Overview
Embark on a journey of discovery on beautiful Waiheke Island, located just a 35-minute cruise from downtown Auckland. We'll show you the highlights of an island that Lonely Planet named "the playground of the gods'" and Trip Advisor declared 'a must see'. On arriving at EcoZip HQ‚ located high on a hill with spectacular sea views over the sparkling Hauraki Gulf and toward Auckland City‚ take to the skies on our unique ziplines. The ziplining adventure is followed by a guided nature walk. Due to New Zealand regulations, we must display the risk disclore at the time when you book the trip. There is an element of risk involved in any adventure activity. By taking part in EcoZip Adventures Zipline Tour you will be exposed to these risks: - General Difficulties - lack of fitness, sunburn - Harm (sprains, bumps, bruises) - from slips, trip and falls etc. - Serious harm due to: - Concussion - from zipping to fast - Worsening a current medical condition - including pregnancy, concussion & heart conditions - Serious harm or death from falling EcoZip Adventures has robust safety management processes to manage these risks, but we will need your help. Please listen carefully to instructions, do as we ask, and let us know if you have any concerns.
What you will be doing
On arriving at EcoZip HQ – located high on a hill with spectacular sea views over the sparkling Hauraki Gulf and toward Auckland City – take to the skies on our unique ziplines. With dual cables each over 200m long, fly side-by-side with a friend in an unforgettable shared experience. Across 3 separate lines, you’ll zip high above a working vineyard and lush, ancient forest canopy, soaking up incredible views back to the city and beyond.
After your ziplining adventure, enjoy a guided nature walk, where you’ll discover ancient, stately trees and a treasure-trove of stories and Maori legends. Home to skinks, weta, eels, and glow-worms, your visit helps to preserve and restore this beautiful Site of Environmental Significance.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand
🗺️ Instructions: We will collect you from Waiheke Islands Matiatia ferry terminal, or from a range of other pick-up points. Complimentary pick up and drop off is available from selected locations, please allow 2 hours onsite to complete the experience and 3 hours if you're using our pick-up and highlights tour service.
Things to know
Accessibility:
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
License requirement
None
Additional information:
There is no age limit, but participants under 18-years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian properly authorised to agree to our Booking Terms and sign our Risk Disclosure Form on the minor's behalf.
To participate in the EcoZip experience you need to weigh at least 30kg (66lbs) but not more than 125kg (275lbs).
If the wind gets above a consistent 35 knots, we may have to cancel the tour for safety's sake.
There may be up to 12 people in your group and you'll be escorted by 2 highly trained EcoZip guides. Our guides will stay with you for the duration of your tour.
The track is an easy walk and a gentle amble not a hike! It's 1.4km (4/5th mile or 1,500 yards) in length, so footwear suitable for a walk of that distance is suitable. In the winter months, especially after periods of rain, the track may be muddy, so don't wear those expensive, brand-new, ultra white trainers!
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Instructor
Pick up and drop off transport
Exclusion ❌
Gratuities
About your host
EcoZip AdventuresConservation is at the heart of our business, so while riding our ziplines is undeniably huge fun, and something you can share with friends, family and colleagues, you can do it knowing that by zipping with us, you are directly contributing to the preservation and protection of a beautiful, yet once threatened, piece of New Zealand. Native tree planting and pest eradication programmes are set to return the site to its beautiful, untouched state; so, when you stroll through our regenerating bush with your zipline guide, you’ll gain a glimpse of 100% Pure New Zealand, experience our dedication to protecting it and hear the stories of how this spectacular land has changed and adapted.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.