Puketi Kauri Forest: Ancient Trees & Wildlife

Explore ancient kauri trees and vibrant wildlife on a guided tour in Puketi Forest. Choose day or night tours for unique experiences.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Puketi Nature Trail - Upon reaching the forest, the guide will welcome visitors and provide a comprehensive briefing about the tour.
  • Haruru Falls - Take a moment to visit the Haruru Falls waterfall, offering a fantastic opportunity for memorable photographs.
  • Waitangi Golf Club - The viewpoint here is breathtaking, providing the chance to capture stunning photos that will be cherished for years.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Admission fees
What's Not Included
  • On-board restrooms
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating guided tour of the Puketi Kauri Forest, where majestic ancient kauri trees and lively wildlife await your discovery. Journey through this subtropical rainforest with guides licensed by the Department of Conservation, who share valuable insights into the forest’s ecosystem and the Māori culture intricately connected to this land….

Location
Puketi Nature Trail
Puketi Kauri Forest
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Beverlee_s
Feb 20, 2026
First the company was... - First the company was responsive and very accommodating. We requested a pick-up at the place we were staying at and it was quickly accepted. Next, the driver was great and taught us a lot about the local area. The guide in the forest was exceptional and quite knowledgeable. The falls were fun to see. I should note that our group was the only ones on the van and it was easy for us to take a bit longer at each stop.
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Vivien
Jan 26, 2026
Great day out to a Forest - The Minibus driver was very friendly and informative about the area as we drove around. The Tour Guide at the Forest was very knowledgeable about the Trees , Fauna , Wildlife and History. He explained the considerable threats to the diversity of the Forest , by invasive species and the measures being taken to reduce this threat. Overall this was a great trip to visit a Sub tropical Forest with ancient species of trees and fauna.
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Roswithal489
Sep 10, 2025
Wonderful - It was an impressive experience. Helen was so well-read, so knowledgeable, so familiar and connected with the forest and nature that one was captivated by the special atmosphere of the forest. A very special excursion that is highly recommended.
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Judybl1
Jan 5, 2026
Rip-off from start to finish - Our driver was a family fill-in - no information on drive to forest- no water until end of trip and then a large bottle of sparklingwater which we dont drink- driver didn't know where to find guides at the forest so that ended up being a 10 min rush when they were finally located - driver told us Haruru Falls weren't included when we asked about that stop - although they were listed as 2nd stop on itinerary. Have requested reimbursement from company. Sooo disappointed and cannot recommend.
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From $88
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).