Waipoua Forest Sanctuary, Northland Region, New Zealand

Waipoua Forest preserves some of the best examples of kauri forest remaining in New Zealand. It is notable for having two of the largest living kauri trees, Tane Mahuta and Te Matua Ngahere. The forest was declared a sanctuary in 1952. A community based volunteer organisation, the Waipoua Forest Trust, helps maintain the forest.

The forest, on the west coast of the Northland Region, is associated with the neighbouring Waima and Mataraua Forests. The forest sanctuary is bordered to the south by the 350 hectares (860 acres) Professor W.R McGregor Reserve, named after W. R. McGregor (1894–1977). In the 1940s, McGregor successfully campaigned to end logging of the forest and to have it declared a sanctuary, a status it achieved in 1952.

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What to do in Waipoua Forest Sanctuary:

Wild Life: North Island Kokako, Kukupa (New Zealand Pigeon), Fantail, Pied Tit, Tui, Grey Warbler, Shining Cuckoo and Kingfisher
Adventure: Tramping, Camping, Swimming, Walking

Where is Waipoua Forest Sanctuary:

Region:
Location: Kaipara district, Northland region, New Zealand

When & how to get to Waipoua Forest Sanctuary:

Best Time to Visit: to Getting There:State Highway 12 runs through the forest. The Waipoua Forest Visitor Centre is located in the heart of Waipoua Forest, just 1 km off State Highway 12 (the turn off is sign posted).
Nearest Town: Waimamaku
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Where to stay (Lodges / Guest Houses / Camps / Resorts / Hotels):

Accommodation: There is a DOC camping ground at Waipoua Forest.

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Climate & Weather conditions in Waipoua Forest Sanctuary:

Temp: c to c
Rainfall: 1651 cm
Altitude: 640 m

Other details about Waipoua Forest Sanctuary:

Established: 1952
Area: 91 sq km
Language: English and Maori