12th February 2017 – Small group walk from Whatipu up Kura track, then down Destruction gully walk and Looping back along coast back to Whatipu Road End Car Park.

Kura Track, Whatipu

Destruction Gully Track

Destruction Gully Track

Feather as found on the Destruction Gully Track

Tree home to moths – Destruction Gully Track

View from lookout on Destruction Gully Track

Kauri Snail shell as found on the side of Destruction Gully Track

Destruction Gully Track

Destruction Gully Track

Destruction Gully Track

Destruction Gully Track

Destruction Gully Track

Destruction Gully Track

Kina Shell found at Makaka Bay

Rock Snail as seen at Makaka Bay

Seaweed at Makaka Bay

Makaka Bay, Whatipu

Makaka Bay, Whatipu

Makaka Bay, Whatipu

Seal as spotted along Whatipu Coast

Whatipu Coast

Star Fish Whatipu Coast

Wonga Wonga Bay, Whatipu Coast

Wonga Wonga Bay, Whatipu Coast

Looking out across beach to “Te toka-tapu-a-kupe” / Nine Pin Rock

Note: Fishery officers along with a Police regularly set up check points. Noticed a few Fishermen who are edgy about Fishery Officers pouncing on them and were taking double takes at us just to make sure we weren’t, as we walked past.