What makes it 70% Baby-Friendly: Gondola cabins take strollers, top station has change tables and high chairs, wide decks suit prams; but no nursing room and a steep trail unsuitable for wheels make the visit mildly demanding.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Gondola ride, deck exploration, and meal breaks fit well into a relaxed family visit.
Gondola Ride & Viewing Deck:
Ride the gondola to Top Station. Enjoy 220° panoramic views from wide, stroller-friendly platforms.
Tip: Bring a collapsible pram or secure your baby in a carrier; cabins offer level boarding.
Baby Facilities at Top Station:
Access pram parking, fold-down baby-change tables, and unisex accessible restrooms.
Tip: Check the restroom map on arrival; staff clean facilities regularly.
Market Kitchen Café:
Casual café serving pizza, sandwiches, coffee and pastries with high chairs available.
Tip: Order takeaway snacks to enjoy at picnic benches if your baby needs a break.
Picnic at Outdoor Benches:
Grassy areas and picnic tables outside the terminal building.
Tip: Bring a blanket and your baby’s favorite snacks for a relaxed open-air feeding.
Stratosfare Restaurant:
Buffet dining with mountain-and-lake views; infants under 2 eat free with a paying adult.
Tip: Book a window seat in advance and request a high chair when you arrive.

Melissa Smith
Really recommend, such a beautiful trail, it is undergoing work so starts in a slightly different place. It was rainy and cloudy when we did it but it was still really lovely. Wasnt too hard either and you can take your time. Uneven of course in parts due to it being in a woodland but the path is really well marked. So glad that i did this trail! I would say it took about an hour to go up
Mario
This trail goes uphill—it's definitely not an easy walk. Once you find the starting point though, it's well marked throughout. Great views from the top, and you'll save money by skipping the cable car.
Paul Thomson
Takes just under an hour. Mixture of rocks and exposed tree roots. Quite steep in some places. Would definitely be slippery if it was wet. It was fun to watch the people of the zip line wizzing through the trees. No water on the trail.
Bernard Krasicki
Trail is beautiful. It’s very rocky. Easier going up than down for me. It is a hiking trail and can be steep at times. There is a gondola at top if you don’t want to walk down. Round trip for me was 2 plus hours. I spent time taking pictures. Bring water.
Maria Zeee
Very scenic hike, one of the best. Very straight up and down but not too difficult. Best of it all is u can save big bucks riding the gondola. 😅 The valley part is tge trailhead us hidden sooo well that u can hardly find it. I also got lost on the way down past the wooden statue. Need to have better signage for people to find it.
In winter (Jun–Aug), deck areas can be windy and icy; dress baby in warm layers and waterproof boots. In summer (Dec–Feb), use sun protection and avoid midday heat on exposed platforms.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Gondola tickets (2 adults) | NZD 128 |
| Market Kitchen café meal | NZD 40 |
| Total Estimated | NZD 168 |
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