Square Kauri Tree
Track category
Short walk
Time:
20 min return
Distance:
150 m
Description
Maumaupaki Plateau
The 15th largest kauri on the Peninsula is found just west of the Tapu-Coroglen Road summit. Estimated to be 1200 years old, this tree has an unusual square-looking bole.
The walking track to the tree is short but steep with 187 steps; from the viewing area you get good views across to Maumaupaki (Camels Back) on the main Coromandel Range.
Getting there
Just west of the Tapu-Coroglen Road summit.
Plan and prepare
Before you go into the outdoors, tell someone your plans and leave a date to raise the alarm if you haven't returned. To do this, use the New Zealand Outdoors Intentions process on the AdventureSmart website. It is endorsed by New Zealand's search and rescue agencies and provides three simple options to tell someone you trust the details about your trip.