Kauri dieback disease has been found at Waipoua Forest and Trounson Kauri Park. Please see www.kauridieback.co.nz to find out how you can help stop its spread.
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This short track takes you out to the Signal Station Point on the south head of the Hokianga Harbour. It offers spectacular views of the harbour and coastline. Category: Short walk Distance: 360 m Completion Time: 15 min one way Alert: The walk is closed 13 - 27 February 2012.
A stand of four impressive kauri trees, known as the Four Sisters, can be visited by taking a 10-minute walk in the Waipoua Forest. Category: Short walk Distance: 350 m Completion Time: 10 min one way
The 3.3-km track from the Waiotemaramara Waterfall Loop Walk to Hauturu Highpoint is steep but the views obtained at the top are worth the climb. Category: Tramping track Distance: 3.3 km one way Completion Time: 5 hr return
This short kauri forest walk provides an easy opportunity to enjoy the unique kauri forest environment. Category: Short walk Distance: 300 m Completion Time: 15 min return
Walk up a short track that climbs through a stand of young kauri 'rickers' and offers scenic views of the Waipoua River. Category: Walking track Distance: 200 m Completion Time: 10 min one way
The track connects the Waipoua Visitor Centre to the historic forestry lookout. The track traverses through a regenerating manuka and podocarp/hardwood forest. Category: Tramping track Distance: 2.5 km Completion Time: 1 hr one way
Climb through Kaihu Forest to the top of Mount Tutamoe and you will be rewarded by stunning, panoramic views. Category: Tramping track Distance: 4 km Completion Time: 3 hr one way Alert: Track closed until further notice due to logging operations
Visit Tane Mahuta, New Zealand's largest known living kauri tree. Category: Easy access short walk Distance: 200 m Completion Time: 5 min one way
Take a 20-minute walk in Waipoua Forest to view the world's second largest living kauri Te Matua Ngahere. Category: Short walk Distance: 730 m Completion Time: 20 min one way
This short loop track in Waipoua Forest is 1 km south of the forest lookout. Fine examples of toatoa (blue celery pine) and other podocarps can be seen from the track. Category: Short walk Distance: 200 m Completion Time: 10 min one way
Climb to the top of Tokatoka and enjoy the stunning 360-degree views. Category: Walking track Distance: 354 m Completion Time: 20 min one way
Wallk through a spectacular stand of kauri and experience the unique character of this ancient forest by day or night. Category: Easy access short walk Distance: 1.6 km Completion Time: 40 min return
This attractive 3-hour loop walk to the Waiotemarama Waterfall features gorges, waterfalls and bush scenes. Category: Walking track Distance: 2.5 km Completion Time: 3 hr return Alert: Track closed until further notice due to a slip
Walk on a well-surfaced track to Cathedral Grove and then move on to experience the seventh largest kauri in Waipoua Forest, the 'Yakas' tree. Category: Short walk Distance: 1.7 km Completion Time: 40 min one way
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