Nohoana ki roto I te Whakarewarewa, tētahi ngahere kauheke o ngā momo rāwahi ki Aotearoa whānui, te papa kainga o te TreewalkTM . I te orokohanga o tēnei ngahere i whakatō kia 170 ngā rakau rerekē, ko ngā rakau Redwood I whakatō hei te tau 1901. Mai ērā rakau katoa tokoiti kei te toe – hei tauira, kia ono heketea Redwood Karapōnia kei te toe. I huakina te kāwanatanga I te ngahere ki te marea I ngā tau o te 1970. Mai rāno kua uru mai neke atu I te 600 000 manuhiri ia tau.
Ako te pārongo katoa mō te ngahere ki Konei.
Mai te huakina I te 2015 kua rongonutia te Redwoods TreewalkTM ki te ao whānui hei mahi a rehia ki Rotorua. Kua neke whakamua me te urunga o te Treewalk Tūāpō I te Hakihea o 2016, me te hanga o te hīkoi teitei I te 2017. Mā te hīkoi teitei e homai ki te marea te kowhiringa ki te piki atu ki te taumata o te 20 mita. Ko ngā pourangi kua hanga mai te metara, ano hoki I runga I te pourangi matua o te hikoi teitei he tirohanga paewhiri kōata. Mā ēnei tirohanga hou ka āhei te kite I te papa whenua raro iho I te pourangi.
Tū kanohi ki te kanohi me tēnei piriri hitori o te ao tūroa. Neke atu I te 2,000 tau te pakeke me te 3.5 mita te whārahi, he piriri ringi rakau tēnei mai Amerika, e horaina ki Redwoods Treewalk.
Titiro ki te koroheketanga o tēnei rakau me ngā hiranga matawā o te ao turoa kua matohu I runga I tēnei tūporo. Anō hoki ki te oranga tonutanga I ngā taumahatanga o inamata.
Mai te titiro ki te taikākā o tēnei rakau, te uho nō onamata e whakatauira I te māia o tēnei rakau, ka tau mai te māhaki me te haipapa ki te tiakanga o ēnei rakau, ano hoki o te taiao.
Ko ngā ramaroa ātanga rātou ko te tomokanga mō te Treewalk Tūāpō kua hoahoa nā te tohunga kaihoahoa tautaiao a David Trubridge.
He matangareka a David mō te tautaiao me ōna tāraitanga rama kua hanga ki te hikuaua me te ūngeri o te taiao. Ko te tūporo o ngā tāraitanga kua hikuhiku, ano hoki kua hoahoa me te iti o ngā rauemi. Ko te āhua me te tautaiao o te hoahoa kua whakakotahi ki tētahi momo wahanga o te wheako nei. I whiwhi tohu kōura tētahi o ngā ramaroa – a Titi, ki te pō tuku tohu mō te hoahoa whakarewatanga o Aotearoa, ki roto hoki I ngā tino tohu o te pō.
Kia pārekareka tō wheako I te tuatini o ngā rama, te makiu ramaroa ātanga e tūramatia I te ngahere.
Kia mauri tau I a koe e tīhohe haere ana ki ngā ara hīkoi taurea ki roto I te ngahere nei.
Mai te 30 miniti ki te kotahi haora, he wheako whakahirahira ngā ara Waitawa rāua ko te uru maumaharatanga Redwood.
Kore utu ngā hīkoi I te papa whenua, engari kia tika to whiti, anō hoki kia tika o hū.
Haere mā motokā ki tētahi o ngā roto whakamanea e noho pātata ana. Iti noa iho te tawhiti hāereere kia tae ki ngā roto ataahua o tēnei rohe.
Tata ake ko ngā roto Tikitapu rāua ko Rotokākahi. Ka āhei te hikoi takarore ki Tikitapu kia horopakina ki te ngahau o ngā manu māori. Engari, kua rahuitia a Rotokakahi ki te marea.
Haere tonu kia tae koe ki te roto pīwari a Tarawera. He poti ka heria mai tēnei taha o te roto ki te whanga o Te Rata, te wai mahana ki tātahi o Tarawera. He mōwai rikoriko kia tau ai tō rā whai muri I te otinga o te TreewalkTM
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
Hope everyone is having an amazing school holiday so far! 🎉
Just a reminder that we`re buzzing at night! 🌙
🎟️ You can always grab General Admission tickets (day or night) online or on-site.
🎟️ Fast Pass (night) is available online only and sells out quickly—don’t miss out! ⚡
#SchoolHolidays #NZSchoolHolidays
Oct 9
NZ school hols are here, whānau! Which means nighttime will be busier 💫
Our pro tips •••
⭐️ Opt for a Fast Pass (online only)
⭐️ General Admission tickets (online & on site), arrive closer to our last tix sold times to avoid a lengthy wait
🌷 Treewalk Spring hours
9 AM - 10.30 PM (Sun - Fri)
9 AM - 11 PM (Sat)
Sep 29
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.