The Morepork is a small owl native to New Zealand and parts of Australia. It gets its name from the sound of its call, which sounds like “more-pork.” In Māori, it is called ruru. These owls are primarily nocturnal hunters, feeding on insects and small mammals. They have striking yellow eyes and mottled brown plumage that helps them blend into the forest.
Tags: BirdsView of a lush forest on the slopes of Skerretts Creek Valley. The forest is beautiful, but not far...
Looking at the valley that contains Nikau Creek and the Nikau Creek Track, (circa 2009). This is where the...
Trees cast their shadows across the bank of a waterway next to Bryan Heath Park in Wainuiomata. This waterway...
A timeline taken from the same lookout near the car park at the top of the Wainuiomata Hill. Click...
Hine Road, nestled in the heart of Homedale in Wainuiomata, extends from Main Road and culminates at Hine Road...
Sledge Track Pool also known as Discreet Pool and Hidden Pool is a natural swimming hole in the Wainuiomata...
View of Richard Prouse Park in Wainuiomata. Photo was taken from Moores Valley Road above the Wainuiomata River in...
This footbridge connects Hine Road Recreational Reserve to Wainuiomata Regional Park. Nearby is Top Pool, a popular swimming hole.
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.
