Gums Loop Swamp is a wetlands located near Gums Loop Meadow. This wetland is basically hidden away as it...
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.
This view can be seen from the Old Whakanui Track. The track’s entrance is mostly hidden from view as...
I mapped the location of the probable Kittyhawk crash site, & scoped out 2 other potential sites.
View of lush forest on the McKerrow Track. The track follows a ridge and offers some great views of...
We know what the pros for wildlife sanctuaries are. But what are the cons for a wildlife sanctuary in...
This bush bash was planned as a revisit of the Kittyhawk plane crash site as discovered in my previous...
At long last, the day had arrived to discover the wreckage of the Kittyhawk, the plane that went down...
Lush rainforest surrounds much of Skerretts Creek, but the vegetation thins out slowly as you head up the slopes...
At some point, a landslide has moved these trees farther down the steep incline beneath the McKerrow Track.
View of a lush forest on the slopes of Skerretts Creek Valley. The forest is beautiful, but not far...
This view from the Whakanui Track gives an expansive look at Wainuiomata. Immediately below is Nikau Valley and Moores...
From the Whakanui Track, you can enjoy a distant view of Wellington and Wellington Harbour, with the South Island...
A stroll along Nikau Track, then delving deeper into the historic Whakanui Track before venturing into the bush.
The aged bench is situated towards the conclusion of the Old Nikau Creek Trail. Beneath it lies a geocache...
At the end of Nikau Creek Track are two wooden bench seats. The track is an easy 30 minute...
Walking through Remutaka Forest Park is a rewarding experience, offering some of the the region’s most diverse and scenic...
Today, I participated in the Wainuiomata Water Walk, a complimentary excursion open to all, but limited to 40 people.
In a significant win for conservation, the kiwi population has expanded from Wainuiomata to Whitemans Valley in Upper Hutt....
View from atop Morton Dam looking at what was once the area of stored water. This is what 36...
This area was deforested in the 1880s. This is what re-generated bush looks like some 140 years later. The...
WAINUIOMATA TOURS
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WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
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