Exploring Northland - Wairere Boulders, Hokeke, Hokianga

 Going West to see the Kauris.  On the way, stopped in Horeke, to see the fluted basalt boulders.

Relaxing bushwalk, with lots of different formations in the rocks.  The urchins had a good time.

Tighe and Quinn "holding' up the boulder

Lots of crevices, caves, steps to climb

Reminded me of a giant claw

 The stream gently winds down the valley, but we went up the valley to the viewing platform.

 Lots of fern, moss, and fungi

 The view from the top showed the boulders cascading down the valley.

 The visit to the boulders finished with a picnic lunch at the stream.

Exploring in the Forest

Sometimes it's nice to get off the MTB, and explore the edges of the tracks.  Inspired by the boulders and the ridgeline, we made a small detour.  Gorse, and blackberry didn't stop us.  The views were great.  The fallen down tree made a great bridge to view the forest canapy below.  There was even a stream at the bottom.

MTB carpark

Challenge track

At the top of the boulders

Squeezing through the gap

Foxgloves

Silver Fern

Fallen down tree makes a great bridge

Discovered a stream

Blue Damselfly