Identifying Northlands Native Trees on the Tangihua Nature trail

Tangihua Nature trail provides a great introduction to Northlands native trees

The aim is for students to see individual plants, not just a forest and to understand that plants role in the forest ecosystem.

In order to achieve this we are building a comprehensive learning experience about Northland bush and conservation issues.

This includes.

tree identification
easy to access information on individual species online on site
a conservation trapping line for schools
a pest monitoring line for schools

Tangihua Nature trail was built by the Department of Conservation as a teaching tool for those interested in Northands bush. In order to include more species we have extended the trail.

The trail is on and old track used for hauling Kauri logs. The bush is regenerating plus there are some old original trees. There are a number of kauri stumps and heads also regenerating.

There are signs at the base of a variety New Zealand Native trees (See picture). The signs not only name and describe individual species but provide information about their usage, by birds, Maori and early Europeans.

Access

The nature trail ( blue doted line) has been extended to follow part of the Horokaka track to the road and back to the beginning to include more trees and make a loop.

It is an easy walk, suitable for at all age and fitness levels. The Tangihua nature walk is accessed from the Tangihua lions Lodge road.

You will come across the following markers

Unless you are involved in a project do not follow them. Stay on the track and follow the orange DOC markers.

: DOC MARKER TO FOLLOW

: Temporary plant ID tag

: Bird monitoring station

: School monitoring lines

: School traplines

: Wasp Bait station

: Conservation project bait station line

Plant identification and information

We have built a website to provide information on the trees and plants.

Holding your phone on its side makes easier reading
Click on the links, use your back arrow to return to this page

Miro
Neinei
Nikau
Orchids
Pate
Pukatea
Puriri
Putputaweta
Ratas about
Rata diffusa
Rata Scarlet
Rata tree Northen Rata
Rata White
Rewarewa
Rimu
Spleenworts
Supplejack
Tanekaha
Tanguru
Taraire
Taurepo
Tawa
Titoki
Toetoe
Totara
Towai
Tree ferns, Punga
Tutu

There is range of tracks suitable for all age groups and fitness levels

Any one staying at the school camp or just wanting to tramp for a day can use them.

The tramps ensure that the Tangihua lions lodge, sitting in a secluded clearing in the Tangihua ranges Northland, is an ideal spot for school camps or for any other group wishing to explore or learn about New Zealand Native Bush.
For more information about the other tramps available see here