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
4,620 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
We had so much fun zip...
Angela M,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had so much fun zip lining! The guides were a blast and we felt super safe. A great way to see the lovely forestry of NZ!
Zip-a-de-do-da-day!!!!
MichaelW7533,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an awesome adventure! Great instructors/guides. If you get a chance to get Emma or Ticayla, take it! Beautiful outdoor experience!
Perfect solo experience through New Zealand forest!
Nicole G,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Overcame my fear of heights for this experience! The guides were so lovely and patient and helped hype me up on each zip line run. Love how conservation is built into the business and the tour was educational and offered a unique view into the surrounding landscape. Highly recommend this if you're looking for a fun bit of adventure!
Awesome !!!
LissaJ27,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AWESOME !!!!! Magnificent forrest walk, spectacular scenery and the zip lining is SO MUCH FUN ! The guides were friendly, knowledgeable and lots of fun. I felt vey safe and in good hands. 3 hours total. Small groups. Fabulous !!!
Best Canapy Tour Ever
Addie F,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The most amazing experience with least 10 zip lines. Part of this experience was also educational in that the guides told us about the flora and fauna of this virgin, untouched forest. We got to feed a bird a live worm out of our hand. They took photos of us and posted them free on their website for downloading. Emma and Mathew, our guides were exceptional.
THE BEST FUN FOR ALL AGES
Meander24357070971,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow I’m a 65 yo Grandmother who went with her kids & grandkids, what a truly wonderful adventure on all levels. We got to understand the how, what, why of the Company’s vision for protecting this incredible natural resource. I hadn’t zip lined for 40+ years but our guides made us all feel safe & secure while still having lots of laughs - best family activity we have done, this is a MUST DO!
Great Experience
pipersdp,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience we had with Dylan and Nistassia as our very experienced and talented guides, taking us up amongst the canopy of this ancient forest to whizz along the zip lines. So much fun and very well organised. Would recommend to all.
Phil & Vincent 10/10
Anita O,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Phil & Vincent were THE BEST guides. I’m terrified of heights but my family wanted to go so I caved. They were great to work with and patient and made sure we all enjoyed the experience. We even made some new friends in our group too.
From NZ$199.00
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