A tract of mature rain forest in the Tararua range against a deep blue sky. The Tararua Range is home to several different types of rainforest, including podocarp and broadleaf forests. These forests are important habitats for many native species of plants and animals, including several threatened and endangered species such as the kaka parrot and the North Island brown kiwi.
A snowy peak is just visible from Otaki Forks in the Tararua Mountains. In winter this range can be...
Birchville Suspension Bridge takes you inside Akatarawa Forest. The bridge is a starting or finishing point on the walk...
This water tank is located in the Akatarawa Forest. It was associated with Birchville Dam which was decommissioned in...
The Cannon Point and Birchville Dam trail is a captivating 90-minute hike through the scenic hills north of Upper...
Close up view in Staglands Wildlife Reserve of a resting kea showing his stunning plumage. Underneath the bird has...
View of the Otaki River near Otaki Forks where the convergence of the Southern Waiotauru River takes place. Located...
View of the Remutaka Hill Road as seen from the Tararua range. This road separates the Tararua range from...
Looking at the Otaki River with the Tararua mountains in the background. Photo was taken at Otaki Forks on...
