I headed east of Nikau Creek and met a special guest whose presence added a touch of enchantment to...
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 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.
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...
A stroll along Nikau Track, then delving deeper into the historic Whakanui Track before venturing into the bush.
I walked through the Hair Stream Storm Water Pipe under The Village and captured photographs along the way.
Today, I participated in the Wainuiomata Water Walk, a complimentary excursion open to all, but limited to 40 people.
Another look at Wainuiomata Scenic Reserve in the hope of discovering remnants of an old water catchment dating back...
With a couple of hours up my sleeve and harbouring a foot injury, I embarked on a series of...
I embarked on the Old Forest Walk, an off-limits to the public area and primeval realm, surrounded by ancient...
I complete my exploration of the lower Skerretts Creek area, with no new discoveries - just more awesome nature.
A spontaneous bush-bashing adventure sparked by a sudden decision to explore a Wainuiomata scenic reserve.
In this bush bash adventure, I find another site with remnants of an old hut and explore more of...
My first bush bash for 2024. On this journey, I traced two unnamed streams and stumbled upon an old...
Read about my fourth bush bash adventure into the wilds of Wainuiomata near Sunny Grove. I discover remnants of...
During this impromptu adventure, I navigated along a river, leaping from one moss-covered rock to another, then finding a...
Read about my second bush bash adventure. This time I follow a creek to see where it starts. Did...
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