BOUR 12 Point of interest Kaikohe 54 KM AR H Car Ferry Kohukohu Paihia 88 KM GA 81 KM IAN Niwa OK Rawene Route H If you have time to explore further, Arai Te Uru Opononi Omapere visit Rawene and Kohukohu which offer Walking track 21 visible remnants of the pioneering days. Both were operational sawmill Swimming Kaitiaki o Te Wahapu o Waima Forest sites, with bustling populations Nui a Kupe centered on Kauri milling and are now Mataraua home to a number of historic and Food heritage buildings. WAIMAMAKU Forest To Paihia Cafe Kaikohe Shop 20

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Through farmland and villages the 7 Dargaville 19 Tane Mahuta & Kauri Walks wild, untamed West Coast, to the A treasure-trove of cafes, restaurants and Marvel at the ancient Lord of the Forest - peaceful shelter of the kauri forests, shops, as well as an impressive museum Tane Mahuta, alive for over 2,000 years! Walk housing stories of gumdiggers and and discover , Father of the prepare to be awed by a journey of shipwrecks. Forest and the Four Sisters, an unforgettable dramatic contrasts. giant kauri experience. Dargaville Rail & River Cruises Follow the road through the Kumara 8 Take a boat trip on the Northern Wairoa 20 Footprints Waipoua Capital, and feel the sea spray on River, or drive a buggy down an abandoned Take a spine-tingling tour of our ancient trees your skin as you reach the ruggedly railway line, for a unique perspective on the by day, night or twilight, for a real sense of beautiful West Coast beaches. Further kauri trading routes of days gone by. the spiritual connection with our oldest living north, the ancient living forests wrap treasures. 9 The Kumara Box their deep green embrace around you. You can’t come to the Kumara Capital of the 21 Hokianga Harbour These mighty trees have supported World without visiting the wacky world of Sip a cool drink and quietly contemplate the lives and livelihoods for centuries. Ernie the Kumara King! ever-changing vista, as you watch the sun go But despite their immense size and down over the immense sand dunes from the deck of the historic Opononi Hotel. strength, these giants are also fragile. 10 Dargaville & Wairoa River Scenic Humans have harvested their Lookout, Pou tu te Rangi The town, country and harbour views from the precious timber and gum over the hilltop setting of the Dargaville Museum are centuries, and have now come to amazing and makes for the perfect picnic spot. Must Do’s protect these great guardians of the forest. 11 Baylys Beach Learn A short detour takes you to Baylys Beach on A stop at The Kauri Museum in Yet still a few living links to our the wild West Coast - NZ’s longest driveable Matakohe is a must on your way north. ancient past stand - tall, strong and beach, and a top spot for surfing, quad biking, The informative and entertaining proud - like the ships and masts horse riding and fishing. exhibits provide context for the rest carved from their sturdy timber. of your journey, and will enrich your 12 Omamari Beach experience of the kauri trees and the If you can resist the lure of the Kai Iwi Lakes, Ships that weathered wild storms, places you’ll visit along the way. and carried people safely to far off a turn to the left on the same side-road will places. lead you to stunning Omamari Beach. See Forget comparisons between height Follow in the footsteps of the kauri 13 Kai Iwi Lakes and girth. Every one of the kauri within Set back from the wild West Coast breakers easy walking distance of the road will loggers and gumdiggers of days gone lies a hidden gem - sparkling freshwater leave you awestruck and humbled. Te by. But tread lightly on your journey, lakes fringed by pristine sandy beaches. for the time has now come for us Matua Ngahere, The Four Sisters, The Kaihu Tavern Yakas and Cathedral Grove are all just to play our part in protecting these 14 as worthwhile visiting as the famed majestic icons. Wet your whistle while admiring this beautiful historic kauri building. Tane Mahuta. Trounson Kauri Park 1 Maungaturoto 15 Dig Fancy yourself a modern day gumdigger? An easy 40 minute loop walk takes you under Dig for buried treasures at one of the This cute and quirky village has the first the canopy of a thriving kauri stand, and many second hand stores, op shops of many great second hand stores along gives you a sense of what untouched kauri and craft shops along the way. Keen this route, where you can stop and dig for forests were once like. treasure hunters should check out precious nuggets. Maungaturoto Second Hand, Empire Guided Night Walk 16 and Shop & Brew in Paparoa, Nighttime is when the kauri forests really 2 Paparoa Traders, Dargaville’s Hospice, Lock Grand historic buildings like the former come alive. Experience the incredible sights Stock & Barrell and Lion of Judah, and National Bank hark back to the glory days and sounds of the ancient forest and its Nelson’s Ancient Kauri in Kaihu. of this region. There are several good forest native wildlife residents. walks in the area too. 17 Maunganui Bluff 3 Pahi’s Giant Moreton Bay Fig Tree For the more intrepid, a hike to Maunganui If you thought the only giant trees here were Bluff will get you out in the elements, and kauri, think again! This impressive Australian reward you with spectacular views up and fig tree reaches nearly 30m high, with a down the coast. canopy over 50m wide. 18 Waipoua Forest Scenic Lookout 4 The Kauri Museum - Matakohe For incredible views of the forest, turn Discover the fascinating story of our ancient off just after you enter the Waipoua Kauri kauri, and the people who have carved their Sanctuary and drive to the old forest fire livelihoods from these magnificent trees lookout. throughout the ages.

5 Ruawai Ruawai has declared itself as the “Kumara Capital of the World”

6 Tokatoka Peak Viewpoint In the pioneering days, the river pilot would climb this volcanic peak to watch for ships. Are you as fit as he was? See how quickly you can reach the top!

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