The 14 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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5.Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest Canopy Ziplining Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · 2 hours · from $102

At Treetops Adventure near Cape Tribulation, you’ll spend two hours moving through the Daintree canopy on guided ziplines, suspension bridges, and an 8-metre platform. The course includes lines from 15 to 130 metres and finishes with a dual zipline. Bring closed-toe shoes, allow about 2.5 hours from Port Douglas, and expect stairs, heights, and a steep walk.

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6.Port Douglas: Daintree National Park Tour, Cruise, & Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 9 hours · from $211

Spend nine hours exploring Daintree National Park from Port Douglas. You’ll cross the Daintree River, stop at Alexandra Lookout, walk Cape Tribulation beach, zipline for two hours, eat lunch, and cruise for crocodiles. English-speaking guides lead the day, with hotel pickup, ferry crossings, refreshments, and an onboard library included.

“Unreal day, guides were great and full of knowledge Zip lining was awesome, food was excellent Perfect day”

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7.Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Canopy Ziplining Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $102

You’ll glide through Daintree National Park with English-speaking instructors, crossing suspension bridges and reaching a 360-degree treetop platform. The two-hour course rises as high as 25 metres, then ends with a side-by-side dual zipline. Meet at Treetops Adventure in Cape Tribulation, about three hours from Cairns.

“God og spændende men for meget ventetid med en familie med meget bange børn hvilket gjorde det lidt kedeligt for vores børn”

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8.Cape Tribulation & Ziplining: Ultimate Daintree

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $233

Spend a full day exploring the Daintree from Port Douglas with guides such as Dale or Steve. Walk Cape Tribulation Beach, zipline through the treetops for two hours, cruise mangrove waterways for crocodiles, and enjoy morning tea, lunch, and rainforest stops. The tour carries up to 20 people and includes transport and safety gear.

“JUST BOOK IT! Reasons to NOT self-drive to Daintree NP: 1. Traffic patterns are unpredictable, including the ferry, single-lane passes and possible road flooding. 2. Cell service/navigation is zero in many spots. 3. You miss out on learning all thRead more”

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9.Ziplining Cape Tribulation with Treetops Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $104

Take a shuttle from Cape Tribulation into the Daintree Rainforest for a guided canopy tour with at least nine ziplines, suspension bridges, stairs, and a 130-meter dual zipline. Guides including Innis, Scotty, and Jillian focus on safety and rainforest facts. The two-hour experience suits ages four and up, with a 120-kilogram weight limit.

“Wonderful adventure that felt very safe but thrilling. Fantastic views. I’d do it again. Highly recommend!”

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10.Gold Coast: Tamborine Mountain Canyon Flyer Zipline Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

At Tamborine Mountain, you will ride to the treetops, cross two plank bridges, and fly along eight ziplines covering 1.5 km. Guides such as Blair, Eden, and Decko bring a calm, entertaining touch to the safety briefing and launch process. Expect speeds up to 70 km/h, heights of 70 meters, and one ground-level point between lines.

“Ziplines were amazing! The swing bridges were too wobbly and not something that I had/would signed up for! I did them but probably if I had known beforehand I would’ve canceled. So many people who would be fine with the zipline might not do it The guides were great! Super fun day”

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11.Lorne: Live Wire Park Ticket with Zip Line Rollercoaster

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 15 min · from $42

At Live Wire Park in Lorne, you’ll ride the 525-meter Shockwave ZipCoaster through the Otway rainforest at up to 40 km/h. Your ticket also includes the Spring Circuit trampolines and Canopy Circuit walk. English-speaking staff help you check in, and closed-toe shoes are required. The ticket does not include the Super or Short Circuit ropes courses.

“Staff were lovely and helpful. Beautiful setting. My kids loved both the zip line rollercoaster and the high wire circuit.”

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12.Pemberton: 2.5h Ultimate Ziplines & High Ropes Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2h 30m · from $46

Spend 150 minutes among Pemberton’s giant karri trees, tackling 50+ high ropes games and 15+ ziplines up to 29 metres high. Aerial Adventure Pemberton provides your harness, helmet, safety briefing, and staff support. You must be at least 8 years old, reach 150cm overhead, and wear closed sports shoes.

“Great morning, Thank you for the fantastic course it has a really good balance of complexity and fun in the 2.5 hour Ultimate Pass. Staff were also fantastic!!!!”

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13.12 Apostles and Otway Fly Zipline Day Trip from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $159

Leave Melbourne at 6:15 am for the Great Ocean Road, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Twelve Apostles, then spend three hours at Otway Fly Treetop Adventures. You travel in an air-conditioned minibus with no more than 11 people. Lunch costs extra, and the optional helicopter flight is an added treat.

“What a great day! Our guide was fantastic and made good time throughout the day, meaning that we were never rushed. It was just me and my partner. The stops along the way were really lovely. Definitely budget to do the short helicRead more”

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14.Rock Climb, Zipline and Mega Swing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · from $48

Meet Adventure Hubs South Australia at Piccadilly for a 90-minute session combining a 15-metre climbing and abseiling tower, South Australia’s longest zipline at 324 metres, and a three-person Mega Swing. Guides provide helmets, ropes and encouragement. You need moderate fitness, and participants must be at least 120 centimetres tall and 25 kilograms.

“Ad said 2 hours activity, but actually only 3 small activty happening , and lack of staff and equipment. most time we were just sit there waiting , for over $$60 activity , 500% not worth it . They should reduce the cost or increase more activity.”

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