Looking for some exciting zipline action? Imagine zipping through the air above lush New Zealand forest or over river gorges in the most adventurous country in the world. New Zealand takes ziplining to a whole new level with adrenaline-fuelled courses in Rotorua, on NZ’s North Island. Here are our recommendations for the most awesome zipline adventure tours this summer!
Zoom Ziplines at Skyline Rotorua
Start with a Skyline Gondola ride to soak up the spectacular views, then jump on the Zoom Zipline and fly back down the fun way! You’ll feel an adrenaline-inducing thrill on the 400-metre zipline with Lake Rotorua as your backdrop. Soaring across the forest canopy, you’ll experience fantastic scenery as you pass 120-year-old Redwood trees. See if your friends and family are up for the challenge on the two Zoom Zipline parallel lines racing at speeds of up to 60km/h.
Rotorua Canopy Tours
Rotorua Canopy Tours will take you on a unique, prehistoric, native forest eco-adventure. Enjoy a network of sky action, with the longest zipline being 220 metres. Ultimate Canopy Tours was created to take ziplining to the next level. Experience an impressive spiral staircase, a suspended cliff-face walkway 50 metres above the forest floor, incredible swing bridges, tree top platforms, controlled descent and an amazing 400-metre tandem zipline. Your knowledgeable and entertaining Rotorua Canopy Tours guides will teach you about the fascinating NZ wildlife and the forest environment along the way.
Rotorua Ziplines at Ōkere Falls
Rotorua Ziplines is situated within the Ōkere Falls forest and is a zipline adventure like no other. Two local guides will entertain guests with stories as they lead you to soar over the Kaituna River (Ōkere Awa), three waterfalls, and a stunning native forest canopy. People of all ages will love this unique slice of the world at Ōkere Falls. At the end of the tour, you can access and download all the photos from your zipline experience.
Redwoods Altitude
On the Redwoods Altitude experience, you’ll walk and zipline across 25 jungle bridges at an altitude of 25 metres above the forest floor. These one-of-a-kind tours will lead you around the 650-metre loop amongst the towering redwoods. Listen as your guides share local knowledge and stories about the Redwood Forest history, native flora and fauna, and Māori legends. Redwoods Altitude is suitable for children over ten years of age.
What to Bring for your Zipline Rotorua Experience
To prepare for your zipline experience, we recommend you wear closed-toed shoes and dress for New Zealand weather conditions. Wear light, breathable materials on hot days and prepare warm layers for colder days. Check with the tour provider if they provide lunch, maximum and minimum weight restrictions, if you can take a camera or go pro, and what else is included.
Explore more Fantastic Things to Do and See in Rotorua
Are you ready to enjoy more adventure tours or discover hidden gems in and around Rotorua, NZ? Read more about the Redwood Forest, and don’t miss a ride on the iconic Skyline Gondola. Make sure you read our epic one-day road trip guide from Auckland to Rotorua. We hope to see you soon!