Rotorua's adventure and conservation tour

Rotorua is known for bubbling mud pools, shooting geysers and natural hot springs, as well as showcasing our fascinating Māori culture, but did you know that you can engage in some amazing adventure activities while giving back to conservation?

Rotorua Canopy Tours is a short drive from town centre, but it will feel like you are miles away as they take you on a journey through prehistoric native forest. Best of all, as you explore the canopy by flying on a network of ziplines, swing bridges, cliff-walks, treetop platforms and more, you will also engage in some important conservation work.

Guided by two knowledgeable and experienced kiwi guides, who not only keep you safe, they make you laugh and bring the forest to life as you become part of the forest restoration story.

Rotorua Canopy Tours – Credit: Kate Webster

Since Rotorua Canopy Tours started back in 2012, they have been taking guests on an experience so bold that adventure, education, conservation, natural beauty and people would collide to create an experience. The forest provides the magic setting – the ziplines, swing bridges, cliff walkways and other features were simply a way to experience it.

As you are guided through the forest floor to start the rise into the canopy, your guides explain the essential conservation work that happens in the area. From trapping and removing feral pests to encouraging natural wildlife to return.

Today, Rotorua Canopy Tours has worked to trap over 250ha of the forest. They have seen amazing results with a decline in feral animals, and the trees have been able to restore and flourish. Native animals are returning including long-tailed cuckoo -koekoeā, rare striped skink, tom tit and North Island robin. This is all achievable from the guests that come and experience the canopy tours.

How to book

Rotorua Canopy Tours – Credit: Kate Webster

There are two canopy tours to choose from and bookings can be made directly with the company by emailing hello@canopytours.co.nz or calling +64 (0) 7 343 1001. There is even an Agent Login area HERE.

The Original Canopy Tour takes you deep into the ancient native forest in small groups, of up to 10 people. Experience New Zealand like it once was from the top of the forest canopy. It is the shorter of the two experiences and includes:

6 ziplines – total 600m of ziplining
2 swingbridges
3-hour adventure zipline Rotorua
Free photos!
Small group experience
Perfect for all ages (6 +)
Fun and educational
Prices start from NZD$149 per adult / NZD$119 per child

The Ultimate Canopy Tour is the ultimate Rotorua ziplining adventure – higher, longer and more spectacular than the award-winning Original Canopy Tour. Not for the faint of heart, this Rotorua ziplining experience is a step up in adventure level and incorporates some incredible new features that will blow you away. It includes: