The old Coach Road between Horopito and Hapuawhenua, Jan 2010

This road was built in 1800's for travel between north
and south railway before the two railway lines meet up


















Taonui Viaduct.
They hope to restore this one
for walking accross















Me on the Taonui Viaduct



























Hapuawhenua Viaduct

















The origanal Train Tunnel

Rare Blue Ducks on the Ruatiti Stream, Jan 2010

Silica Rapids, Whakapapa, Jan 2010

Old Lava Flow












Silica Rapids














Daisy

















Green Hooded Orchid
















A group of Orchids

Waipakihi River, Kaimanawa Forest, Jan 2010

A great way to go














One of the many river crossings
no dry feet














Doc telling a story














Lunch break














Another crossing

Cheteau Tongariro

Mahoenui Gaint Weta Jan 2010

They have only suvived because
they live in gorse.

Mokau River Cruise January 2010

Whitebait Baches


























































Other users













A resident goat

The origanal Cream Boat

Private Caves near Waitomo Jan 2010

Walking dowm towards the
Glowworm Caves
































By the stream that runs
thro the cave















Glowworms











































































































Looking up to hole in the roof
















A dead critter





















Coming out of the caves

Rakaunui Farm, Jan 2010

Kawhia Harbour














Looking accross Kawhia Harbour to
Mt Karioi in Pirongia N/P
in the middle of photo away in the distance














The Harbour

A good ending place

Lunch Break

A nice rock

A big Lime Stone rock