About us: the heart and soul of Rotorua Canopy Tours

Our passion is connecting people—to nature, to each other, and to unforgettable adventures!

As the leading forest zipline in New Zealand, our mission is to offer an immersive experience for both seasoned thrill-seekers and those just discovering their adventurous side. We will exceed your expectations by blending nature with excitement.

BIG ON SAFETY

WE GIVE BACK

EVERY INTERACTION COUNTS

BETTER NEVER STOPS

MANAAKITANGA AND KAITIAKITANGA

The principles that drive our passion

Manaakitanga – caring for our people and community Taking care of people is everything to us. Every interaction counts – a small smile, a helping hand on the tree walk, gentle encouragement, a deep belly laugh.

Kaitiakitanga – guardians of our land

We annually donate to community groups and conservation programmes, and in 2023, we proudly became Rotorua’s first B-Corp-certified company.

We annually donate to community groups and conservation programs, and in 2023, we proudly became Rotorua’s first B-Corp-certified company (you can read about it on our awards page).

We approach everything with the attitude that every interaction counts. This attitude filters through our day-to-day business and influences us as individuals.

You never know when a small decision can mean great things. 
It’s essential for us to keep improving in all facets of the business, including health and safety, tour delivery, conservation, and sustainability innovation.  There is always room to be better. Better never stops. 

We encourage our team to keep learning and growing. This supports our business growth while complimenting individual achievements and life goals. We all grow together.

We are an energetic, genuine and passionate bunch at Rotorua Canopy Tours

Our exceptional team is the reason Canopy Tours is the best thing to do in Rotorua!

We’re a close-knit group of nature-loving thrill-seekers. And we want YOU to feel just as passionate about protecting our forests and enjoying our ziplines. We collectively decide the most important values that drive Rotorua Canopy Tours. We have filtered through hundreds of words to find the FIVE that resonate deeply with everyone on our team. Five words that guide our team discussions and regular check-ins. Five words that are felt in our everyday interactions with each other, with our guests, and with ourselves. Here they are:

PROUD

Connected

LOVED

energised

supported

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ADVENTURE, NATURE, AND YOU – ATTACHED IN AN EPIC GUIDED EXPERIENCE