Looking for the best zipline in Rotorua – or in all of New Zealand? You’ve just found it.
Rotorua Canopy Tours has been officially named the #1 Experience in New Zealand in the 2025 Tripadvisor Best of the Best Awards, voted by real travellers. That’s three national wins, along with multiple global honours – including World’s Best Nature Experience and Best Experience in the South Pacific. Read the 2025 results on Tripadvisor →
Over the past decade, we’ve picked up eight major awards, and we’re proud to be consistently recognised for what we care about most: creating world-class adventures with a bigger purpose.
Awards aside, this is what sets us apart:
Six unforgettable ziplines through ancient native forest
Soar through a rare, untouched canopy that predates human history in New Zealand. With ziplines ranging from 50m to a jaw-dropping 400-metre tandem zip, this is real flight, forest-style.
Swing bridges, cliff walks, hidden staircases, and platforms in the trees
Every step of the journey has been carefully designed to immerse you in the forest - with views, challenges, and moments that are as awe-inspiring as they are accessible.
Incredible wildlife moments you can’t plan for — but never forget
Our pest-free forest is now a thriving ecosystem, so you may come face to face with curious North Island robins, kererū, tomtits, and even long-tailed cuckoos. You don’t just zip through the forest - you’re part of it.
Guides that are part-naturalist, part-entertainer, part-superhero
It’s not just the gear or the lines - it’s about the people. Our guides are next-level. They’re trained to keep you safe, share the story of this forest, and turn even the most nervous first-timer into a zipline legend. You’ll walk away raving about the experience and the team.
A fully guided, purpose-led adventure from start to finish
This isn’t a theme park or a thrill factory. Every element is grounded in care - for people, for nature, and for the story we’re part of. You’ll feel it in the way we host, the way we restore the land, and the way we treat every guest as whānau.
Every ticket supports native forest restoration
Since day one, we’ve been restoring this forest — and thanks to our guests, we’ve removed thousands of pests and helped native species bounce back. Your visit directly funds conservation, and you’ll see the difference with your own eyes.
Planning your trip to Rotorua? This is the adventure to book. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly zipline in Rotorua, an unforgettable Rotorua activity for couples, or something that’s more than thrills, excitement or forest immersion – this is it.
