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 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.
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
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
4,590 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
ZipLining at its BEST!
Voyage00757598097,,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lochy, Scott and Phil, Thank you so much for making this afternoon such a special time into your beautiful Mamaku’s ancient forest. We both had a lovely time and will not hesitate to refer your business for the kindness and professionalism of its guides. Kia Ora, André & Laura Montreal, Canada
Faced my fears and had a fabulous day -57 having fun ..
Erin S,,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience covered six zip lines with the highlight being a 220m long line jumping backwards off a 35m high platform and you can’t see the platform ahead ..whilst a little anxious, I’m so happy I went on this activity, the more we did, the more fun it was .. we took our adult son who was hanging upside down doing tricks ..
Environment and Family Friendly!
Trisha H,,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The trees and birds made this an amazing place to zipline. This group is environmentally friendly and gives back. Makes you feel good and have fun at the same time. The gentlemen that guided us were a lot of fun too. Great family activity!
A "memory " experience.
barnettv2026,,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience that, even though one is so high up among the trees, I felt totally safe.
Great experience
glbjen01,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We're in our 60s and did this. We have a low level of fitness and were a little puffed initiallly doing the 4 or 5 lots of stairs, but they are right at the beginning and its easy walking after that with interesting stops along the way. The ziplines were really fun, and our tour leaders were very professional and explained everything well so we were confident and made the experience fun with our small group. We recommend this tour.
What a phenomenal...
Andrea N,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a phenomenal experience! Unique and Josh were awesome guides - so fun and I felt safe the whole time while having a blast zipping around the forest! The information they gave about the forest was so interesting and the conservation efforts of this group is amazing! I would recommend this tour to anyone heading to Rotorua.
Do it!
Erika L,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rotorua stands out when it comes to geothermal springs and Māori culture. This is an activity that takes it beyond this and into the deep forest. The guides were very helpful and were very caring to those in the group who were afraid of heights. This was super fun! We want to do this again!
Great fun for all ages
L M,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guides were Ollie and Annika and they were great. They tell informative stories about the plants and birds and were very patient explaining the zip lining process. Our group was in the 50s-60s age ranges and everyone did great. Highly recommend
A worthwhile experience
Graham B,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent experience. The guides passed on their confidence in the Zip Wires so that any nervousness was put towards improving the enjoyment of the experience.
Great Zip line experience
Michelle S,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. They made the experience fun and we felt very safe. The canopy you ziplne in is very beautiful . The zip lines are not as long as Costa Rica but still very fun .
From NZ$199.00
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