Ziplining

Rotorua Okere Falls Guided Zipline Tour over Waterfalls with Complimentary Sauna & Māori Tea

Fly over Tutea Falls on New Zealand's only waterfall ziplining experience, surrounded by the native forests of Ōkere.

Explore Ōkere for 2 hours with four ziplines, a swing bridge, boardwalks, and an expert local guide.

Zipline above Tutea Falls, the world's highest commercially rafted waterfall, for a unique perspective of the Kaituna River.

Discover local Māori culture through ancient Māori tea and storytelling while learning about the mauri of the Ōkere Awa.

Support local restoration efforts with a native tree planted in your name as part of the reforestation project.

2-hour guided Okere Falls zipline experience

Four ziplines & one swing bridge

Zipline over Tutea Falls

Professional local guide

Māori tea & local storytelling

All required equipment & new equipment used throughout

Wet-weather & cold-weather clothing & phone lanyard

Native tree planted in your name

Food

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Soar through the native forests of Ōkere on a 2-hour guided zipline adventure that combines adrenaline, Māori storytelling, and ecological experiences. Fly across four ziplines, navigate a swing bridge, and take in views of the Ōkere Awa and Tutea Falls.

Getting started

Make your way to the meeting point beside Okere Falls Cafe, approximately a 20-minute drive from Rotorua city. Check in 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time, meet your local guide, and get equipped with the provided safety gear and weather-appropriate clothing before beginning your adventure.

What to expect

Four ziplines and a swing bridge: Spend around 2 hours exploring Ōkere by zipline, swing bridge, and boardwalk as you move through the native forest and take in the surrounding landscape.

Zipline over Tutea Falls: Soar above Tutea Falls, the world's highest commercially rafted waterfall, for a thrilling view of the Kaituna River and surrounding forest.

Māori stories and tea: Pause from the action to sip ancient Māori tea and hear local stories that offer insight into the cultural significance and mauri of the Ōkere Awa.

Explore the taiao: Discover the natural environment of Ōkere as you walk and fly through the native forest, with your guide sharing insights into the area's ecology and connection to the river.

Be part of the restoration story: Finish your adventure knowing a native tree will be planted in your name as part of the reforestation project, which aims to plant 100,000 native trees by the end of 2030.

What to bring

Wear closed-toe shoes suitable for outdoor activities.

Check in 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

What's not allowed

Participants weighing over 286 lbs (130 kg) cannot participate.

Children under 5 years cannot participate.

Pregnant women cannot participate.

Accessibility

The experience is suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities, subject to the operator's weight and age restrictions.

Contact the operator in advance if you have specific accessibility requirements.

Additional information

The meeting point is beside Okere Falls Cafe, approximately a 20-minute drive from Rotorua city.

The tour operates in rain or shine and is cancelled only in extreme weather conditions.

Lockers are available for storing your belongings during the experience.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.