Ziplining

Rotorua Forest Zipline Experience

Guests enjoying Rotorua Forest Zipline Tour

Zip through Rotorua’s lush Okoheriki forest at 50 km/hr over six zip lines along with access to treetop platforms, swing bridges, and expert guides.

Highlights

No better way of taking in Okariki forest’s unparalleled beauty than going on this zipline adventure on a 220m zipline at a whopping 50 km/hr.
With two expert guides that will ensure your safety is a given, soar over the rimu trees and swing bridges and stop to feed some native birds.
Step up your adventure game with the ultimate canopy tour, which includes a 2.25-hour zipline experience and access to a cliff walk among others.
Did you know? Modern ziplining as we know it was first popularized by wildlife biologists who studied Costa Rica’s forest canopies in the 1970s.

Inclusions

1.5 or. 2.25-hour zipline experience (based on option selected)
Two expert guides
Small group of up to 10 people
Access to swing bridges and treetop platforms
Safety briefing and equipment
Photos and videos of the experience
Access to a volcanic cliff walk (based on option selected)
Access to floating staircase (based on option selected)
Access to 400m tandem zipline race (based on option selected)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

A high-flying adventure like no other

If you want a mix of adventure and nature, then this zipline experience is just for you. Set in Ohoheriki forest, this award-winning experience will take you on a 1.5-hour journey on a series of ziplines that wind through towering trees and lush greenery. The experience starts at the base with a safety briefing and getting strapped into the equipment. Once done, you hop onto a minivan for a 15-minute drive to the first where the experience will take place. Then, you walk for 300 meters before you reach the initial platform from where the adventure begins.

Zipping through!

The tour includes six ziplines with the longest zipline stretching up to 220 meters, allowing you to soar high above the forest floor at 50 km/hr, providing a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of this pristine environment. Alongside ziplining, you will also get to walk on swing bridges and elevated platforms and feed some native birds, pausing to enjoy panoramic views of the forest and listen to fascinating stories about the region’s natural history shared by your two knowledgeable guides. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, this adventure will surely increase your respect and love for New Zealand’s lush greenery.

Know before you go

What’s not allowed

Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
Safety is a priority. So, this experience is restricted for guests over the weight of 120kg.
The original canopy tour is restricted for guests under 6 years of age while the ultimate canopy tour is restricted for guests under 10 years of age.

Accessibility

Your safety comes first. So, pregnant women are restricted from participating in this experience.

Additional information

Facilities: Baggage storage.
Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult of 16 years or above.
Guests bringing their camera are recommended to attach it to a strap, helmet mount/ head strap, wrist mount, or selfie stick to ensure it doesn’t fall off.
Guests are required to disclose any medical conditions or concerns to the staff, fill out a pre-tour check form, and get their weight checked to ensure they have a safe trip.