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Kauri tree, Waipoua Forest

Visit the Kauri Coast, New Zealand

Visit the Kauri Coast, New Zealand

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The quickest way to drive between Auckland and the Bay of Islands is along the eastern route, but the west coast route, passing through ancient kauri forests and lush rolling farmland, is well worth the extra time.

Waipoua Forest is the most significant remnant of the once extensive forests of Northland, and is home to the oldest remaining kauri trees, one over 2,000 years in age, and many with trunks several meters across.

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Map of the Kauri Coast

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    Places near the Kauri Coast

    Photos of the Kauri Coast

    • Golf course, Kauri Coast
      Golf course, Kauri Coast
    • Arts and crafts shops in Hokianga, Kauri Coast
      Arts and crafts shops in Hokianga, Kauri Coast
    • Horse riding along the Kauri Coast
      Horse riding along the Kauri Coast
    • Seals, Kauri Coast
      Seals, Kauri Coast
    • Tane Mahuta, the Kauri Coast
      Tane Mahuta, the Kauri Coast
    • Tane Mahuta, Kauri Coast
      Tane Mahuta, Kauri Coast
    • Kauri Coast, New Zealand
      Kauri Coast, New Zealand
    • Kauri Tree, Waipoua Forest, Northland
      Kauri Tree, Waipoua Forest, Northland

    Accommodation choices for the Kauri Coast

    We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit the Kauri Coast. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.

    Ideas for experiencing the Kauri Coast

    Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting the Kauri Coast, and which use the best local guides.

    • Waipoua Forest Twilight Encounter
      Kauri trees, Waipoua Forest

      Waipoua Forest Twilight Encounter

      Waipoua Forest Twilight Encounter

      The spiritual environment of the Waipoua Forest provides a natural stage for an unforgettable encounter with some of the largest remaining kauri trees in the world.

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