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
4,565 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Older solo adventures.
591trudyk,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience very knowledgeable guides. Ange an Vincent. Was very well looked after being a solo adventure of older age thankyou.
Do it!
Amber B,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible views, great guides, one of the funnest things I’ve done in Rotorua. I learned a lot about the plants and trees native to New Zealand and got my adrenaline rush on the multiple zip lines.
Beautiful forest
Jarka G,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ziplining through beautiful forest. Sam and Ben were very professional,making sure we’re feeling safe and having fun at the same time.Highly recommended
Zipline excellence!
BenM3403,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience. Guides were really great guys and made us feel at ease. They were easy going, friendly and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!
Incredible experience!
F3617QVannem,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must do activity! Ange and Jessie were amazing guide who educated us about the forest and conservation efforts underway. It was a beautiful setting and the zip lining was a blast!
Do not miss this in Rotorua
Sophie W,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing adventure, instructors were brilliant and very reassuring. Had a fantastic time exploring the forest. Super insightful information about wildlife and just a general fab thing to do. Will book again when we come back to NZ
What an awesome experience
perth traveller45,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an absolute blast doing the 2.5hr zipline adventure this morning with Sam and Travis. This was the first time we have taken our 9 year old son ziplining and he had an amazing time and said it was the best day of our holiday so far. We will definitely be back for the Ultimate Experience next time.
Well run fun
I7037BPvickis,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very accessible for all abilities. Easy walking and gentle steps/stairs. Sturdy ziplines with comfortable harness gear combined with excellent views made for fantastic experience without fear. Opportunity to hand feed mama birds live meal worms. Highly recommend.
Highly recommend!
jdfarmgirl,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very fun and exhilarating experience. Unique and Vincent were great guides!
Excellent morning in the forest.
J9357XApaulr,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guides Unique and Matthew were excellent, they were very knowledgeable about the area whilst also making us really enjoy our zip lining. The group size is good and it was very interesting to see the nature and the way the company is helping with conservation of the forest.
From NZ$199.00
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