The Parry Kauri Park is a significant section of kauri forest, including two big trees (about 800 years old) that avoided the mass destruction of ancient kauri forests that occurred with the European colonisation of the Auckland region. Behind the big trees is a reasonable area of kauri regrowth, from juvenile rickers to 100+ year-old forest trees. There is a wonderful track that winds through the forest, including a tree-top viewpoint.
There is also a large grass reserve in front of the big trees and access to the Warkworth Museum, which is adjacent to the car park and includes a history of kauri cutting and milling.
There is an obvious road sign for the Parry Kauri Park on Pōhuehue Road (old State Highway 1) just as you reach Warkworth heading north of Auckland. Unfortunately, once you take the turnoff, there is no more signage until you get there, so you may want to refer to Google Maps!
