A.H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park
A native-forest park just minutes from the city, where a canopy walkway passes among kauri trees hundreds of years old, and a trail leads on to Whangārei Falls.
The A.H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park lies in the Hātea River valley, downstream of Whangārei Falls. The park preserves kauri trees about 500 years old. Elevated canopy walkways let visitors observe kauri and ferns at treetop height, while a riverside path leads to a small waterfall and on to Whangārei Falls (about 1 hour one way). To prevent kauri dieback disease, clean the soles of your shoes before and after the track, and do not leave the walkways. Admission is free. The park is about 4 km from the city, making it a convenient choice for seeing kauri without traveling to a remote forest.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Whangārei Falls
- Mount Parihaka
- Abbey Caves
- Town Basin
- Hundertwasser Art Centre
- Whangārei Quarry Gardens
- Kiwi North
- Sandy Bay