GalleryThe Original Canopy Tour Highlights
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Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us!
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Voted #1 Nature Activity in the World
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600m of exhilarating ziplines, up to 50KM/H
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Take on epic swingbridges and a 200m zip line
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Small-group tour limited to 10 people
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A more personalised experience tailored to each customer
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Enjoy a 3 hour experience in the treetops
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Access to a beautiful 1.2km forest network, see a 1000-year-old rimu tree
What to Expect
Discover the enchanting forests of Rotorua with an unforgettable eco-adventure, step into the ancient beauty of Rotorua’s Okoheriki Forest on a fully guided adventure.
Located just 15 minutes from the city, Rotorua Canopy Tours is an easy-to-find site where...
Frequently Asked Questions
This is an experience almost anyone can enjoy. If you can comfortably walk 1km you will be perfectly fine to take this tour.
Perfect – you have a lot to gain from doing this tour! Your kiwi tour guides pride themselves on their ability to help people achieve beyond what they thought possible, your two guides are there to support you the whole way through the journey. The tour slowly builds up in height and at all times there is the option to stop, but in most cases, people’s fears subside within the first hour as the safety systems, their guides’ professionalism and the encouragement of the rest of the group put them at ease.
Yes, this tour operates in all weather conditions, with very few exceptions. In fact, the forest is at its most beautiful in the rain. At all times you will remain warm and dry as you're supplied with high-quality wet weather gear and warmer outer layers if the conditions require it.
The forest is usually a few degrees colder than it is in Rotorua and can get quite frosty in the winter, so a warm pair of socks and one more layer than what you are comfortable in outside. The Operator can supply you with high-quality wet weather gear and an extra warm outer layer. Closed-toe shoes are a must.
There is a maximum of 10 customers per tour, to keep things small and personal. Tours may be made up of families, couples, individual travellers – whatever the case your guides do a great job of creating a team dynamic and turning strangers into friends very quickly. The Supplier can also cater to large groups of more than ten people, or book exclusive tours.
This tour requires a minimum of two people for it to be a confirmed departure.
There is a minimum age of six years old and no upper age limit. Children (15 years and under) must be accompanied by a responsible adult (16 years or over).
Reviews for The Original Canopy Tour
104 Reviews
Total review count and overall rating based on Backpackerdeals and Travello reviews.
All Reviews
12/4/2024
The mix of heart-racing zipline action and moments of quiet in the forest made this tour unforgettable. The guides were the best—so encouraging and knowledgeable. Reserving a spot was stress-free, and I couldn’t stop smiling the whole time.
11/29/2024
This isn’t your average zipline. The Original Canopy Tour mixes adventure with a deep dive into Rotorua’s stunning wilderness. You’ll zip, swing, and explore treetop platforms while learning about conservation efforts. Signing up is easy, and the guides are fantastic. An absolute highlight for anyone visiting the area!
11/27/2024
The tour was an absolute blast! Soaring through the treetops on ziplines and crossing swing bridges was exhilarating. The guides were super friendly and shared fascinating insights about the forest. Booking through Backpacker Deals was a breeze, and the 10% cashback was a sweet bonus. Highly recommend this adventure!
9/19/2023
OMG, I just went on a zip line nature tour and it was AMAZING! 🌿🌳 The adrenaline rush and the breathtaking views were totally worth it! 🌄🙌🏼 I highly recommend it!
7/10/2023
Loved it, had a Great time with my sister!
7/7/2023
We LOVE it! The experience, the guides professionalism, support and friendliness and the views (WOW) all made for a great time! Great job guys! We would highly recommend it and will talk it up to our Aussie friends back home. 🙂 (Family of 4 - kids ages - 14 & 12)
7/3/2023
Absolutely amazing highly recommend!
6/23/2023
Fantastic guides, cheerful and informative. The weather was beautiful and the forest was amazing. The ziplines and bridges themselves were quite impressive as well.
1/10/2023
Awesome trip and very good instructors.
11/27/2022
We did the original tour, it was raining but that didn't matter as there is full raingear and it does look beautiful in the rain too! I was really scared on my first zipline but the guides are great and made every second enjoyable, from the car ride to the very end. Our guides Alex and Paul were great!
Policies
Rotorua Canopy Tours Risk Disclosure Statement:
- Rotorua Canopy Tours is an adventure activity that has risks and the potential to encounter hazards due to the nature of the activity and the unpredictable natural environment in which the tour operates.
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Full price cancellation will be charged for any cancellations made within 24 hours of your tour time
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Cancellations made outside of the 24-hour period will not incur any charge
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Changes to bookings within 24 hours of the tour will be subject to...
A Refundable Booking is available at checkout. This will provide 100% refund for one of the many reasons included via our terms - including adverse weather, sickness or delays with transport.
All customer cancellation & refund requests are also subject to our website’s own refund conditions.