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
4,600 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An Unforgettable Experience!
Kim W,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! If you don’t do anything else while in Rotorua make sure Canopy Tours ZipLining is the one. The experience was unforgettable. Our guides- Ollie and Phillip, are passionate about their work, are so very friendly and make sure everyone feels safe and welcome. We learned so much about the forest and its wildlife and the conservation efforts Canopy Tours is committed to. Oh, and the ziplining is amazing, exciting, and breathtaking. An unforgettable experience!!
Awesome zip line experience
Bridget R,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fantastic morning visiting this ancient forest, learning about conservation and riding the zip lines. Small group of 8 of us was just right and Ollie and Phil were really engaging guides who made the whole experience so much fun.
Amazing
MITHILESHKUMAR P,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience . the canopy team was so wonderful and they have got this done in beautiful way .Thanks
Not to be missed
883marybethm,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The old growth forest is exquisite. The guides were super professional, safety conscious and reassuring contributing to an all around memorable experience.
Breathtaking!!
658george,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience and what great care we were under with Jas and Tekayla as guides. They were both very knowledgable and friendly and gave us a great rundown on the forest and the conservation efforts that are occurring. They are both a credit to yiur company and very very good representatives of your busines. Kia kaha to you both.
Scared but happy I did it
540donnas,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The leaders were helpful, funny, sensitive to the anxiety I felt, and always make me feel safe
A Wonderful Wild Ride
324mandis,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wild ride! Had a super great time. Our guides were friendly and knew what they were doing so I felt super safe. The views were amazing. Showed up just 30 minutes before the tour started and was able to get in. Walking through the forest was a beautiful bonus. Highly recommend.
Fabulous!
Rainbowindigo,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved this experience. Forest, fungi, birds and an exhilarating experience of being amongst the tree tops whizzing along a zip line. Our guides , Jas and Ticayla were great. Friendly, funny, competent and knowledgeable about the forest. It is one of two highlights of holiday in Rotorua
Fun on the zip line
ksantamaria2018,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had an amazing adventure! Our tour guides were knowledgeable, patient and extremely humorous! The setting was gorgeous and the equipment was top notch. We highly recommend this activity even if you might be older or slightly afraid of heights (like me)! So much fun!!
Top of The World
JRAwithsomefreshness,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00If you're adventurous you will not be disappointed. Loved every second. Want to go back and do the longer tour!
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