This August at Man O' War - Waiheke Island

FOREST FLIGHT & FEAST

Your winter adventure includes complimentary pizza at our beachfront restaurant. Ts & Cs apply.

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To help get you through the end of Winter we're combining the thrill of Forest Flight, an exhilarating zipline & kauri forest walkway adventure on the eastern edge of Waiheke Island, with the comfort of a laid-back coastal lunch with friends and family - and the pizza's on us.

Just book your Forest Flight, using the promo code PizzaFlight - make a reservation for your preferred time at our Tasting Room & Restaurant and we'll take care of the rest.

Book 2 Forest Flights (any Adult or Child) → Get 1 FREE Pizza

Book a Forest Flight Family Package → Get 2 FREE Pizzas

Terms + Conditions: One pizza per 2 people from our menu when entering the promo code PIZZAFLIGHT when booking. Non transferable and only redeemable during the month of August 2025 on the same day as your Forest Flight.

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ADULT (16+ years)                   $159.00

CHILD (7-15 years)                  $109.00

FAMILY FLIGHT (2A + 2C)      $455.00

FAMILY FLIGHT (1A + 3C)       $410.00

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Please note: To redeem the Flight & Feast offer, a same-day reservation at the Man O’ War Tasting Room & Restaurant is required and must be made separately from your Forest Flight booking.

  

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Thoroughly recommend this experience. Very professionally run with excellent safety protocols, amazingly beautiful virgin native forest with a beautiful backdrop of the Hauraki Gulf. Stay on for a lunch at the restaurant. Equally amazing.

Alan C

Everything you need to know....

Opening Hours:

Forest Flight
Wednesday - Sunday: 9am - 2.30pm with tours from 9.30am

Restaurant
Wednesday - Friday: 11am - 4pm
Saturday - Sunday: 11am - 5pm

Planning your Day - Whether you're travelling direct to Man O' War Bay or via Matiatia Ferry Terminal - the journey to Man O' War takes approximately 1 .5 hours from downtown Auckland.

The Forest Flight Experience takes about 2 hours (you will need to check in 15 mins prior to your scheduled departure time). We recommend allowing an additional 1 - 1.5 hours for lunch.

If you are returning on the 2.20pm Explore Ferry and have less time avaiilable for lunch, please let us know when you check in and we'll do our best to expedite this for you.

If you'd like some help with planning travel and optimal timings get in touch by email or give us a call on 0800 MANOWAR

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Restrictions

Although Forest Flight is tailored for a range of ages (7+) and levels of fitness there are a few restrictions to be aware of:

  • You need to weigh between 35kgs and 125kgs and be between 125cm and 210cm tall.
  • You can’t be pregnant, suffer from any heart condition, have any broken, fractured or recently dislocated bones or have any previous back or neck conditions.
  • You will not be able to participate if you are impaired by drugs or alcohol.
  • Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by someone aged 18 or older.

 We ask that everyone participating be in generally good health - you must be able to walk and climb stairs unassisted and be able to carry your own equipment, which consists of a helmet, harness, and trolley (weighing 3kgs approx).

What to Bring

  • Comfortable closed-toe shoes for ziplines
  • Warm & weather proof layers for forest adventure
  • Mobile phone - we offer free lanyards so you can capture your journey safely

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What to expect

Begin your adventure at our Experiences Centre located in Man O' War Bay. After a short, picturesque drive through vineyards and farm you’ll arrive at the Eastern End Viewpoint. At 210m above sea level, this vantage point offers breath-taking panoramic views of Waiheke Island and beyond.

Other than a short 50m walk up to the look-out it's all downhill from there. Literally.  Strap in for a descent that’s all about soaking in the lush native forest from all angles, while learning about our deep-rooted history and native flora and fauna with our passionate guides. 

Featuring comfortable full sit, hands-free harnesses that keep you forward-facing (no awkward spinning) with custom Zipstop braking for a smooth ride. Plus, the tandem set up ensures you can share this unforgettable experience side-by-side with friends and family. 

The grand finale? Touch down at our beachfront Tasting Room and Restaurant. You'll want to ensure you allow enough time to sample Man O’ War’s iconic wine collection and reflect on your adventure over a leisurely lunch. And the pizza is on us!

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The Eastern End

Get ready for your Forest Flight adventure!

Tours depart from the Man O' War Experiences Centre, please ensure you check in 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time to stay on schedule.

The Experiences Centre (Forest Flight Check in), Tasting Room & Restaurant and Wharf (Explore Cruise drop off and pick up) are all within walking distance - perfect for a day away discovering the beautifully remote easten end of Waiheke Island.

  • Wharf to Experiences Centre / Forest Flight: 5-minute walk (400m)
  • Wharf to Tasting Room: 5 minute walk (350m)
  • Tasting Room to Experiences Centre: 7-8 minute walk (550m)

Risk & Safety

Our Zipline tours are classed as adventure activities and carry a degree of inherent risk; as such you need to be aware we cannot guarantee your safety. As with all adventure activities, there is an element of risk.

Man O’ War Forest Flight is located in an ancient Kauri Forest on a steep hillside above Man O’ War Bay that presents certain hazards including, but not limited to; uneven and steep terrain, exposure to heights, slips, trips, falls and sun exposure. Serious injury or death is a possibility therefore agreeing to participate is your personal decision.

We only use the best technologies and zipline equipment designed by experienced experts to the highest standards. All our zipline harnesses and trolley equipment are carefully checked and rechecked after every use for quality assurance and to make sure all equipment is totally fit for use.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety. In fact, it's the number one focus of our team every day to ensure to the best of our ability the safety of our guests.

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This was our first zipline adventure and it was amazing! Stunning views! The guides were great. They shared so much about the history of the forest, how they are protecting it and regrowing it. It's also brand new...So you get to see a part of the world very few have seen. Did I mention there's like a world class restaurant at the end of the zipline? That's the icing on the cake. 10/10 would recommend.

Dan M.
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