Matiu / Somes Island is a beautiful nature reserve and historic site situated in the Wellington Harbour.
It was formerly an enemy alien internment camp and quarantine station and opened to the general public as a nature reserve and historic site in 1995.
The island has been eradicated of pests since 1981 and has become a sanctuary for native plants, birds, reptiles and invertebrates.
It is also provides safe habitat for the world's smallest penguin - little penguin or korora or little blue penguin - during their nesting season.
(Information taken from Department of Conservation - Maitu/Somes Island)
Here are my pics of Somes Island. (click on pics to enlarge)
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It was formerly an enemy alien internment camp and quarantine station and opened to the general public as a nature reserve and historic site in 1995.
The island has been eradicated of pests since 1981 and has become a sanctuary for native plants, birds, reptiles and invertebrates.
It is also provides safe habitat for the world's smallest penguin - little penguin or korora or little blue penguin - during their nesting season.
(Information taken from Department of Conservation - Maitu/Somes Island)
Here are my pics of Somes Island. (click on pics to enlarge)
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These are awesome pictures Suzy! You certainly take great pictures! I am a new Follower of your Blog. Take care and have a good week.
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Thanks Judy - I think it's my very nice and much loved canon camera that takes good pics. Thanks so much for following my blog.
ReplyDeleteGreat panoramas of beautiful scenery!
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Thanks Inger-M. Wellington is a beautiful city.
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