Driving Creek

Glide through the forest on this unique zipline canopy tour and experience Coromandel’s breath-taking native forest from all levels, as you fly above trees and walk beneath ferns. Hear about Driving Creek’s transformation from kauri logging and gold mining, to a thriving hand planted native forest, a haven for regenerating kauri trees and kiwi. Tours are up to 2 hours 30 minutes.

Climb aboard for a captivating 1 hour 15 minute Driving Creek Railway tour to EyeFull Tower, travelling through a regenerating native forest. Be inspired as your Rail Guide tells the story of Barry Brickell and how pottery and conservation were influential in creating this truly authentic place.

Hop on the wheel for a creative 1 hour 30 minute Driving Creek pottery class and learn wheel throwing from a professional potter, in a place thriving with inspiration, innovation and old world values! We supply all the clay, the wheel, and aprons to keep your clothes clean!

Driving Creek offers one-off pottery workshops for those seeking to develop their pottery skills further, we also offer free conservation events, lectures and hands-on workshops for anyone seeking to learn about, participate in and share inspiration for conservation.