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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.
Te Matua Ngahere is a giant kauri coniferous tree in the Waipoua Forest of Northland Region, New Zealand. The tree's Māori name means "Father of the Forest". Although not as massive or tall as its neighbour Tāne Mahuta, Te Matua Ngahere is stouter, with a girth just over 16 metres (52 ft). It is believed to be the second largest living kauri tree, and to have the biggest girth of any tree in New Zealand.
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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.
Scenic hilltop viewpoint that looks out over the Waipoua Forest.