Return to Gulf Harbour
The puriri moth has a fascinating life cycle - after the caterpillar is formed, he/she bores a hole into the puriri tree and for 8 years is dormant. Following this, the butterfly emerges for a few days, lays eggs and dies
Puriri Tree
A view of the sea
Tiritiri coast
Hiding in the dark - a Kereru - New Zealand pigeon
C. Frank Starmer