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Waipoua Forest
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Kristin
November 14, 2015
Visit the biggest and oldest trees of NZ. This is also home to Tane Mahuta
Sacha
July 16, 2022
Waipoua Forest A 25-minute drive takes you into the ancient and humbling world that is the Waipoua Forest. This superb forest sanctuary abounds with rare native New Zealand flora and fauna, mighty kauri tree, kiwi, feather-like ferns and subtropical rainforest. The forest hosts the largest kauri tree in the world, Tane Mahuta, which is named after the mythical Maori god of the forest. The tree stands close to the road, is around 51.2 metres high and estimated to be between 1500 and 2500 years old. There are many walks through the forest to the various stands of trees. For day or night guided tours of the forest contact Footprints Waipoua 09 405 8207
Waipoua Forest A 25-minute drive takes you into the ancient and humbling world that is the Waipoua Forest. This superb forest sanctuary abounds with rare native New Zealand flora and fauna, mighty kauri tree, kiwi, feather-like ferns and subtropical rainforest. The forest hosts the largest kauri tre…
Isobelle
February 27, 2016
Tāne Mahuta is a giant kauri tree in the Waipoua Forest. Its age is unknown but estimated to be 1250 to 2500 years. The largest kauri known to stand today. Its Māori name means "Lord of the Forest".
Jason
January 2, 2017
The largest & 2nd largest Kauri Trees in NZ, approximately 2000 years old, and explore the walking tracks through the beautiful forest
Kowhai
December 4, 2016
Amazing huge Kauri. Bush walks.