My first destination was a concrete platform near Skerretts Creek followed by a trek alongside Wainuiomata Stream.
Wainuiomata: Bush
Wainuiomata serves as the entrance to the expansive and unspoiled podocarp forests of the southern portion of the North Island.
Wainuiomata features tracks that are perfect for both walking and mountain biking. Several regional parks in the area welcome visitors throughout the year, offering opportunities to explore untouched native forests with birdsong. Further, the scenic wilderness is pierced by rivers and creeks that offer swimming opportunities set within beautiful natural surroundings.
I planned to explore an area east of Sledge Track Creek that I had left out on previous treks....
Today, I set out to explore the remaining areas of the Sledge Creek Track and Sledge Track that I...
I followed a stream that flows down a gully on The Rock to a ridgeline that runs atop the...
The goal today was to locate the site of Smiths Whare (an old fishing hut) and an old track...
Maintenance Road, an unsealed road originally provided access to the old pipeline that once distributed water from the dam.
Hair Street branches off Moores Valley Road near The Village. Despite its proximity to shops, the street feels secluded.
Today, I explored below Sinclair Cemetery to investigate a concrete platform that existed before housing in Sunny Grove.
Today’s expedition was to complete the tramway track that once ran from Naenae to Moores Valley in Wainuiomata and...
Today's hike was set to be a bit different. The plan was to trek over the eastern hills at...
Today's adventure involved searching for evidence of an old railway in Reservoir Valley, dating from the mid to late...
On a bright winter day at Richard Prouse Park in Wainuiomata, the clear, crisp air creates ideal conditions for...
With a couple of spare hours up my sleeve, I did a small trek in the bush alongside the...
Today, I found further evidence of an undocumented hut that existed prior to the 1930s in Reservoir Valley.
In this episode, I uncover the exact location of Pearson's Hut and find scattered remnants of building materials that...
I explore The Terrace in hopes of finding two undocumented huts that were gone by the 1930s. Did I...
Today, I explored the gum forest between Ultimate Pool and Swingbridge Pool where I found and followed an old...
Evening light bathing Nikau Creek Valley in Wainuiomata Regional Park. This valley has a short walking track alongside a...
A calm winter day at Richard Prouse Park in Wainuiomata. With no wind, the area often becomes quite foggy,...
Looking at Nikau Creek Valley in Wainuiomata Regional Park, as seen on a foggy winter day. Within this valley...
WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.