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Rotorua: 6 Ziplines, Swing-Bridges & Wildlife Encounters

By Rotorua Canopy Tours
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$199 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Zip into an ancient native forest on six ziplines, with speeds of up to 50km/h
  • Cross swing-bridges and stand on platforms up to 22metres above the forest floor
  • Winner of global tourism awards for visitor experience, sustainability, & impact
  • Help restore a unique and rare ancient forest just by flying with us!
  • Our professional guides are superheroes who keep your small group safe inspired

Activity location

    • Rotorua
    • Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 147 Fairy Springs Rd, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand | Meet at Rotorua Canopy Tours Base – 147 Fairy Springs Road, Rotorua. Look out for our branded signs and vans just off the main road. Free parking is available on site. Once you arrive, check in with our friendly team at the front desk, they'll be expecting you. Your expert guides will be in Rotorua Canopy Tours uniforms and will greet you at base before taking you on a 10-minute drive in our branded vans to the start of your adventure in the forest. If you need a pick up from central Rotorua, please get in touch with us to help.
    • Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Rotorua: Original Canopy Tour with Photos

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

The Original is award-winning and started it all. The 3hr Ultimate takes it up a notch - longer, faster, and steeper ziplines, a 400m tandem race, volcanic cliff walk, floating staircases, and more wow moments. More forest, more features, more adventure.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$199.00 x 1 AdultNZ$199.00
Total
Price is NZ$199.00

Upgrade to Ultimate - Longer Ziplines, Cliff Walk & More

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Go bigger with the Ultimate Canopy Tour. Includes longer and faster ziplines, a volcanic cliff walk, controlled descent, floating staircase, and deeper forest access. More time in the canopy, more adventure, same world-class guides and conservation focus.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$269.00 x 1 AdultNZ$269.00
Total
Price is NZ$269.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Free photos to remember and share your experience
  • Inclusions
    A portion of your booking helps restore the native forest
  • Inclusions
    All safety gear provided - no experience needed
  • Inclusions
    Warm gear: fleece, beanies, gloves, windbreakers
  • Inclusions
    Rain gear provided if needed
  • Inclusions
    Optional return transport from central Rotorua
  • Inclusions
    Guided 2.5-hour zipline adventure in a rare ancient New Zealand forest
  • Inclusions
    Six ziplines up to 50km/h (longest 220m)
  • Inclusions
    Two swing bridges up to 20m high
  • Inclusions
    Tree-top platforms up to 22m above ground
  • Inclusions
    See native birds and possibly hand-feed them
  • Inclusions
    Access to a protected forest not open to the public
  • Inclusions
    Two expert guides for safety and fun
  • Inclusions
    Small group (max 10 per tour; larger groups split across departures)
  • Exclusions
    Food and snacks
  • Exclusions
    Service charge (optional)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Littering, Open-toed shoes, Smoking
    • Not suitable for: Children under 6 years, People over 264 lbs (120 kg), People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women

What you can expect

  • Original Canopy Tour is Rotorua's most awarded Zipline Adventure! Crowned the world's best nature experience and Rotorua's supreme business!

    Six ziplines, up to 50km/h and 22 metres above the forest floor. This 2.5-hour guided zipline adventure takes you deep into one of New Zealand's untouched native forests, a rare ecosystem bursting with life, and accessible only through Rotorua Canopy Tours.

    You'll fly through the canopy on a series of ziplines that gradually build confidence, height, and speed. Each line brings new views, new heights, and the rush of feeling alive! The longest zipline is 220 metres long, and the highest platforms are perched high above the forest floor. Between the ziplines, you'll cross suspended swing bridges, walk forest trails, and stand among towering native trees that are over 1000 years old.

    This is more than a zipline ride; it’s a guided journey through a prehistoric forest that’s come back to life thanks to our award-winning conservation project. The birdsong is real, the air is fresh, and your visit directly supports the ongoing restoration of this unique environment.

    Expect close-up encounters with curious native wildlife. North Island robins, fantails (piwakawaka), tomtits, and kererū. Some birds may even feed from your hand. These birds are wild, but they’ve returned in large numbers thanks to our predator control efforts and the ongoing regeneration of the forest. No other zipline experience offers this level of natural immersion.

    Your adventure is led by two expert guides who manage all equipment and safety while bringing the experience to life with stories, fun, and connection. We keep group sizes small to ensure a relaxed pace and personal attention.

    Why choose the Original Canopy Tour?

    Six ziplines, reaching up to 50km/h
    Platforms up to 22 metres high
    Longest zipline 220 metres
    Swing bridges and forest trails
    Rare native forest found nowhere else
    Up-close wildlife encounters
    Conservation in action - your ticket helps restore the forest
    Suitable for ages 6+ and most fitness levels
    Thousands of 5-star reviews and multiple global tourism awards

    If you're looking for a unique Rotorua adventure that combines fun, nature, purpose and something unique - you've found it!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Rotorua
    • Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 147 Fairy Springs Rd, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand | Meet at Rotorua Canopy Tours Base – 147 Fairy Springs Road, Rotorua. Look out for our branded signs and vans just off the main road. Free parking is available on site. Once you arrive, check in with our friendly team at the front desk, they'll be expecting you. Your expert guides will be in Rotorua Canopy Tours uniforms and will greet you at base before taking you on a 10-minute drive in our branded vans to the start of your adventure in the forest. If you need a pick up from central Rotorua, please get in touch with us to help.
    • Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 147 Fairy Springs Rd, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand | Meet at Rotorua Canopy Tours Base – 147 Fairy Springs Road, Rotorua. Look out for our branded signs and vans just off the main road. Free parking is available on site. Once you arrive, check in with our friendly team at the front desk, they'll be expecting you. Your expert guides will be in Rotorua Canopy Tours uniforms and will greet you at base before taking you on a 10-minute drive in our branded vans to the start of your adventure in the forest. If you need a pick up from central Rotorua, please get in touch with us to help.
    • Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand