Canopy Tours are a new nature and adventure based activity
in the world-wide tourism industry.
They involve taking tourists up into the forest canopy and
traversing between treehouse-type platforms along steel cables.
The platforms, called 'cloud stations' are constructed around
the trunks of large trees, within the mid canopy level of
the forest - typically at heights up to 30m above the forest
floor. Cables are then anchored between platforms at a slight
downward angle. The distances between our platforms vary from
15 metres to 372 metres. Clients are kitted out in harnesses
with pulleys attached and slide along the cables through the
forest canopy and land safely at the next platform.
The tour combines the tranquillity of the forest with the
adrenalin of sliding above and through a beautiful natural
environment. Tourists have a unique view of the forest from
above.
Groups leave the centre at hourly intervals. The duration
of the adventure is approximately 3 hours, after which you
will arrive back at the centre to relax and share your experience
with others in your group while enjoying the refreshments
on sale.
The highly trained Guides are an extremely important part
of the entire experience and their value and contribution
is critical to creating a memorable forest excursion. They
are responsible for your safety and they also communicate
a strong ecological and conservation message throughout the
tour.
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