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Activities at Trounson Kauri Park

Children standing under a kauri, Trounson Kauri Park. Photo: Tony Lilleby.
Children standing under a kauri,
Trounson Kauri Park

A walk through Trounson offers visitors a great experience, just to view this wonderful forest. The particularly lush vegetation is dominated by kauri, taraire, kauri grass, kiekie, ferns, and epiphytes.

Kukupa can be seen by day and, with patience, kiwi by night. Fantails, pied tits, morepork and other forest birds are also resident. Fallen kauri, lightwells, clear streams and filmy ferns are among the many other interesting features of Trounson.

Interpretation panels and audio points add to this easy going 30 to 40 min track. A guided night-walk, available with a local tourism operator provides another opportunity to experience the forest by night.




Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

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Kauri trees

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry
all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Tips for driving on unsealed roads

Contacts

Kauri Coast Area Office
Phone: +64 9 439 3450
Email: kauricoastareaoffice@doc.govt.nz
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