A peek into the history of the Peak

Not much remains from Mākara Peak's 125 year farming era. We stumble across the odd decrepit fence line and rusty horse shoe, now and then. And there are a few old farm tracks that are still in use like Leaping Lizard. Thin soils and a dearth of mature native forest are the biggest legacies. So it was a surprise to come across an old dam near the bottom of Nikau valley today.