waipoua forest
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waipoua forest印象
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took a night time tour with a Maori guide. Well organized, learned lots and the forest is beautiful. Easy walking for anyone. Wear waterproof shoes.
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I loved the visit to Waipoua Forest to see the ancient and giant Kauri trees. The Forest, and the trees, some of which are more than 2000 years old are amazing.
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This area is one of the few remaining stands of ancient Kauri forest. These massive trees are [almost] comparable to the USA's Coastal Redwoods in terms of their size and stature. The area features a number of walks to various points that showcase some of the larger Kauri trees. Walking tracks include "Four Sisters" (0.7 km return), "Te Matua Ngahere" (1.4 km return), "Yakas" (3.4 km return), and of course, "Tane Mahuta" (0.4 km return).Each pathway follows a well developed trail system or upraised boardwalk, so as to limit damage to the natural environment. The Kauri roots are very shallow and can apparently be damaged by trampers' footsteps. Visitors can also potentially carry on on their boots disease that can plague the Kauri, so make sure to clean your boots at all appropriate stations (near the trailheads). The massive Kauri trees themselves are a real treat to walk along and near. Seeing Te Matua Ngahere (Father of the Forest) was a truly awe-inspiring and humbling experience. The boardwalk leading to the Yakas tree allows you to literally stand right beside the tree's trunk and marvel at its size!Keep an eye (or ear) out for the sound of the rare Kokako calling from the treetops!
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We did the lookout walk which is about an 1,5 hours and absolutely beautiful you walk through so many different terrains that you will be left in awe after this walk. Really cool much better then just seeing Tane Mahuta
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Great place to walk and see all the kauri trees.Easy grade perfect for all ages.Take your time and step out of the rat race.Maoi guides do leader led walks
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We stopped on our drive from Dargaville to Paihia to visit the giant Kauri in Waipoua Forest and sat in awe of these jawdropping old father's of the forest.Te Matua Ngahere the 'Father of the Forest' can be spotted through the trees at a curve in the boardwalk, and you think you are looking at a rocky cliff - this mammoth trunk 16 metres in circumference is so hard to comprehend that it's actually a tree - until you look up into the amazing canopy. It just leaves you speechless.Nearby Tane Mahuta, "Lord of the Forest" is just as inspiring, making you want to just kneel at his feet in an act of worship. 35 plus other plant species grow in his awesome canopy - he is a true father of smaller things! Want to feel small and insignificant? Travel here and meet these 2000 plus year old giants and wonder at their glory.
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Visiting this part of New Zealand means you're interested int these big trees. From the parking lot there are a number of walks ou can follow. Each of them not taking more than half an hour.The Four Sisters surely impress you, by having four of the "big trees" standing together. Continuing to Te Matua Ngahere - the second largest kar in NZ - brings you close to one of these huge trees.Unfortunately, there is not enough information about kauri forest, their envirenment, their needs, their history... available in Waipoua Forest itself.If you're interested (and in fact you should be) make sure to reseve an extra 1 to 2 hours to visit Trounson Kauri Forest, 15 km south of Waipour forest. According to me, a much better environment to learn about these masters of the wood, and certainly worthwhile this extra detour.
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The forest as well as the large Kauri trees make for a beautiful walk. It is even better if you know something about the distinctive nature of the kauri trees to fully appreciate what you are seeing. They are unique.
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Since I was a little girl I have always wanted to visit Tane Mahuta and he did not disappoint! You feel a real sense of humility standing amongst these trees. Particularly Te Matua Ngahere. Just absolutely stunning. Can't help but think how beautiful it would look if we hadn't chopped them all down...
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what a beautiful ngahere/forest!! Green and serene, reminds us of how fortunate we are to have such a gift in the Northland. May it long continue.