• top things to do in rotorua at night

    Redwoods Nightlights

    Where forest and fantasy come to life

     

    ** OPEN daily **

    Plan ahead as Redwoods Nightlights is now busy daily as we enter peak season

    (Fast Pass tickets on select nights, General Admission tickets all year round)

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • 700 metres long
  • 28 swing bridges
  • 20 metres high
  • 120 year old trees
  • 34 Laterns

Enchanting. Magical. Mesmerising.

Redwoods Nightlights is one of New Zealand’s top design-led tourism experiences. It features 34 exquisite lanterns designed by world-renowned designer and sustainability champion, David Trubridge. Floating between 9-20 metres above the forest floor, this award-winning eco-tourism walk is 700 metres long, spans 28 suspension bridges and 27 platforms, and takes about 40 minutes to complete (from the first bridge). It is perfect for those looking for things to do in Rotorua at night!

* Two ticket options at night – General Admission & Fast Pass *

More info & advice here

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Redwoods Nightlights Treewalk Highlights

  • Magical 30-40-minute Nightlights Treewalk
  • One of New Zealand’s top design led tourism experience
  • Illuminated 700-metre-long forest walkway
  • Features 34 exquisite lanterns by world-renowned designer David Trubridge
  • Unique evening experience for all ages
  • Open every season, all year-round
  • One of the top things to do in Rotorua at night

This award-winning, eco-tourism walk is suitable for families and accessible for all who can walk unaided. We also have purpose-built baby strollers available free for guests to use.

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Nighttime (General Admission)

General Admission is best for OFF PEAK periods

Night OR Day / Night AND Day Combo (General Admission) –

  • Adult (16+ years): $40 / $65
  • Child (5-15 years): $25 / $40
  • Families (1 Adult & up to 3 Children): $85 / $129
  • Families (2 Adults & up to 3 Children): $115 / $189
  • Children under 5: FREE
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Nighttime (Fast Pass)

Fast Pass is best for PEAK PERIODS

Allows you to book a specific date and time for entry

  • Adult (16+ years): $45
  • Child (5-15 years): $30
  • Families (1 Adult & up to 3 children): $105
  • Families (2 Adults & up to 3 children): $135
  • Children under 5: FREE
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Rainy days are OK by us 💚
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!
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
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
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
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)
This week is #ITPAwarenessWeek, where we help raise public awareness for the rare blood autoimmune disease #ImmuneThrombocytopenia or ITP and shine a light on the ITP patient experience 💜

ITP is a rare autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks platelets. Platelets assist the blood to clot, and ITP patients have a low platelet count. ITP impacts approximately 1 in 10,000. It affects children and adults, and there is no cure. No single test is currently available to determine whether a person has ITP, and for most people, there is no known cause.

ITP Australia and New Zealand’s mission is to provide up-to-date information, education, support and advocacy for ITP patients and the ITP community. From Monday the 23rd of September through to Saturday the 28th of September the Horoeka Lantern will be lit purple to show our support for ITP Australia and New Zealand and the ITP community.
Did you know that from our inception we have strived to minimise our environmental footprint? 🌏
This is reflected in the construction techniques used to build the Treewalk - renewable, durable materials such as the macrocarpa timber that our platforms are constructed of and the innovative timber material our David Trubridge night lights are made from ✨
Day time walks in the forest 😍 
Safe to say we’re obsessed with the early morning light we get through the trees ☀️
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  • Did the new Redwoods Altitude experience! Absolutely amazing! Enjoyable! Safe! Adventurous! Sam (our guide) was an wealth of insight, experience & fun! A must do!!!

    Scott
    Rotorua, New Zealand  
  • 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!

    Haytea
    Whangarei, New Zealand  
  • What an asset to Rotorua. The beauty and peaceful feeling when walking around the heights was beautiful. Thank you to our guide Izumi

    The Fullers
    Tirau, New Zealand  
  • 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.

    Sarah
    Hamilton, New Zealand  
  • 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.

    Trish
    Auckland, New Zealand  
  • 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.

    Bethny
    Auckland, New Zealand  
  • "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.

    Steve
    Pennsylvania, USA  
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