Today, I set out to find more evidence of the water race first discovered on my previous bush-bashing adventure.
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.
My latest bush bash: I unearthed three artefacts from the 1880s, then nearly became one myself after being attacked...
I decided to revisit the scour pipe area, believing it held more discoveries since I had never fully explored...
Following a creek to the top of the hill behind Sunny Grove I connected with the Whakanui Track then...
Today, I tackled the hill behind Sunny Grove again, but in a different location by following a creek up...
Starting at Sinclair Cemetery, I climbed the hill behind Sunny Grove to capture photos of the surrounding landscape.
My first destination was a concrete platform near Skerretts Creek followed by a trek alongside Wainuiomata Stream.
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 last few outlying areas of Sledge Track and Sledge Track Creek that...
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...
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...
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...
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