Te Matua Ngahere — Attraction in Kaikohe-Hokianga Community

This was the second time I had visited the Waipoua Kauri Forest (previous time was around 25 years ago) and I found it to be one of the highlights of my week long holiday - the tracks were well maintained and mostly fairly flat but the trees are just amazing! - I was more impressed by Te Matua Ngahere than I was by Tane Mahuta - that tree is a monster - the scale of which, just can't be captured in photographs (much to my dismay) - the guides who were on site also added to the experience with interesting facts and historical information - I'm sure I'll be just as awestruck if I visit again 25...

If you can walk around that last bend of the boardwalk to suddenly stand before this massive tree and you won’t involuntarily mutter „Holy mother of God!“ (or some equivalent) to yourself, then you should seek help. Because something important has died in you a while ago. Absolutely awe inspiring! And a very nice 20 minute walk past other impressive Kauri trees as well. If you do only one Kauri walk while in NZ, make it this one! Photos cannot do this natural...

Take the time to stop on the road while you are driving through New Zealand to see the second largest living Kauri tree. It’s about a 15 minute walk along easy and well developed trails and raised wooden walkways to reach this amazing natural wonder. Put it in your “must see” list, and enjoy a short relaxing hike, too. There is plenty of parking along the road. Be sure to clean your shoes on entering the area to...