Where to find wonderful wildflowers this spring

October 2024

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Mount Cook buttercup in the Hooker Valley
There is something romantic about imagining oneself running through a field of flowers, singing “The hills are aliiiive with the sound of music.”  Springtime means flowering native plants may be found in abundance in many areas. Here are four walks where blooms are likely to be prolific. 1. Gordon Park Loop Track, Whanganui: The walk […]

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