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Waipoua Forest - Tāne Mahuta, Te Matua Ngahere & Kauri Museum Day Tour from Auckland
Discover the ancient giants of Waipoua Forest on this full-day tour from Auckland. Visit Tāne Mahuta, New Zealand’s tallest kauri tree, and Te Matua Ngahere, one of the oldest and widest living trees in the world. Explore the Kauri Museum in Matakohe, showcasing the rich history of the kauri timber and gum industries. Travel in comfort with a knowledgeable guide, with scenic stops and light refreshments along the way. A perfect blend of nature, culture, and history in one unforgettable day.
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Meeting and pickup
Kindly arrive at the designated pickup point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time. Look out for a vehicle displaying the sign of our company name or the vehicle number provided to you for easy identification. To ensure a smooth experience, please make sure you have shared the correct hotel address and contact details with us. If possible, we recommend using a local SIM card or enabling international roaming, and installing WhatsApp for convenient communication throughout your trip.
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Tāne Mahuta is New Zealand’s largest known living kauri tree, located in the Waipoua Forest in Northland. Often called the “Lord of the Forest,” it is estimated to be over 2,000 years old. Standing at about 51 meters tall with a trunk girth of over 13 meters, Tāne Mahuta is a sacred tree in Māori culture, believed to be the son of Ranginui (the sky father) and Papatūānuku (the earth mother), who separated his parents to let light into the world. It's a must-visit natural wonder symbolizing life, growth, and connection to nature.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Te Matua Ngahere, meaning "Father of the Forest," is one of the oldest and widest known kauri trees in New Zealand, also located in the Waipoua Forest. Estimated to be over 2,500 years old, it stands about 29.9 meters tall but is especially notable for its massive trunk girth of over 16 meters, making it the stoutest kauri tree in existence. Revered in Māori tradition, Te Matua Ngahere represents wisdom, endurance, and deep ancestral connections. Its presence offers a powerful and humbling experience for all who visit.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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The Kauri Museum in Matakohe, Northland, is a premier cultural attraction dedicated to the rich history of New Zealand’s kauri forests and the pioneering era. Spanning 4,500 square meters, it is the largest undercover visitor attraction north of Auckland . The museum features extensive exhibits on the kauri timber and gum industries, including the world's largest collection of kauri gum and kauri furniture . Visitors can explore life-sized reconstructions of pioneer rooms, operational machinery from the era, and interactive antique items . A highlight is the full-scale circumference outlines of massive kauri trees, some even larger than Tāne Mahuta . Kauri museum offers a unique insight into the natural and cultural heritage of New Zealand's kauri forests .
2 hours • Admission ticket included
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- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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