New Zealand Ancient Forest Zipline Experience

Tour Highlights

Experience ziplining at Ōkoheriki, gliding through a rare primeval forest of ancient giant trees

Enjoy thrills of up to 80 km/h between treetop platforms, with platforms as high as 20 metres (seven storeys)

Join a small‑group adventure with 'superhero' guides, focusing on safety, care and fun

Your visit helps fund predator control and forest restoration, allowing you to actively contribute to conservation

Free photos included with every tour

Two adventure options: Original (ages 6+) and Ultimate (ages 10+)

Featured experiences: 400‑metre dual racing zipline, floating stairs, volcanic cliff trail

Award‑winning: Ranked number one activity in New Zealand, South Pacific and the world

Optional hotel pickup service from central Rotorua hotels

Want to unlock the hidden beauty of New Zealand's primeval forest in an immersive way? Come ziplining at Ōkoheriki, embarking on an adventure that blends excitement and healing among the canopies of thousand‑year‑old trees. This is one of New Zealand's last remaining primeval forests, with lush ferns carpeting the undergrowth and native birdsong surrounding you ‑ as you become a forest flyer, overlooking this pristine land blessed by time.

Standing on a 20‑metre‑high treetop platform, with the wind carrying the fresh scent of plants, and accompanied by our caring 'superhero' guides, you need not worry about safety or unfamiliarity ‑ top‑notch safety measures protect you throughout, small‑group adventures offer an intimate experience, and free photos capture every thrilling moment. As the rope releases, you'll soar at speeds of up to 80 km/h, with the wind whistling past your ears and layers of green beneath your feet. Each step across the suspended rope bridges holds a delightful surprise from nature.

Here, there is not only speed and adrenaline but also gentle gifts from nature. You'll have the chance to observe rare native birds up close, and even hand‑feed wild robins (toutouwai), experiencing their shyness and trust. More meaningfully, every visitor's participation contributes to the restoration of this precious forest, adding heart to your adventure.

Choose from two adventure tours tailored to different ages and needs: The 2.5‑hour Original Canopy Tour (ages 6+), featuring six ziplines (longest at 220 metres) and suspended rope bridges, perfect for families and first‑timers seeking a close connection with nature; and the 3‑hour Ultimate Canopy Tour (ages 10+), with longer and steeper ziplines, a 400‑metre dual racing zipline, floating stairs, and New Zealand's only volcanic cliff trail ‑ testing your adventurous limits.

There are no age limits here ‑ adventurers from 6 to 93 can find their own joy. This is not just a zipline experience but an award‑winning top adventure in New Zealand, the South Pacific, and the world. Come to Rotorua Canopy Tours, soar among ancient treetops, listen to birdsong, touch nature, and make every glide a lifelong memory. This epic forest adventure awaits you.