Tane Moana - Largest East Coast Kauri

Tane Moana - Tutukaka's Giant Kauri - Tane Moana - Largest East Coast Kauri

Publisher: Kate     Date: 18th Century

Tane Moana is a massive kauri tree that is estimated to be over 500 years old. He is over 11 metres in circumference, and stands head and shoulders above the other trees on the ridge. A public naming of the tree was held this year in June, and he was blessed by local kaumatua with around 100 locals in attendance.

Sonny called out, "What is the name of this tree?"

We all answered, "Tane Moana!"

Again he asked, "What is the name of this tree!?"

Again we answered back, "Tane Moana!"

For the third time he called out, "What is the name of this tree?"

and for the third time we all replied, this time at the top of our lungs, "Tane Moana!!"

And so he was named.

For many years, local families havespread a picnic blanket under this tree, and walked to his base.

 

 

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It's an amazing tree, never knew it existed till I read your story, thanks.
kiwimat   |   21 October 2008 01:18am   Quote
I didn't know about Tane Moana either, thanks Kate. Can the tree be visited by
the general public?
KirstyH   |   27 October 2008 02:54am   Quote
Can you tell me how to get there??
Julie Hall   |   12 November 2010 21:19pm   Quote
Can you tell me how to get there please
Julie Hall   |   12 November 2010 21:19pm   Quote
Hi Julie

Tane Moana is on part of the Te Araroa (The Long Pathway) trail within
the Tutukaka forest area.

The directions below are cut and pasted from the Te
Araroa website: www.teararoa.org.nz/index.cfm/pageid/227/ViewTrack
/32/Matapouri+Bush+Track

If you visit Tane Moana, it would be great if you
wanted to post a story or some photos on the Ko Tenei Te Wahi website about
your visit there.

Matapouri Bush Track (Te Araroa Route) OPEN
Northern Start
South end of Clements Rd, Matapouri (look for stile; sign inside gate)
Southern
End In bush just north of #288 Waiotoi Rd, Ngunguru
Distance 7 kms
Time 2 1/2
- 3 1/2 hours
Tramping Standard Easy tramping track
Description
(North to
South)

The track climbs through delightful private pasture lands, pine forest
and regenerating bush where significant efforts are being made to preserve kiwis
and remove their predators.

It then enters Matariki Forest’s newly cut pine
Charlie   |   18 November 2010 09:28am   Quote
and eucalyptus plantation where you can currently enjoy occasional views of the
Coast.
You then follow the orange markers SE down a forest road (unsigned
Seaview Track) for approx 1 km, before turning west into another forest road
(unsigned Oyster Track). This forest road dissects a DOC native bush reserve and
passes Tane Moana, a giant kauri tree, before coming back into forest lands on a
high point with great views up and down the valley (now that the pines have been
cut).
At a skid site, the road merges into a narrower, metalled track that
descends through newly harvested & replanted forest land.

Leaving the forestry
lands at a stile, the last 200m of the track crosses pasture to another stile.
After short walk through bush, you emerge onto Waiotoi Rd.

(3kms south down
Waiotoi Rd is Ngunguru Village).
Charlie   |   19 November 2010 09:18am   Quote

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