Rotorua Canopy Tour: Explore Ancient Forests and Lifeforms with Unique Ziplining Experience
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2,194 Ratings
Rotorua
Embark on a thrilling ziplining adventure through the ancient forests of Rotorua. Discover unique lifeforms and contribute to conservation efforts while capturing unforgettable memories.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 147 Fairy Springs Road - Soar through the trees and experience New Zealand’s ancient native forest like never before on this incredible must-do adventure

  • Voted TripAdvisor’s #11 experience in the world! With the huge success of their Original Canopy Tour, Rotorua Canopy Tours decided to go bigger, faster and longer and created the Ultimate Canopy Tour

  • designed to be the best zipline experience in the world! This 3.5 hour adventure sees you fly on 1200m of ziplines as you journey in small groups with two authentic Kiwi guides. Your guides are highly trained to keep you safe, make you smile and teach you amazing things.

  • A step up in adventure level, this experience includes ziplining, a controlled descent, spiral staircase, a 50m high cliff walk and epic views of New Zealand’s incredible native forest. You’ll also become a part of their conservation story, learning about how they have brought this forest back to life and a portion of every ticket is invested in conservation.

  • Experience nature from a different perspective as you glide across wide open valleys, deep gorges and lose yourself in this untouched forest

  • it’s New Zealand like you’ve never seen it!

What's Included
  • Wet weather and warm gear provided
  • Complimentary shuttle service within Rotorua CBD
  • Safety gear included
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • Free photos included
  • Guided by two professional experts
Additional Information

Experience New Zealand’s one and only cliff walk, built around a volcanic rock 50-metres above the valley floor. Soar down a 400m tandem Zip-line and race your loved ones. Climb up through the layers of the canopy on our staircases that are truly an amazing engineering feat. This adventure is the ultimate way to explore the ancient giants and lifeforms in this forest that you can’t see anywhere else in the world!

Since we opened in 2012 we have been protecting this special place and when you come along, you will be too! A portion of your entry goes straight back to our conservation project to help us continue to rescue and look after this magic place.

We take photos for you and they are FREE after your tour via an email link. You are welcome to take as many videos and photos as you like too

you’ll be wanting to share this experience with everyone!

  • If you required hotel pickup and drop-off, please call Rotorua Canopy Tours; contact information can be found on your confirmation voucher/email
  • Minimum age is 10 years
  • Maximum weight is 265 pounds (120kg)
  • Closed-toe footwear is required; supportive footwear such as trainers or hiking boots is recommended
  • Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Availability: This tour is for small groups of no more than 10 people. We will do our best to book you for your preferred departure time but due to other bookings, this may not always be available. If your preferred time is not available, we will contact you to offer an alternative departure
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Rotorua Canopy Tours Risk Disclosure Statement: Rotorua Canopy Tours is an adventure activity that has risks and the potential to encounter hazards due to the nature of the activity and the unpredictable natural environment in which the tour operates. Rotorua Canopy Tours operates a strict safety management system that is audited to New Zealand standards and best practice for adventure activities including weather operating parameters to reduce exposure to these risks and hazards; however, we cannot completely mitigate all of them. It is important you are aware of these and that these risks and hazards may lead to injury, serious harm or death. Specific hazards and risks include but are not limited to vehicle accidents, falls from height, zipline collisions, entanglement in equipment, slips and falls, falling debris, staff errors, suspension trauma, exposure to typical NZ conservation practices such as trapping and adverse weather effects due to varying environmental conditions that can change quickly and without much warning. Weather can include but not limited to thunderstorms, strong winds and gusts, rain, heavy rain, hail and occasionally snow, as well as extreme temperatures and humidity (seasonal depending). Rotorua Canopy Tours will provide wet weather and warmth gear if required and will not let anyone participate if not dressed appropriate for the forecasted weather. Physical requirements Participants must under 120kg (264.5lb), be comfortable with being at heights, able to walk on uneven terrain, cross swing bridges, and ascend up to 6 flights of stairs. Participants should be well fed and hydrated before arriving. Participants should be prepared for physical demands if the tour needs to evacuate due to changes in weather or an emergency during the experience.  An evacuation would require walking up to 1 hour on uneven forested trails with small inclines, declines, soft ground, and exposed tree roots. At most times during the experience, we are over one hour from the nearest hospital. Guests with a history of cardiac complications, those with low fitness levels who may be strained with the exertion of exercise, or those with any other significant health-related complexities who may require immediate help are at risk of not receiving treatment promptly. Individuals with such conditions should seriously consider whether they can complete the experience safely and comfortably. Emergency Services are not able to access most locations within the forest. Please contact us before booking if you have any concerns We take all practical steps to ensure your safety throughout the experience but by acknowledging this risk disclosure you and anyone you are booking for are aware that we can’t fully mitigate all risk and hazards and your safety cannot be fully guaranteed.
Location
Rotorua Canopy Tours
Fairy Springs Road
Everyone meets at our base prior to their expereince. This is just a 5 -10 minute drive from Rotorua's Center. Call us if you need any help with directions or would like to discuss pickup options within the Rotorua CBD area.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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M9535exstephanieh
Jun 14, 2024
Just do it - This was very much out of my comfort zone. But I wanted to try. Our two guides were awesome- made you feel safe and comfortable the whole way. The weather didn’t play ball but even in heavy rain it was still an amazing experience
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477hilaryb
Jun 8, 2024
Fun & Interesting - Really fun tour with lots of great information about the forest area. Vincent and Lisa were awesome tour guides, and the conservation work that Canopy Tours are doing is amazing!!
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Michelle
Jun 7, 2024
Outstanding!! - The zipline course was great! The guides were a lot of fun and clearly experienced at keeping us safe. I loved that they educated us about the forest - the plants and history, as well as conservation efforts. The long runs of the Ultimate course were fun, even for a first timer.
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Mobile47354171928
Jun 5, 2024
Must do part of any New Zealand trip. - We had a great time with this experience. The zip lines were fun. the guides were amazing, and we got to experience part of New Zealand that has been slowly disappearing. This company is also doing what they can to save the forested areas the use. Will go back anytime I visit New Zealand and Rotorua in general.
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Tenaxious_j
Jun 5, 2024
Must Do! - Fantastic experience from start to finish, highly recommended! The guides made us feel very safe and comfortable and eased us into it with a slow release for the first couple of zip lines. The scenery is spectacular and we loved the little educational snippets along the way. Loved the race and the fun descent at the end!
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153kerrim
Jun 4, 2024
Outstanding Nature Experiance!! - Outstanding!! I was in awe being in this untouched ngahere/bush surrounded by big old trees.That in itself was memorable.The ziplines,suspension bridges,swingbridge and canopy platforms made this a very unique experiance.Walking around a 250000 rock+ being up high in a 1200yr old Rimu tree was beyond expectations.Our guides Ash+George were fantastic+ kept us safe + informed with a wealth of knowledge on the forest/birds,and educated our group about the massive conservation efforts Rotorua Canopy tours have done,and continue to do.All of these components together truely make this an OUTSTANDING NATURE EXPERIANCE.
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Onair14852774274
Jun 3, 2024
Must do! - Such an incredible experience. Sam and George were so knowledgeable and had fun along the way. So much passion for the bush land and their job. Thanks team.
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Conorm806
Jun 3, 2024
George and Sam are great! - George and Sam were brilliant! Great day out. Walked through the canopy. Very good guiding. Felt very safe. Lots of cool plants and conservation.
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Wander02108899622
Jun 2, 2024
Excellent nature experience with best tour guides ever - This was such an excellent experience! It was really special to be in virgin native forest and hear about all the conservation efforts canopy tours make. The zip lining was super fun and the tour guides really made the experience. Best tour guides I've ever had - thanks Andrew and Jake!
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Sally_l
Jun 3, 2024
Wonderful! - Wonderful first experience but the lines were simply not long enough! Thank you for the amazing ride!
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