…”imported” in 1902 from California. After the WW2 they made the Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest Park a WW1/2 memorial site. These trees are spectacular today and are surrounded by giant ferns that look like palm trees.
The mountain biking is also spectacular! I sooo wish I had a bike! Speaking to riders in this area, I learnt that there are trails for everyone, from beginner to experts! I thought our trails on the west coast of Canada were amazing… as with most things, New Zealand has taken it one step further.
Sailaway Sarantium 