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Journey deep into a pre historic native forest via zip line, swing bridge & stunning trails.

An unforgettable all weather journey that is perfect for all.

The only place in the world you can soar from the treetops of giant rimu.

Soar over a ancient native forest that has stood for centuries.

Be inspired by our friendly kiwi guides and their interpretive education as they take you on an amazing adventure.

Perfect for all ages - children & adults alike love this unique eco adventure.

Experience New Zealand like it once was in an award-winning adventure.

Soar through the trees and experience New Zealand’s ancient forest like never before – in the world's #1 Nature Activity. Journey with authentic Kiwi guides through this beautiful land the way it once was.

The Original Canopy Tour - Rotorua Canopy Tours

147 Fairy Springs Road , Rotorua Central , New Zealand .

Voted TripAdvisor’s #1 Nature Activity on the planet. Loose yourself ziplining through lush native forest that has stood for centuries. This 3-hour adventure mixes fun, education, and conservation together to create unforgettable memories.

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Rotorua Canopy Tours reserves the right to cancel any tour if conditions deem it unsafe to operate. Unfortunately we can not take customers who weigh more than 120kg. Children must be at least 6 years of age to come on the Original Canopy Tour.

Voted TripAdvisor’s #1 Nature Activity on the planet, the Original Canopy Tour is an unforgettable and enlightening adventure, perfect for all ages. Your amazing kiwi guides will lead your personal and unforgettable adventure deep into ancient native forest in small groups, of up to 10 people. Zipline through 1000-year-old trees, wander across swing bridges and experience some of New Zealand’s rare flora and fauna. It’s The perfect combination of fun and excitement amidst a spectacular forest environment. Every Canopy Tours experience is 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back. This is not a gimmick; this is us backing our experience and allowing you to experience Canopy Tours with risk-free confidence.

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Soar through the trees and experience New Zealand’s ancient forest like never before – in two award-winning zipline adventures. Lose yourself on this engaging encounter with the natural world, exploring ancient native forest via ziplines, suspended swing bridges, treetop platforms and more on this unforgettable nature adventure.

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The 3 Best Rotorua Canopy Tours [2024 Reviews]

Sitting right in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island, Rotorua is a fascinating area teeming with natural wonders and cultural richness.

One of the most captivating attractions here is the Rotorua Canopy, allowing participants to venture through the lush native forests and ancient treetops!

I’ve gone ahead and carefully curated a guide to the 3 top Rotorua canopy zipline tours out there, that are all worth your time and money. I know you’re anxious to get started, so let’s jump right in!

Best Rotorua Zipline Experiences

Quick answer: the 3 best rotorua canopy tours for 2024.

• Ziplining Forest Adventure – The Original Canopy Tour Rotorua
• Ziplining Forest Experience – The Ultimate Canopy Tour Rotorua
• Okere Falls Zipline Experience

Rotorua Canopy Tour Reviews

1. ziplining forest adventure – the original canopy tour rotorua.

• Duration:  3 hours
• Location: Hotel pickup and drop-off included
• Start Time: 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
• Includes:  Safety equipment, two professional guides, photos available for download, wet weather clothing and warmer garments

Starting things off on the right foot, we have the Ziplining Forest Adventure – The Original Canopy Tour Rotorua ! Whether you’re into nature and animals, or are an adrenaline junkie, this tour will definitely give you what you’re looking for.

With friendly, professional guides to help you throughout every step of the process, you can rest easy knowing you’re in good hands while you have some of the most fun ever!

I loved the fact that the guide/driver came right to our hotel lobby to pick us up, so we didn’t have to deal with sorting out separate transportation and risking getting lost.

We also got to choose between many different start times, making it very easy to fit into our busy schedule. Our vehicle was very comfortable, air-conditioned, and spacious, making it perfect for enjoying the beautiful scenery outside as we cruised to the zipline starting point.

Once there, our guides gave us comprehensive lessons that were easy to follow – even for complete newbies like me! The walk to the first platform was pretty easy, and as we had all safety gear properly fitted to us, I felt confident that everything would go smoothly.

Zipping through the treetops was simply exhilarating, getting to enjoy all the local flora and fauna from quite possibly the best viewpoint possible.

In between all the racing around, we learned a ton about the area’s history and birdlife, as well as stories about the 500-year-old forest!

We learned all kinds of different zipline techniques between the 6 different lines, taking breaks on a couple different suspended bridges. Overall, it was a great way to spend a few hours in the wilderness, having fun with great people.

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100% refund for cancellations within 24 hours of tour experience, 2. ziplining forest experience – the ultimate canopy tour rotorua.

• Duration: 3.5 hours
• Location: 147 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015
• Start Time: 7:15 AM – 3:15 PM
• Includes:  Safety gear included, Two professional guides, Shuttles included within Rotorua CBD, Complementary photos, All Fees and Taxes

Next up is yet another one of my favorite Rotorua Zipline tours, offering insight into this amazing ancient native forest and was unlike anything else I’ve ever experienced!

The Ziplining Forest Experience – The Ultimate Canopy Tour Rotorua  was great for me, as I’m a big nature lover yet I still love thrills, and this tour combined both aspects seamlessly.

Rather than disturbing nature and local wildlife, this tour actually placed a lot of importance on conservation efforts, teaching us about why it’s so important!

This tour did not include a hotel pickup which was just a bit disappointing, but was still quite easy to access by taxi, so no worries there. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the friendly staff who helped with directions and answered every question we had.

After being fitted with safety gear and given instructions on how to correctly use the zipline, we were able to head up to the first platform to try out our skills!

Soaring through the treetops, suspended high above the forest floor was definitely a rush of adrenaline, but was super addicting!

The panoramic views of the surrounding lush rainforest landscape were also amazing, learning about the local flora and fauna and the unique ecosystem that thrives here.

We had around 2 hours to zip through the rainforest, though it wasn’t all about the thrills – we also learned so much about the company’s commitment to sustainability and conservation.

The operators are dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and habitat to countless beings, and their eco-friendly business practices help ensure that future generations (and critters) are able to enjoy and live in this pristine wilderness.

For me, I’d say this trip is ideal for the entire family, as well as a first-time zipliner who may have been nervous to try it before. If you’re nervous about ziplining at all or don’t know how to begin, I can assure you that this is one of the best ways to learn.

3. Okere Falls Zipline Experience

• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Location: 761 State Highway 33, Okere Falls 3074
• Start Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Includes: Zipline over Tutea Falls, 2 local guides, sample Māori teas, private transportation

Sitting amidst the jaw-dropping landscapes of NZ’s North Island, the Rotorua Canopy is simply a place that you can’t miss.

The Okere Falls Zipline Experience Tour  is an exhilarating adventure for anyone of any background or age who’d like to gain a new perspective on the region’s natural beauty and history.

Something that I didn’t know before was the Maori spirit and connection to the culture here, and I appreciated how well our guides transmitted that to us.

Just like the previous tour, this one also did not include a complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off, though finding the starting location wasn’t difficult at all. Not to mention, there are complimentary shuttles once you’re there, making it that much more convenient.

Upon arrival, we were greeted by the friendly staff who helped fit us for all safety gear, give us a briefing, and answered any questions we had.

You could tell that this experience was carefully thought out by people who have a deep passion for the natural habitat to countless creatures, as well as ancient

Maori history and culture. We started things out by heading up to the first platform with a staff member there to guide us and help us with our form before zipping through the beautiful, lush canopy!

I saw all kinds of different trees and even a couple of local animals as I zoomed by, which was so awesome!

After enjoying the 4 different ziplines, swing bridge, and boardwalks, our local guides shared with us plenty of interesting stories about the ancient forest and their ancestors who placed incredible value on the area.

We even got to try some ancient Maori teas, which were delicious, before planting a native tree in our own names, essentially becoming part of their conservation efforts.

It was such an exhilarating yet heartwarming afternoon spent with amazing people who I can’t wait to see again next time I take this tour!

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The Ziplining Forest Adventure - The Original Canopy Tour Rotorua is Editors Choice for the best Rotorua canopy tour

Robert Baker

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