tane mahuta waipoua forest

Ellekjc

Was there in February and it was very accessible. Easy walk and an impressive tree. If you want to have a better view, follow the trail for a minute or two- it will lead you to a better spot.

DeborahD10

The kauri trees in this area are magnificent. There is a nice view directly in front of it, but if you want to get the full tree in a photo, continue along the track (another couple of minutes) for another vantage point.Also worth seeing is Te Matua Ngahere, this is just a short drive and walk away from Tane Mahuta. It may be shorter, but incredibly wide and old.

JohnV248

The Kauri trees are magnificent - these grow for thousands of years and are so tall, straight and the trunk is so large. We had a Maori guide which made the whole experience atmospheric, as he sang to the tree gods and told us the stories. May be a little off the beaten track, but well worth a visit. Do not take your dog with you as this is a kiwi area and they are at great risk from dogs. The trees are very much in their natural environment, and are now protected after the early European settlers threaten to wipe them out. I shall attach a couple of photos, but is difficult to convey the sheer size and magnificence of the tree in a photo.

hkannie27

Amazing trees that are a few thousand years old and it's just magical to walk through to see all the native trees, the wonderful punga ferns and look and listen out for insects and birds.

Janetm207

This magnificent tree is well worth getting out of your car for and walking into view it. It is only a five minute walk. If traveling from Dargaville up the Kauri Coast highway you must stop at the Trounson Park Kauri forest. It takes about 40minutes to walk through and is well worth it. There are many large Kauri's and other lovely NZ native trees. You can book a Night walk tour and hopefully see a kiwi.

KellyD384

We didn't go all the way along the track (due to time restraints), but it was good to see the tree. The boardwalk was good but nothing too special and very hard to get a good photo due it its size.

Antal

Our guide made this a fascinating visit as he clearly both loved and respected this wonderful tree and he made our experience both interesting and moving. We noticed throughout our stay how much reverence the Maori show towards their heritage.

Keith-B-Robinson

Tane Mahuta - God of the Forest - is supposedly the largest still-living Kauri tree in NZ. While this certainly is a most impressive tree (and arguably the most comparable to the Coastal Redwoods of California), it lacked the girth of Te Matua Ngahere - Father of the Forest. Believed to be between 1,200 and 2,000 years old, it is an awe-inspiring experience to stand below this Giant. Just try to ignore the crowds that seem to gather on the boardwalk.

EddieP756

A beautiful place with one of the biggest tree I have ever seen, short walk from road along walkway, with lots of other indigenous plants

Devdutt_Varsha

We loved the walk even though it was long as the information duration mentioned is one way only. We discovered so many varieties of NZ flowers and moss apart from the Kaori trees.A must see when in NZ

Shelliu

Just a short walk from the winding road through the Waipoua forest this magnificent tree towering over 51 meters high and 14 meters wide, it was much larger than I expected. I recommend partnering with the Kaori museum which has more informaiton about these great trees, their history and you can see up close just how big their are. To think about how much this tree has survived through (an estimated 2,000+ years), it really is incredible. You could spend anywhere from 15 minutes (just walk from the road in and out) to hours walking through, admiring and exploring this forest and all it's diverse fauna - I couldn't believe how many different species were there when you really took a moment to look around.

BMutu

Wow!! Its free, easy to get to, open all hours, suitable for all ages and is very awe inspiring. Giants of the forest you can stand beside, knowing they were here centuries ago its just amazing. A definite must see in Northland, in the North Island, in New Zealand, in the Pacific and in the world!! Nowhere else will you see these sights.

CarlEdinburgh

We've been up to the bay of islands 5 times since coming to NZ in 2012 and always wanted to drive down the west coast on the way home but never had the time.You need to make time for this. The drive through Opononi and through kauri country is fantastic with plenty of places to stop. The Tane Mahuta tree is only a few mins walk from the road and it is a spectacular sight. Don't miss this area.

EmmaSW3

It is worth visiting all the old Kauri trees within the area. There are a number of walks other than just Tane Mahuta (although he is stunning!). Lovely walks. The walways make it suitable for families and those who aren't up for proper hiking. It is very pretty. If you can go earlier in the morning, or later in the afternoon when there are fewer people it is magical.

sodafin

Even in light rain, the forest walk is very worthwhile. Don't just park and see one tree - take a 20-minute walk and experience something very unique and special.