Kaihū Forest

Kaihū Forest
The Kaihū River with the forest in the background.
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Kaihū Forest
Geography
LocationNorthland Region, New Zealand
Coordinates35°45′S 173°45′E / 35.750°S 173.750°E / -35.750; 173.750
ElevationMax. 770 metres (2,530 ft) (Tutamoe)
Area2,400 hectares (5,900 acres)

Kaihū Forest is a protected forest area located in the Northland region of New Zealand, near the Kaihū River and the settlement of Kaihu. The forest spans approximately 2,400 ha (5,900 acres) of highlands, including Tutamoe, the second-tallest mountain in Northland, and is home to a wide range of native flora.