2005-07 New Zealand Northland II

Kauri tree.

Kauri's. Forests of these enormous trees used to cover much of the north island but over 97 of them quickly got cut down once europeans arrived..

Edel on a quad bike near Ahipara, Ninety Mile Beach.

Crazy Kiwis...

Massive Kauri tree.

The coast line close to Hokianga Harbour.

..might have been a good idea to use a flash here..

Tane Mahuta - "God of the Forest". The tallest Kauri tree left standing - 51.5 meter tall and 13.8 meters in girth. About 1500 years old.

More big Kauris - The Cathedral Grove.

Edel in front of the 7th biggest Kauri tree.

Same again...trying to fit the whole tree in one photo..

Te Matua Ngahere - "Father of the Forest". 16.4 meter girth (=over five meter in diameter!) and 29.9 meter tall. The tree is over 2000 years old.