Father of the Forest

Local nameTe Matua Ngahere
LocationNorthland, New Zealand

Te Matua Ngahere is a giant kauri coniferous tree in the Waipoua Forest of Northland Region, New Zealand. The tree's Māori name means "Father of the Forest". Although not as massive or tall as its neighbour Tāne Mahuta, Te Matua Ngahere is stouter, with a girth just over 16 metres. It is believed to be the second largest living kauri tree, and to have the biggest girth of any kauri in the country.

Tags Natural Monument
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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Te_Matua_Ngahere

Address 0376, New Zealand

Coordinates -35°36'27.129" N 173°31'44.665" E

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