Ko te Redwoods Treewalk™ he wheako tautaiao ki te manawa o te Whakarewarewa. 700 mita te tawhiti, 28 ngā arawhiti, 27 ngā pourangi e hokaina ki runga I ngā rakau whakahirahira kua tipu I te whanaketanga o te 120 tau. Ka piki te ara hikoi mai te 6 ki te 20 mita I tō hōpara. Kei ia pourangi ka homai te tirohanga o te papa whenua raro iho, me ngā pekapeka runga ake I a koe.
Kua mahea te whanonga pono o Redwoods Treewalk™ kia auahatia te ara hoahoa me te ara pakihi tautaiao.
Kua whakapono a Redwoods Treewalk™ mai te mana whenua hei kaitiaki kau noa iho mō te ngahere ano nei mō te whenua whakahaere.
He whanonga pono te Kaitiakitanga I te ao māori. Te kaitiaki I te mana o te rangi, te mana o te moana, te mana whenua rānei. He taura here kia whakakotahi ai a ‘Ngai Tangata’ ki te ao tūroa, he whanonga kua whakahiapo hei pakihi, kua whakahiapo hoki I roto I te ngākau o te manuhiri.
Marutau – Te Tuatahi
Manaakitanga – Manaaki, Ngākau Pono, Whakapono me te matatika ki te manuhiri, ki te tira Treewalk™ hoki.
Kaitiakitanga – Kaitiaki I te ngahere me ona rironga, me te mahi kia tika.
He whanonga pono a Manaakitanga ki roto I a Redwoods Treewalk™, ka pōhiritia te manuhiri hei roto I tō mātou whanau. Ko te manaakitanga he whanonga pono kia hikina te katoa o te wheako pōike kua whakarawetia mōu. Kua whakatakoto ngā tino pūnaha hauora, pūnaha marutau ki runga I te Redwoods Treewalk™. Ka whakahīhī I te taurangi pai o ēnei whakatakotoranga. Ko te marutau o te manuhiri he tino whakaarotau, ano nei he tūranga mō ia whakataunga kua mahia. Ia huringa tau ka rapu tātari kaute mōwaho mō te pakihi mai kaipūkaha ki te rohe nei. Ka whakamātau hoki I ngā rakau rāua ko ngā arawhiti e ngā mātanga mō ia whakatakotoranga. Ko ēnei kaitātari kaute motuhake ka titiro ki te hauora o ngā rakau me te haumaru o ngā whakatakotoranga. Ano hoki ka tono aromātai ia huringa tau mai tētahi o ngā tari matua tāpoi o Aotearoa mō te oati tuawhiti, ‘Qualmark’. Mai ēnei whakamātautau ka tū maia, ka whakamanawa I te marutau o te Treewalk™ me ngā rakau I te homai wheako inati ki ia manuhiri kia maumahara mō āke tonu.
Kua ngākau titikaha hoki a Redwoods Treewalk™ ki te kaupapa Tiaki Promise. He kaupapa mō te tiaki I a Aotearoa mō ngā taiohi o nāianei rātou ko ngā taiohi wāheke. Mai te mau i ngā whanonga pono o Tiaki Promise, ka āhei mātou te noho me te manaakitanga mō nga tau e heke mai.
Ko te whakamarungia rāua ko te tautīneitia o te taiao he whakaaro kei te pito o ngā mahi ki roto I a Redwoods Treewalk.
Mai ngā rauemi tautaiao, ki ngā Kaupapa here hangarua, kaupapa here rāpihi, ki ngā Kaupapa whakatō rakau. Kei te whai mātou I te tino ara o te kaitiakitanga, kia pārekareka te noho o te mātāhi, mō rātou hoki e whai ake.
Me he arotahinga ki te kaitiaki o te ngahere, me waiho iho he whakareretanga tautaiao ki te pito whakahaere o Redwoods TreewalkTM. Ka kapohia tēnei tāpoi tautaiao I te maungārongo, te kōhauhau, te wairua o te ngahere mai te tirohanga inati o te manu. Te whakamātakitakitia I te matāpuna o te taiao. Kua kumanutia te hanga o ngā arawhiti, ngā pourangi hoki kia kore ai te mamae e tukia I te rakau, te taiao ranei.
He hononga kōmārohi tā te Redwoods TreewalkTM ki te mana whenua o te ngahere, ko te whenua raro iho o te Treewalk he ipukarea o te iwi ka kokorahotia haumāuiui I a CNI Iwi holdings Ltd. Kua mahi tahi kia whakatūturu ai te hononga ki te iwi ki roto I te katoa o ngā mahi, hei tauira kua homai te kōwhiringa ki te ako I te tāhuhu korero o te whenua, o te iwi, me ngā rakau.
Suspended in the Redwoods, you`ll find our `Ruru` lantern. Designed by renowned New Zealand designer David Trubridge, Ruru honours Aotearoa’s only forest dwelling owl. With an impressive 8 metre wingspan and soaring 9 metres above the ground, this stunning installation beautifully showcases the majesty of our native wildlife 🌿
Ruru is crafted from durable Tricoya panels and a stainless steel frame, designed to withstand the elements and ensure its lasting presence in the forest. Its construction reflects the commitment to both aesthetic beauty and durability, making it a fitting tribute to New Zealand’s vibrant birdlife ⭐️
Come experience the Ruru’s magic for yourself! 🦉
Feb 8
Rain or shine, Redwoods Treewalk is open for adventure! 🌲
Rainy days transform the forest - twilight vibes, vibrant colours, and a serene atmosphere - so don`t let the weather hold you back!
Here`s what you need to know:
🌿 We close for weather that impacts safety (e.g. high winds)
🌿 Bring grippy shoes and a raincoat
🌿 Umbrellas won’t fit through the bridges, but trust us, you won’t miss them!
Come and experience the beauty of the Redwoods in the rain 🌧️
Jan 21
The Ruru, New Zealand’s majestic forest owl, has landed at Redwoods Treewalk & Nightlights! 🦉
🌌✨ With an 8 metre wingspan, soaring high among the Redwood giants, this iconic Māori symbol is a stunning tribute to nature’s beauty.
Don’t miss the chance to experience this new @davidtrubridge installation, day and night. Stay tuned for more posts!
@rotoruanz | @purenewzealand
Nov 15
Have you seen `The Giant` upon your visit to Treewalk? 🌲
This impressive cross-section of a 2,000 year old California Redwood reveals a timeline of history, with key events marked across its rings.
Redwoods can live for over 3,000 years, with the oldest recorded tree surpassing 3,500 years in age!
Nov 10
Forest bathing beneath 123 year old Californian Redwoods in Rotorua, Whakarewarewa forest 🌿
Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice that involves immersing oneself in nature. Forest bathing encourages slow and mindful walking, without the goal of reaching a specific destination 🌲
#forestbathing #shinrinyoku #californianredwoods
Oct 30
Long weekend incoming (this weekend!) 🙌
We expect to be BUSY at night - pro tips below!
🎟️ General Admission (day or night) tickets are always available online or on-site
📌 Pro tip: Don’t rush down at sunset. To avoid significant wait times, arrive closer to the last ticket sold time
🎟️ Fast Pass (night) tickets are online only and must be pre-booked
📌 Pro tip: Looking for a nighttime Fast Pass? BOOK NOW—availability is limited!
Labour Weekend Hours -
Sat 26 Oct - Sun 27 Oct
9 AM - 11 PM < last tix sold time
See you out there! 🌲✨
#LabourWeekend #RedwoodsTreewalk #Rotorua #LongWeekend
Oct 24
Did the new Redwoods Altitude experience! Absolutely amazing! Enjoyable! Safe! Adventurous! Sam (our guide) was an wealth of insight, experience & fun! A must do!!!
Coolest place ever! We went at dusk so did half of the walk in the day time and the other half in the semi dark when all the night lights were on! Was such a beautiful walk and loved every moment! The staff were super informative and nice. I will definitely be back in the future!
What an asset to Rotorua. The beauty and peaceful feeling when walking around the heights was beautiful. Thank you to our guide Izumi
The Redwood Forest is just stunning... The lights are just incredible and it is such a beautiful thing to be walking so high in the trees. We also went back the next day and walked around the forest - still gorgeous. Would definitely recommend.
This is a highlight in Rotorua. Super friendly and helpful staff. Amazing walk high through the trees. Take the high road if you dare! It's worth it.
The Redwoods Altitude tree walk is beyond amazing! It was the highlight of our tiki tour of the North Island, and if you’re a wee bit terrified of heights, it was life changing. We felt so safe while being challenged well beyond our comfort zones. The guides are great, very encouraging.
"perfection" This experience was a true 10/10 for us. The perspective and views it offers of the grove are spectacular and unique. The actual bridge crossings and zip-lining very quickly went from potential impediments to accentuating the experience. Our guides, Jordan and Nicole, were the absolute best. If you were on the fence, go for this one. It's incredibly clear that the altitude team is there to make sure your experience will be like ours -- spectacularly unforgettable.
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