This old tree has hosts many different epiphyte species. An epiphyte refers to a plant species that thrives by attaching itself to another plant, like a tree, without causing harm, and obtains its water and nutrients from the surrounding air, rainfall, and organic matter. Unlike conventional plants, epiphytes do not usually establish roots in the soil, relying instead on the host plant for structural support.
The section of the Wainuiomata River meanders along the edge of Richard Prouse Park, offering several nearby swimming spots.
Looking down on the spillway for the lower dam. Despite being decommissioned, the spillway allows water from the Wainuiomata...
There are numerous unnamed creeks and streams in Wainuiomata Regional Park that feed into the Wainuiomata River including this...
Wainuiomata Road is the sole public road leading into Wainuiomata, winding over the Eastern Hutt Hills into the Wainuiomata...
Reservoir Road in the Wainuiomata Waterworks Recreation Area gives you access to the dams and many walks in the...
Looking at Wainuiomata River in autumn in Rotary Park. The park features a grassy pathway that follows Wainuiomata River...
Peering through native forest at the Wainuiomata River below. The hill in the background is a foothill in the...
Looking at hills covered in native bush in one the largest areas of lowland native forests in the lower...
