Our Most Popular Package
*Please not an alternative Twilight Tour will be offered from the 1st of April- 31st October 2026. Due to the temporary closure Kauri Walks Track for maintenance. Please enquire directly for availability.
Experience the affinity that Maori have with the forest and the deep spiritual respect they have for these sentinels who have stood silently witnessing the passing of time. Your guide will share thought-provoking information, humorous banter, stories and legends before respectfully greeting the oldest and largest known kauri trees .
Tour Overview
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3.5 hours
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Depart 6pm in October-March / 4pm in April-October
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Witness forest transition from day to night
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Meet the oldest and largest Kauri trees in the world.
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Giant trees include Te Matua Ngāhere & Tane Mahuta
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Minimum 2 guests.
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Self-Drive option available please enquire.
Alternative Twilight Tour 1st April-31st October 2026
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2 hours
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4pm in April-October
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Witness forest transition from day to night
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Meet the largest known Kauri tree in the world Tane Mahuta.
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Minimum 2 guests.
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Self-Drive option available please enquire.
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$90.00 per adult
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Please book direct admin@footprintswaipoua.co.nz or +64 21705515
Pricing
Adult: $115.00
Child: $55.00
(5 years - 12 years old)
Not recommended for children under 5
*Booking availability is based on our van capacity please enquire about self-drive option directly.
We also offer:
PRIVATE TOURS
For small groups or individuals enjoy your own personal guide and day or night experience of between one hour and up to 5 hours of the wondrous Waipoua Forest.
GROUP COACH OPTIONS
Footprints Waipoua are able to provide full coach tour options for any special groups. We have experience in catering to the cruise ship markets, educational groups and independent travel group markets.
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ACTIVITIES: Footprints Waipoua are able to offer unique guided forest tour options.
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MEALS AND ACCOMMODATION: Footprints Waipoua are able to provide meals at one of our many associates' locations, along with luxury accommodation to suit all requirements.
CONFERENCE PACKAGES
Footprints Waipoua delivers in association with the Copthorne Hotel and Resort Hokianga a cultural component for conference groups incorporating the many stunningly beautiful natural environments that encompass the area, the Waipoua Forest being a compulsory component.
