
From NZ$269.00
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