New Zealand · ZIP LINES
Good zip lines tours fill up over summer; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Fly through Rotorua native forest canopy on a 2.5-hour zipline tour, with small groups, wet-weather gear, and free digital photos.
“This was so much fun. Josh and Dylan were our guides - very informative, funny and entertaining. Patient with us and very accommodating. Highly recommend this fun day out!”
Six ziplines, a 400m tandem run, and a volcanic cliff walk in Rotorua’s ancient forest, with gear, shuttle, and free photos.
“Being on the zip line for the first time. The guides were very knowledgeable and nice people. Great experience overall.”
Ziptrek Treehouse zipline from Skyline Gondola over Lake Wakatipu. Choose courses, small groups, gear included, safety guided.
“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.”
Waiheke Island’s 3-hour EcoZip dual zipline over native forest and a working vineyard, with Hauraki Gulf views and a guided walk.
“The views were absolutely breathtaking, and the tour guides made the experience unforgettable! They kept everyone engaged and laughing the entire time. Stephen, in particular, was fantastic, you can tell he genuinely loves what he does and is passionate about sharing his knowledge. He provided so much fascinating history about the island, making the tour both fun and informative. I’d go again in a heartbeat!”
Queenstown Ziptrek: 6 tree-to-tree ziplines through native forest, guided 3 hours from Bob's Peak, with a 70 kph final run.
“Liv and Jaime(I think that’s how you spell it were fantastic. Very knowledgeable, fun, and funny. You’ll have an amazing time!”
Waiheke Island zipline with a small group, 3 treetop flights, and a guided forest walk, plus a minivan intro from Auckland.
“This was an amazing experience. It got my adrenaline going in the best way possible. For people afraid of heights, a couple people on my tour also had this fear and they thoroughly enjoyed the experience in the end. Hike at the end is uphill so keep that in mind.”
Four zip lines from Skyline Gondola with gradual build, native forest runs, and Lake Wakatipu views on a guided 2-hour tour.
“Our guides Lexi and Talia were very friendly and professional. Our kids (aged 6 and 10) enjoyed the experience and ranked it ahead of the luge and paragliding which we did on the same day.”
Rotorua Ziplines at Okere Falls: 2.5 hours of zip lines over the Kaituna River, waterfalls, Māori teas, and native forest restoration.
“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”
Rotorua canopy zipline with six rides, swing bridges, native birds, and conservation support, plus free photos.
“Thank you Minka and Luke great time and some fears overcome!! X”
Zip through Christchurch Port Hills on four dual ziplines, including NZ tallest 150m and a 1.1km long ride, with two guides.
“It’s fantastic and something everyone should do once in their life! I highly recommend it for all!!!”
Kaikoura EcoZip: twin, side-by-side ziplines, 5 long flights, a Unimog 4x4 ride, and guided forest views in 3.5 hours.
“The guides Kerri and Charlotte were fantastic. We felt in very safe hands. Very informative on our surroundings as well. Zipping is great fun. My husband son and I all enjoyed it thoroughly.”
Zipline over Ōkere Falls through native forest, with Māori tea and stories plus a tree planted in your name. Small group, 2 hours.
“Hugely impressed by Jacob and Johnnys knowledge and engagement throughout the whole morning. The ziplining was great and led so brilliantly. An added bonus was finding out that the team at rotorua ziplining are planting trees for every customer bringing more to the wonderful area.”
EcoZip Kaikoura pairs native-forest ziplining with a 4x4 farm drive, conservation moments, and ocean views. 3.5 hours.
“We were made really welcome as soon as we arrived. The staff answered all our questions and were able to make us feel at ease although we were nervous. We had great safety talks and reminders every step of the way which was brilliant. The transport was so different it make the experience even better and the views from each ziplin1e were spectacular. A fabulous experience that I would definitely recommend.”
Small-group zipline canopy tour in Coromandel with a mountain railway ride, native-forest learning, and Driving Creek restoration support.
“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”
Ziptrek Treehouse in Queenstown: two treetop zip lines, a 21-meter drop, plus a 10-minute Tiki Trail walk, guided and gear included.
“We booked this zipline tour for our kids — one a daredevil, the other a bit more cautious — and they both had a fantastic time. The 1-hour tour with 2 lines and a 21-meter drop offered the perfect mix of excitement and safety. The staff are fun, supportive young folks who clearly love their job, helping our less confident teen feel comfortable while letting the daredevil go all out. At the end, a bungee jump off the last platform took them completely by surprise — they were a bit scared but did it anyway as there was no other option. The weather was a bit crazy, with hail hitting…”
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