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Forest on New Zealand's North Island
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A giant kauri tree, the largest living kauri. The tree is estimated to be between 1250 and 2500 years old. A 200 metre walk from the car park. Keep to the track to avoid spreading kauri dieback disease and damaging tree roots.
Believed to be the second largest kauri tree, Te Matua Ngahere (Father of the Forest) measures a massive 16.5 m wide and 37 m tall, and is estimated to be around 2,000 years old. The tree can be viewed at the end of a 730 m / 20 min trail from the car park.
Scenic hilltop viewpoint that looks out over the Waipoua Forest.
A four suite lodge in a kauri homestead overlooking the Waipoua Forest. There are two suites for 2 and two suites for up to 4. Amenities include kitchenette with fridge and microwave, breakfast, laundry service and private deck or patio/terrace.
80 sites near the Waipoua River, some with power. Facilities include hot and cold showers, toilets, a communal kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave and stovetop oven. There is no WiFi.
The forest is located along State Highway 12 between Omapere to the north and Dargaville to the south. The drive is roughly an hour from Dargaville or 20 minutes from Omapere.
Read in the guideA car or bike is needed to get around. Highway 12 is the only through road in the forest.
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