Rotorua’s Original 3hr Unique Ancient Forest Zipline Adventure
Overview
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3 hours
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Rotorua Canopy Tours is unlike any other zipline experience - and it's so much more than just epic ziplines! At the heart of it all, it’s about people. We're here to create something unforgettable. A world-class experience that connects you to nature, to others, and to something bigger.
Voted New Zealand’s Best Experience 2025 & 2024 by TripAdvisor travellers
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
Guided by legendary superhero guides who bring energy, humour, and care
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
Maximum weight is 265 pounds (120kg)
Minimum age is 6 years
Closed-toe footwear is required
Tours run in most weather - just dress for the conditions and bring a sense of adventure
Moderate fitness is required - you’ll walk short distances and climb a few stairs
All safety gear is provided, and your guides are highly trained professionals
Free transport is included from the base to the forest and back
Free digital photos are included with every booking
For full safety info and participation requirements
We offer pickup and drop-off from Rotorua Central on request.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
We have free storage for valuables at our base
Wet weather gear provided if needed
Contribution to native forest restoration included in every booking
We provide transport in air conditioned mini vans to the forest and back to our base
All safety equipment (harness, helmet, etc.) is provided
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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 3-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
4,449 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Super Fun, Super Safe W/Super Guides!
Gianluigi F,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00We have zip lined before and after those experiences, this one showed us how safe and fun these tours can be! Vincent and Lisa were the best! I don’t know how it could have been better with other guides! Give them raises!! Request them if you can!! This treetop experience is a perfect intro to zip lining. Don’t miss it!!
Such a fun and meaningful...
STEPHANIE H,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Such a fun and meaningful experience! I came for the thrill, but left with a deep appreciation for this ancient forest and the incredible conservation work the team is doing to protect and restore it. Highly recommend!
Best tour in the world
Ebony G,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Original Canopy tours are more than just a zip-line company. Our guides, Scott & Lachy were not only a wealth of information about the surrounding forest, they were also committed to giving us the most amazing adventure experience. An experience made all the better by having hilarious guides who have great banter & had us in stitches from start to finish. As someone who has a fear of heights… I can’t wait to come back and do it again! 1000% recommend!!
Awesome exp. Great friendly staff.
Jason T,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00You'd get to do a small hike (5-10 mins total), 5 zip lines & learn how the ecosystem of the forest works. You can also feed friendly birds too.
Excellence all around. Thank you so much!
Jenni P,
Mar 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00We were hosted by Danny, Lachie and Matthew and they were absolutely excellent. From the moment Danny picked us up from our accomodation, right through to Lachie and Matthew making sure all the harnesses and gear was fitted correctly and we understood all the safety stuff, everything was beautifully smooth. We loved the environmental focus and learned so much. I was a total beginner and flat out scared of heights, whereas my partner was quite experienced having worked at heights. We both really enjoyed it and were well taken care of.
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