Situated in the A.H.Reed Memorial Kauri Park, three kilometres northeast of Whangarei, the canopy walkway, designed by Richardson Stevens Consultants, functions as a unique walkway link across a forested valley.

Reaching a maximum height of 13 metres above the Paranui Stream, the walkway stretches for 72 metres from bank to bank, connecting two existing walking tracks.

A key design and construction feature of the walkway is the decking that could "float" horizontally in respect to the glue-lam beams, allowing the walkway to be constructed so that it flows between the forest trees. As the walkway subtly sways in the wind, it provides a true treetop forest experience for walkers.

•  airlifting of materials and the precision positioning of poles via helicopter
•  extensive use of Industrial Rope Access equipment and cableways during construction
•  working with large glue laminated beams supported on a
   combination of single pole cantilevered columns and pole trestles
•  no trees or vegetation be removed during the construction of the walkway

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