Ludlow Tuart Forest: High Ropes & Zipline Adventure Park

Summary

Challenge yourself on ropes courses and ziplines in the tuart forest with expert instructors

You’ll clip in among towering trees, test your nerve on six ropes courses from 3 to 19 meters high, and soar along flying foxes (including one over 150 meters). With all equipment provided plus hands-on training from local instructors, expect laughter, wobbly legs, and a real sense of pride by the end.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t really know what I was signing up for when I agreed to this ropes course in the Ludlow Tuart Forest — just that my niece wouldn’t stop talking about “flying through trees.” Turns out, she meant it literally. We met our instructor (I think her name was Jess?) who handed us helmets and harnesses with this calm, no-nonsense energy. She cracked a joke about how the gloves were for “sweaty palms, not style points,” which honestly made me feel better because my hands were already clammy.

The first few minutes were all about safety — lots of clipping and unclipping, and Jess patiently repeating herself while we fumbled through the practice course. There’s something weirdly comforting about hearing kookaburras laughing overhead while you’re trying not to look down. Once we got going on the main ropes course, though, it was like stepping into another world. The air smelled sharp and green (eucalyptus? something else?) and you could hear nothing but creaking wood and our own nervous giggles. My niece dared me onto one of the higher courses — 19 meters up — and I’m still not sure how I ended up hanging off a wire bridge, but there I was.

The flying foxes are wild. One of them goes for what felt like forever — Jess said it’s over 150 meters but honestly, time kind of stops when you’re zipping above the bushland with wind smacking your cheeks. I tried to yell something halfway across but just swallowed a bug instead. By then we’d stopped caring about looking cool; everyone was cheering each other on, even strangers. There’s this moment after you land where your legs wobble and you realize you did it — I still think about that feeling sometimes when I’m stuck at my desk.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — High ropes and flying fox adventure

• Arrive at Forest Adventures park
• Receive harness and safety training
• Complete practice course
• Explore six main courses
• Climb ladders and balance on bridges
• Fly on up to 15 flying foxes

Top questions

How long does the Ludlow Tuart Forest ropes course take?

The full session lasts around 2.5 hours including training.

Is there an age or height limit for the adventure park?

Minimum age is 7 years old and minimum height is 110 cm (43 inches).

Are guides or instructors included during the ropes course?

Yes, specialized instructors provide safety training and supervision.

How many flying foxes are there at Forest Adventures?

There are up to 15 flying foxes across six courses.

What should I wear for the high ropes course?

Wear enclosed shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for climbing.

Is equipment like helmets or harnesses provided?

Yes, all necessary equipment including helmet, harness, and gloves is included.

Can adults supervise children on different courses at once?

No, children on different courses must be supervised by separate adults.

Are service animals allowed at Forest Adventures?

Yes, service animals are allowed at the park.

What’s included

Your session includes all climbing equipment—helmet, harness, gloves—plus a thorough safety briefing with hands-on training from a specialized instructor before starting the main courses. The experience covers access to six unique rope courses and multiple flying foxes set within eight acres of natural bushland.