Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure
Overview
Rotorua Canopy Tours is unlike any other zipline experience and it’s more than just epic ziplines! At the heart of it all, it’s about people. We create unforgettable, world-class adventures that connect you to nature, to others, and to something bigger. Perfect for families, couples, and groups of all ages to share together.
Voted New Zealand’s Best Experience 2025 & 2024 by Cool Shore Excursions travelers
Multi-award-winning and among the world’s top nature experiences
Set in a rare 1,000yr old native forest, home to ancient trees and rare wildlife
Includes 6 thrilling ziplines (up to 60km/h) and suspended swing bridges over the canopy
Stay up in tree-top platforms for most of the experience
Free digital photos, return transport, and wet weather gear included
Close encounters with rare native birds
Every booking supports an active forest restoration project
We are a passionate, caring team that cares about our culture and wellbeing
What's Included
- Contribution to native forest restoration
- Wet weather gear (if needed)
- Hotel pickup in central Rotorua (on request)
- Free digital photos
- All safety equipment (harness, helmet, etc.)
- Return transport from Rotorua Canopy Tours HQ to the forest
- Expert local guides
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
147 Fairy Springs Road
Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Voted NZ’s Best Experience 2025 for another year! Soar through the canopy on 6 ziplines reaching speeds of up to 60km/h, cross suspended swing bridges high above the forest floor, and explore tree-top platforms in a 1,000-year-old native forest. This 2.5 hour guided eco-adventure takes you deep into untouched wilderness, home to rare wildlife like toutouwai and kererū. Your expert guides will share stories, conservation wins, and plenty of laughs as you fly, climb, and connect with the forest. Every booking helps restore and protect this ancient ecosystem. It’s an adventure with heart -just minutes from Rotorua.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age: 6 years | Maximum weight: 265 lbs (120kg)
- Closed-toe shoes required
- Light fitness required (short walks, some stairs)
- Pickup from central Rotorua available on request
- Operates in most weather – dress in layers and bring a sense of adventure!
- Not suitable for pregnant travelers
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure?
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Activity code: C-5810ROTOZIP
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Contribution to native forest restoration.
- Wet weather gear (if needed).
- Hotel pickup in central Rotorua (on request).
- Free digital photos.
- All safety equipment (harness, helmet, etc.).
- Return transport from Rotorua Canopy Tours HQ to the forest.
- Expert local guides.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Contribution to native forest restoration
- Wet weather gear (if needed)
- Hotel pickup in central Rotorua (on request)
- Free digital photos
- All safety equipment (harness, helmet, etc.)
- Return transport from Rotorua Canopy Tours HQ to the forest
- Expert local guides
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age: 6 years | Maximum weight: 265 lbs (120kg)
- Closed-toe shoes required
- Light fitness required (short walks, some stairs)
- Pickup from central Rotorua available on request
- Operates in most weather – dress in layers and bring a sense of adventure!
- Not suitable for pregnant travelers
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
