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Treetop Adventure: Explore Rainforest Giants
4.4
132 Ratings
Hokitika
Experience an exhilarating treetop adventure in the ancient rainforest canopy of West Coast Tree Top Walk. Climb to the top of the Tower for breathtaking views of the Southern Alps and Lake Mahinapua.
Experience an exhilarating treetop adventure in the ancient rainforest canopy of West Coast Tree Top Walk. Climb to the top of the Tower for breathtaking views of the Southern Alps and Lake Mahinapua.
Duration:
45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Westcoast Treetop Walk & Tower Zipline - Finding your way here is simple as we are just 15 minutes south of Hokitika as you head to Franz Josef Glacier. Once you are in our car park you will see the Cafe, Gift Shop and Ticketing all located in the building just a short stroll over Johnny’s Creek. Once you have your ticket for the Tree Top Walk the…
- Westcoast Treetop Walk & Tower Zipline - Finding your way here is simple as we are just 15 minutes south of Hokitika as you head to Franz Josef Glacier. Once you are in our car park you will see the Cafe, Gift Shop and Ticketing all located in the building just a short stroll over Johnny’s Creek. Once you have your ticket for the Tree Top Walk the team will brief and supply you with a self guiding brochure. There is a 300 meter up hill walk (on site transport is available) and as you progress along you will see the walkway structure and the majestic Lake Mahinapua. Your brochure guide will supply you great detail about the surrounding area, trees and wildlife. Along the entire walk there are a number of interruption panels providing you additional information. To get the full benefit and enjoyment of the walk, after all you are on holiday, the walk will take around 45 minutes, but you can take all day up to closing if you wish. The walk is suitable for all ages and is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.
What's Included
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
Experience a thrilling adventure in the treetops among towering giants of the temperate rainforest. Live life high in the canopy of ancient Rimu and Kamahi trees with the birds.
The steel platform, 20 metres high and spanning over 450 metres, is easily accessible and offers something for everyone to enjoy.
Sway gently in tune with the forest on the…
Experience a thrilling adventure in the treetops among towering giants of the temperate rainforest. Live life high in the canopy of ancient Rimu and Kamahi trees with the birds.
The steel platform, 20 metres high and spanning over 450 metres, is easily accessible and offers something for everyone to enjoy.
Sway gently in tune with the forest on the Mahinapua Springboard. Savour the stunning view of the beautiful Lake Mahinapua through the diverse forest vegetation.
For those seeking thrills, feel the adrenaline surge as you ascend to the peak of the Tower, 47 metres above the forest base.
Take in the awe-inspiring panorama of the snow-capped Southern Alps, Lake Mahinapua and the Tasman sea.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to extreme weather, and we have to close we will offer an alternative day or full refund.
Location
Westcoast Treetop Walk & Tower Zipline
1128 Woodstock-Rimu Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(132 Ratings)
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Susannzander
Jan 29, 2026
Stunning! Out of this world beauty!!! - Spectacular!
Loved it!
The explanations were really informative, and I appreciated the knowledge and education and understanding everything I have been valuing and be holding with my eyes. Felt like I was on another planet.
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Kathryn6
Jan 16, 2026
A hidden gem - Well worth the climb to take in the spectacular views from the walk ways & tower.
Our weather was gorgeous so we could see for miles towards the mountains.
Very informative leaflet provided to advise of what to look out for at each info spot.
Lovely little cafe with a good choice of pies & cakes
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Cherylyn_w
Jan 13, 2026
Gorgeous property nestled high in the Valley with exquisite mountain and sea views. - Gorgeous property nestled high in the Valley with exquisite mountain and sea views.
Perfect location for those wanting to day trip to Kaiteri, Mapua and Nelson.
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Jenad86
Jan 12, 2026
Beautiful setting, wonderful staff! - The setting and activity is amazing but what truly makes this experience great is the fantastic staff! From the front desk, to the Zipline, to the cafe, we encountered enthusiastic and helpful staff members whenever we went. Special mention to young Jack who is an absolute star! Isla and Lissy were fantastic too. Look after them, they are without a doubt your greatest asset 😊
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Jet27248306456
Dec 8, 2025
Rock solid despite the strong wind - The Treetops Walkway is an impressive construction giving great views of the forest and surrounding countryside. We were glad that the walkway was a very solidly constructed, free-standing structure (i.e. not swing bridges between trees) as it was very windy when we visited and the walkway was rock solid. The Uppaheights café does good coffee and has a great range of cakes. They do other food, but we only got as far as the cake :-)
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Mandrharg
Jul 21, 2025
Experience not to miss.... - Wonderfully constructed walkway. Peaceful and gentle walk. A bit of a climb to get to and from walk, but good exercise. Did have assistance if requested. Great Cafe for meal of snack. Beautiful food, all homemade - even my nachos, which were to die for. Buy tickets in town at Information Centre - a little cheaper.
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Foody12345376
Feb 21, 2026
Tree tops walk. - We did the tree tips walk today. This is not my first one. It was high among the trees. It is not very long but we enjoyed it. Suitable for the whole family.
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La_tiburona
Jun 16, 2025
Great vistas 🌲 🌲 🌲 🌲 - We enjoyed a beautiful early morning walk through the canopy on a sunny, cold winter’s morning and it was just lovely! Peaceful, picturesque, and quiet.
The views really are fabulous, and to get up close to trees and see ferns from a height is nothing short of wonderful. However, the price for two adults ($78) was a bit steep; I appreciate that there’s upkeep, staff, and maintenance to consider, though for a short loop, it was spendy.
Our coffee and toasties in the cafe afterwards were a great mid-morning snack.
Top tip: Go at around opening time to have the walk (almost) to yourselves.
Watch out for the potholes as you drive in and out. Some are quite deep, and could damage your vehicle if not avoided / driven through with slow care.
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Susan
May 6, 2025
Walk among the giants in a temperate rainforest. - Wonderful view of the area. It is a pleasant walk among the trees with 11 viewing stops including a very high platform with almost 360 degree views of the mountains and the sea. It is really helpful to read the pamphlet they give you before the walk. The structured walkways are well designed. One of the best parts of the walk is hearing the birds. The walk took us around thirty minutes. The walk to the entrance of the walk can be a little steep. The staff is lovely. They have a nice cafe and gift shop. I only had a cappuccino and it was good.
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Dan
Apr 21, 2025
Only 1 zipline - Ok so my 12y daughter was very excited anc looking forward to a thrill. ( certainly no height fears for her) we arrived and was told she was 500g too light for the zipline. We decided to flag the zip and just do the tree walk. Which was OK...but somewhat disappointing. I have to say the nz PC safety police gave over speckd and over priced this tree walk. We have had better experiences and lower prices in taupo. Rotorua and over seas...
Kind of pleased we skipped the zipp
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