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: BirdsSledge Track Pool also known as Discreet Pool and Hidden Pool is a natural swimming hole in the Wainuiomata...
View of Sunny Grove, Hine Road, and Hine Road Recreation Area as seen from a ridge in Wainuiomata Scenic...
View from atop Morton Dam looking at what was once the area of stored water. This is what 36...
Reservoir Road, a private route for waterworks and council staff, doubles as the Lower Dam Walk on the Gums...
Image depicting the concrete well captured in 2023. Initially built during 1881-1882, the well now remains concealed.
Aerial view of Homedale (mid 1946) showing some interesting features. They are as follows: 9 houses in Poole Crescent;
A fisherman and possibly his son, is pictured along what is likely Wainuiomata River. Could be near Reservoir Road...
View of the Empire Hotel in 1955. This pub was located on Moores Valley Road just back from the...
