embrace the beauty....a smorgasboard for the senses....the roads are very adventurous to drive More

We are so fortunate that this small piece of the great kauri forests that once extended all over the top of the North Island of New Zealand were saved from the mindless destruction of chopping down the forests to make pastures. These forests are so majestic that they have to be seen to be believed. They are thousands of years... More

Of course the Waipoua forest houses the amazing Kouri trees with there history and legends. The immensity and overwhelmingness of these trees have to be seen to be experienced. Memorable forever. More

Coming from the south into this big forest there is a small road to the left for a lookout, gravel and steep and nothing much to see at the top. The next road to the left will lead you to the visitor center, a nice drive along the river and the visitor center will give good information. Then you actually... More

To be there is to be there,this is a huge piece of living NZ history, with iconic Kauri trees that make the hair on the back of your neck stand up, roads are windy but add to the magic. More

It's busy, which does detract, but if you find a park on the road and walk a few minutes up the path you'll see the magnificent Tane Mahuta. If you've travelled through any northern hemisphere redwood forests you might be a little underwhelmed. I still recommend it, though if you bypass it you'll see many kauri in the forest on... More

very interesting journey through here, the biggest Kauri tree in NZ the road wanders around and through More

These magnificent trees are humbling. The Forest oozes with life land strength. The walk to giant Tane Mahuta takes only 5 minutes and you'll never be the same again. More

If you appreciate nature, definitely take the time to see the ancient Kauri trees, the magnificent tree ferns and the abundant bird life in the Waipoua Forest. It's like going back in time! More