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
4,580 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A worthwhile experience
Graham B,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent experience. The guides passed on their confidence in the Zip Wires so that any nervousness was put towards improving the enjoyment of the experience.
Great Zip line experience
Michelle S,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. They made the experience fun and we felt very safe. The canopy you ziplne in is very beautiful . The zip lines are not as long as Costa Rica but still very fun .
Great time
Kimberly R,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fun time and very educational. I enjoyed learning about the forest and Matthew and Unique mad weed the trip a lot of fun.
Fantastic! A must do experience for all ages.
Tailorgirl,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matt and Mason 18/02/26 3pm. Fantastic! Very safe, courteous, polite and patient and gave us time to take nature photos. Absolutely loved it. I'm older (55) and fit enough but had chemo a few years back and don't have any balance any more, so i was unsteady on my feet and cautious. They were so patient with me and in the end I was rocking it. Probably should of told them beforehand but it didn't matter as they were so patient and reassuring. Matt and Mason were very, very helpful. I'd do it in a heartbeat again today! My 19 year old daughter loved it also, especially the little Robins who came to say hello and the blue and red mushrooms, so cool! Well done RCT. So happy we did this as part of out NZ adventure. Thankyou from Nicole & Trinity.
Great fun and time...
Paul S,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great fun and time literally flys by … Our guides made our group feel at ease straight away. Stunning experience to be in such a beautiful forest and definitely an experience to remember.
Awesome sauce canopy tours/ zip lines
paigebN425PU,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ben and Vincent are so chill they are very nice. Vincent makes 67 jokes ✌️🥹
Wonderful time with brilliant guides
Seaside01552449295,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an absolutely wonderful time. Out guides where brilliant and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Would definitely recommend.
Amazing!!!
teresabG4792IJ,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing ‘bucket list’ experience! So glad I overcame my fear of heights to do this! Tour guides Jake and Emma were the best! Super funny and entertaining, and knowledgeable. Would recommend this companies treetop experience to everyone!
Great experience -just do it
Camb visitor UK,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience today of the canopy tour. Very safe but exciting. Guides were brilliant and very aware of those that might be nervous or very confident. Was a sunny warm day yet cool /shady in the forest so shorts and t-shirt ok with not any insect problem. Sunglasses optional. Can only take your phone /GoPro and any personal medication. They stow everything else (even car keys) at base (secure). So ideally have a closed/zip pocket in shirts/jacket for phone. I didn't and was ok but was conscious of the risk. The guides did offer to stow my phone in their pack. Thanks all for a really great experience.
Best zipline adventure ever.
PatriciaAnnR,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best zipline imaginable!!! Amazing forest preserve in conservation area! well structured. Safe!. Enjoyable! Professional and enthusiastic staff helping along the way. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Got to have personal encounter with a robin as a bonus.
From NZ$199.00
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