001 Rainbow Falls, Keri Keri, North Island, New Zealand
1. Taken on 28th January 2019 by Ken Barker (drought)
2. Taken on 28th January 2019 by Ken Barker (drought) downstream.
3. Taken in summer by Ralph Verlander.
4. Taken in winter by Ralph Verlander
Kerikeri bush walk 28/1/2019
This walk is 4.1km long passing the Rainbow Falls and following the river to the basin which equates to a five mile round trip.
Most of the path is protected from the sun because it goes through mature woodland with dense undergrowth.
This is not for the feint hearted as one side of the path slopes steeply downwards and sometimes the other side is a sheer cliff face. At a couple of points, the path is forced to detour to avoid boulders which have fallen in a landslip.
We saw cicadas quite close up in full song, a heron in flight and many other birds. The plants and trees seemed to be from another world.
At the basin end of the walk, refreshment was available at the excellent Honey Pot or at the Pear Tree. There is also a tea room where we began the walk.
001 Rainbow Falls, Keri Keri, North Island, New Zealand
1. Taken on 28th January 2019 by Ken Barker (drought)
2. Taken on 28th January 2019 by Ken Barker (drought) downstream.
3. Taken in summer by Ralph Verlander.
4. Taken in winter by Ralph Verlander
Kerikeri bush walk 28/1/2019
This walk is 4.1km long passing the Rainbow Falls and following the river to the basin which equates to a five mile round trip.
Most of the path is protected from the sun because it goes through mature woodland with dense undergrowth.
This is not for the feint hearted as one side of the path slopes steeply downwards and sometimes the other side is a sheer cliff face. At a couple of points, the path is forced to detour to avoid boulders which have fallen in a landslip.
We saw cicadas quite close up in full song, a heron in flight and many other birds. The plants and trees seemed to be from another world.
At the basin end of the walk, refreshment was available at the excellent Honey Pot or at the Pear Tree. There is also a tea room where we began the walk.