A view of the rugged coastline and native vegetation on the southern North Island, specifically in Wainuiomata. This section of the coast is representative of much of the southern coastline’s character. The area provides an ideal habitat for seals, and while they are present closer to the stony beach, they are not visible in this scene.
Looking down at the Wainuiomata River from the Coast Road. The river starts in a podocarp rainforest, then flows...
Moores Valley Road on a misty winter’s day in Wainuiomata presents a picturesque scene. One of the oldest roads...
This old tree has hosts many different epiphyte species. An epiphyte refers to a plant species that thrives by...
This view shows rocks that once formed the coastline prior to the 1855 Wairarapa earthquake. The powerful 8.2 magnitude...
Pukeatua Bridge in Wainuiomata crosses Wainuiomata Road at its highest point, 189 meters above sea level. This places the...
Looking at an almost inaccessible part of the Wainuiomata River. There are no tracks leading here, but you gain...
The Nikau Creek Track is a short 30 minute walk that takes you through the podocarp rainforest found in...
Sledge Track Creek in Wainuiomata is a habitat for kiwi, New Zealand’s national bird. These flightless and endangered birds...
