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September 28, 2014 by Cynthia Roberts Leave a Comment

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The Te Ahu Pātiki AGM inspired a visit with one of the grandsons recently. We entered through Orton Bradley Farm Park at the foot of Te Ahu Pātiki. Waterfalls, red admiral butterflies and its food source ongaonga, mahoe flowers, cascading native bindweed, kanuka flowering - what a gem we have here. At the AGM Yvette Couch-Lewis (Ngāti Wheki - Rāpaki) - chair Whaka-Ora - Healthy Harbours, spoke of the process of writing the vision document as being similar to weaving a korowai (cloak). Do read the document it has rightly won many awards - so evocative.

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https://www.teahupatiki.org/

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The Roaming Ecologist4 weeks ago

A botanical garden dedicated to showcasing the indigenous plants of Australia. Victoria on their Cranbourne site has created an extraordinary visitor experience - 10 km of walking and cycling tracks. This is a must for garden lovers and botanists. What foresight someone(s) had in the creation of this. https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/cranbourne-gardens/

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The Roaming Ecologist4 weeks ago

The Light to Light Walking track, on the south coast of NSW was a great way to experience this stunning coastline. We did it with Sapphire Coast Guiding Co. Our guide was very knowledgeable on the flora and fauna, indigenous history and on Boyd - a big shaper in this region - with a very tarnished history. You can stay at the Lighthouse - so independent walking also an option, but we loved the pampering, great food and insight into the history and natural history of this part of the coast. Whales all day every day - they were singing and playing as they travelled south with their young.

Walking Light to Light Track

Coastal heath, red rocky platforms, golden beaches and whale song - a delightful walk

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