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It never ceases to amaze me, no matter how many times I visit the Waipoua Forest, I always stand in awe of the mighty Kauri (Agathis australis) tree known as Tāne Mahuta ("Lord of the Forest"). Estimated to be over 2000 years old, the shear girth and size of this hunk of wood is no way more impressive than standing in front of him. Tāne Mahuta is the largest kauri known to stand today. It is 51 metres in height, and has a circumference of 13.8 metres. Total volume including the crown 516.7 m³.
It never ceases to amaze me, no matter how many times I visit the Waipoua Forest, I always stand in awe of the mighty Kauri (Agathis australis) tree known as Tāne Mahuta ("Lord of the Forest"). Estimated to be over 2000 years old, the shear girth and size of this hunk of wood is no way more impressive than standing in front of him. Tāne Mahuta is the largest kauri known to stand today. It is 51 metres in height, and has a circumference of 13.8 metres. Total volume including the crown 516.7 m³.