About this tour
When Sarah from our BugBitten team tackled this combo in New Zealand, she found a solid two-hour adrenaline hit wrapped in native forest. You'll launch off a 47-metre tower on a zipline that runs 425 metres at speeds touching 60 km/h — the 40-second ride itself is properly quick. After landing, there's a guided walk through Rimu rainforest canopy, a chance to try tandem zipping if you're keen, and a café to decompress. It's the kind of spot that draws a mix of keen tourists and thrill-seekers, best suited to anyone with decent fitness and no spinal or heart concerns.
Highlights
- Quarter-kilometre zipline at serious speed — genuinely adrenaline-heavy, not a gentle float
- Rimu rainforest setting feels remote and genuinely green, not a theme park
- Post-zip café lets you decompress and debrief with other travellers
- Tandem option means nervous mates can go up with someone experienced
- Guided forest walk adds nature context between the adrenaline hits
- All fees and taxes bundled — no nasty surprises at the till
- Two-hour window suits a half-day itinerary without dragging the day out
What to expect
You'll start with a safety briefing and suited-up gear check — harnesses, helmet, the lot. The climb to the tower platform takes a few minutes and gives you time to clock the drop. The zipline itself is quick and genuinely exhilarating; 40 seconds at speed feels longer in your head than on the clock. Landing is controlled, and staff help you slow down properly.
After a breather, your guide walks you through the canopy on the treetop section, pointing out forest ecology and wildlife signs. If you've booked the tandem option, that's where nervous mates get a second crack. The café winds things down — proper spot to grab a drink and let your legs stop shaking. The whole rhythm works; it never feels rushed or dragged out.
What travellers say
- Genuine speed and adrenaline — not a kids' park experience
- Native forest setting grounds the thrill in real ecology
- All fees included upfront means transparent pricing
- Tandem option works well for mixed-fitness groups
- Two-hour slot slots neatly into a half-day plan
- Fitness requirements exclude many — not a casual family outing
- Early starts can draw crowds; book ahead for better pacing
- Café prices lean tourist-heavy; budget extra for drinks
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This is genuinely exhilarating for anyone who loves heights and speed without being stupidly reckless. Couples and friend groups love it — tandem zipping means no one sits out. The forest setting is a real bonus; it's not a concrete industrial park. All fees are upfront, so budgeting is straightforward.
You need moderate fitness and a clean bill of health — spinal injuries, pregnancy, and poor cardiovascular fitness are genuine contraindications, not waiver-waiver nonsense. It's a proper physical undertaking. The morning can get busy, so early booking helps. Food and drinks aren't included, and the café prices track tourist-spot markup. Walking between platforms involves some uneven terrain. Not ideal for people with significant mobility issues or those who hate heights.
Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind creasing. Bring a camera if your operator allows it. Groups are small enough to stay social. Book ahead, especially in peak season.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.