I followed an unnamed creek up a steep hill, got stuck in a ravine, then lost my shirt. Today...
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Secret Pool in Wainuiomata
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Rivers, Swimming / 0Secret Pool (also known as Indian Pool) is a swimming hole in the Wainuiomata River. It is the next...
The History of Gums Loop Meadow
David Johnson / / / History, Photos, Trees, Walks / 0Gums Loop Meadow is essentially where Gums Loop Walk derives its name. The meadow contains eucalyptus trees.
Bush Bash 15
David Johnson / / / Adventure, Bush, Bush Bashing, Farming / 0I checked out the Old Whakanui Track and then crossed over Nikau Creek and bush bashed behind a swamp...
Gums Loop Swamp
David Johnson / / / Photos, Bush, Wetlands / 0Gums Loop Swamp is a wetlands located near Gums Loop Meadow. This wetland is basically hidden away as it...
This view can be seen from the Old Whakanui Track. The track’s entrance is mostly hidden from view as...
Typical overcast day in Autumn as seen from the Wainuiomata Hill Lookout. The view here is always good, no...
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