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
4,629 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun experience! Something...
Dhruva G,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun experience! Something worth doing with the family! Note that there is about a 10 minute walk including 6 flights of stairs in the beginning. But it’s all downhill from there in the best possible way! Maybe don’t have a big meal before this experience.
FUN Event - do not miss!
eileenlewisnz,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Ultimate trip on 24/4/26 and boy was it worth every single cent. Our fantastic guides ,Jake and Emma, were very thorough and reassuring- and I did need a lot of reassuring ! Their knowledge of the forest, birds, wildlife and the circuit we did was awesome. We have no doubt in recommending this fabulous adventure to those brave enough to sign up-you will be in EXCELLENT hands.
F** awesome trip!
Makaela S,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is super fun and the proceeds help conserve the forest. The guides are very knowledgeable about the forest and we're so much fun.
Fantastic, super safe, and fun tour!
alicial403,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a tour, and had Madsen and a lovely female whose name I don't remember as our guides. We loved the tour from beginning to end; it had been drizzly on and off throughout the day but in the forest under the canopy of the trees (with the exception of the ziplines out in the wide open) we stayed dry and were not affected at all. Even the longest zipline (wide open) was fun; we got a little wet but it was totally fine. We loved that they took a few pics of each of us, and our group, and then shared them for free by email after the tour which is unlike most tours I have been on. We were extremely safe throughout, and after having ziplined elsewhere in the world, I didn't realize the level of safety we were lacking elsewhere that they ensured. (You hook onto a line at the 1st zipline, and stay hooked to that same continuous line throughout almost the entire experience. Great for anyone who might be nervous about falling or safety.) Anyway, it was just a great tour, and if we're ever back we would book with them again in a heartbeat.
There's a first for everything
harsanyimarton,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did our research, so we had a pretty good idea what to expect. We're a family of 3, a 50-year-old, a 40-year-old and a 7-year-old. Different physical conditions. Different appetite for thrills and adventure. But we all really enjoyed our tour. Our guides were Cath and Jas. They were both excellent. Our son has AuDHD, so he had lots of questions and comments. The pouring rain really underlined the fact that we are in a rainforest. We have the photos, the videos and the stories to tell. Next time, we'll try it in sunny weather :)
Highly recommended
Mairi33,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience- Sam was an excellent guide
Awesome Zip-line experience
Bombealaska,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was lucky to be able to secure the last spot of the 3 pm session with a fun group in this epic journey, the two guides were super professional, and extremely fun. The whole entire experience feels like flying in one of the most beautiful jungle in the world.
Really fun!
W116RMmial,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The trip was really fun even though it was raining the whole time
Excellent canopy tour! Must try in Rotorua.
Kimberly T,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00No worries at all with excellent guides in tow. Fun, highly energetic guides with a mix of educational aspect in the tour. 2.5 hours felt like only 30 mins-- time flies!
Great unique experience
Cristian A,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience, once you get accustomed and overcome it, its very fun! Took my 8yr old and he also got an adrenaline rush after the first few ziplines. Doing it together was a great thing to do.
From NZ$199.00
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