Today, I set out to explore the remaining areas of the Sledge Creek Track and Sledge Track that I...
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.
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...
I revisited an old trench and pipe concealed in the bush near the old waterworks track, an unsealed road...
Today, I explored Reservoir Valley / Sinclair Valley by deviating from Gums Loop Walk to follow the old track...
Today, I went off the beaten path in Reservoir Valley to try and find an old track to Lower...
I headed east of Nikau Creek and met a special guest whose presence added a touch of enchantment to...
I headed up the hill behind Top Pool, reached the ridge, then dropped down to Nikau Creek Valley.
I followed an unnamed creek up a steep hill, got stuck in a ravine, then lost my shirt. Today...
I checked out the Old Whakanui Track and then crossed over Nikau Creek and bush bashed behind a swamp...
I mapped the location of the probable Kittyhawk crash site, & scoped out 2 other potential sites.
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