In this area is a burrow containing kiwi. While kiwi are an endangered bird, there is a sizable population within the water catchment in Wainuiomata which hopefully will become Puketaha Wildlife Sanctuary.
Looking at a typical section of podocarp rainforest in the proposed Puketahā Wildlife Sanctuary in Wainuiomata.
There are many trees in this area that are older than 1000 years. This particular tree is thought to...
Bracket fungi or shelf fungi are frequently found in mature forests. Certain specimens of these fungi can persist for...
These giants of this podocarp rainforest are located deep inside Puketaha. The forest here has never been logged with...
Looking up at a giant Kahikatea tree. Also known as white pine, this endemic coniferous tree reaches heights of...
The girth around the trunk of this huge tree is astonishing. The trunk’s substantial girth is such that the...
View of some old growth trees inside the proposed Puketahā Wildlife Sanctuary. Many old trees remain in this area...
Typically, the water catchment region encompassing Puketaha Reserve is restricted from public access. Nonetheless, an organized tour provides an...
