The New Zealand Pigeon (Maori: kererū) is endemic to New Zealand. They are a large bird with iridescent green and bronze feathers and a white belly. Their wings make a whooshing sound, so can be easy to spot.
They are the only disperser of seeds for some native tree species, so are an important forest bird. While they are common on the Westcoast of the South Island, their numbers are in decline elsewhere.
This section of the Whakanui Track follows a steep hillside, with openings that offer stunning views of the gully...
A sign alerting to walkers in the Remutaka Forest Park that there are kiwi birds in the forest and...
A mountain slope in the Remutaka ranges with the Wairarapa plains in the background. This range separates Wairarapa to...
View of a forested hillside within the Remutaka mountains located inside the Wainuiomata Recreational Reserve.
From within Remutaka Forest Park, one can view Clay Ridge, which can be accessed via a trail that commences...
Wainuiomata River is just visible here when looking down onto the canopy of this tract of forest in the...
Gazing at the hills of Wainuiomata, with the Remutaka Range serving as a scenic backdrop. Wainuiomata is divided from...
View of the Remutaka Hill Road which connects Wellington to the Wairarapa. The road also marks the boundary between...
