Walk 46, 2nd Oct 2020
The A H Reed Memorial Park in Whangerei is a beautiful remnant of the original Northland kauri forest.
From the Carpark there’s a track to the Canopy Walk and the Pukenui Waterfall. The canopy walkway takes you over the Koromiko Stream and right through the trees. You can even touch a mature Kauri.
The site received recreational reserve staus in 1889 and was named in 1956 after A H Reed, a well known author and publisher who had an interest in long distance walking, the environment and kauri trees in particular.
The site of his parents homestead is on the opposite side of Clapham Road from the upper car park.
A H Reed was a significant player in protecting the falls from quarrying and retaining the kauri trees in the forest.
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Walk: Northland 16
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