The 15 Best Zipline Tours in New Zealand

1.Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,563 reviews · from $123Our pick

Zip through Rotorua’s ancient native forest with expert guides, conservation stories, free photos, and wet-weather gear included.

“I can’t recommend this excursion enough. What an amazing experience to visit a lush forest and glide through the treetops. It was magical! The guides were awesome, funny, and very skilled at ensuring our safety. They took amazing photos and ensured we had the best time. Didn’t want it to end!”

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2.Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,557 reviews · from $166

Review Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline, with six ziplines, a 400m tandem line, forest bridges, cliff walk, photos, and practical tips.

“First time ziplining & it was amazing! Thank you so much for Mitch and Ash for the unforgettable experience. You both are great at what you do. Definitely a highlight of our Rotorua trip ❤️”

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3.Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 933 reviews · from $73

Review of Queenstown’s Ziptrek zipline adventure, with course choices, views, safety, costs, family tips, and practical booking advice.

“Exceptional experience with the ziplining. Our tour guides Nic and Jacob were fabulous. We made right choice to go for 6 ziplines. The complete activity was fun filled and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks to Ziptrek ecotours.”

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4.Waiheke Island: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 695 reviews · 3 hours · from $89

Review of Waiheke Island’s EcoZip adventure, with three forest ziplines, Hauraki Gulf views, transport tips, safety, and value advice.

“Really fun and interesting activity. The zip lines were a lot of fun and it was great to see the island from above. The nature tour after was really interesting too. Our guides Nancy and Fraser were so helpful and friendly, really enjoyed the experience.”

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5.Queenstown: 3-Hour Zipline Adventure with 6-Lines

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 485 reviews · 3 hours · from $124

Review of Queenstown’s six-line Ziptrek adventure, with forest platforms, mountain views, a 70kph final zip, costs, tips, and family guidance.

“Abigail and Havana were amazing. For someone that had a fear of heights, this was a great thrill to do with the family that enjoy adventures. You never feel like it drops, it tightens as you walk down feeling supported. Safety is key and they check you every time before you go. We did the 6 lines and it was great and we learned a lot along the way. Highly recommend!!”

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6.Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 483 reviews · from $92

Review of Waiheke Island’s EcoZip adventure, with three ziplines, a native forest walk, ferry tips, costs, safety, and practical advice.

“A wonderful day out and a great mix of fun and nature ; great guides, great balance and lots of fun ; Marcus and Poppy were amazing, we felt right at home and had a great time !”

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7.Queenstown: 2-Hour Zipline Tour with 4-Lines

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 462 reviews · 2 hours · from $95

Queenstown’s four-line zipline is a friendly first flight, with forest platforms, mountain views, careful guides, and a gradual rise in thrills.

“a great fun activity. our guides- Liv and Alex were excellent. I just wish I had booked the 6 zip lines as it was overcast too fast!”

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8.Rotorua Ziplines – Okere Falls Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 442 reviews · from $104

Zip over the Kaituna River and three waterfalls near Rotorua, with Māori stories, forest views, tea, and a conservation project.

“First time Zip Lining - was nervous but with the expertise of this team the activity was professional and great fun in a magic forest - this was a fab outdoor activity to do while in NZ - Great team - great afternoon”

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9.Rotorua: 6 Ziplines, Swing-Bridges & Wildlife Encounters

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 347 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $118

Review of Rotorua Canopy Tours, with six ziplines, swing bridges, native birds, conservation, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“The activity was so much fun and the guides were engaging and knowledgeable. A great adventure whilst enjoying nature”

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10.Christchurch Zipline Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · from $155

Christchurch zipline review covering four huge rides, mountain views, safety, price, weather, fitness needs, and booking tips.

“fabulous experience. Guides were awesome. Stayed for lunch - good menu selection too. Views were spectacular felt safe envigorating”

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11.Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · from $123

Review of Kaikoura’s 3.5-hour EcoZip adventure, with five twin ziplines, mountain views, a Unimog ride, prices, tips, and practical details.

“Do it! Age is no barrier here. The guides are professional, helpful and kind. The views of the ocean and mountains were also spectacular. We had a wonderful time and would do it again.”

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12.Okere Falls: Zipline over Waterfalls Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 187 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

Zipline over Okere Falls near Rotorua with Māori storytelling, native forest views, tea, and tree planting in a small guided group.

“Guides made it fun and relaxing. Informative guided tour of the history as we went along. Discovered my new favourite cuppa tea. Spectacular views.”

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13.Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 3h 30m · from $118

Review the Kaikōura zipline and native forest tour, with five ziplines, farm tracks, ocean views, conservation, costs, and practical tips.

“everything was great, from pick up, information about the surrounding areas and plant life. knowledge of the tour guides and of course the five zip lines”

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14.Adventurous Zipline Tour in Coromandel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · from $91

Zip through Coromandel native forest on eight ziplines, ride a mountain railway, and learn about conservation at Driving Creek.

“As someone who is scared of heights. I was put to ease by the fabulous staff. By the second zip line I was totally enjoying the whole process and the views were amazing An experience I will never forget thank you so much”

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15.Queenstown: 1-Hour Zipline Tour with 2-Lines & 21-Meter Drop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 119 reviews · 1 hour · from $71Best value

Queenstown’s compact Ziptrek tour combines two treetop ziplines, a 21-meter drop, mountain views, and local stories.

“The activity was marvelous, we really enjoyed it and our tour guides were excellent they made the activity more fun and enjoyable 😍😊”

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