Voted Best in NZ 2025 -Rotorua’s Unique Ancient Zipline Adventure
Rotorua Canopy Tours is unlike any other zipline experience - and it's so much more than just epic ziplines! At the heart of it all, it’s about people. We're here to create something unforgettable. A world-class experience that connects you to nature, to others, and to something bigger.
Voted New Zealand’s Best Experience 2025 & 2024 by TripAdvisor travellers
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
Guided by legendary superhero guides who bring energy, humour, and care
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
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
What's included in Voted Best in NZ 2025 -Rotorua’s Unique Ancient Zipline Adventure
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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 3-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.
Inclusions
- We have free storage for valuables at our base
- Wet weather gear provided if needed
- Contribution to native forest restoration included in every booking
- We provide transport in air conditioned mini vans to the forest and back to our base
- All safety equipment (harness, helmet, etc.) is provided
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum weight is 265 pounds (120kg)
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Closed-toe footwear is required
- Tours run in most weather - just dress for the conditions and bring a sense of adventure
- Moderate fitness is required - you’ll walk short distances and climb a few stairs
- All safety gear is provided, and your guides are highly trained professionals
- Free transport is included from the base to the forest and back
- Free digital photos are included with every booking
- For full safety info and participation requirements
- We offer pickup and drop-off from Rotorua Central on request.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet at Rotorua Canopy Tours HQ, 147 Fairy Springs Road — just 5 minutes from central Rotorua. Arrive at your tour time for check-in, gear-up, and a short drive to the forest. Pickup from central Rotorua available on request. Check your confirmation for details.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. Please get in contact with the service provider if you require a pickup from your hotel.
