The West Coast Treetop Walk at Hokitika starts from $43 per adult at the gate, and the Tower Zipline & Treetop Walk combo starts from $139 per adult. Book online through our own site and you take 10% off, so the walkway drops to about $38.70 and the combo to about $125.10.
Children, students, seniors and families all have their own rates, and under-fives go free.
Below is a plain breakdown of what you pay, what’s included, and which ticket makes sense for your group. We’re 15 minutes south of Hokitika at 1128 Woodstock-Rimu Road, so for most travellers this is a stop that slots neatly into a drive day between Greymouth and the glaciers.
How much is the treetop walk in Hokitika?
The headline price is from $43 per adult for the Treetop Walk. That gets you onto the steel walkway 20 metres above the rimu and kamahi canopy in the Mahinapua Scenic Reserve, with cantilevered sections that reach out over Lake Mahinapua.
It is a self-guided 1.2 km loop, so you go at your own pace and stop wherever the view earns it.
What ticket types are available?
These are the gate prices for the Treetop Walk:
- Adult: $43
- Student: $38
- Senior (60+): $38
- Child (5-18): $23
- Family (2 adults, 2 children): $108
- Children under 5: free
Tickets are on the book now page.
Is the family pass actually cheaper?
Yes. Bought separately, two adults and two children come to $132 at the gate. The family pass is $108, so it saves $24.
What does the Tower Zipline cost, and does it include the walkway?
The Tower Zipline & Treetop Walk starts from $139 per adult, and yes, the walkway is included in that price. You do not need to buy a separate walkway ticket on top.
So the zipline adds $96 per adult on top of the walk.
Gate prices for the Tower Zipline & Treetop Walk:
- Adult: $139
- Student: $119
- Senior (60+): $119
- Child (5-18): $99
- Group of 4: $399
The zipline is a dual line, so two riders race side by side at up to 65 km/h, launching from the 47 metre tower. There is more on the zipline page.
Who can ride the zipline?
Riders need to weigh between 30 kg and 120 kg. That limit only applies to the zipline, so a group can split up: one or two ride while the rest do the walk.
If it is your first time on a zipline, our guide to what to expect on your first zipline covers it.
How do I get the 10% discount?
Book online through our website rather than paying at the gate, and the 10% is taken off automatically.
Here’s what that looks like in practice on the adult rates:
- Treetop Walk, adult: from $43 at the gate, around $38.70 booked online
- Tower Zipline & Treetop Walk, adult: from $139 at the gate, around $125.10 booked online
A booked zipline slot is also a held zipline slot.
Do I need to book ahead?
For the walkway, you can pay at the gate. For the zipline, rides run hourly from 10am, so booking locks in the time you want.
Zipline tours can run in wet weather, but conditions are assessed on the day and operations may be paused if the weather affects safety. If the forecast looks rough, call us on 03 755 5562.
What else should I budget for?
The West Coast Treetops Cafe is on site at the visitor centre, doing coffee and simple food. It’s a basic menu rather than a big one, so treat it as a decent coffee and a bite rather than a destination lunch.
Worth noting: the cafe closes at 3pm, earlier than the walkway. If a coffee is part of your plan, arrive with time up your sleeve rather than rolling in at the last access time.
When can I visit?
Hours are seasonal. In summer we are open 9am to 5pm with last access at 4.15pm, from 29 October 2026 to 29 March 2027. In winter it is 9am to 4pm with last access at 3.15pm. Ziplines run hourly from 10am.
Is it worth the money?
It depends on what you are after. If you want a long bush tramp, there are free tracks all over the West Coast and you should do those too.
What you are paying for here is a view you cannot get from the forest floor: 20 metres up among the rimu and kamahi, with views to the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea. The walkway is also wheelchair and pram friendly, which opens it up to people who miss out on most bush walks.
Most sections are fully accessible, and we are Hāpai Access Card certified with free entry for an essential companion. There is more detail on the Hāpai Access Card page and on the walkway page.
Frequently asked questions
Are children under five free?
Yes, children under five are free on the walkway. Child, student and senior rates are listed above.
Does the zipline ticket include the treetop walk?
It does. The Tower Zipline & Treetop Walk combo from $139 per adult covers both, so there’s no need to buy a walkway ticket as well.
Is the 10% discount automatic?
Yes. Book through the book now page and the 10% comes off.
How long does the treetop walk take?
It is a 1.2 km self-guided loop, so you set the pace. The zipline combo adds the tower and the ride, so allow more time for that.
How far is it from Hokitika?
About 15 minutes south of town, at 1128 Woodstock-Rimu Road.
