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Scenic hilltop viewpoint that looks out over the Waipoua Forest.
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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.
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.