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Kauri Attractions

One of Northland's great treasures is the towering trunks and interlocking canopy of the Kauri. Here are some of the sites and visitor attractions on offer throughout Northland which feature kauri and its story.

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The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Built from Kauri, the Duke , as it's affectionately known holds NZ's oldest licence. A haven for hospitality for over 150 years, the Duke today is one of the country's most gracious establishments.

Harrisons Cape Runner

Kauri attractions in the Top of the North

Tour the gumfields at the southern end of 90 Mile Beach as part of day toru to Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach.

Tutukaka Wild Adventure Company

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

135 acres of fun! Largest Kauri tree on the East Coast 11.2m circumference.

Claphams Clocks National Clock Museum

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

The National Clock Museum featuring kauri clocks. At Quayside, Town Basin.

The Kauri Museum

Kauri attractions in the West Coast

The fascinating story of pioneering settlers through the theme of kauri at this internationally acclaimed museum.

Waipoua Lodge

Kauri attractions in the West Coast

Luxury etched in history. Built in 1890 from one Kauri tree, this 5 star historic lodge has a guest lounge, bar and library.

Far North Regional Museum

Kauri attractions in the Top of the North

Early European shipping, gum diging and Dalmation cultural interests.

Puketi and Omahuta Forests

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

The largest remaining continuous tracts of native forests in Northland.

Kaipara North Head Lighthouse

Kauri attractions in the West Coast

The last kauri lighthouse built in NZ has three stories and was built in 1884.

Northern Steamship Company

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

An intimate steamboat cruise down the beautiful and historic Kerikeri Inlet on a Kauri Steamboat.

Northland's Top Experiences

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Incorporating unique kauri experiences, Dune Rider 4x4 tours, exclusive/VIP tours, Paihia Duck, Norhtland glow worms & culture

Kauri House Lodge

Kauri attractions in the West Coast

Kauri House Lodge sits high above Dargaville amongst mature trees. The 1880's villa retains all its charm, style and grace with original kauri panelling and period antiques in all rooms.

Kings Tours and Dolphin Cruises

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Let Kings show you the spectacular highlights of the Far North.

Northern Exposure Tours

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Expose yourself to an exhilarating journey to Cape Reinga and the Far North with Northern Exposure Tours.

Te Aurere Kupe Waka Centre

Kauri attractions in the

Te Aurere is a traditional waka hourua (voyaging canoe). In the past decade she has sailed from Aotearoa to Hawai’i, the Cook Islands, French Polynesia, New Caledonia and Norfolk Island.

Trounson Kauri Park

Kauri attractions in the West Coast

Interpreted walk 32km north of Dargaville

Dargaville Museum

Kauri attractions in the West Coast

Maori carvings - a variety of regional/tribal styles. Pioneer and Kauri gum-diggers exhibits

Whangaroa Harbour

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Site of one of the last kauri sawmills and shipyards, operated by Lane & Sons for over a century.

A H Reed Memorial Park

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Tree top boardwalk track through a kauri forest in Whangarei, on site interpretation.

Kauri Coast Top 10 Holiday Park

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Guided forest night walks

Footprints Waipoua

Kauri attractions in the West Coast

Day and night guided walks through the largest Kauir forest in New Zealand - Waipoua. Authentic Maori guides.

The Cabbage Tree

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Exquisite ancient kauri items for sale.

The Kauri Bowl Gallery

Kauri attractions in the West Coast

Woodturner Greg Brownie's studio, gallery and tuition.

Awesome Adventures

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Our Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach tour includes a visit to Northland's ancient Kauri forest.

Gumdiggers Park

Kauri attractions in the Top of the North

Ancient buried kauri forest first discovered in 1890 by early pioneers.

Green Gecko Tours

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Nature tours of this fascinating Northland area rich in early New Zeland history, animal and plant life.

Nelson's Kaihu Kauri

Kauri attractions in the West Coast

One of the largest Kauri galleries in New Zealand, situated 30km north of Dargaville and 25km south of Waipoua.

Cape Brett Walkways

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Guided walks along a Kauri ridge to Cape Brett.

Dargaville Museum

Kauri attractions in the West Coast

Impressive Kauri Gumdigger exhibition with operational gum-washing plant.

Waima Lodge

Kauri attractions in the West Coast

Crafted from Kauri in 1920, a testament to quality of materials & workmanship from a bygone era, Waima Lodge, warm hospitality, live music, original art & beautiful food.

Kauri Lodge Motel

Kauri attractions in the

Kaitaia's most central motel.

Whangarei Museum & Heritage Park

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Heritage Park is home to a superb 1886 Kauri villa, historic chapel and school.

Wairere Boulders

Kauri attractions in the West Coast

Kauri walks through a mysterious boulder valley.

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Ngatokimatawhaorua - one of the world's largest Maori ceremonial war canoes made from Kauri and on display at the Treaty Grounds.

Pukekiwi Tours

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Tours to Kauri forests and Tane Mahuta - Lord of the Forest.

Tuatua Tours

Kauri attractions in the Top of the North

Tuatua Tours, Ahipara, 90 Mile Beach, offers full 'you ride, we guide' tours aboard our modern fleet Honda ATVs (quad bikes). A life time experience.

Fernz Ecotours

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Guided half or full day eco,cultural and historic tours in Russell's unique Ngaiotonga Kauri Rain Forest. Experience the natural beauty of our native trees,beaches and glow worm caves.

Waiotemarama Gorge Walk

Kauri attractions in the

Two kilometers east of Opononi the Waiotemarama Gorge road turns south for six kilometers to the Waiotemarama bush track, the best short walk from Opononi.

The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Working Studio

Kauri attractions in the West Coast

Visit the studio of NZ's leading master woodturner Rick Taylor.

Trounson Park

Kauri attractions in the West Coast

Mainland island kauri reserve, 17km south of Waipoua. Interpretation on site.

Kaikohe Pioneer Village

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

The Kaikohe Pioneer Village is a replica 19th Century Northland village.

Ancient Kauri Kingdom

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Handcrafted furniture, art, crafts and gifts from the oldest workable timber in the world.

Te Waimate Mission Station 1832

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Historic kauri building. The only survivor of three mission houses built in 1832, Te Waimate was first occupied by the Clarke family.

The Kerikeri Mission Station 1832

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Historic Kauri building. Marvel at the workmanship in NZ's two oldest buildings - Kemp House and the Stone Store, built in 1832-36.

The Kauri Shop

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Beautiful handcrafts in Kauri timber.

Te Ranga Top Tours

Kauri attractions in the Top of the North

4WD eco tours to kauri dam sites, chutes, bullock tracks and tramlines in Whangaroa.

Kauri Park Motel

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Kauri Park is your ideal accommodation base for exploring Kerikeri, the Bay of Islands and the Far North of New Zealand.

Warkworth Museum

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Parry Kauri Park

The Landing Paparoa

Kauri attractions in the West Coast

An 1862 historic riverside kauri hub. Picnic spot.

Bushmans Friend Guided Bush Walk

Kauri attractions in the Top of the North

Explore Whangaroa's beautiful native bush and natural harbour with local guide and native plant specialist. Tranquility, history, dramatic scenery and the rich flora of Northland's native bush

Adventure Puketi

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Guide wlalk through the Puketi Native Rainforest near Kerikeri. Kauri and other native flora and fauna.

Kauri Bushmens Memorial

Kauri attractions in the West Coast

This small reserve is a living memorial to the bush men of a past era who lived, worked and sometimes died in the region’s kauri forests. It contains an exceptionally good stand of kauri with many young kauri (rickers) along with other species including rimu, totara, miro, lancewood, kauka and many tree ferns.

Dormavilla Kauri Products and Cafe

Kauri attractions in the West Coast

A Slice of the wild - kauri gifts and souvenirs.

Labyrinth Woodworks and Maze

Kauri attractions in the West Coast

Kauri, kauri gum, puzzles and fun.

Gumstore Bar & Grill

Kauri attractions in the Top of the North

This historic building (1890) was once the hub of the community as a general store for gumdiggers in the North

Ancient Kauri Kingdom

Kauri attractions in the Top of the North

NZ's widest range of art, craft and furniture made from ancient kauri. Walk up the stairs inside a 50 tonne, 45000 year old log.

The Kauri Workshop

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

One of the most extensive ranges of Kauri products in Northland.

Far North Outback Adventures

Kauri attractions in the Top of the North

Adventure eco tour. Touch pre historic Kauri logs carbon dated 30-50 thousand years old.

Natural Wood Creations

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Large selection of Kauri creations, bowls, picture frames, mirrors and over 3,500 assorted clocks.

Wyldewoode Timber Designz

Kauri attractions in the East Coast

Specialising in unique furniture using native New zealand timbers.

Waipoua Forest

Kauri attractions in the West Coast

Home the largest and the oldest living kauri trees in New Zealand.

Key facts

Ancestors of the kauri first appeared in the Jurassic Period 190-135 million years ago.

Kauri forests are among the most ancient in the world.

Kauri forests once covered a million hectares of the north. Now only 7455 hectares of mature forest remain.

Waipoua Forest is the largest remaining kauri forest in the world.

3/4 of Northland kauri forest were felled between 1800 and 1900.

Younger kauri trees (rickers) carry short branches up their trunks until they are 120 years old.