Puketi Forest Ramble

The Waihoanga Gorge Kauri walk was predicted to be a two hour return journey, however, they obviously do not know my obsession with nature and all things trees. We spent three wonderful hours rambling, exploring, being in awe amongst giant Kauri, Silver Fern and questionable, strange native luminescent blue mushrooms. It was a divine overload on all senses, lush autumnal colours, smells, and silence. Peace in its purest form.

I feel this huge forest has so much to offer, which requires endless days of discovery. A real gem with rare and 80% (?) native flora and fauna to New Zealand.Read more