Tuesday, 31 December 2013

Kapiti Island Nature Reserve

For the last day of 2013 we decided to go to Kapiti Island which is a Nature Reserve situated about 8km (5 miles) off the mainland.




As we entered the bush we were watched by a Kaka - a native parrot of New Zealand which is enjoying life on this pest free Island.

The view from the top looking towards Australia.

Our lunch companions - the Weka.  A small ground bird who is very keen to steal anything edible that is not guarded.
Coming back down from the summit looking towards Paraparaumu.  What a great walk 521m (1,709ft) from sea level to the top.  We will all be sleeping well tonight.


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9 comments:

  1. eileeninmd31 December 2013 at 23:23

    Pretty birds and beautiful scenery.. Lovely photos.
    Wishing you and your family all the best in 2014, a HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!

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  2. Fun601 January 2014 at 00:20

    What beautiful views to reflect the passing of 2013 and the beginning of a new year.

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  3. Carole M.1 January 2014 at 01:28

    fabulous photo of the kaka!!

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  4. chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.com1 January 2014 at 03:26

    What a great place to spent the last day of the year! All the best for the next year!

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  5. Anonymous1 January 2014 at 03:26

    What lovely shots!

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  6. Anonymous1 January 2014 at 11:06

    How beautiful - so nice look at all this sunshine while we have gray weather. Happy New Year.

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  7. Arija2 January 2014 at 18:48

    Love your parrot, so different from ours across the big ditch. it looks like, unlike us, you suffer from no lack of water.

    Have a very Happy New Year!

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  8. Rambling Woods4 January 2014 at 13:49

    Oh... No snow! Love the green ...... It is funny to see a parrot in the wild.... Beautiful scenery... Happy New Year.... Michelle

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  9. Pat3 February 2014 at 12:16

    Oh...we've been to Paraparaumu! Great golf course!

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