Eco-Zip Adventure

me and my family getting ready.

We took a ferry to Waiheke Island and did the Eco-Zip Adventure. It was a series of three zip-lines. The first one was a gentle but fast descent. The second one was a little faster and also the longest zip. The third was AWESOME! It was the highest, fastest, and by far the best one! After the zip line, we did a hike back and  our guide, Morgan, told us interesting facts about the forest. Supple Jack vine hangs down from rainforest trees and can be cut open for a half cup of water. We also saw a Puriri tree which is considered the mother of the forest by the Maori because it flowers and produces fruit all year. It also is where the ghost moth burrows for 5-7 years. When the moth comes out, it only lives 2 days! Next, we saw the Totara Tree which is a very strong and straight tree that can grow to 40-50 meters and be as wide as 7 feet. Totara is used as a word for "mana" by the Maori and it means strength, honor and humility.