The Caves

I was fascinated by the caves in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. The ones we saw sat high on the sides of the rocky ranges. Our guide told us that during the wars with the British, Maori warriors would hide their families here in an attempt to escape capture. Because of the lush surroundings, the caves are not highly visible, and in the summer time the greenery grows up around the opening, making it even more invisible.