Northland kauri forest giant Tāne Mahuta will be closed to the public next week while work is carried out on the boardwalk and viewing platform to help protect the ancient tree from kauri dieback.
The Department of Conservation (DoC) will close public access to Tāne Mahuta, in Waipoua Forest, from Monday, November 16 to about Thursday, November 19 to undertake repairs to the viewing platform.
Although DoC appreciates there may be some public disappointment at not being able to see Tāne Mahuta at this time, there is still the opportunity to visit Te Matua Ngahere and other great kauri at Trounson Kauri Park and Waiotemarama during this time.
The work around Tāne Mahuta will continue to help provide protection to Waipoua Forest from kauri dieback.
Please check the DoC website or call the Kauri Coast DoC office (09) 439 3450 for reopening information as weather, and other factors may push work out. Tāne Mahuta ('Lord of the Forest') is New Zealand's largest known living kauri tree.