• EcoZip Adventures

    CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABILITY

Our contribution to Kaitiakitanga

Kaitiakitanga is Māori for guardianship and protection. It recognises that we’re all merely nature’s custodians, or Kaitiaki, temporarily in charge and bearing ultimate responsibility for how we hand-on the land, air and seas to future generations.

As advocates for sustainable and regenerative tourism, we’re proud to walk the walk, not just talk the talk. Our team created what we call our “Pillars of Responsibility”, which are the commitments that define how we operate and influence all our major decision-making. They support our commitment to restoring nature, reducing carbon, and eliminating waste.

  • Facilitate the restoration, replenishment, and regeneration of the forests of which we are the guardians.
  • Act proactively, both directly and in partnerships with others, to protect our native fauna and flora from introduced pests and predators.
  • Limit the effects of climate change caused by our business by measuring, reducing, and mitigating our greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Help our visitors to discover the value of Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural landscape, to understand why its protection is important to them and how they too can embrace the principles of Kaitiakitanga.

In 2011 we purchased the site for our Waiheke operations, a strip of remnant rainforest, over 700 years old in parts, that was in a tragic state. It was overrun with invasive weeds, choking it from forest-floor to canopy, and introduced predators like rats and stoats had decimated the native birds and wildlife. We accepted the challenge of becoming the kaitiaki or guardians, pledging to restore and rebalance its ecology. Today the weeds are gone, thousands of native trees have been planted and are naturally regenerating, and predators are well under control. Its biodiversity has exploded and our visitors, routinely encounter native birds and reptiles.

With our emphasis on sustainable regenerative tourism, we offer guests the chance to become Kaitiaki themselves. For NZ$4, a guest can offset their ferry and/or vehicle transport emissions by planting an eco-sourced native tree; a tree that will still be standing in hundreds, if not thousands, of years. The programme has been so successful that we ran out of room to plant trees at our Waiheke site, so we partnered with other organisations to donate trees and help restore wetlands and native forests in the surrounding areas.

With our new location in Kaikōura , our eco mission begins again, but from a slightly different starting point. The site is constructed on farmland with pockets of native forest that we plan to restore and extensively expand. We have so much space in fact, that we are building our very own native plant nursery that will house our seedlings for this and other restorative projects. Our intention is to plant (or donate) a native tree for every guest who zips with us, with the hope that this will amount to over 40,000 trees annually which will leave a legacy we can be proud of.

Outside of our direct environmental and conservation initiatives, we also measure our carbon emissions, tracking everything from employee commuting to wastewater output which has seen EcoZip being successfully certified as a Climate Positive business by ekos. We offset 120% of our carbon emissions which actually makes us Carbon Positive. Our carbon credits are then sourced from projects that grow and protect indigenous forests in NZ and the Pacific to deliver climate resilience, waterway protection, biodiversity conservation and community economic development.

In 2021, our commitment to environmental and sustainability initiatives was recognised with a Qualmark 100% Pure New Zealand Experience award. The award is for businesses “who are enriching their operating environment through initiatives that support the sustainability of the business and their communities”. It’s an accolade that we are immensely proud of, but we know that none of this environmental success would be possible without you, our visitors. So, when you fly down our ziplines you’re not just having fun, you’re helping to restore and protect New Zealand’s environmental and cultural heritage.

None of this environmental success would be possible without you, our visitors.  So, when you whistle down our ziplines you’re not just having fun, you’re helping to restore and protect New Zealand’s environmental and cultural heritage.

EcoZip Waiheke HQ

  • We had not been on a zip wire before this trip. EcoZip staff were very welcoming and very professional. We were well prepared for the zip wires and our guides did a great job making sure we were all set before each run. The walk back to the centre with some information about the local flora and fauna was a great addition. We would thoroughly recommend EcoZip.

    David Clarke Tutukaka, NZ

  • This was a terrific experience, I screamed all the way down all three zip lines. Would definitely recommend it. Brilliant, thank you.

    K Gibbons Manly, Australia

  • We had not been on a zip wire before this trip. EcoZip staff were very welcoming and very professional.

    We were well prepared for the zip wires and our guides did a great job making sure we were all set before each run. The walk back to the centre with some information about the local flora and fauna was a great addition. We would thoroughly recommend EcoZip.

    Adam NZ

  • Wow, that’s an amazing day full of discovery and incredible native bush. Loved the zipline! You guys rock.

    Mike McVey Gisborne, NZ

  • Great staff, fun, also enjoyed the short bush walk back up the hill afterwards. Good emphasis on safety.

    whattosay Wanaka, NZ

  • We had the best time ever! The instructors were very friendly and made sure that we were all safe.
    The zip lines all had spectacular views. Overall it was amazing!!

    Grace E Paihia, NZ

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🪖 But how do we STOP?! 🦺

We have an automatic braking system, so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride!  We use zipSTOP zip wire braking system by HeadRush Technologies; a patented self-regulating eddy current magnetic braking technology to slow zippers and bring them to a smooth and comfortable stop.

Check it out for yourself & book your tour today!
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🌱 Plant Nursery 1.0 🌱

At HQ we have some seedlings sprouting for Spring time.  Our foundation plant is Akeake!

In Māori Akeake means ‘forever forever’, which refers the immense strength of the wood. Its roots, leaves & barks were also used medicinally for generations.  Because Akeake has exceptionally hard wood, favoured by Māori for making taiaha (long wooden weapon), patu (club) & other weapons & tools.

Help us keep making Aotearoa an incredible place to live!  When you book a tour with Ecozip Adventures, opt to donate a tree & contribute to our mission in offsetting our emissions by 120%. 

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🧻Loo with a View 🤣

Goes by many names ... Desperation Station, Flinty's other long drop, Bog in the fog.  Whatever you want to call it, its a beautiful stop if you need it!

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🌞Come Ziplining with our Guides🥾

From open to close, we love working out on site, there are so many things to do.  But our favourite by far is making connections & memories with you, our guests! 😁

Its a 'hard' job, but someone's gotta do it
Book your adventure today & experience it for yourself!

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🐝 CHARLIE B's ZIPPIN' TECHNIQUES 😎

Watch one of our OG Zipline Guides Charlie B show us how its done.  There are so many ways to fly down our lines! 
Which ones will you try!? 

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🌱Conservation Week 2-9th September 🌎

At EcoZip we care about the environment more than we love zipping! 

Come join us on tour and learn about:
- Plant projects (you can donate a tree!⭐)
- Our local native flora & fauna
- Pest trapping program & MORE! 

⭐You can leave your mark by donating a tree when you book online or at HQ🌱

See you out there!

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🌞 ARE YOU READY FOR AN ADVENTURE!? 🥾

We're ready when you are! 😁  Book your Zipline NOW! 

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❄️ We Zipline Year Round 🏔️

Rug up for the end of winter & come ziplining with us!

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⛰️Ki Uta Ki Tai🌊

At EcoZip Adventures Kaikōura, we have views on views on views; from the mountains to the sea. 

Come check it out for yourself!

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