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
4,526 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience ziplining!
byronf287,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic experience with Rotorua Canopy Tours. Our guides Jesse & Ben were terrific--friendly, knowledgeable & safety-conscious. We highly recommend this if visiting the Rotorua area!
Epic
Seaside43719502175,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing epic experience out of this world experience and the guides where epic I'm definitely coming back 😁 💘
Great experience for newbies and experienced zipliners in a beautiful forest!
judibNewYork,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lisa and her colleagues were wonderful- professional, fun, calm, and reassuring for me, in particular, as this was my first time ziplining. It was scary for me at first, but they helped me to keep going, and ultimately to have a great time!! I highly recommend this ziplining tour!!
An amazing adventure
thatsmyvue,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was well organised and I was very grateful for the lend of a jacket. The guides were very friendly and encouraging. They supported you to leave your comfort zone. I found the experience exciting and the views amazing. This is not for the frail.
A really enjoyable experience
Arty2111,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful morning zip lining through the forest (6 zip lines). Spectacular views. Nastia and Ruben great guides. A really enjoyable experience
Awesome fun!
Michael H,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Recently did the tour with Nastia and Matthew. Both were great. My whole family had a great time. You do 6 ziplines total. One is really long which is cool and a second from really high up in the trees. If you’re looking for a fun activity in Rotorua you shlod definitely check this out. Plus part of the money goes to help preserving the forest which is cool.
It was exciting and fun....
Marta C,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was exciting and fun. Everything well explained for a beginner like me. I would love to do it again.
Zip-lining a must-do experience
Claude P,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great friendly guides that make you feel at ease from as soon as you meet them until the moment you leave. Really neat experience the zip-lining itself. Great to immerse yaself in nature and have fun doing it! Highly recommend this to anyone as a must do kiwi experience!
Fun, kick and education
frankrC9747BO,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice experience! In addition to cool zipline, a lot was told about nature and its history. Emma and Sam knew a lot. Sam was a great source of inspiration for cooler photos and lots of fun. In short: very nice!
Nature and Adventure Rolled into one Activity
Dotanson12,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience. Adventure and beauty of the forest all wrapped in safety and laughter. Sam and Emma were awesome guides. They made you feel at home and safe the whole time. Their sense of humours were infectious. The forest is stunning. So amazing to see it in it's pristine state. Well worth the cost and time. I'd go again tomorrow if I could.
From NZ$199.00
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