Revisit Zig Zag Track

A mid morning excursion with our new friend, we three set out to explore the eastern side of the South Terrace of Karamea.

 We travel across the Karamea River bridge and turn left on Arapito Road, drive 1 kilometre to a car park and start the ascent to the beginning of the track.

 A gentle and graded walk up the face of the terrace toward the summit, zig zagging up a well defined trail passing recent windfall and views of the valley below.

 Since the climate has been so dry, no fungi are present. We continue up and around the many switch backs till we reach the top and find a junction. One way leads to the road on top of the terrace and the other to a lookout, this is our destination today.

This was a pleasant day to share.

Approximately 1 hour walk depending on fitness, and 1 hour return a good stroll to raise the heart beat and get a small work out, look forward to the next walk in the Kahurangi National Park, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand.

Visit the Big Rimu Tree ... Karamea

                            Day out in the nature to visit an old local of the forest, Big Rimu Tree.

 Giant example of a guardian in the Kahurangi National Park, surrounded by lush vegetation as far as the eye can see, 20 minutes easy walk along a well marked trail climbing at times over gentle rises to finally descend to end the trail and meet the tree.

 Birds are not to many, saw a few Fantails above our heads as they swooped down to catch insects on the wing.

A great day to spend time in the bush with friends.

Flora study experiment of Koru

Thanks to all for sharing the day excursion and work done by Department of Conservation for maintaining the tracks.

This trail is 9 km from the village of Karamea on the Umere Road, following the Karamea River.