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Rimutaka Forest Park - photos

Epiphytes photo
Forest Canopy photo
Moss on a Tree photo
Epiphytes photo
Rimutaka Rainforest Tree photo
Rimutaka Forest Floor photo
Tree Trunks photo
Rimutaka Rainforest Tree photo
Rainforest Tree photo
Beech Tree photo
Rainforest Trees photo
Rainforest Tree photo
Epiphytes photo
Beech Tree photos
Fern Tree photo
Epiphytes photo
    

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About Rimutaka Forest Park

The Rimutaka Forest Park is located in the Rimutaka range in the lower North Island. It is a mountainous area that divides the Wellington from the Wairarapa. sMt Matthews is the tallest peak with a height at 949 m above sea level with vegetation varying from ferns to subalpine vegetation.

The valley floors usually have rivers that are surrounded by temperate rainforest consisting of ground ferns, tree ferns, nikau palms, and many other trees including tall emergents. At higher altitudes, rainforest gives way to beech forests which eventually leads to stunted trees and bushes. Beyond this are areas of tussock in the sub-alpine zone which lead to bare rock at the top of some peaks.

More Photos

Rimu photo
Epiphyte photo
Fern Tree photo
Giant Tree photo
Rimutaka Hills photo
Hound's Tongue photo
Ground Ferns photo
Rainforest photo
    

 

 

 

 

Author & photographer: David Johnson (Virtual New Zealand). Providing a credit or link is appreciated.
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