The 4 Australia Zipline Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Gold Coast Canyon Flyer Zipline Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $96Our pick

You’ll ride eight ziplines across Mount Tamborine, reaching 70 km/h and heights of 70 metres above Cedar Creek Gorge. Guides handle the safety gear, coach you through the first cable, and help you build confidence before the faster runs. Bring a phone or action camera in the harness pouch, and wear closed-toe shoes with shorts or leggings.

“My teens (17 & 14) and I had an amazing time. Our guides were fantastic making sure everyone had a great time.”

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2.Busselton: Forest Adventure with Zip Lining and Rope Course

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Take on Forest Adventures South West in Busselton, where a safety briefing leads into 2 to 2.5 hours of climbing, ziplining and treetop challenges. Start low, then work toward a 19-metre course with ziplines, BMX riding, skateboarding, Tarzan jumps and a 150-metre final zip. You need closed shoes, and children require adult supervision.

“Great fun for all, but we picked the hottest day of the summer so far. They even closed the park in the afternoon.”

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3.Zipline over the Heysen Trail & Through the Pines of Kuitpo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $34Best value

Spend about two hours climbing four treetop courses at TreeClimb Kuitpo Forest, south of Adelaide. Your session includes a safety briefing, harness, helmet, zip-lines and a Tarzan swing. Choose from course difficulties and complete as many obstacles as time allows. You need to be at least 135 cm tall, wear closed-toe shoes and use gloves.

“Took my client here and they loved it. I had only previously watched and had finally joined in, so much fun honestly. The staff were super helpful and professional and made it an easy, safe and fun.”

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4.Launceston: Hollybank Forest Treetop Zip Lining with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · 2h 30m · from $102

At Hollybank Forest, your English-speaking guide fits your harness, explains the system, and leads you through six zip lines totalling almost one kilometre. You will cross the valley and Piper’s River from up to 50 metres above the ground, with guides such as Monty, Jesse, Charlie, and Lachy adding calm support and forest facts along the way.

“I loved the views, flying through the air and our guides were fantastic and full of local knowledge”

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