An exploration of Skerretts Creek with friends in search of the Kittyhawk wreckage, tracing aircraft debris through bush and...
Wainuiomata: Expeditions
Wainuiomata adventure related articles sorted by date.
Capturing the essence of Wainuiomata’s natural landscapes and historical sites through photography entails immersive exploration. Each expedition is not merely a journey, but a narrative woven by thoughtful preparation and the unfolding of adventure.
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David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush, Bush Bashing / 0Exploring a secluded Harry Todd Reserve gully reveals a historic weir and early water pipe system likely built to...
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David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush, Bush Bashing / 0Today I ventured into an area I have visited many times, which I refer to as the Nikau Creek...
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David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Artefacts, Bush Bashing, Tracks / 0A challenging bush bash from the Harry Todd Track into a hidden gully near Willis Grove, ending with a...
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David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush Bashing, Tracks / 0I began near the start of Hine Road in Wainuiomata, where the Harry Todd Track enters the Harry Todd...
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David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Artefacts, Bush Bashing, Tracks / 0Retracing familiar ground to uncover overlooked historical features, rather than venturing into new areas for deep bush exploration.
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David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush Bashing, Tracks / 0Today I headed to Catchpool Valley and spent time exploring the bush in and around Grace’s Stream in the...
Bush Bash 61
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush Bashing, Tracks, Water Race, Waterworks / 0I returned to the hillside to search for another section of the two kilometre water race, beginning near a...
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David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush Bashing, Tracks, Waterworks / 0Further exploration of Wainuiomata’s concrete huts, water race, and pipelines, uncovering their history and connections.
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David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush Bashing, Tracks / 0Explorations to documents remaining Wainuiomata Water Works concrete huts to better understand their purpose and history.
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David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush Bashing, Tracks / 0I entered Tana Umaga Track and walked to its highest point, where a creek runs down a gully. From...
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David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush Bashing, Rivers, Tracks / 0A short side adventure along the southern bank of the Wainuiomata River, exploring old farm tracks and relics from...
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David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush Bashing, Tracks / 0Today I set out to explore the hillside between Sledge Track and a mystery bench track I came across...
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David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush Bashing, Streets, Tracks / 0With three hours to spare in the Hutt Valley, I set out for a short trek on the hillside...
Bush Bash 54
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush Bashing, Tracks / 0A mission to rediscover Solomon Track, a forgotten trail in Wainuiomata that once linked to the original Whakanui Track.
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David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush Bashing, Rivers / 0I needed a dose of wilderness and I needed it quick. So I explored some gullies and hillsides near...
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David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush Bashing, Housing / 0A short suburban bush bash offering a light adventure on the fringes of Wainuiomata, blending residential edges with pockets...
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David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush Bashing / 0A Throwback to My First Bush Bash, almost the same location and conditions. I made my way up a...
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David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush Bashing, Catchpool / 0I set off towards the Tawa Grove Walk in the Remutaka Forest Park to further investigate a missing person...
I began my trek by parking at the Wainuiomata Mountain Bike Park, and not far up the hill from...
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