Fun times at Arataki
Out of the fog came the awe inspiring sight of Arataki, a native bush in the Waitakere Ranges. It was the 27th of June and we were on a school trip to Arataki with Rooms 7 and 6.
I got put in a group and we went hike around the loop track that went around in a loop. I had to wash my shoes to help stop this disease called kauri tree dieback. We climbed up a large gravel path to the lookout and saw the amazing view . I learnt that the native trees have lots of different names.
My group went on a search for bugs. The park ranger took us to this spot over at the ranger’s station and we used pooters to suck up the bugs. I know it sounds crazy to suck up bugs but luckily it had a blockage so you wouldn't suck it up and it goes in your mouth. That would be disgusting! My group found a baby cockroach and ants. But sadly we didn’t see a big spider or a weta.
I would definitely go back there. I like how that there is a bush loop track and there is different paths to take but not just that one loop track. I personally think that you should you should go to Arataki with your family because it is fun.
