10 great short walks through ancient forests

March 2024

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Northland’s Tane Mahuta Walk leads to New Zealand’s oldest kauri – Tane Mahuta
1. Tāne Mahuta walk, Northland This short walk, suitable for buggies and children, leads to Tāne Mahuta, the oldest known kauri in Aotearoa. The tree’s name translates to ‘God of the Forest’. Tāne Mahuta is 52m tall and is estimated to be more than 2500 years old. 2. Kauri Loop track, Huntly This track winds […]

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