Where to Ride in New Zealand: 15 Zipline Tours

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

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

Spend 2.5 hours above Rotorua’s ancient native forest with local guides such as Josh, Dylan, Travis, and Emma. You’ll learn about native birds, forest restoration, and New Zealand’s ecology while crossing high bridges and riding multiple ziplines. Small groups, free digital photos, safety gear, and wet-weather clothing are included.

“Great friendly guides that make you feel at ease from as soon as you meet them until the moment you leave. Really neat experience the zip-lining itself. Great to immerse yaself in nature and have fun doing it! Highly recommend this to anyone as a must do kiwi experience!”

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

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

Spend about three hours flying through Rotorua’s ancient native forest on six ziplines, including a 400 m tandem line reaching up to 80 km/h. Guides such as Mitch, Sam, Nina, and Dylan combine safety coaching with conservation stories. You’ll also cross swing bridges, floating stairs, and a volcanic walkway 50 m above the valley.

“Amazing experience. The guides were fantastic. Would definitely recommend to anyone, especially any other kiwi’s wanting to explore their own backyard.”

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3.Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

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

Meet your two guides at the Ziptrek Treehouse above Queenstown, then ride through beech forest on a four- or six-line course. You can choose a gentle introduction, a longer family-friendly option, or the Kereru course with a 21-meter drop. Guides such as Pearl, Mitchell, Sydney, and Reece handle safety and add ecology stories along the way.

“Fantastic experience with great guides, even though I am afraid of heights, I embraced the challenge and stayed calm and enjoyed the experience so much.”

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4.Waiheke Island: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

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

Spend three hours on Waiheke Island with EcoZip Adventures, riding three side-by-side 200-meter ziplines above native bush and a working vineyard. Guides such as Fraser, Macy, Cat, and Ben lead the safety briefing and forest walk. Expect Gulf views, an island minibus tour, and a 25-minute return walk.

“It was all a great experience. Well worth the month”

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5.3-Hour Zipline Adventure with 6-Lines

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

Meet your English-speaking guides at the Ziptrek Treehouse above Queenstown, then ride six ziplines through native beech forest. The lines grow longer and faster, ending with a steep 70kph run. You’ll cross 12 treetop platforms, hear local stories, and walk downhill for 20 minutes before the final line. Gondola tickets cost extra.

“I loved ziplining through the trees on such a beautiful day. the views were amazing and doing it upside down was heaps of fun.”

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6.Waiheke Island: Zipline And Forest Walk

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

From Waiheke’s Matiatia ferry terminal, your small group rides to EcoZip Adventures for three guided 200-meter zipline flights. Guides such as Ben, Jessie, Poppy, and Helena combine safety coaching with facts about native forest conservation. A gentle but sometimes uphill bush walk returns you to the visitor center.

“Wonderful experience - our family enjoyed it very much. The Ziplines are fun and exhilirating. The team was professional and personable and with humour thrown in! The forest walk was informative and lovely.”

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7.2-Hour Zipline Tour with 4-Lines

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

Meet your English-speaking guides at the Ziptrek Treehouse atop Bob’s Peak, then ride four ziplines through native forest. Each line gets longer, higher, and faster, while guides such as Liv, Alex, Ben, and Jacob have helped make the safety briefing, local stories, and optional tricks approachable for first-timers. Allow extra time for the gondola.

“Very fun activity run by some great guides (Sydney and Mediana) with good info about the Queenstown area and its history.”

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8.Rotorua Ziplines – Okere Falls Experience

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

Spend about 2.5 hours above the Kaituna River and Okere Falls with two local guides. You’ll use ziplines, swing bridges, and forest boardwalks, hear Māori stories, try ancient teas, and finish by planting a native tree. The small group size is capped at 10, with a 130kg weight limit and about 600m of easy walking.

“Good fun day with a couple of excellent guides. They gave great confidence to the group and I loved the nature talks and the tea.”

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9.6 Ziplines, Swing-Bridges & Wildlife Encounters

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

Spend 2.5 hours with two English-speaking guides flying six ziplines through protected Rotorua forest. You’ll cross swing bridges up to 20 metres high, reach platforms 22 metres above the ground, see native birds, and possibly hand-feed them. Warm clothing, rain gear, safety equipment, and free photos are included.

“Thank you Minka and Luke great time and some fears overcome!! X”

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10.Christchurch Zipline Tour

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

Fly across four dual ziplines at Christchurch Adventure Park, including New Zealand’s highest and longest rides. Two guides handle safety and coaching while you cross the Port Hills above Christchurch. The three-hour outing includes chairlift access, safety gear, and time to enjoy the park afterward.

“Amazing experience from start to finish! Knowledgable, fun and friendly staff take care of you and make sure you have the best time!”

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11.Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura

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

You’ll ride from central Kaikōura to Rakanui Station, cross the Kahutara River in a custom Unimog, and fly on five side-by-side ziplines from 250 to 620 metres. Guides including Amanda, Angela, Jen, Kerri, and Charlotte have helped make the experience friendly and confidence-building. Expect native forest walks, farm views, and a small group capped at 12.

“This was my first zipline experience. The beauty of the New Zealand landscape on a perfect day enhanced the overall fun. All the Ecozip employers were terrific, especially our guide and tour lead Jen. I would happliy do these five ziplines all over again on my return to NZ”

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12.Okere Falls: Zipline over Waterfalls Experience

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

At Okere Falls, guides such as Johnny, Lucas, Ethan, and Lex lead you across ziplines, bridges, and forest boardwalks above the Kaituna River. Expect about two hours of flying, Māori storytelling, native-forest facts, tea, and a tree planted in your name. Closed-toe shoes are required.

“Had a fun time. Highly recommend anyone wanting to zipline to come here!”

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13.Kaikōura: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

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

Spend about 3.5 hours with EcoZip Kaikōura, riding through Rakanui Station by 4X4, walking native forest trails, and flying across five dual ziplines. Guides such as Andi, Alex, Kerri, and Charlotte are known for calm safety briefings and local nature stories. Expect ocean views, farm scenery, rivers, and a seasonal chance to plant a native tree.

“Friendly guides (Jayden and Andi), spectacular views, awesome ziplines!”

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14.Adventurous Zipline Tour in Coromandel

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

Ride an 18-minute mountain railway to the top of Driving Creek, then zip 705 meters through native forest on eight lines. Two guides handle the safety gear, share the story of Barry Brickell’s railway and restoration work, and lead you back through the trees. The small-group tour takes about 2.5 hours.

“We had an awesome time our guides were super stars! We loved the Zip lining it was our first time and felt incredibly safe. Trip included the cutest train trip and a bit of bush walking with lots of interesting info and history on your way to the platforms. Highly recommend and we will be back !”

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15.1-Hour Zipline Tour with 2-Lines & 21-Meter Drop

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

Meet your English-speaking guides at Ziptrek’s treehouse near the Skyline Gondola summit. In a small group of up to eight, you’ll ride two treetop ziplines, hear stories about local birds and history, then take a controlled 21-meter drop before walking uphill for 10 minutes along the Tiki Trail. Guides such as Sydney, Shazz, Ben, and Reece are known for calm safety briefings and good humor.

“Definitely do this. Kahu & Lucie made the activity really enjoyable. 11 out of 10.”

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