Flying Fox Zipline & Native Forest Walk Experience

From Cruise Port:    Auckland

After being collected from Waiheke's ferry terminal you'll enjoy a mini-tour of the island's wonderful beaches, multi-million dollar properties and many boutique wineries en route to the Eco Zip site - situated high on a hillside overlooking Auckland, Rangitoto Island and the Hauraki Gulf.

Upon arrival at the purpose-built visitor centre you'll be checked-in, geared-up, and readied for one of New Zealand's most exciting and eco-friendly activities. Three dual ziplines (each over 200 metres long) will fly you smoothly and safely side-by-side with a partner or friend over a working vineyard and then over, and into, a stunning tract of original and regenerating native New Zealand forest.

Throughout you'll be accompanied by an expert guide - who is dedicated to ensuring your enjoyment and safety. On arrival at the end of the 3rd zipline you'll experience a spectacular interpretive walk back to the visitor-centre. Along the way your guide will share stories of local flora and fauna and the history of Waiheke, both Maori and European.

On completion of your zipline experience your mini-tour of Waiheke will continue as we deliver you back to Waiheke's ferry terminal in plenty of time for 'all aboard' in Auckland. Alternatively should you wish to linger on Waiheke you can be delivered to one of the island's many vineyards or restaurants.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Tours operate at set times. Should you miss your allocated booking time every effort will be made to place you on a later time if available. Refunds for "no shows" are not given. There is no age limit, but participants under 18-years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If your child is under 10 years of age but is 30kg or heavier, they can still be booked as a child ticket.

Your Eco Zip tour does NOT include the ferry to/from Auckland city. You should buy a ticket for a ferry arriving before the scheduled zip line tour as shown on your voucher. You can purchase your Fullers ferry ticket in the 'Experiences' section on the Auckland listings of this site.

To participate in the EcoZip experience you need to weigh at least 30kg (66lbs) and not more than 125kg (275lbs).

From Cruise Port:    Auckland

• An easy, guided nature walk
• Full safety briefing
• Return transfers from the Waiheke ferry terminal to Eco Zip HQ
• Twin-cable zipline experience
• Waiheke highlights mini-tour

• A ferry ticket from Auckland is NOT included. These can be purchased on our web site, look for them under the "experiences" tab (the code is AKL-T050). Return tickets are $48.50 for an adult and $23.00 for a child
• Any meals
• Photos or Video - available at extra charge

• Note the 3 hour tour time is only for your time on Waiheke Island. 5 hours is needed if travelling from Auckland to allow for your return travel time (nb ferry tickets not included in this price)
• Passenger ferries depart regularly from the Ferry Terminal on Quay St, situated just a few minutes walk from the cruise ship terminals. You should catch the ferry 1 hour before the Eco Zip start time. You can book your tickets on our web site, look for them under the "tickets" tab, code is AKL-T050.
• Please provide a contact phone number on the enquiry page "comments" box which we can use to contact you if needed.
• Risks Associated with Ziplining Participant Information Description of Activities: The EcoZip Adventures zipline tour provides opportunities for adventure recreation and environmental education. The tour includes ziplines, walking trails and boardwalks and all other related activities that might take place. The ziplines are stand-alone elements accessible by elevated decks and/or stairs. Ziplines are high cable traverses using safety harnesses and associated hardware. Riders zip between decks and are challenged with the difficulties of stepping off a high platform or tower, confronting a fear of heights and the risks of accepting these and other new challenges. Participants wear safety harnesses clipped into twin overhead steel cables with attached safety lanyards on all elements. The zipline element of the tour will be overseen by guides trained to lead participants towards their desired recreational and educational outcomes. All equipment will be fitted and checked by the staff, progress throughout the tour will be closely monitored by the guides and all equipment transfers will be performed by guides. Participants must be reasonably fit and able, via stairs, to mount and dismount the towers and decks. The tour experience includes short hikes or walks on uneven terrain, the longest being approximately 1.4 kilometres (.86 of a mile) in length at an incline of approximately 10-15% in Waiheke. Participants must be physically able to complete these hikes. Medical Concerns: Zipline experiences are designed for participants of average mobility, fitness and strength, who are in reasonably good health. Obesity, high blood pressure, cardiac and coronary artery disease, pulmonary problems, pregnancy, arthritis, tendonitis, prior head, neck, or back injuries, asthma, or other joint and muscular-skeletal problems may impair the safety and well-being of participants; as may other medical, physical, psychological and psychiatric problems. All or any of these conditions may increase the inherent risks of the experience and cause the Participant to be a danger to themselves or others. Participants who suffer from any of the conditions, or any other underlying medical problems, acknowledge that such conditions will put them at greater risk of injury or illness during a zipline experience and must carefully consider those risks before choosing to participate. Participants must fully inform tour staff, on the Risk Disclosure Form, prior to the beginning of the tour if they suffer any of the conditions or any other underlying medical conditions. EcoZip Adventures reserves the right to exclude any person from participation, for medical, safety, or other reasons. Inherent and Other Risks: Serious injuries are uncommon in zipline tours, but the risk of injury or death certainly exists; by reason of falls, contact with other participants and fixed objects, and moving about or being transported on the grounds on which the activities are initiated and conducted. A number of risks are inherent to the activities. These are risks that cannot be eliminated without changing the essential nature and educational and other values of the experience. The emotional risks range from unwelcome or inadvertent touching (related primarily to the need of guides to check and potentially adjust participant harnesses and helmets), hurt feelings, to panic and psychological trauma (initiated through fear of heights). The physical risks range from small scrapes and bruises to bites and stings, broken bones, sprains, neurological damage, head, neck, or back injuries and, in extraordinary cases, even death. The properties on which the tours are located include hilly, rocky and wooded terrain, ravines, valleys, rivers and stream beds. Whilst generally very safe, it should be noted that New Zealand does have species of animals and insects which may bite or sting. Injuries may be a natural consequence of the activity undertaken, as a result of the environmental hazards (including terrain and weather), a result of errors in judgment or other negligence of the staff or participants and may occur in spite of the reasonable efforts of the staff to prevent them. In all cases, these inherent risks, and other risks which may not be inherent, whether or not described above, must be accepted by those who choose to participate.

• To participate in the EcoZip experience you need to weigh at least 30kg (66lbs) and not more than 125kg (275lbs).
• Cancellation/amendment by the Participant a. Bookings cancelled within 48-hours of scheduled departure time are nonrefundable. Bookings amended to another date and/or time within 48-hours of scheduled departure time are subject to a rescheduling fee of $49 per person. Participants that fail to present themselves 15 minutes before their Zipline (no show) will forfeit 100% of their payment. b. Bookings cancelled more than 48-hours before scheduled departure time are subject to a $25 cancellation charge per person and the balance shall be refunded. Subject to availability, bookings may be amended once, free of-charge if outside of 48-hours of scheduled tour departure. Any subsequent amendments or cancellations will be subject to the cancellation charges set out in these Terms.
• Please note that this tour operates at set times and you must be at the meeting point at the Waiheke ferry terminal at the correct time. Refunds for "no shows" are not given.
• Should you miss your allocated Zip Line booking time every effort will be made to place you on a later time if available. This will incur a reschedule fee of $49 per person.
• 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 the Participation Waiver on the minor's behalf.
• Zip lining is not recommended for anyone pregnant