The water catchment that supplied Wainuiomata with water was located in Skerretts Creek in the mid 1950s to early...
Month: January, 2024
This small foot bridge is located on the Whakanui Track where it crosses Skerretts Creek above Sunny Grove.
With a couple of hours up my sleeve and harbouring a foot injury, I embarked on a series of...
A proposed sanctuary in Wainuiomata, akin to Zealandia, but on a larger scale, is currently being considered by the...
I embarked on the Old Forest Walk, an off-limits to the public area and primeval realm, surrounded by ancient...
This is one of two weirs that collect water in the Wainuiomata River. Another three weirs exist in the...
I complete my exploration of the lower Skerretts Creek area, with no new discoveries - just more awesome nature.
The rebuild of Wainuiomata Primary School is ongoing in 2024. Pictured is the demolition site of some old classrooms...
A spontaneous bush-bashing adventure sparked by a sudden decision to explore a Wainuiomata scenic reserve.
Example of a buttress root system that helps stabilise trees that grow in shallow soil. This giant is located...
Scenic view of Wainuiomata River as seen from Poole Crescent Reserve. The reserve is a perfect location for a...
Walking through Poole Crescent Reserve in the Village direction at the Richard Prouse Park end. This walkway traces the...
In this bush bash adventure, I find another site with remnants of an old hut and explore more of...
My first bush bash for 2024. On this journey, I traced two unnamed streams and stumbled upon an old...
The Greater Wellington Regional Council seeks Government funding for the creation of a bird "super sanctuary" in Wainuiomata called...
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