



Original Canopy Tour
New Zealand’s MUST DO Rotorua zipline eco-adventure
The Original Canopy Tour Rotorua zipline is a must do for every Kiwi! It is an unforgettable and enlightening adventure, perfect for all ages. It has even been voted the #1 Nature Activity in the World!
Journey deep into ancient native forest in small groups, of up to 10 people. Experience New Zealand like it once was from the top of the forest canopy.
Your knowledgeable and passionate guides will lead your personal and unforgettable adventure. They are highly trained to keep you safe, make you smile, teach you amazing things and create memories that last you a lifetime. They will even hold your hand if required…
“All I can say is wow!”
– Reviewed by a TripAdvisor traveler Nichola – Original Canopy Tour – Jan 2022 Read review
Rotorua zipline highlights include:
- 6 Rotorua ziplines – total 600m of ziplining
- 2 swingbridges
- Established 2012
- 3-hour adventure Rotorua zipline
- Free photos!
- Major award winner
- Small group experience
- Perfect for all ages (6 +)
- Fun and educational
- Knowledgeable and passionate guides
The Original Rotorua zipline adventure
Voted the #1 Nature Activity on the planet! – TripAdvisor
After nine years of operating, eight years of pest management and over 260,000 guests through our Rotorua zipline. Our Original Zipline Canopy Tour has been voted the #1 Nature Activity on the planet!
To say we are humbled and proud of the accomplishment is an understatement. For a small kiwi company, this is absolutely huge! And it can’t go without a huge thank you to all those people that have come to see us, supported us, talked about us and of course reviewed us.
From over 5000 reviews on TripAdvisor, over 97% of those are 5 star. They are not just rating, they are stories of moments never to be forgotten, tears of joy, excitement and connections which makes us happy to do what we do best – give a world class experience!
Rotorua Zipline
Original Canopy Tour Prices
Adult
16 years +Child
Ages 6 to 15 years inclusiveFamily Package 1
1 adult + 2 children
- + additional children only $119
- Additional child price only valid when purchasing family packages.
Family Package 2
2 adults + 2 children
- + additional children only $119
- Additional child price only valid when purchasing family packages.
Family Package 3
2 adult + 1 children
- + additional children only $119
- Additional child price only valid when purchasing family packages.
Weight or age restrictions?
There run two different tours that have different restrictions, please see below for the restrictions for The Original Zipline Canopy Tour:
- Maximum weight limit of 120kg.
- Minimum age of six years old. There is no upper age limit – so far our oldest customer was 93 on the Original Canopy walk Rotorua!
- Children (15 years and under) must be accompanied by a responsible adult (16 years or over).
How physically fit do I need to be?
We pride ourselves on being able to offer an experience to almost everybody. Our two ours require different levels of fitness.
The Original Canopy Tour requirements:
- Are you able to raise both legs to a seated position?
- Would you be comfortable going for a one hour forest walk or hill walk?
- Can you easily walk up 3 flights of stairs unassisted?
…If you answered Yes to these questions, the Original tour is perfect for you.
Still have questions about your ability or fitness, please contact us prior to making your canopy walk Rotorua booking.
Which tour is for me?
- Families
- Those with even a hint of anxiousness
- First timers
- Most New Zealanders (do it and return for the Ultimate another time)
- Those of lesser fitness
“Beautiful virgin forest, Adrenalin inducing zip lines, professional operation, funny and informative guides. A truly wonderful experience and great value for money. Not to be missed!”
– Reviewed by a TripAdvisor traveler Hannah C – Jan 2022 Read review
Original Canopy Tour
highlights include:
6 ziplines – total 600m of ziplining
2 swingbridges
Established 2012
3-hour adventure zipline Rotorua
Free photos!
Major award winner
Small group experience
Perfect for all ages (6 +)
Fun and educational
Hand feed wild native birds while on tour at Rotorua Canopy Tours.
Want to become part of our conservation journey?
Since 2012 we have been working to restore the native forest Rotorua Canopy Tours operates in. With the help of every customer the forest is flourishing, and the transformation of the native eco-system has been incredible!
Want to become part of our conservation journey?
Since 2012 we have been working to restore the native forest Rotorua Canopy Tours operates in.
With the help of every customer the forest is flourishing, and the transformation of the native eco-system has been incredible!

Original Canopy Tour course map
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