Experience the affinity that Māori have with the forest and the deep spiritual respect they have for these sentinels who have stood silently witnessing the passing of time. Your guide will share thought- provoking information, humorous banter, stories and legends before respectfully greeting the oldest and largest known kauri trees in the world with spine-tingling chants and song.
tours
twilight encounter
4 hours | Depart 6pm in October-March / 4pm in April-October | Witness forest transition from day to night | Meet the oldest and largest Kauri trees in the world | Giant trees include Te Matua Ngāhere & Tane Mahuta | Minimum 2 guests
private tours
For small groups or individuals enjoy your own personal guide and day or night experience of between one hour and up to five hours of the wondrous Waipoua Forest.
Group coach options
Footprints Waipoua are able to provide full coach tour options for any special groups. They have experience in catering to the cruise ship markets, educational groups and independent travel group markets.
CONFERENCE PACKAGES
For small groups or individuals enjoy your own personal guide and day or night experience of between one hour and up to five hours of the wondrous Waipoua Forest.