Hokitika Gorge Discovery and Tree Top Walkway: An Elevating Trail through Ancient Canopy
4.4
21 Ratings
Greymouth
Experience the Hokitika Gorge Discovery and Tree Top Walkway, a thrilling adventure through ancient canopy and a visit to the famous Hokitika Gorge. Discover stunning views, turquoise waters, and lush native bush.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hokitika Gorge Walk - Explore Hokitika with this half day tour and walk amongst the tree tops, an exhilarating treetop adventure among temperate rainforest giants, with the beautiful views majestic Lake Mahinapua as you listen to the bird song calls. Then visit Hokitika Gorge, which is a popular tourists spot with the vibrant blue water and tranquil setting, a must do on the West Coast.
- Westcoast Treetop Walk & Tower Zipline - Tree Top Walkway offers views of majestic Lake Mahinapua while walking through the tree tops of ancient Rimu and Kamahi. Climb to the top of the Tower at 47 metres above the forest floor while experiencing life with the birds and wildlife. Refresh and enjoy great local foods at the onsite caf.
What's Included
- Tour guide
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Explore what it’s like to live amongst the birds atop the ancient Rimu and Kamahi trees at Tree Top Walk Way. This accessible steel platform, located 20 meters off the ground and spans over 450 meters, ensures everyone gets to enjoy the beauty. Feel as if you’re swaying with the forest while standing on the Mahinapua Springboard. Witness the stunning Lake Mahinapua, its beauty accentuated by the diverse forest flora. Brace for an exciting climb to the peak of Hokitika Tower, standing 40 meters above the forest floor, and let the spectacular panorama of the snow-covered Southern Alps, Lake Mahinapua, and the Tasman Sea take your breath away.
Don’t forget to stop by the renowned Hokitika Gorge. Take a walk across the swing bridge and experience this enchanting location. With its vibrant turquoise water enveloped by rich native greens, it’s a place you must not miss and a top photography spot on anyone’s West Coast travel list.
Location
Greymouth isite Visitor Information Centre
MacKay Street
At the Railway Station Car Park located outside the visitor centre, near Speights Ale House.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(21 Ratings)
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Jhmttl
Mar 5, 2024
Hokitika Tree Top Walkway - It took us about an hour to do the Hokitika Tree Top Walkway. The walk was very easy. The scenery was very nice. For people that want more thrills, you can take a zip line from the top of a tower to the starting point. There is also a cafe for light refreshments.
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Sarah_h
Dec 30, 2023
WOW - Beautiful area--just breath-taking. Our guide Helen was informative, friendly and helpful. She made an already fun experience, more wonderful.
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Pat67920
Dec 14, 2022
If you get the chance to do this trip, do it! - Every time you turn a corner, there is somethng even more brathtaking to look at. I could have spent hours ther just been bowled over by the natural beauty. Make sure that you are wearing sensible shoes as there is a fair bit of walking invovled and some of it is up hill.
The mini bus driver, Bob, was lovely. Knowledgable and very friendly. Lots of local stories and a great advocate for New Zealand.
if you get the chance to do this trip, do it!
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Frank_m
Nov 27, 2022
World class newly built walking trails showcasing old growth NZ forests - A short drive south of Greymouth is the Hokitaki Gorge and tree top walks. The gorge walk is spectacular plus with an immersive experience that’s truly wonderful and the tree top walk similar with an aerial view. Well hosted with the occasional commentary on the history of the area and recommended as a must see during a visit to Greymouth.
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Foody12345376
Nov 23, 2022
Hokitika Gorge - We really enjoyed walking around here. Worth doing even when the weather changed and it rained. It would be better to have walked around here on a dry day but worth getting wet for.
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Amy
Sep 16, 2022
Must Do in Greymouth - What a wonderful way to explore Greymouth and surrounding areas! I really appreciate the insightful commentary offered by Paul, especially around Māori history and local conservation efforts. Thank you for sharing the wild west coast with us! Recommend this tour operator for anyone visiting Greymouth.
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Ollie1957nz
Apr 18, 2022
Awesome day - Nice relaxed tour. Amazing views. Trails so easy walk. Highly recommend.
Trevor, our guide was so good to talk to. A local with so many lovely stories to tell.
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Kiwiandrea122
Nov 12, 2022
Kiwi seeing my country - We did the walk again after a number of years and it was a good experience the views were stunning, looking forward to returning to do the Zipline in the future. Afterwards we enjoyed a good coffee at the Cafe but due to staffing shortages there was no kitchen open. That's such a shame when they are one the Wilderness trail and lots of cyclists were stopping off for food and refreshments
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Emma_n
Nov 11, 2022
Not worth $184 - The Gorge is beautiful! But you don’t get a guided tour (you can do it by yourself). You have a person walk behind you and that is it. The treetop walk is only $30 and you get charged $184
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Heathzee
Jul 16, 2022
Choose the guide first - The tour guide Trevor Molloy was a racist, misogynistic, arrogant man who bombarded us with his judgemental redneck opinions. A lot of the rants were nothing to do with the tour, except those against the 'greenie protestors' who wanted mining stopped because of the loss of native forests; the Māori who stopped him stealing the greenstone from their rivers; and the people who wanted him to pronounce Māori words properly. We were very concerned the overseas tourists with us would get a terrible impression of New Zealanders by being exposed to his views.
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