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Tanenui

Largest kauri tree on the Coromandel Peninsula. Located on the centre ridge block of the Manaia Sanctuary Kauri Stand @ approx. Grid Reference T11 372 758.

Access from the end of Waikawau Valley Road, cross private land (Alex Lumsden) to near Puketotara Trig, then walk east along old snig track/logging access for 4 kilometres, then further east over trackless steep topography for a further hours walk. A full day is required for the return trip & is only for the fit. Access across private land from the north can also be gained.

Measurements:
Girth @ 1.4 metres above ground 10.99 metres Clean Bole Height 15.85 metres Merchantable Bole Height 18.28 metres Merchantable Volume 135.6 cu. Metres
Original measurement 3-11-70 (MJJ) Remeasured 13-5-76 (MJJ)

Photograph 12-2-85 Peter Carter