Forest
Waipoua Kauri Forest Sanctuary – Discover the tracks by yourself, or with our Maori Guides
The 9600 hectare Waipoua Forest Sanctuary is a lush native forest encompassing New Zealand’s largest kauri sanctuary and was created in 1952 to preserve native flora and fauna along with the 2-3000 year old kauri in its heart. Around ¾ of New Zealand’s kauri are here in these forests surrounding us. Forest walks are from 10 minutes in duration to long tramps maintained by the Department of Conservation.

We have experienced Maori guides who will explore the Waipoua Forest with you exclusively and immerse you in the story of the forest through maori mythology and the history of the mighty Waipoua Forest. These professional guides are local Maori who have lived here in the Waipoua for many generations. These guides have been awarded as one of '82 global experiences' featured in the Lonely Planet Code Green: Experiences of a Lifetime Guide Book, released in 2006.

The Night Walk in Trounson Kauri Park - A Rare and Exclusive Opportunity to See Kiwi in the Wild
Experience the wander of the New Zealand predator free bush by night. The guided night walk to see kiwi in the wild in Trounson Kauri Park is our most popular tour and can be arranged for your second night’s stay - it is an easy walk for all levels of fitness. Trounson Park is administered by the Department of Conservation who constantly work to eradicate pests to ensure the survival of the very rare Kiwi bird. You will enjoy a leisurely guided walk (one and a half hour’s easy walking) through the forest with a guide to discover the rare kiwi bird and other nocturnal native species.

Flora, Fauna and Specialist Ornithological Guiding
Our specialist nature guide has a consummate knowledge of the wading birds and seabirds of our coastlines, the biodiversity of our forest species and endangered species like Kokako and rare kauri snails. He has 17 years experience as a professional conservationist.

Download our Complete Forest PDF guide here