Square Kauri Tree

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300 m return | 20 minutes return

The Square Kauri is so called because of its square-looking trunk. These give the tree a square form and aid its tenure to its steep ridge-side home. The tree has a girth of 8.76 metres and is 41.15 metres high. It has occupied this spot for an estimated 1200 years. In the 1890’s, workers constructing the road saved it from the saw.

Walking Track

Access

8.5 km from Tapu and 19.5 km from Coroglen along the Tapu-Coroglen Road, is a parking bay. The start of the track is signposted opposite the parking bay.

Track

The metalled track is supplemented with 187 steps to make the climb a little less demanding.

Flora

The Square Kauri is so called because of its square-looking trunk. These give the tree a square form and aid its tenure to its steep ridge-side home. The tree has a girth of 8.76 metres and is 41.15 metres high. It has occupied this spot for an estimated 1200 years. In the 1890’s, workers constructing the road saved it from the saw.

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Organisation

DOC Coromandel

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Coromandel Town

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-36.989494210732

175.572817230225

Latitude
-36.989494210732
Longitude
175.572817230225

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	Up to 500m Track Length What is the physical length of this track? Up to 500m	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? Up to 500m
Track Duration	10 to 30mins Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Disabled Access	No disabled access Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.
Crowd Factor	Lesser Known Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.