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Climb, balance and swing through Hollybank’s forest canopy just 20 minutes from Launceston. This self-guided ropes course offers progressive challenges from 2 to 25 metres, practical safety briefings and 2.5 hours of physical fun for ages 8 and up.
Climb, balance and swing through Hollybank’s forest canopy just 20 minutes from Launceston. This self-guided ropes course offers progressive challenges from 2 to 25 metres, practical safety briefings and 2.5 hours of physical fun for ages 8 and up.
You step off the forest floor into a hush of gum leaves; ropes creak like a taut conversation as the course pulls you upward. Hollybank’s tree ropes course sits in the cool, elevated forest 20 minutes from Launceston, where routes thread through blue gums and mixed eucalypt, offering views down across the valley between climbs.
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Operated by Treetops Adventure Hollybank · Launceston, Tasmania
You step off the forest floor into a hush of gum leaves; ropes creak like a taut conversation as the course pulls you upward. Hollybank’s tree ropes course sits in the cool, elevated forest 20 minutes from Launceston, where routes thread through blue gums and mixed eucalypt, offering views down across the valley between climbs.
The site evolved from working forestland into one of Tasmania’s earliest outdoor activity hubs—logging roads gave way to tracks and challenge platforms. Beneath the harnesses you’ll find ancient soils and volcanic-derived gravels common to northern Tasmania, while the forest supports local birdlife that punctuates the experience with sharp calls rather than silence.
The self-guided setup gives you choice: low-level balance trails at ~2 metres for family groups and progressively higher, technical lines reaching about 25 metres for adrenaline seekers. Expect physically engaging obstacles—rope bridges, tight-lines and cargo nets—over a typical 150-minute session. Safety kit is provided and staff brief, but the course rewards steady footwork, core engagement and comfortable heights tolerance.
Plan for variable weather: the canopy shades in summer but channels wind and rain in cooler months. Practical tips—sturdy closed-toe shoes, layered clothing, and a small daypack—make the difference between a tiring afternoon and an efficient, fun outing. For groups this is a focused team-builder; solo visitors will find clearly marked routes and staff oversight. Hollybank gives you a chance to test balance against the forest’s pull and come away with cleaner lungs, sharper coordination and a clear sense of accomplishment.
moderate.
2–3 hours.
Moderate fitness—comfortable walking, stable balance and basic upper-body engagement; not a technical climb.
The course is suitable for ages 8 and up; children should be supervised by an adult and follow staff instructions.
The session runs about 150 minutes total—this includes briefing, harness fitting and time on the chosen ropes courses.
Yes—harnesses, helmets and belay systems are provided and staff give a safety briefing before you start.
Yes—groups are accommodated (shared sessions capped around 20) and the self-guided format works well for team exercises; check availability ahead for larger parties.
Hollybank transitioned from working forest and logging tracks into a recreation hub; the ropes and platforms reuse cleared corridors to limit new disturbance.
Operators emphasize minimal-impact use—stay on marked routes, avoid off-trail travel, and pack out rubbish to protect the understory and bird habitat.
Treetops Adventure Hollybank operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the forest floor into a hush of gum leaves; ropes creak like a taut conversation as the course pulls you upward. Hollybank’s tree ropes course sits in the cool, elevated forest 20 minutes from Launceston, where routes thread through blue gums and mixed eucalypt, offering views down across the valley between climbs.
You step off the forest floor into a hush of gum leaves; ropes creak like a taut conversation as the course pulls you upward. Hollybank’s tree ropes course sits in the cool, elevated forest 20 minutes from Launceston, where routes thread through blue gums and mixed eucalypt, offering views down across the valley between climbs.
The site evolved from working forestland into one of Tasmania’s earliest outdoor activity hubs—logging roads gave way to tracks and challenge platforms. Beneath the harnesses you’ll find ancient soils and volcanic-derived gravels common to northern Tasmania, while the forest supports local birdlife that punctuates the experience with sharp calls rather than silence.
The self-guided setup gives you choice: low-level balance trails at ~2 metres for family groups and progressively higher, technical lines reaching about 25 metres for adrenaline seekers. Expect physically engaging obstacles—rope bridges, tight-lines and cargo nets—over a typical 150-minute session. Safety kit is provided and staff brief, but the course rewards steady footwork, core engagement and comfortable heights tolerance.
Plan for variable weather: the canopy shades in summer but channels wind and rain in cooler months. Practical tips—sturdy closed-toe shoes, layered clothing, and a small daypack—make the difference between a tiring afternoon and an efficient, fun outing. For groups this is a focused team-builder; solo visitors will find clearly marked routes and staff oversight. Hollybank gives you a chance to test balance against the forest’s pull and come away with cleaner lungs, sharper coordination and a clear sense of accomplishment.