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
4,609 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
First time and great...
Roy W,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00First time and great experience. The guides were very attentive and supportive and good fun. Highly recommend.
Two thumbs up!
Stacie T,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great fun for a family! But when leaving a review it requires 100 characters. But I have no notes! Thanks Max and Ruben!
Top notch
443wallyw,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant morning with Vincent & Dylan, top notch team. Lots of fun
Exciting and well managed
sharonmA8069LF,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our zip guides, Unique and Matt, were excellent. In addition to excellent safety instructions, they made sure we had fun as we flew through the tree tops. They were both very knowledgeable about the local conservation efforts.
Experience
utag21,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thrilling activity, awesome guides and a beautiful forest. Even if you are doing zip-lining for the first time, no worries at all!
Great Activity to Enjoy!
Emma T,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great activity to enjoy! Stunning scenery and super guides in Phil and Ollie. Lots of interesting information as well as lots of laughs, wrapped up with safety as their top priority. Highly recommend this experience if you are in Rotorua.
An Unforgettable Experience!
Kim W,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! If you don’t do anything else while in Rotorua make sure Canopy Tours ZipLining is the one. The experience was unforgettable. Our guides- Ollie and Phillip, are passionate about their work, are so very friendly and make sure everyone feels safe and welcome. We learned so much about the forest and its wildlife and the conservation efforts Canopy Tours is committed to. Oh, and the ziplining is amazing, exciting, and breathtaking. An unforgettable experience!!
Awesome zip line experience
Bridget R,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fantastic morning visiting this ancient forest, learning about conservation and riding the zip lines. Small group of 8 of us was just right and Ollie and Phil were really engaging guides who made the whole experience so much fun.
Amazing
MITHILESHKUMAR P,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience . the canopy team was so wonderful and they have got this done in beautiful way .Thanks
Not to be missed
883marybethm,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The old growth forest is exquisite. The guides were super professional, safety conscious and reassuring contributing to an all around memorable experience.
From NZ$199.00
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