Te Matua Ngahere

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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. According to The New Zealand Herald, it has the biggest girth of any tree in New Zealand. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°36'31"S, 173°31'26"E

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NorthlandNew Zealand

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Nearby attractions include: Tāne Mahuta.

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Tāne Mahuta
14 min walk • Tāne Mahuta, often referred to as the "Lord of the Forest," is an awe-inspiring natural monument located in the Waipoua Forest of New Zealand's Northland region. This colossal kauri tree (Agathis australis) is the largest of its kind in New Zealand and is revered not...