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Trounson Kauri Park

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Trounson Kauri Park is home to several threatened species, including North Island brown kiwi, kereru (native pigeon), pekapeka (bats) and kauri snails. It’s also known for a magnificent stand of kauri trees - one of the best examples in the country.

The lush vegetation is dominated by kauri, taraire, kauri grass, kiekie, ferns and epiphytes. Kereru can be seen by day and, with patience, kiwi by night. Fantails, pied tits, ruru (native owls) and many other forest birds add their music to the forest.

It takes around 40 minutes to walk the track through Trounson Kauri Park; interpretation panels and audio points make the experience highly educational. A local operator offers guided night walks – one of your best chances of seeing kiwi in the wild. There is a small camping ground adjacent to the park – a tranquil place to park your motorhome or pitch a tent.
 


 
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Dargaville is the closest town to this highlight.

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Dargaville does not have any rail stations.

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Dargaville does not have scheduled passenger air services.

The nearest airport is in Whangarei (49 minutes)

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