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Explore Tutamoe in New Zealand
Tutamoe in the region of Northland is a town in New Zealand - some 394 mi or ( 634 km ) North of Wellington , the country's capital city .
Current time in Tutamoe is now 01:04 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Whatoro, Wekaweka, New Plymouth, Napier, and Maropiu. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Whatoro . Where to go and what to see in Tutamoe ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Waipoua Forest
Waipoua Forest preserves some of the best examples of kauri forest remaining in New Zealand. It is notable for having two of the largest living kauri trees, Tane Mahuta and Te Matua Ngahere. The forest was declared a sanctuary in 1952. A community based volunteer organisation, the Waipoua Forest Trust, helps maintain the forest.
Located at -35.65 173.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Aranga, New Zealand
Aranga is a locality in Northland, New Zealand. State Highway 12 passes through it. Omapere is 47 km north west, and Dargaville is 42 km south east. The Waipoua Forest is to the north. Maunganui Bluff and the Tasman Sea are to the west, with the small settlement of Aranga Beach lying at the northern end of Ripiro Beach. Trounson Kauri Park is a 450 ha forest reserve a few km south of Aranga.
Located at -35.74 173.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Te Matua Ngahere
Te Matua Ngahere is a giant kauri (Agathis australis) coniferous tree in the Waipoua Forest of Northland Region, New Zealand. The tree's Maori 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.
Located at -35.61 173.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tāne Mahuta
Tāne Mahuta is a giant kauri tree (Agathis australis) in the Waipoua Forest of Northland Region, New Zealand. Its age is unknown but is estimated to be between 1,250 and 2,500 years. It is the largest kauri known to stand today. Its Māori name means "Lord of the Forest", from the name of a god in the Māori pantheon. The tree is a remnant of the ancient subtropical rainforest that once grew on the North Auckland Peninsula. Other giant kauri are found nearby, notably Te Matua Ngahere.
Located at -35.60 173.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Kaihu
Kaihu is a locality and settlement in Northland, New Zealand. The Kaihu River runs through the Kaihu Valley into the Wairoa River near Dargaville, approximately 32 km south east. State Highway 12 runs along the valley and passes through Kaihu settlement. Aranga is about 10 km north west. The Kaihu Forest is to the east and the Marlborough Forest is to the north. The local hapu are Te Roroa of the Ngāti Whātua iwi.
Located at -35.77 173.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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