Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua



Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Redwoods Altitude Treewalk high ropes adventure in Rotorua, a thrilling experience that takes you to new heights amidst the majestic Redwoods Forest.

Redwoods Altitude Treetop Adventure in Rotorua

Redwoods Altitude offers a thrilling treetop ropes course in Rotorua, ideal for adventure seekers and nature lovers aged 8 and above.

Highlights

  • Navigate a treetop course 25 metres above the forest floor
  • Learn Māori legends and the history of the Redwood forest
  • Challenge yourself with jungle bridges, ziplines, and a jump
  • Observe thousands of real glowworms in the eco-cave
  • Experience walking among 120-year-old coastal Redwood trees

Description

Begin your adventure 25 metres above ground, navigating 25 suspended bridges and 3 ziplines across a 650-metre loop. Expert guides prioritize your safety and comfort throughout the experience.

Conclude with a daytime Treewalk featuring the glowworm eco-cave, providing an opportunity to appreciate the tranquility and unique spirit of the forest. Along the walk, discover the history of the forest, the local iwi (people), and whenua (land).

Safety and Risk Information

This high ropes course includes inherent risks such as uneven terrain, moving platforms, falls, vertigo, and equipment failure. Natural hazards like high winds, lightning, volcanic activity, earthquakes, and landslides are managed with robust emergency plans.

Participants must acknowledge that while all practical safety measures are in place, complete elimination of risk is not possible, and personal safety cannot be guaranteed.

Includes

  • 2-hour fully guided high ropes course with ziplines
  • All safety equipment
  • Entry to the Redwoods Glowworm eco-cave

Excludes

  • Food and beverages
  • Transport

Important Information

  • Weight range: 30 kg to 120 kg
  • Minimum height: approximately 140 cm
  • Children 8-12 years must be supervised by a responsible person aged 16 or older
  • Youths 13-15 years can participate unsupervised if a guardian completes the waiver
  • Not suitable for expectant mothers or those with medical conditions aggravated by physical activity (e.g., high blood pressure, heart or neck problems, motion sickness, vertigo)
  • Secure long hair and loose items during the tour
  • Closed-toe footwear is required
  • Participants must be able to understand and follow instructions

Cancellation Policy

Full refund available for cancellations up to 24 hours before the activity.

Book in advance for preferred time slots. Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. The best time to visit is during daylight hours for the Treewalk and glowworm viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a guided high ropes course experience 25 metres above the forest floor in Rotorua's Redwoods, featuring bridges, ziplines, and a jump.
The adventure is suitable for nature lovers and adventure seekers aged 8 and above.
The course is located within Rotorua's Redwoods Forest, an area with 120-year-old Redwood trees.
The total duration varies, so check the website for current course times and availability.
Yes, the experience includes seeing thousands of real glowworms in an eco-cave along the course.
No previous experience is required as the course is guided and suitable for beginners aged 8 and over.
Participants are provided with safety harnesses and instructions, and the course is supervised by trained guides.
Yes, visitors learn about Māori legends and the history of Rotorua's coastal Redwood forest during the experience.
The course features a series of bridges, ziplines, and a jump, offering a moderate physical challenge suitable for most healthy participants aged 8 and up.
The course operates year-round; check the website for current opening hours and weather conditions.

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