Please note!
Our tour bookings are full from Dec 26 to Jan-5 2025. Book now for January tours!

Waipoua forest Kauri tour

1 Day Tour

from/per person
NZ$
400

Tour Details

Book this Tour

The tour that visits Waipoua Forest departing from and returning to Auckland is exclusively offered by Navi!

One-of-a-kind Waipoua Forest Tour

The Waipoua Forest is one of you few places you can view New Zealand's giant Kauri trees, as many other regions have been recently closed to the public.

We make it a mission to educate all those in New Zealand to have an awareness of the importance of nature and conservation.

Every person coming to Aotearoa deserves an opportunity to feel the energy residing in the only sizable remnant and reserve of Kauri trees, located in Waipoua. This educational tour not only includes a Waipoua forest and Tane Mahuta experience, but also a visit to the Kauri museum at Matakohe.

Tour Schedule

The tour starts with a visit to the kauri Museum in Matakohe.

This museum showcases the history of Kauri, focusing on the pioneering era when logging was a livelihood.

Explore the giant Kauri trees, beautiful timber, and the history surrounding resin.

In the forest you will meet Te Matua Ngahere - 'The Father of the Forest'.  At between 2,500 and 3,000 years old he is the oldest known kauri tree in the world. The highlight of the Waipoua tour will be your meeting with 'The Lord of the Forest' - the giant Tane Mahuta! Your guide will formally greet the silent giant.

★Notice ★Please be advised that "Tāne Mahuta" will be closed for maintenance for six weeks starting in late September. During this period, visitors will not be able to access Tāne Mahuta. However, we will continue to offer guided hikes in Waipoua Forest, where you can explore the Kauri trees, other native flora, and learn about "Te Matua Ngahere," the Father of the Forest.

Trip Plan

Tour Length: 1 full day

Minimum Number: This tour requires a minimum of 2 Adults. Also, please feel free to contact us to see if we have an availability for 1 person.

Itinerary:

07:45- Leave Auckland
09:45 - Visit Kauri museum in Matakohe
10:30 - Brunch time at local cafe
13:00 - Meet the giant Kauri trees. You can enjoy the beauty of Tane mauta and Te Matua Ngahere
14:30 - Leave the Waipoua Forest
18:00 - Arrive in Auckland

Note : If you have any dietary requirements or restrictions , please let us know at the time of booking.

Special Notes

  • Includes full round-trip transportation from Auckland.
  • You can select pick up/drop off points from following 5 hotels in central area.

                         Pullman/ M social/ J W Mariott/ Cordis / Skycity

  • We offer both English and Japanese-speaking driver for our shuttle transport.
  • Please enjoy  Kumara Pie at Matakohe cafe

What to Bring:

For the most enjoyable experience, we recommend that you bring-

  • A camera!
  • Hiking boots
  • Lightweight jacket (in winter) or sun hat (in summer)
  • Water bottle

Book this Tour

Tour Cost

The Navi Team works hard to bring you the best pricing anywhere! Let us know if you can find better pricing.

$
400.00
 NZD / person
$
200.00
NZD / child 
Under 11 years old

Book this Tour
No items found.

BOOK This Tour Now

Enter your details below and we'll contact you to finalise your tour plans.

Tour Selection

Waipoua forest Kauri tour
Cordis, Auckland
JW Marriott Auckland
M Social Auckland
Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments
SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Contact Details

Tour Enquiry

When you enquire about a tour, we will contact you to verify and finalize your booking details, and then email you an invoice to pay by credit card, or by Paypal.

Important: your booking is not reserved until payment is made. Please do that as early as possible to guarantee your place.

Please Book Tour Now if the tour date is important to your plans.

Payment Details

When your tour is booked, we will finalize details, and then email you an invoice to pay by credit card, or by Paypal.

Online Payment

100% SECURE CHECK-OUT

When this tour is booked, you will be taken to our payment page to finalize your reservation.

Item
Qty
Total
Adults
-
-
Children
-
-
CC Fees
3%
-
TOTAL
 
-
Thank you! Your request has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Related Tours

No items found.

Tour Application Terms & Conditions

Do you have a question which is not covered here? Click here to ask us!

Special Note for this Tour

All terms & conditions below apply as normal, with these differences;

Booking

  • A minimum of 2 adults must be attending the tour for the tour to take place.
  • Application for a tour must be made by phone, fax or e-mail no later than 5:00 PM of the day before the tour.
  • Your application may not be accepted if the tour is full, prior to your booking.
  • Hobbiton Movie Set is closed on Christmas Day.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Cancellations and refunds are based on the working day we receive your request. Please note that requests must must be received before 5 PM ( NZT ) to be processed on that working day.

  • Bookings cancelled more than 4 working days before your tour date are fully refundable.
  • Bookings cancelled between 2 and 3 working days before the tour date are 50% refundable.
  • Bookings cancelled within 1 working day of the tour date can not be refunded.
  • If you are not present at the specified pick-up location at the departure time, the tour must depart without you.
  • No refunds will be made after travel has commenced.
  • Refunds for Paypal payments do not include card fees ( 3% ) as per Paypal terms & conditions.
The above cancellation policy may have exceptions for certain tours, which will be communicated to you at the time of booking.

Tour Costs

  • If there are two adults attending the tour, the cost of the tour written is the cost for one person.
  • If there are two adults attending the tour, children ( aged 5~11 ) will cost half of what is written.

Warning

  • Please understand that changes of schedule, cost and tours may occur with no notice.
  • Photos are only images.