Paper Bark Tree (Canterbury) Traditional Cache
Paper Bark Tree (Canterbury)
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This is a lovely patch of bush on the Port Hills with more fantastic view over the plans and harbour. You are looking for a 100 ml plastic bottle about 12 mters off the track towards the city tucked under a tree with paper like bark. And as Thewanglers noted "was surprised I didn't see Mr Tumnus with his scarf on here as I was sure the White Witch was about to visit." as this would be a great place for Mr Tumus to live and Queen Jadis coats this area with snow in the winter. BYO Pen.
Ahuriri Reserve - This is a gem of a reserve and probably rarely visited. As the Summit Road drops from the crater rim to join Gebbes Pass the Ahuriri Reserve is tucked away on the right with a most secretive footpath leading into the bush. Of all the summit road reserves this is perhaps the one that most closely resembles the ancient, old world forests that existed before man's arrival. Carefully fenced to exclude browsing mammals the Ahuriri Reserve has maintained its understory. A wide variety of ferns, limited footpaths and a good growth of Onga Onga make for an interesting stroll. Barely five minutes into the reserve and the visitor is greeted by one of the Peninsular's great trees. A very old and huge Matai emerges from the gloom and is indeed a magnificent specimen. Totara, Kahakatea and Matai all emerge from the canopy and there are fine examples of each in the reserve. Fushia is also widespread and again there are some old and beautiful examples. Also of note are the good numbers of juvenille Matai which indicate a healthy and relatively protected forest. Bird numbers here are also good. I was within about two paces of a large pigeon when we both realized the other's presence. It is hard to estimate who was most surprised, but certainly my companion had a good laugh as I leapt back as the pigeon flew past my face at very close range. Fantails, Warblers, Pigeons and Bellbirds were all plentiful and accompanied us through the bush. This is truly a magical place to visit and has some of the best tress on the Port Hills.
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