Valley of the Giants

We're not sure what to expect....

Tree Top Walk

We signed up for the impressive Tree Top Walk that allowed us to walk on a 600 meter ramp structure high into the kauri and tingle trees.

The Structure

At the highest point, the structure is 130 feet above the ground.

High On Top

Four Rare species of eucalypts grow within 6 miles of each other in this region on the South West Coast.

Stunning Views

The views from the treetops above are stunning.

Chris holds on

Don't look down

Chris Wants Off

Tingle Tree Forest

Grandmother Tree

Chris, now on the ground, sits in front of the Grandmother Tingle tree. It's about 25 feet behind her so it's hard to see the scale of how big it is.

Hugh's Turn

Hugh's chance for a picture in front of Grandma.

Timber!

It's amazing that these trees stay upright. This tree was burned out from fire and by natural spores that eat away at the inner core.

Look, I have my arms up!

This shot gives you and idea of how massive the kauri and tingle trees really are.