Our Awards

100% Pure New Zealand Experience Award – 2019
Rotorua Canopy Tours was among the seven winners of the inaugural 100% Pure New Zealand Experience Awards held by Qualmark. The winners were selected from 41 finalists, with over 100 original entries received from Qualmark Gold accredited operators.
Rotorua Canopy Tours received the award by demonstrating excellence in manaakitanga (hospitality) and tiaki (duty of care for people and place). Read more here

Trip Advisor’s ‘Top 10 South Pacific’ – 2019 & 2020
In 2020 Rotorua Canopy Tours was named in Trip Advisors ‘Top 10 South Pacific’ list for the Original Canopy Tour for the second year running. After receiving over 1700 fantastic reviews it was clear that Rotorua Canopy Tours was a traveller favourite. Click here to read more.

Tourism Export Council Operator of the Year Award – 2017
Judged by our peers in the industry, based on innovation, marketing, business operation, communications, accessibility and industry relationships. Click here to read more

Air New Zealand Supreme Tourism Award – 2016
Rotorua Canopy Tours took out the tourism industry’s top prize at Air New Zealand Tourism Awards – the Air New Zealand Supreme Tourism Award at a glitzy black tie event in Auckland attended by the Prime Minister John Key. Read more here

Air New Zealand Visitor Experience Award – 2016
The judges said, “at the heart of Rotorua Canopy Tours’ success is an exceptional visitor experience that has raised the bar of personalisation, authenticity, and fun, attracting a premium price tag. Read more here

Air New Zealand Environmental Tourism Award – 2016
Conservation is a big part of Rotorua Canopy Tours, and being recognised with the Environmental Tourism Award for our efforts was a great feeling! Click here to read more about our conservation programme. Read more here

Westpac Rotorua Business of the Year – 2016
The accolades kept coming in 2016, Rotorua Canopy Tours scooped up the top prize, the Business of the Year Award, at the Westpac Rotorua Business Excellence Awards 2016.Read more here

Westpac Rotorua Attractions Business Award – 2016
The judges said “Canopy Tours did a fantastic job of celebrating and promoting all that was wonderful about Rotorua and the region – its beautiful natural environment and opportunities for adventure.”. Read more here

Westpac Rotorua Excellence in Sustainable Practices Award – 2016
Rotorua Canopy Tours received the Excellence in Sustainable Practices Award for its positive impact on the community and the environment. The judges there said “they couldn’t fault the company’s dedication to providing a 100% world class visitor experience.”. Read more here
Rotorua Canopy Tours team ecstatic after receiving Tourism’s top award.
Canopy Tours founders, James and Andrew celebrate their wins at the Westpac Awards.
Rotorua Canopy Tours get in for a selfie with Prime Minister Rt Hon. Sir John Key at the Tourism Awards.
General Manager Paul Button joins other Rotorua winning operators at the 100% Pure Awards.