Treetops Adventure Central Coast Tree Ropes Course

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A tree ropes session at Treetops Adventure's New South Wales flagship park, among the tall eucalypts of Ourimbah State Forest on the Central Coast: eight self-guided courses with more than 100 obstacles, from low junior courses for three-year-olds to an expert course about 18 metres up.

Days

About 2.5 hours

Age

3 years and over (junior courses 3 to 7)

Group size

Self-guided, with instructors on hand

Start / finish

Ourimbah State Forest, Wyong Creek / Wyong Creek

Return

See itinerary for details

Transport

Make your own way; car park on site

Meals

No meals are listed as included

Route

Map of Treetops Adventure Central Coast Tree Ropes Course

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Included experiences

Ourimbah State Forest — tree ropes among tall eucalypts
Tree ropes — more than 100 obstacles across eight courses
Expert course — about 18 metres above the ground
Junior courses — four low courses for ages 3 to 7

Treetops Adventure Central Coast Tree Ropes Course

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Itinerary

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CHECK-IN AND TRAINING

Head up the Yarramalong Valley road from Wyong to Ourimbah State Forest, where the tree ropes park is set among tall eucalypts on the Central Coast hinterland. Leave the car in the first car park, which serves the tree ropes, and check in about 15 minutes before your session. The crew fit your harness and spend around half an hour on training with the safety system. Everyone does it, even people who have climbed at another park, because it's how you'll clip on and off every platform for the rest of the session.

IN THE CANOPY: EIGHT COURSES

Then the forest is yours, at your own pace. The courses rise in height and difficulty, with more than 100 obstacles between them: beginner and intermediate from age 8, advanced from 10, and the expert course from 13, about 18 metres up in the gums. Expect swinging bridges, cargo nets, wobbly log crossings and ziplines strung tree to tree. Instructors watch from the ground the whole time. How far you get depends on your nerve and how busy the park is. Listen out for kookaburras, which often call from the same trees you're climbing.

THE JUNIOR COURSES

Children aged 3 to 7 have four junior courses close to the ground. They clip on and climb them on their own while parents watch and cheer from below, since adults aren't allowed on these courses. It's a good way for little ones to build confidence before they graduate to the main courses at 8.

FINISHING UP

Your session ends when you hand back your harness, about two and a half hours after you started. The kiosk sells hot and cold drinks and snacks, and there are picnic tables under the trees. Still keen? The same park runs the 500-metre Zipcoaster and Networld, a playground of nets high in the trees, both on separate tickets.

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Good to know

Meeting point: Treetops Adventure Central Coast, Ourimbah State Forest, 1 Red Hill Road, Wyong Creek (corner of Yarramalong Road). Use the first car park for the tree ropes.
Departure time: Sessions start through the day from opening (10am weekdays, 9am weekends and holidays); the last session starts at 2:30pm. Your time is confirmed when you book.
Minimum age: 3 years on the junior courses; 8 for the main courses, 10 for advanced and 13 for expert. Each level also has a minimum reach height.
Suits: Children 3 to 7 climb the junior courses alone with an adult watching from the ground; adults can't go on them. Children 8 to 10 need a paying adult climbing with them, one for every four children. Older children and teens need an adult watching on site.
Fitness: Average to moderate fitness. Weight limit 120kg.
Please note: Not suitable during pregnancy; seek medical advice if unsure about a condition. Climbing goes ahead in rain but stops for thunderstorms or strong winds. Paths are unsealed and muddy after rain. Bookings are for 2 or more people.

What to bring

Closed-in shoes
Plenty of drinking water (there's no drinking tap on site)
Clothes for the weather, and a hair tie for long hair

What is included

Tree ropes session, about 2.5 hours, including harnessing and training
Harness and safety equipment
Access to every course your age and reach allow

Not included

Treetops grip gloves, required for every climber and bought at the park (yours to keep)
The zipline course add-on, the Zipcoaster and Networld (separate tickets)
Food and drinks (kiosk on site)

FAQ

Preparing for the trip

Do I need travel insurance?

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Do I need to take any medical supplies?

It is not necessary to bring any medical supplies other than any personal items you may require. Each tour carries a first aid box, and the tour guides are all certified in First Aid.

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How fit do I need to be?

These tours are designed to be fun, informative and active, and can be enjoyed by anyone with a moderate degree of fitness and agility. Travellers should be comfortable with hiking or walking up to 5km each day.

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Private tours and families

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Booking the trip

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If I book more than one tour can I get a discount?

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Does the tour price include flights?

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Cost and Fees

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Will I need additional money?

Travellers are advised to bring some cash, as ATMs and banks can be few and far between in the remote parts of the trip. It is handy to have some extra cash, as the tour does stop by local shops and cafes.

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Some tours require you to pay national park fees directly, in cash, to the tour guide on the morning of departure. Rest assured this will be subtracted from the tour price when reserving your tour.

Whilst on tour

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We know our country inside and out and would be happy to give you good recommodations. Please contact us for recommendations.

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