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Tane Mahuta, the largest Kauri tree in New Zealand, dominates Northland’s Waipoua Forest.
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Of all New Zealand’s kauri forests, none is more famous than Waipoua Forest on the west coast north of Dargaville. As the largest remaining tract of native forest in Northland, Waipoua is an ancient green world of huge trees and rare birds. The highway through the forest is memorable for the natural gateways created by huge kauri trees and the fringing of colourful ferns along the road's edge.

This forest is the home of Tane Mahuta, the country's largest kauri tree, which is approximately 1200 years old and still growing. Nearly 18 metres to the first branch and 4.4 metres in diameter, Tane Mahuta is rightly called 'The Lord of the Forest'. Another significant tree in Waipoua Forest is Te Matua Ngahere – 'Father of the Forest' – which is estimated to be 2000 years old.

Well-maintained short walking tracks provide easy access to the most spectacular attractions of Waipoua Forest, including Tane Mahuta, Te Matua Ngahere and the Yakas kauris. There are longer hiking tracks for those who want to venture deeper into the forest, especially into the high plateau and ranges.
 


 
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