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🌲Goblin Forest|The most mysterious forest trail in North Island, walk into a fantasy movie scene in one second

Hidden at the foot of Mount Taranaki, in Egmont National Park, there is a magical trail called "Goblin Forest". Ancient twisted kamahi trees, branches wrapped in thick moss, full of moisture and dark light and shadows - it's like stepping into the entrance of Middle-earth! 🧭Magic Highlights Notes Ancient kamahi trees grow twisted: common trees have intertwined roots and strange branches extending from fallen trees, and the whole forest is psychedelic and strange Moss and fern leaves are dense: dark green moss grows on the branches, and fern leaves on the ground are stacked layer by layer. Light and shadow create a mysterious fairy air through the gaps between the trees High humidity and thick atmosphere: fog and rain appear all year round, with the fragrance of soil and moss, like a secret place hidden in the gaps of time 🎥Photography & Composition Techniques Close-up of twisted tree trunks: close-up shots of the intricate lines of tree roots, macro shots of moss details, can create a magical texture 🗺️Practical pre-trip information Route: Start from Dawson Falls Visitor Centre and follow the Kamahi / Wilkies Pool trail to reach the Devil's Forest Difficulty: The whole journey is easy, and it takes about 30 minutes to go back and forth, which is suitable for most travelers. Clothing & Equipment: Wear non-slip hiking shoes and long pants Waterproof jacket + hat or radio protection Carry dry and wet cloth to avoid fog and wet lens #GoblinForest #EgmontNationalPark #KamahiTrees #MagicForest #NewZealandNorthIsland #ForestTrail #RainforestAdventure #MysteriousCheck-in #NaturalWonderland #Movie-likeScene
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Posted: Jul 1, 2025
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