Zip Wire Okere Falls

Make a day of it and add the Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools to your zipline adventure.   These hotpools are only accessed by plane or boat, making them a truly unique (and remote) experience on the edge of Lake Rotoiti.  

It really is an experience like no other.
Soar over waterfalls, ziplining through stunning native forests & be immersed in the rich Māori history of Okere Falls, Rotorua and then finish it off with a boat ride and a soak in the stunning Manupirua Hot Pools.

Key points: 

• Rotorua Ziplines operates every day, rain or shine, except Christmas Day and New Years Day (25th December and 1st January)

• We will provide all safety gear.  Please bring comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and covered footwear and a swimsuit and towel for the hot pools.

• Trip time 12pm Zipine (2 hours),  2.30pm Hot Pool (2.5 hours), with others on demand.  Allow 6 hours total.

• All zipliners will need to be able to walk about 400m through the forest on the boardwalks. 

• Age limit: 5 years and above.   All child age 5-12 must have a guardian (paying adult) travel with them.

• Weight limit:  130kg

• Child Age: 5 - 12 years

• Adult Age: 13 and over

• Senior Age: 65 and above

• Unfortunately, we are unable to take those who are pregnant or those with certain medical conditions. Please be aware that if you are over 130kg, we cannot take you ziplining.  If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us directly.

Hotpool info

• Hot pool transfer is subject to minimum numbers.

• Hot pools leave from VR Rotorua (just a 2-minute drive from Rotorua Ziplines base) at 2.30 pm, others on demand, please allow 2.5 hours

The ultimate combo, Zip & Raft over the Kaituna River. An experience like no other. Soar over waterfalls, through stunning native forests & be immersed in the rich Māori history of Okere Falls, Rotorua.
Rotorua Rafting offers the best white water rafting on the Kaituna River. Ranked #1 on Trip Advisor.


Key points:
- Rotorua Ziplines run every day, except Christmas Day
- Trip times are 9am, 12pm Zipline to meet with either a 12pm or 3pm Raft. Others on demand.
- We provide all safety gear, you bring comfortable weather-appropriate clothing and covered footwear. You will also need to bring a swimsuit and towel for the Rafting.
- Allow 5 hours
- Age limit: 10 years and above. Those under 15 must have an adult accompany them.

- Weight limit: 130kg
- Child Age: 10-12, Those ages between 10-12 will do the grade 3 section of the Kaituna river (ie half trip) as you have to be 13 to run the full Kaituna river trip.
- Adult Age: 13 and over.
- All zipliners will need to be able to walk about 400m through the forest on the boardwalks.
- Unfortunately, we are unable to take those that are pregnant or those with certain medical conditions. If you have any questions regarding this, please get in contact.

The ultimate combo. Zipline over waterfalls, White water rafting on the Kaituna river followed by a soak in the hot pools at Manupiua Springs Hot Pools.

Nestled on the shores of Lake Rotoiti, Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools is a unique Aotearoa New Zealand experience.

Being accessible only by boat or by air is what keeps this haven so unspoiled and pristine. Enjoy the beauty of the surrounding native flora and fauna, with seven mineral hot pools to soak in and the clear blue lake waters to cool down in.
Transfer across Lake Rotoiti by water taxi, which leaves just 2 minutes from the Rotorua Rafting base.
Then just select the mineral hot pool based on your temperature preference, and slip in to soak away your worries – awakening the mind, body, and soul.
Head down to the lake for an exhilarating dive off the jetty or whizz down the slide into New Zealand’s biggest plunge pool!
Embark on a scenic walk up into the hills behind the pools to admire the native bush and take in the stunning views of Lake Rotoiti from the top.


Key points:
- Rotorua Ziplines run every day, except Christmas Day
- Rotorua Rafting raft the Kaituna River daily all year round!
- Winter Trip Times 9am Zipline, 12pm Rafting on the Kaituna River, and 2.30pm Hot pool.
- Allow a Full day, 2.5 hours Zipline, 2 Hours Rafting, 2.5 Hours Hot pool.
- We provide all safety gear, you bring comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and covered footwear and a swimsuit and towel for the rafting and hot pools.
- Kaituna River is Grade 5.
- Age limit: 10 years half river trip, 13 years and over Full river trip (must fit safety equipment).
- Weight limit: 130kg
- Hot pool transfer is subject to minimum numbers. Hot pools leave VR Rotorua (just a 2-minute drive from Rotorua Rafting and Ziplines base)