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.
Bush Bash 17
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush, Bush Bashing, Mountains, Streets, Trees / 0I headed up the hill behind Top Pool, reached the ridge, then dropped down to Nikau Creek Valley.
Bush Bash 16
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush, Bush Bashing, Mountains, Rivers, Streets, Trees / 0I followed an unnamed creek up a steep hill, got stuck in a ravine, then lost my shirt. Today...
Bush Bash 15
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush, Bush Bashing, Farming / 0I checked out the Old Whakanui Track and then crossed over Nikau Creek and bush bashed behind a swamp...
Bush Bash 14
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush, Bush Bashing, Kittyhawk, Mountains, Trees / 0I mapped the location of the probable Kittyhawk crash site, & scoped out 2 other potential sites.
Bush Bash 13
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Artefacts, Bush, Bush Bashing, Kittyhawk, Mountains / 0This bush bash was planned as a revisit of the Kittyhawk plane crash site as discovered in my previous...
Bush Bash 12
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Artefacts, Bush, Bush Bashing, Kittyhawk, Mountains, Rivers / 0At long last, the day had arrived to discover the wreckage of the Kittyhawk, the plane that went down...
Bush Bash 11
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush, Bush Bashing, Rivers / 3A stroll along Nikau Track, then delving deeper into the historic Whakanui Track before venturing into the bush.
Hair Stream Storm Water Pipe Adventure
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Memoirs, Rivers, Storm Water, Tunnels / 0I walked through the Hair Stream Storm Water Pipe under The Village and captured photographs along the way.
Water Walk in Wainuiomata
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush, Reserves & Parks, Rivers, Tours, Waterworks / 0Today, I participated in the Wainuiomata Water Walk, a complimentary excursion open to all, but limited to 40 people.
Bush Bash 10
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush, Bush Bashing, Rivers / 0Another look at Wainuiomata Scenic Reserve in the hope of discovering remnants of an old water catchment dating back...
Bush Bash 9
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush, Bush Bashing, Rivers / 0With a couple of hours up my sleeve and harbouring a foot injury, I embarked on a series of...
Old Forest Walk in Wainuiomata
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush, Reserves & Parks, Rivers, Tours, Trees / 0I embarked on the Old Forest Walk, an off-limits to the public area and primeval realm, surrounded by ancient...
Bush Bash 8
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush, Bush Bashing, Rivers / 0I complete my exploration of the lower Skerretts Creek area, with no new discoveries - just more awesome nature.
Bush Bash 7
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush, Bush Bashing, Rivers / 0A spontaneous bush-bashing adventure sparked by a sudden decision to explore a Wainuiomata scenic reserve.
Bush Bash 6
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush, Bush Bashing, Huts, Rivers / 0In this bush bash adventure, I find another site with remnants of an old hut and explore more of...
Bush Bash 5
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush, Bush Bashing, Huts, Rivers / 0My first bush bash for 2024. On this journey, I traced two unnamed streams and stumbled upon an old...
Bush Bash 4
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Artefacts, Bush, Bush Bashing, Huts / 0Read about my fourth bush bash adventure into the wilds of Wainuiomata near Sunny Grove. I discover remnants of...
Bush Bash 3
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Artefacts, Bush, Bush Bashing, Kittyhawk, Rivers / 0During this impromptu adventure, I navigated along a river, leaping from one moss-covered rock to another, then finding a...
Bush Bash 2
David Johnson / / / Expeditions, Bush, Bush Bashing, Rivers, Waterfalls / 0Read about my second bush bash adventure. This time I follow a creek to see where it starts. Did...
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