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The beautiful Catchpool Stream runs alongside the Orongorongo Track providing a great soundscape - sometimes even in stereo!

A walk along the Orongorongo Track is often a great auditory experience! Besides the bird-song, the sound of the many fast-flowing streams (like the Catchpool Stream depicted here) and of waterfalls nearby is both soothing and stimulating at the same time!

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Warning sign showing that you are about to enter a protected kiwi zone

These Kiwi Zone signs appear along the Sunny Grove, Whakanui, McKerrow and Orongorongo Tracks in the Rimutaka Forest Park.

This kiwi wasn't wearing his gumboots. Look closely at this mud puddle and you will see some distinctive kiwi tracks.

This kiwi wasn't wearing his gumboots. Look closely at this mud puddle and you will see some distinctive kiwi tracks. Photo credit:- Melody McLaughlin.