Step Into Our World: Guided Tours In The Waipoua Forest
The spiritual environment of the Waipoua Forest provides a natural stage for an unforgettable Footprints Waipoua encounter with some of the largest remaining kauri trees in the world.
'Step into our World' and let our local guides take you on a memorable journey through nature's stages of evolution, whilst providing a mythological and interactive interpretation of life in the forest.
Meet our ancestors; the mighty Te Matua Ngahere ('The Father of the Forest') estimated to be between 3,000 and 4,000 years old, his mighty girth is over 5 metres (15ft) in diameter. 'The Four Sisters' are a graceful collection of kauri trees that have grown close together in sibling harmony and finally, Tane Mahuta ('The Lord of the Forest') who stands an impressive 51 metres (150ft) tall.
Join us at Footprints Waipoua for an intimate encounter to learn how these trees are inter-twined with the lives of local Maori and the important role they play in the eco-system that is the Waipoua Forest.
Please don't hesitate to Contact Us for further information on our tours, to discuss your ideas, your requirements, to obtain a quote etc.
Book a Footprints Waipoua Experience of a Lifetime Tour here.
Waipoua Forest Fun Run & Walk 2010: Sunday 16 May
This year we are excited to inform you of a new change to the course.
The last 2kms of the course will be off road on an easy bush track that follows the Waipoua river. Near the end of this 2km there will be a shallow river ford to cross.
The finish line will be located at the Waipoua Forest Visitors Centre. The after-event festivities will also be held here on the large grass area. More>>>
Colours of New Zealand PLUS: 5 night package - $NZ495
Colours of New Zealand Plus lets you enjoy a holiday in New Zealand between 1 April 2009 and 31 January 2010 with the flexibility of being able to choose from a range of accommodation options. More>>>
New Kauri National Park for Northland
Conservation Minister Tim Groser has asked the New Zealand Conservation Authority (NZCA) to investigate the creation of a new National Park in Northland.
Investigating the proposed new National Park may take up to a year and includes significant consultation with the tangata whenua, Te Iwi o Te Roroa, local authorities, iwi groups and the public. More>>>
Two of the world's oldest trees could help bring more Japanese visitors to New Zealand
The two trees - Waipoua Forest's giant kauri Tane Mahuta and Jomon Sugi, a giant cedar on Yakushima Island off the coast of Japan - have brought the two countries closer in a ground-breaking 'Family of Ancient Trees' agreement to be signed in Northland today (23 April 2009).
The agreement, much like a sister city relationship, will see the two trees promoted together in both countries. Japanese travel agents are already planning products and brochures that will see Tane Mahuta promoted alongside domestic travel to Yakushima. More>>>
Guest comments
- "Every Kiwi should take a trip to Tane Mahuta and experience this living legend" - Steve Williams, caddy for Tiger Woods - October 2008.
- "My family and I had a truly wonderful time exploring the glorious Waipoua Forest with Joe and Bill. It was a very intimate and magical experience. I think it's a trip every New Zealander should do" - Hilary Barry - December 2007.
- "What lucky people we are - we loved it all; thank you Koro and Joe" - Bette Midler, actress & singer, USA - May 2005.
- "Inspiring" - Jim & Sheila, England - February 2007.
- "Incredible, mystical experience" - Bill & Bonnie, USA - February 2007.
- "Awesome and inspiring" - Adam, England - February 2007.
- "Amazing, unforgettable" - Mike & Jackie, England - December 2006.
Lonely Planet: Code Green
Footprints Waipoua features in Lonely Planet's Code Green - Experiences of a Lifetime.
Code Green draws together almost 100 responsible travel experiences from across the planet, all linked by three defining principles; tread lightly on the environment, immerse yourself in the culture and have a positive economic benefit for the local community.