The Northland Region - Final Stop Omapere

The last stop on our northern adventure was Omapere.  It is located on the south shore of the Hokianga Harbour (you can appreciate the inlet on the map below).  There are around 400 people living in town and the surrounding area.

In the peak of summer, the harbour is filled with fishermen and other boat traffic.  We were there at a much quieter time.

We took a quick walk in the afternoon to see the large and very unusually shaped Koutu Boulders.  They are septarian concretions and the shape is unique to mudstone.

The local Waipoua Forest was our last stop before heading home.  It contains the largest collection of massive and spiritual Kauri Trees.  In fact it holds New Zealand's largest tree (4th largest tree in the world).  His name is Tane Mahuta and he is estimated to be 2000 years old.  His total height is 51.5 metres and his girth is 13.8 meters.

We had to do a panoramic shot of Tane Mahuta to fit all of him in one picture!

Then the drive home.  A great holiday in Northland had to come to an end.  Back to school and work!