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Overview
This Rotorua zipline tour takes you soaring through a centuries-old forest canopy as you switch between the six zipline cables suspended 72 feet (22 meters) above the ground. Get a bird’s-eye view as two expert guides suit you up with safety equipment and teach you about the forest environment. Bonus: you can later download photos taken of you during your treetops adventure. Round-trip hotel transport is included on this small-group tour, limited to 10 people.
Enjoy breathtaking views while suspended up to 72 feet above the ground
All safety equipment and hotel pickup and drop-off included
Access and download all the photos from your zipline adventure at the end of the tour
Small-group tour limited to 10 people ensures a more personalized experience
What's Included
Safety equipment
Two professional guides
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Photos available for download
Wet weather clothing and warmer garments
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Rotorua Canopy Tours
147 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand
Everyone meets at our base prior to their experience. This is just a 5 -10 minute drive from Rotorua's Centre. Call us if you need any help with directions or would like to discuss pickup options from within the Rotorua CBD area.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
At your selected departure time you’re picked up from your hotel and transferred to the starting point for your zipline tour in the Rotorua forest, a protected ecosystem that your ticket price helps to preserve. On arrival, it’s a gentle walk to the first platform, perched 72 feet above the forest floor. Before you launch into the canopy, expert guides provide safety gear and a briefing on what you can expect during your treetops adventure. Before you shoot off into the tree canopy, learn about the region’s history and birdlife, and hear about steps the local tour operator is taking to care for the 500-year-old forest. Then enjoy aerial views as you zoom along six ziplines — the longest of which is 722 feet (220 meters) long — stopping at two suspended bridges in between. Back on firm ground, finish your Rotorua zipline adventure with drop-off at your hotel.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
We can help with pickup and drop-off to Rotorua Central. Please contact us with any questions, all contact details are found on your confirmation voucher/email
Minimum age is 6 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
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Featured review
Juliette_S
Absolutely amazing from start to finish. Our guides, Jess and Mikaela, were highly entertaining and a wealth of knowledge as well as extremely competent with the ziplines, putting us all at ease. Their passion for conservation was contagious and the educational part of the experience was as enjoyable as 'flying' through the canopy! Would recommend this to EVERYONE and will do it again in a heartbeat.
Reviews
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Down to earth and yet transcendent
Richard_L,
May 2023
I enjoyed our guides, Phoebe and Andrew - their professionalism combined with humour, anecdote, environmental education, zaniness, and reassurance. The environmental consciousness of the company is inspirational. The experience of walking through ancient forest and ziplining across the canopy is almost spiritual. Highly recommended.
Forest Adventure With Great Guides
John_D,
Apr 2023
This was my first zip line experience and it was just wonderful. Guides Vincent and Megan dispelled any possible fears. Clearly, safety is a huge priority with this company. The repartee between the guides and with our group was infectious. Pure fun. An unexpected benefit was that we learned a great deal about the Forest, it’s natural challenges and the valiant efforts to preserve it. Everyone in our group of ten left smiling and grateful for the experience. Kudos!
Most exciting adventure
Mary_W,
Apr 2023
Crew was fantastic! Scenery was unforgettable. A professional operation. All of this led to an extremely memorable day.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Awesome time
Saskia_S,
Apr 2023
This was a wonderful end to my New Zealand trip. The guides were funny and knowledgeable about the animals and the forest. The whole tour was just a lot of fun, you felt safe and were therefore able to enjoy the experience to the fullest. Time literally flew by. I also really appreciated that part of the money for the ticket goes into protecting this wonderful forest.
Best. Morning. Ever.
Juliette_S,
Apr 2023
Absolutely amazing from start to finish. Our guides, Jess and Mikaela, were highly entertaining and a wealth of knowledge as well as extremely competent with the ziplines, putting us all at ease. Their passion for conservation was contagious and the educational part of the experience was as enjoyable as 'flying' through the canopy! Would recommend this to EVERYONE and will do it again in a heartbeat.
Worth every penny!
Terry_L,
Apr 2023
The forest and the birds were beautiful.There were at least 6 zip lines, 2 suspended bridges, and a short amount of hiking. The guides Mykala and J.C. were great. Attentive, helpful, knowledgeable, safety conscious, and fun!Well worth the money and time !
Zip-lining ecotourism
Lisa_K,
Mar 2023
I love this company. They made first time zip liners at ease and I love that part of our ticket money goes to environmental stewardship of the forest. Ecotourism at its finest!
Expensive
Helen_K,
Mar 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. However we probably won't go through Viator again as the cost converting NZ currency to USA was to expensive.
Best experience!
Antony_M,
Mar 2023
We had the best time with Ash and Nat! They were so fun and a major highlight of our tour!! Zip lines and views were amazing, and loved the education aspect and learning about conservation efforts. Would highly recommend!
Loved Alex & Vincent's sense of humor!
Karri_W,
Mar 2023
Alex and Vincent are the best guides!! We enjoyed their cheeky humor and vast knowledge of all things related to NZ, wildlife, and of course ziplining!! They were amazing at getting everyone comfortable and the day seemed to fly by. I have to admit I was a bit sad when it was over! Would highly recommend this activity, everyone was amazing from the time we checked in all the way through the end! 10/10!!
Just do it!
Lisa_R,
Mar 2023
The people I met doing the tour and the guides were awesome - Natalie. The sharing of how they are preserving the ecosystem and birds was fantastic.
aerial wire wizkids
John_N,
Mar 2023
A great day was had and enjoyed by us. Go for this if you want to enjoy the bush, birds and a fun burst.
Best thing of the trip!
Angela_Z,
Mar 2023
Tour all around best thing we did in NZ. Guides were amazing (Jess and Andrew you guys rock!). Knowledgeable about the forest ecosystem and hilarious. Also we were really nervous about my 70 year old mom doing the tour with not the greatest knees.. They went out of their way for her and she had an absolute blast! If we ever get the chance to do it again we would go for longer!! Thanks a ton.
Vincent & James Rock!
Michael_W,
Feb 2023
Vincent and Jake brought the fun and excitement in the van. They were comforting and encouraging to our terrified friend while high-fiving the confident. I would further like to praise the entire company for their pest-fighting efforts and the positive impact that has had on the forest. Vinny and Jake were able to explain the project well and made us all feel proud of being part of it. Great Fun!
Amazing adventure
Iris_M,
Dec 2022
What a experience! Ziplining was so cool and fun! Guides were amazing and they made me feel safe during the whole adventure up in the trees. It was also interesting to hear about conservation work. It is important work. This adventure is definately worth to do! Thank you Canopy Tour Rotorua
the zipline itself was a...
Janell_K,
Nov 2022
the zipline itself was a lot of fun, scenery amazing and staff were great! I took my mother for her 70th birthday here visiting from the States - a great memorable experience!
The Worlds Best Bird Call
Killian_M,
Nov 2022
This trip was absolutely incredible. The Alex’s and Sarah were a great group of guides. Incredible sense of humor and incredibly knowledgeable I’d do this tour again in a heart beat. I had so much fun doing this
A great experince!
Francesca_G,
Oct 2022
A great experince! The staff were so fun and encouraging, which made the day that much better. If you haven't done Ziplining before I definitely recommend it for first timers!
Alex and Ash rock!
Brooke_F,
Oct 2022
Alex and Ash were incredible guides with lots of knowledge. The conservation you’re doing in the forest is awesome, it’s great to know our ticket cost is being put to something good.
1 traveler found this review helpful
awsome fun
Robbie_D,
Oct 2022
the whole adventure was a brilliant experience, very impressed with the operators and felt really safe. lots of fun, thanks
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Questions?
Product code: 5810ROTOZIP
FAQs
What is the difference between original and ultimate canopy tour? ›
The Ultimate Canopy Tour is higher, longer and more spectacular than the award winning Original Canopy Tour. This journey takes you deeper into untouched New Zealand forest – this experience will show you the New Zealand you came to see.
What does zipline canopy tour mean? ›Wikipedia defines a canopy tour as: “… an established route through a wooded and often mountainous landscape making primary use of zip lines and aerial bridges between platforms built in trees.
How long is the canopy tour? ›The Karkloof Canopy Tour consists of 12 platforms and 10 zip-line slides, the longest of which is 200m! A tour lasts approximately two hours, this is a safe, fun adventure for people between the ages of 6 and 80+ and includes refreshments during the tour.
How long is Rotorua zipline? ›Our unique 400-metre dual ziplines allow you to race your friends & family at speeds of up to 60km/h.
What do you wear to a canopy tour? ›You should wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe footwear. Open sandals are not suitable as they will simply fall off. Shorts or long pants are fine but mini-skirts are not. Running shoes, takkies, and veldskoene are perfect and strap-on sandals will do.
What is the difference between zipline and canopy tour? ›Therefore, a zipline tour is a tour during which you engage in the activity of gliding across one or more suspended cables. A canopy tour is a tour during which you engage in ziplining, so in effect, it's also a tour during which you glide across one or more suspended cables.
How high is the canopy tours? ›The first of its kind in Africa, the canopy tour involves zip-lining from one platform to another along a steel cable suspended up to 30 meters above the forest floor… Discover the secrets of the spectacular and unique wilderness of Tsitsikamma Indigenous forest.
What is the longest canopy walk in the nation? ›Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens features 54 acres of woodlands, ponds, apple orchard, meadows, and stream. Guests of all ages and abilities are immersed in the forest on the nation's longest canopy walk, 1,400 feet long, soaring up to 40 feet above the ground.
Who owns canopy Tours? ›Tourism's high achiever
Seven years after launching, eco-adventure tourism business Rotorua ziplines Canopy Tours is flying high in popularity. Founder James Fitzgerald shares the milestones and lessons.
World's Second Longest Zip Line
Nothing to be mocked, this main attraction at Toroverde Adventure Park, in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, the zipline covers 7,234 feet (or around 1.5 miles) and rises a height of 1,200 above the jungle below. Riders have covered that distance headfirst at up to 95 mph, depending on weight.
What is the largest zipline tour in the world? ›
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How high is Rotorua canopy tours? ›The Ultimate Canopy Tour will take you on a journey through lush native forest as you experience spectacular features such as an impressive spiral staircase, a suspended cliff-face walkway 50m high above the forest floor, incredible swing bridges, controlled descent and an impressive 400m long tandem zipline so you can ...
Can you wear jeans to zipline? ›Jeans or shorts? In colder weather, jeans for sure, but even in summer, we've found that jeans tend to make for a more comfortable ride, especially when that safety harness gets cinched nice and snug. Shorts are acceptable, but they may not always be the best option.
Can I wear water shoes to zipline? ›Water shoes would be recommended, and usually you can wear them for everything, so they definitely would be a good choice. As you are ziplining, wear something that a harness can work with, like shorts.
What is the weight limit for a canopy tour? ›The Original Canopy Tour:
Maximum weight limit of 120kg. Minimum age of six years old.
Bottoms. Long pants or capris are recommended for ziplining. Longer shorts can be doable for men, but women who wear shorts can sometimes experience discomfort during the ride if the harness straps dig into the skin on their legs.
What is the recommended age for ziplining? ›Most zipline operators will not allow children under the age of 5 years old, though some have restrictions up to 8 years old.
What is the longest zipline tour in the United States? ›The final span of the tour is dubbed the “Cata-monster” and is the longest zipline span in the USA at just over 1 mile long.
Where did canopy tours originate? ›Original Canopy tour is – as its name implies – the first canopy tour built/opened for business in Costa Rica. They also claim to be the first zip line tour in the world. Darren Hrenkiuk moved from Canada to find the perfect location to fulfill his dreams of transporting people between trees on giant steel cables.
What do you think it means to do a canopy tour of the forest? ›A Canopy Tour® takes you on an unforgettable adventure as you slide from one platform to the next along a series of steel cables set amongst magnificent natural surroundings.
How high is the Flying Dutchman zipline? ›
The Flying Dutchman
The main attraction and the steepest zip line in the world. Guests experience the thrill of a lifetime, harnessed in a chair and launched down the mountain on a flight line dropping 1050 feet in elevation over 2800 ft.
Victoria. The Otway Fly claims to be the longest and highest 'steel canopy walk' in the world, It is 600 metres long with a maximum height of 47 metres.
What tree has the widest canopy in the world? ›A: This banyan tree with its numerous trunks and complex root system has the biggest tree canopy on the planet, spreading out nearly five acres, reports Ben Crair in Smithsonian magazine. The banyan tree is the national tree of India.
What is the longest tree top walk in the world? ›Known as Senda dil Dragun ('Way of the Dragon'), this 1.5 kilometre walkway leads through thick forest, at eye level with the trees, and is the longest in the world. It connects the two villages of Laax Murschetg and Laax Dorf in the Grisons region of Switzerland and offers far-reaching views of the Alps as well.
Is Canopy a non profit? ›Canopy is an award winning environmental nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the world's forests, species and climate.
Who owns Hocking Hills canopy tours? ›Julieann Burroughs - Owner/Partner - Hocking Hills Canopy Tours | LinkedIn.
Who originated the canopy tours in Costa Rica? ›History of the Zip Lining Canopy Tour in Costa Rica
This was at a time when forest canopy's were still relatively unexplored and understudied. In 1974 a graduate student from California called Donald Perry came down to Costa Rica with the aim of building a zip line to study the forest.
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Where is the 3rd longest zipline in the world? ›The Signature (1.5km) - 3rd longest zipline in the world
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What is the #1 zipline in the US? ›
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What is the longest zipline over water? ›The private destination of Labadee, Haiti, is home to beautiful beaches like Columbus Cove; Arawak Aqua Park, a course with floating trampolines and waterslides; the thrilling Dragon's Breath Flight Line and more. At more than 2,600 feet in length (792 meters), Dragon's Breath is the world's longest overwater zip line.
How many tourists visit Rotorua annually? ›An estimated 3.5 million people visit Rotorua each year - 42 percent of them are from overseas and the rest domestic. Together they spend about $842 million a year in the region.
How many waterfalls do you soar over with Rotorua ziplines? ›Over a 2.5 hour journey, that will have you soaring through the air like a bird over three waterfalls, which even includes over the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world - Tutea Falls 7m on a total of four zip lines, one swing bridge and interacting within the Ōkere Falls forest on a series of boardwalks.
How old is the Rotorua gondola? ›History Of Skyline Rotorua:
Passengers from around the world have been climbing aboard the Gondolas since 1985 and the ride hasn't stopped since.
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How old do you have to be to zipline in Costa Rica? ›Book your Costa Rica zip line tour online today! Restrictions & Details: Minors between the ages of 10 and 17 can only participate in the activity in the company of an adult. Children under ten years old cannot participate in the canopy tour, no exceptions.
Can you zipline if you weigh 300 pounds? ›Before Using the Park You Must:
Be under 300 lbs. and fit into one of our harnesses appropriately. For Soar Like an Eagle Face-Forward zipline, maximum weight is 275lbs. Wear well fitting clothing that does not allow anything to hang loose or get tangled in cables and rope.
Your body mass: the heavier you are, the faster you'll travel. Slope of the line: the steeper the line, the higher the velocity.
Do you get weighed before ziplining? ›Our minimum weight requirement exists for reasons of both safety and enjoyment—guests simply won't make it from one end of the zipline to the other if they weigh less than 90 pounds. And if you're measuring, participants should weigh at least 90 pounds when wearing appropriate clothing and tennis shoes.
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