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
4,545 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Experience
michaelbR6415SF,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was so much fun. Our instructors were amazing and we all had a brilliant time! I strongly recommend this activity!!
Exciting Safe Adventure
kev4422,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellently delivered well thought out adventure offering fantastic perspectives of the forest and its history as well as thrill zip line/high walkway activity. The guides are obviously expert at what they do and not for a second did we feel unsafe. Highly recommend this trip; it is great safe fun for all ages.
Give it a go!
Ric tar80,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with our guides Josh and Emma. They were both professional and fun, which made for a great experience. We felt comfortable and safe at all times. The scenery is lovely and learning about the conservation work they do was great! We'll definitely be doing this again!
Flying through the treetops
keithmR5183DO,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really fun trip in a beautiful mature native forest! Our guides Minka and Steph did things safely but still made the trip great fun. I really enjoyed hearing about the forest conservation work too - and getting to hand feed the friendly robins was an unexpected bonus.
My Unforgettable Experience!
Pioneer29868275632,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Around 20 minutes ago my family and my best friend Addie went on our zip line experience! Our guides were Treya and Unique, 2 amazing guides. They were so funny and kind and make me feel so safe the whole time. We explored many different aspects of the forest. The native trees, birds and pests. Overall, I had an amazing experience. From the vibrant ferns to the native birds I wouldn’t change a thing! Thanks to Treya and Unique I had an unforgettable time. From Poppy Age 12
Highlight of the North Island
S9355XVdrewm,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Definitely one of, if not the, highlight of our trip to the. North Island. Our guides, Laughlin and Matt, were wonderful - they did a great job of getting everyone in the group comfortable with each other, providing an incredible adventure in the treetops, and explaining the ecology of the forest. I'd give six stars if I could.
Fantastic Zipline experience !
Anne B,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an awesome experience! Our guide, Mason was phenomenal and he made it so memorable with his positive energy and enthusiasm. In addition to all the fun we also learned about conservation efforts and birds and other species. All in all couldn’t have asked for a better experience and guide! This is a MUST DO!
Amazing Family Fun !!!
Smarty 27101981,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing! Well worth it! Did it with my 9 and 13 year old children and they both loved it. The scenery was impressive and the zip lines were big enough and high enough to make all ages nervous (but not too scary). Emma and the other guide was great and made very good hosts and tour guides. Highly recommend
A thrilling forest adventure
liamhC8618MK,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guides were both really fun and encouraging, I was a little nervous with heights but felt very safe in their hands, great tour, great views and really interesting hearing about the conservation work they’re doing in the forest. All round great experience, definitely worth the money if you’re able to go and enjoy it.
Would definitely recommend
NorthStar17170830408,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00such an amazing and fun experience, we had a lovely time and felt it was extremely worth the money!! Our guides were called Treya & Sophia and were extremely friendly and very knowledgeable, making the whole experience even better and more than just zip lining.
From NZ$199.00
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