Tāne Mahuta
Tāne Mahuta is a remarkable tree located on State Highway 12 in New Zealand. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, drawing travelers to the Kauri Coast to view the specimen.
Planning a visit
The climate in this region features mild temperatures, with daily highs reaching 20 °C in January and February. These months also see the least rainfall, with about 11 rainy days each. Conversely, winter months like July are cooler, with daily highs of 12 °C and about 18 days of rain. Visitors planning a trip should consider the warmer, drier months for better conditions.
To reach the site, travelers can fly into Kerikeri Airport, which is 52 km away. A larger alternative is Auckland International Airport, located 193 km from the site. The tree is 642 km from Wellington. The site is open Monday through Sunday from 08:00 to 17:00.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 21 °C. The wettest is July, with about 208 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 96 | 94 | 109 | 123 | 157 | 198 | 208 | 182 | 148 | 119 | 110 | 108 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
