Gold Coast Canyon Flyer Zipline Tour: Australia's Largest Fastest

Eight ziplines, one canyon, speeds that make your stomach drop.

The Canyon Flyer is a guided zipline tour across Cedar Creek Gorge on the Gold Coast where you fly eight ziplines spanning 1.5km at speeds up to 70km/h, reaching heights of 70 meters above the rainforest canopy. The tour runs about three hours with two experienced guides who manage all safety equipment, and groups stay under ten people. Children from age 10 are welcome; you'll need to weigh between 40kg and 120kg and wear closed-toed shoes and a harness.

The Experience

Cedar Creek Gorge is where this happens. You start with a scenic ride to the launch point, where the guides walk you through the gear and the motion—the first zipline is built to build your confidence, not to scare it away. Then you cross two plank bridges and step into the real thing: eight ziplines that cross the gorge multiple times, each one faster and higher than the last, until you're suspended 70 meters above the treetop canopy moving at 70km/h. The whole arc takes about three hours, and you're never alone—two guides stay with the group the whole way, running the safety equipment and keeping everyone moving.

What makes this different is the scale. This is Australia's largest, highest and fastest guided zipline tour, which means the lines span over 1.5km and the speeds are real—not the gentle drift of a shorter course. You'll see ancient rainforest and the Great Dividing Range from a vantage most people never get. Bring a phone or action camera if you want to capture it; there's a pouch on your harness to keep it secure while you fly. Groups max out at ten adventurers, so it stays small enough that the guides know who you are.

The weight range is 40kg to 120kg (88 to 265 pounds), and the minimum age is 10. Wear shorts or leggings because the harness goes over your legs, and closed-toed shoes are non-negotiable—your feet need protection. Water and all safety equipment are included; the guides handle the technical side so you just focus on the ride.

What’s included

• Professional guide and all safety equipment.
• water.
• choice of professional photos to capture the flight.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by TreeTop Challenge

Is this one for you?Show up to Cedar Creek Gorge ready to fly—two guides handle everything else, from gear to timing, while you experience seven massive ziplines at speeds up to 70km/h across the rainforest canopy.

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Top questions

What's the actual speed and height on the Canyon Flyer ziplines?

You'll reach speeds up to 70km per hour and heights of 70 meters above the rainforest canopy. The first zipline is gentler to build confidence, then each one ramps up the intensity and the view.

How long does the Canyon Flyer tour take?

The tour runs about three hours total, including the scenic ride to the start, the safety briefing, the eight ziplines, and the time crossing the plank bridges between them.

Can I bring a camera on the ziplines?

Yes—bring a phone or action camera and store it in a pouch attached to your harness during the flight. The guides will help you secure it so you can capture the ride without losing it.

What's the weight and age requirement for the Canyon Flyer?

You need to weigh between 40kg and 120kg (88 to 265 pounds). Children from age 10 are welcome; younger kids cannot participate.

How many people go on each Canyon Flyer tour?

Groups are capped at ten adventurers per departure, so the tour stays small and the guides can focus on everyone's safety and experience.

What do I need to wear on the zipline tour?

Wear shorts or leggings because the harness sits over your legs, and closed-toed shoes are required to protect your feet. The guides will fit you with all safety equipment once you arrive.