Ziplining in Kaikoura: Five flights above farmland and forest
Fly side-by-side across 2.2km of rolling valleys and forest canopy
Ziplining in Kaikoura is a 3.5-hour activity where you fly five dual ziplines totalling 2.2km above a 3,000-acre working farm and native forest, with a custom-built Unimog 4X4 river crossing and guided farm walk included. A scenic coastal drive and pickup from central Kaikoura township are part of the experience. Children from age 7 are welcome. Weight range is 30–125kg.
What’s included
- Pickup and drop-off from central Kaikoura township.
- scenic coastal drive with views of the Seaward Range and South Bay.
- 15-minute shuttle to the staging area.
- custom-built Unimog 4X4 river crossing and farm drive.
- five dual ziplines totalling 2.2km across rolling farmland and native forest.
- guided walk through native forest and across the 3,000-acre Rakanui Station.
- tree planting in season as part of the conservation experience.
- live guide in English.
- air-conditioned vehicle.
Times
- Monday 08:00 09:00 10:00 13:00 14:00 15:00
- Tuesday 08:00 09:00 10:00 13:00 14:00
- Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 09:00 10:00 13:00 14:00
- Friday 09:00 10:00 13:00 14:00 14:30
- Saturday 08:00 09:00 10:00 13:00 14:00 14:30 15:00
Before you book
Operated by EcoZip Adventures Kaikoura
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The experience
The experience starts with a 15-minute scenic shuttle from central Kaikoura, heading toward the Seaward Range with South Bay in view. Once at the staging area, you transfer into a custom-built Unimog 4X4 that crosses the intertwined streams of the Kahutara River and climbs onto Rakanui Station: a 3,000-acre working farm where the ziplines are rigged. Twin lines run side-by-side, so you can fly with a friend rather than solo, which changes the rhythm of the thing: you're not watching someone else do it, and you're not doing it alone.
The five ziplines vary from 250m to 620m in length, each one strung across rolling valleys covered in native trees and farmland. The 360-degree views open up as you climb: Kaikoura and the coast beyond. Between flights, a local guide leads you on foot through the native forest and across the station itself, explaining what you're standing in. In season, the experience includes tree planting as part of the conservation work the station does. The Unimog ride back down is part of the day too, not just transport: you're crossing water and terrain a regular vehicle can't reach.
The whole thing runs 3.5 hours from pickup to drop-off in Kaikoura township. You'll need to be between 30kg and 125kg, and children from age 7 can join. The guide is live and speaks English, and the vehicle is air-conditioned on the drive in.
Is this one for you?You fly the ziplines yourself, not watching a demonstration, and the twin setup means you can share the moment with someone rather than go alone. Book this if you want to move through the landscape under your own power and have a guide explain what you're flying over, rather than just clip in and drop.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 15 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How many ziplines do I actually fly on in Kaikoura?
Five ziplines, ranging from 250 metres to 620 metres in length, for a total distance of 2.2km across the farm and forest.
Can I zipline with someone else, or do I have to go solo?
The ziplines run in twin pairs side-by-side, so you can fly with a friend or family member at the same time instead of one after the other.
What happens between the zipline flights?
A local guide leads you on a walk through the native forest and across Rakanui Station, a 3,000-acre working farm where the ziplines are set up. In season, you'll also plant trees as part of the conservation experience.
Is the Unimog 4X4 ride just transport, or is it part of the activity?
The Unimog crosses the intertwined streams of the Kahutara River and carries you up onto the farm itself. It's a working part of the adventure, not just a shuttle. The vehicle is custom-built for terrain a regular car can't handle.
What's included in the 3.5 hours, and what do I need to arrange separately?
Pickup and drop-off from central Kaikoura, the scenic coastal drive, the Unimog ride, all five zipline flights, the guided forest and farm walk, and the conservation experience are all included. Food and drinks are not included, so bring water or plan to eat before or after.
Ziplining in Kaikoura: Five flights above farmland and forest
3h 30m · EN
from NZ$ 199 per person
≈ US$ 114 in your currency
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