Barton's Bush, Sacred grove in Upper Hutt City, New Zealand.
The protected forest area contains more than 100 native plant species, including tawa, totara, matai, and kahikatea trees within Trentham Memorial Park.
Richard Barton established the grove in 1841 when he acquired 40 hectares of land in the upper Hutt Valley, preserving a section of native forest.
The grove maintains specimens of indigenous plants like Cordyline australis and Coprosma species, which hold traditional value for Maori communities.
Gravel walkways and light fencing guide visitors through the forest while protecting the natural undergrowth from damage during exploration.
This location represents the largest remaining area of lowland mixed podocarp and broadleaf forest in the entire Hutt Valley region.
Location: Upper Hutt City
GPS coordinates: -41.13106,175.02922
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:56
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