Redwoods Treewalk Rotorua

24/06/2026

Hidden beneath the towering trees in the Whakarewarewa Forest is an incredible underground world 🍄

Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of fungi, and while they may only appear for a short time, most of the organism lives hidden in the soil as a vast network of fine threads called mycelium. These networks break down fallen leaves, wood, and other organic matter, recycling nutrients and helping keep forests healthy. Without fungi, dead plant material would build up and nutrients would be recycled much more slowly 🍂

New Zealand is home to thousands of species of fungi, including an incredible variety of mushrooms, with scientists estimating that many more are still waiting to be discovered 🌏

Did you know some fungi form remarkable partnerships with trees, connecting to their roots and helping them absorb water and nutrients? In return, the trees share sugars produced through photosynthesis. This hidden relationship helps forests grow stronger and more resilient 🌱

So, the next time you spot a mushroom on the forest floor, you're looking at just a tiny glimpse of one of nature's most important ecosystems at work ✨

08/06/2026

Which colour is your favourite? 🎨

Designed by New Zealand design and sustainability champion David Trubridge, our entry spiral is inspired by patterns found in nature 🌀

The Spiral was designed to make the Treewalk experience more accessible, allowing a wider range of visitors to enjoy the towering redwoods and forest environment. The ramp gently winds from the forest floor to the elevated walkway, creating an easy and gradual ascent 🌱

David Trubridge

24/05/2026

Discover thousands of real glowworms inside our purpose built eco-cave, just opposite Redwoods Treewalk 💫

Enjoy a fully guided 10 - 15 minute immersive experience with up to 10 people per tour, giving you an up close and unforgettable encounter ✨

Photos are allowed so you can capture the magic 📸

🌧️ Rain or shine
🕙 Open daily from 10 AM
📍 Redwoods Glowworms

03/05/2026

May the Fourth Be With You 💫

01/05/2026

Light up your weekend plans with Redwoods Glowworms ⭐️

Taking photos is all good, and our team can help you with the best settings to capture these magical creatures!

24/04/2026

Lest we forget 🌺

This ANZAC Day, take a quiet moment.

Walk gently, reflect deeply, and honour those who served.

22/04/2026

🌏✨ Happy Earth Day ✨🌏

Today (and every day), we celebrate the beauty of our ngahere (forest) — from the towering redwoods above to the glowworms in our eco-cave 💚 By embracing kaitiakitanga, caring for and protecting this special place, we can help ensure it thrives for generations to come.

19/04/2026

Daylight through the canopy, twilight in the lantern glow, and a reminder of the scale these giants can reach 🌲

Redwoods Treewalk, any time of day 🌿

11/04/2026

Now confirmed 🚨

The forest will be CLOSED on Sunday 12 April 🌀

Kia Ora,

Rotorua Lakes Council has confirmed that, based on forecast conditions from Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, the Whakarewarewa Forest will be closed from after our closing time tonight (10:30 pm) through to Monday morning.

As a result, we will be closed during this period.

We plan to reopen as normal from 9:00 am Monday, pending safety assessments.

We sincerely apologise for the disruption to your plans. Safety is our number one priority, and all decisions are being made with this in mind.

Bookings & Tickets:

📌 Treewalk & Glowworm General Admission: No need to rebook. These tickets are valid for any other day or night within 12 months of purchase.

📌 Altitude & Treewalk Fast Pass: Will require rebooking

📌 For changes or cancellations, please contact [email protected]

Thank you for your understanding — we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Treewalk Management

CLOSED Sunday 12 April 2026 🚨

We’ve been advised by Rotorua Lakes Council that, due to Tropical Cyclone Vaianu tracking toward the North Island, they are considering closing the Whakarewarewa Forest on Sunday the 12th of April 2026.

If this occurs, it will impact our ability to operate as usual.

We are working closely with Council and monitoring conditions. A final decision is expected Saturday night or early Sunday morning.

While we’d love to be open for our holiday guests, safety comes first. We will only operate if conditions are safe.

Please stay tuned for updates.