Fly through ancient native forest on Rotorua’s most thrilling canopy adventure, featuring six ziplines, a 400-metre tandem race line, New Zealand’s only volcanic cliff walk and a series of unforgettable treetop challenges.

The Ultimate Canopy Tour is a fully guided 3-hour adventure set deep within a spectacular native forest. From the first zipline, the experience gradually builds in height, speed and scale, leading to Rotorua’s longest zipline – a 400-metre tandem ride where you can race side-by-side at speeds of up to 80km/h.

Across the tour, you’ll complete six unique ziplines, launch from platforms up to 25 metres above the forest floor and travel across huge spans of native canopy.

And the adventure goes well beyond ziplining.

Step onto New Zealand’s only volcanic cliff walk, built into ancient rock formed more than 250,000 years ago. Climb a three-storey floating staircase, cross high swing bridges and wind your way around a giant native tree on the spiral staircase. Along the way, take in sweeping views across the forest, with glimpses towards Lake Rotorua.

Two expert guides lead every tour, managing all safety equipment while helping you feel confident and relaxed throughout the experience. They bring the forest to life through stories, humour and local knowledge, making the Ultimate suitable for both first-time zipliners and experienced adventure seekers.

You’ll also explore an ancient forest transformed through years of conservation work. Native birds including North Island robins, tomtits, fantails (pīwakawaka) and kererū have returned in growing numbers, and you may be lucky enough to experience a close encounter along the way.

Every visit contributes directly to the ongoing restoration and protection of this remarkable forest.

Why choose the Ultimate Canopy Tour?

• Six unique ziplines through ancient native forest
• Rotorua’s longest zipline – a 400m tandem race line
• Speeds of up to 80km/h
• New Zealand’s only volcanic cliff walk
• Three-storey floating staircase and spiral staircase
• High swing bridges and treetop platforms
• Platforms up to 25 metres above the forest floor
• Native birdlife and immersive forest scenery
• Two expert guides throughout the experience
• Small groups for a more personal adventure
• Free digital photos included
• Your visit directly supports forest conservation

The Ultimate Canopy Tour combines big adventure, extraordinary forest and conservation in action – creating one of Rotorua’s most unique outdoor experiences.